IHCL On Sustained Growth Momentum; Reaches Portfolio Of 615 Hotels With 360 In Operations And 255 In Pipeline

India’s largest hospitality company, continues its growth momentum reaching a portfolio 615 hotels and an industry leading pipeline of 255 hotels.

Portfolio Snapshot
- Total portfolio: 615 hotels
- Operating hotels: 360 (over 32,000 rooms)
- Pipeline: 255 hotels (industry-leading)
- Global footprint: 4 continents, 14 countries, 250+ locations

Strategic Moves
- Accelerate 2030 Strategy: Targeting a 700-hotel portfolio.
- Acquisitions:
- Atmantan Wellness Resort – controlling stake, marking entry into integrated wellness.
- Brij Hotels – 51% stake, boutique experiential leisure brand.

Key Signings (Q3 FY26)
- Taj Hotels: Expanded in Bengaluru & NCR, strengthened Sri Lanka presence, debut in Egypt.
- Gateway, Tree of Life, Ginger: Growth in Bengaluru, Panheli, Nashik, Gurugram, Ahmedabad.

Recent Openings
- Taj: Bhutan (Paro, Phobjika).
- SeleQtions: Mandawa, Nadiad, Varanasi.
- Brij: Bandhavgarh.
- Tree of Life: Sariska.
- Vivanta: Aluva (Cochin), Ekta Nagar.
- Ginger: Ekta Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gurugram.

Brandscape
- Taj: Luxury flagship, ranked World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025.
- Claridges Collection: Boutique luxury with heritage charm.
- Brij: Experiential leisure.
- Atmantan: Integrated wellness.
- SeleQtions: Distinctive upscale hotels.
- Gateway: Full-service hotels.
- Vivanta: Contemporary upscale.
- Tree of Life: Private escapes.
- Ginger: Lean luxe/economy revolution.

Why It Matters
- IHCL is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.
- Aggressive expansion shows confidence in domestic tourism growth and international diversification.
- The acquisitions (Atmantan & Brij) signal a strategic pivot into wellness and experiential travel, aligning with global hospitality trends.