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With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 22 hotels in Tamil Nadu including 6 under development.  Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of an IHCL SeleQtions hotel, in ECR Chennai. The hotel is part of a large eco-friendly development spread over 30 acres. Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “We are thrilled to introduce our first SeleQtions hotel in Chennai where IHCL has a multi-brand presence of 14 hotels including iconic luxury hotels and residences, leisure resorts and business hotels spread across central business districts and emerging micro markets. Strategically located on ECR, its eco-friendly design and MICE facilities, will cater to the growing travel demand in the area. We are delighted to partner with GT Bharathi Urban developers for this project.” Located on the picturesque ECR, the 120-key hotel is part of 32-acre green township, close to the city’s attractions. The hotel will feature a variety of dining options, including an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a lounge. Guests can unwind at the state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, and spa. Bharat Doshi and Arun Bharathi Managing Directors, GT Bharathi Urban developers, said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. This hotel is set to become an ideal destination for both MICE and leisure travellers, drawing visitors from nearby major cities.”  

Paul Wilson, Executive Vice President of Cross Hotels & Resorts, stated, “Indians comprise about 25-30% of the total guests for Cross Hotels & Resorts. We aim to lead in this market, understanding it better than anyone else. India’s growth shows no signs of slowing, and neither does ours.”

Nishad Wijetunga, President, SLAITO said, “Sri Lanka has lost M!CE tourists to competitors like Thailand and India on minimum room rates as higher standard rooms were available in other countries at lower prices. However, we managed to retain a majority of bookings made before the minimum room rates were imposed last year.”

Parveen Chander, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, has communicated that Mumbai will see two major hotel opening this year – a 371 keys flagship Ginger at the Mumbai Airport and an eco-sensitive designed hotel Taj The Trees in Vikhroli               

Goa tourism department has reduced the number of clearances or permissions that trades are required to attach at the time of registration. For a new hotel, an entity can get registration done by submitting three documents such as ownership document, CST registration, if applicable, and an identity proof; while no document needs to be submitted for renewal.