IHCL and Adani Airports Sign Multi-Hotel Agreement for 8 Hotels Across 4 Cities
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have entered into a multi-hotel operating agreement.
The partnership covers eight hotels with over 2,000 rooms across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati.
The hotels will operate under IHCL's brands: Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger.
Objective of the Collaboration
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The partnership aims to develop hospitality infrastructure at key airport locations.
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AAHL will develop the hotels, while IHCL will operate them under its multi-brand portfolio.
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The initiative is designed to serve business, leisure and transit travellers.
Key Highlights from IHCL
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IHCL Managing Director & CEO Puneet Chhatwal said the collaboration brings together two leading Indian companies to support India's rapidly growing travel and tourism sector.
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With the addition of these properties, IHCL will have 25 hotels across major airport locations in India.
The project includes:
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3 Taj hotels
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2 Vivanta hotels
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1 Gateway hotel
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2 Ginger hotels
Adani Airport City Development Plans
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AAHL has established Adani Airport City Limited to develop over 655 acres of land across six airports in five states.
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Nearly 440 acres are located in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
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In the first phase, the company plans to invest over ₹20,000 crore to develop around 22 million sq. ft. across:
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Mumbai
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Navi Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
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Lucknow
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Jaipur
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Guwahati
Statement from Adani Airports
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Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, said airports are increasingly evolving into integrated destinations that drive commerce, tourism and urban development.
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He noted that the partnership with IHCL will help create world-class hospitality offerings, including under the iconic Taj brand, within airport city developments.
City-wise Hotel Portfolio
Mumbai
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A Taj hotel is under construction at Terminal 2, Mumbai Airport.
Lucknow
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Development includes:
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1 Vivanta hotel
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1 Ginger hotel
Ahmedabad
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Development includes:
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1 Taj hotel
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1 Vivanta hotel
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Both properties are in advanced stages of construction.
Guwahati
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Development includes:
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1 Taj hotel
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1 Gateway hotel
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1 Ginger hotel
Guest Facilities
The eight hotels will collectively offer:
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Premium accommodation
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Dining options
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Meetings and event facilities
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Wellness amenities
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Recreational facilities
Expected Impact
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The partnership supports AAHL's vision of creating hospitality-led airport cities connected to major urban centres.
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It is expected to strengthen hospitality infrastructure around key aviation hubs.
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The developments are also expected to contribute to the economic growth, tourism ecosystem and overall passenger experience in the host cities.
Key Takeaway
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IHCL and AAHL have partnered to develop and operate eight hotels across four major Indian airport cities, adding over 2,000 rooms under the Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger brands and reinforcing the growth of airport-centric hospitality destinations in India.
