IHCL announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Digha, West Bengal

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Digha, West Bengal. This is a greenfield project.

Project type:
Greenfield development.

Partnership:
Collaboration with Ambuja Neotia Group, continuing a longstanding relationship.

Capacity:
56 rooms.

Facilities:
- All-day dining restaurant and bar.
- Meeting and event spaces.
- Recreational amenities including swimming pool, fitness centre, and spa.

Destination Appeal
- Located along the Bay of Bengal, Digha is one of Eastern India’s most popular beach destinations.
- Attractions nearby: New & Old Digha beaches, Talsari Beach, Digha Science Centre, Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre, Amarabati Park.
- Growing relevance in spiritual tourism, expanding beyond traditional leisure visitors.

IHCL in West Bengal
- With this signing, IHCL now has 17 hotels in the state, including 9 under development.
- Strengthens IHCL’s strategy of building in emerging tourism hubs.

Leadership Comments
- Suma Venkatesh (IHCL EVP – Real Estate & Development): Highlighted Digha’s coastal and cultural appeal and its year-round demand.
- Giriraj Damani (Ambuja Neotia Hospitality): Emphasized the project’s role in elevating regional hospitality infrastructure.

This move underscores IHCL’s focus on expanding its SeleQtions portfolio into destinations that blend leisure, culture, and spirituality.