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IHCL’s Ginger Collaborates with Asian Paints Royale Play to Redefine Design-Led Hospitality


In a milestone collaboration for India’s hospitality and design landscape, Ginger, the lean luxe brand by The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), has partnered with Asian Paints, the nation’s leader in décor and design innovation, to unveil a one-of-a-kind design transformation at Ginger Goa, Candolim.

Together, the brands have reimagined an entire floor of the hotel, featuring eight uniquely designed rooms under the theme A Royale Touch. Each space is a visual and tactile experience brought to life with Asian Paints Royale Play textures from the Italian collection, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship.

From calming dune formations in the Canvas Dune and Corolla Curve suites to the refined finish of Marmorino Multitone along the corridors, every surface has been curated to evoke emotion and enhance the guest journey. Finishes like Calcecruda Mirror Stucco Paladeo Tile and Royale Glitz Reserve luxury emulsion add depth, sheen, and resilience — making each room both functional and visually stunning.

The collaboration reflects Ginger’s evolving design philosophy, which harmonizes comfort and creativity. By blending Asian Paints’ expertise in colour and texture with Ginger’s approach to lean luxury, the project introduces a new era of experiential hospitality that appeals to modern travellers seeking design with meaning.

Each of the eight rooms tells its own design story, inspired by natural elements and artisanal techniques. Walls become canvases, textures evoke emotion, and every detail invites guests to slow down and experience art in its most intimate form.

Guests can now book these specially designed rooms directly through the Ginger website.

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IHCL Expands Portfolio to 550+ Hotels with Strategic Partnerships in India


NEW DELHI, August 12, 2025 — The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company and part of the Tata Group, has entered into a strategic partnership to acquire controlling stakes in ANK Hotels Pvt Ltd and Pride Hospitality Pvt Ltd, and signed a distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality Pvt Ltd.

This move marks a significant milestone for IHCL, increasing its portfolio to 550+ hotels with over 55,000 rooms. It also doubles its midscale presence to 240+ hotels, while adding 19 boutique leisure hotels under Brij Hospitality to its diverse brandscape.

A Multi-Pronged Growth Strategy
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO of IHCL, described the partnerships as a response to India’s robust hospitality demand and aligned with the company’s Accelerate 2030 vision to unlock India’s tourism potential. ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality, operated under The Clarks Hotels & Resorts, will be integrated into IHCL’s portfolio predominantly under the Ginger brand. Brij Hotels, known for immersive experiences in cultural and heritage-rich locations, will expand IHCL’s presence in the experiential luxury segment.

Financials & Operations
IHCL will fund the investment through internal accruals, reflecting its strong cash flows. The acquired hotels are largely under capital-light models like management contracts and select operating leases. Key leadership from ANK, Pride, and Brij will continue to oversee operations, ensuring business continuity.

Legacy & Future Vision
The partnership unites over 200 years of collective hospitality legacy between IHCL and the Clarks Hotels family. Together, they aim to strengthen India’s position on the global tourism map, blending IHCL’s century-old heritage with Brij’s deeply local, experiential approach.

With this deal, IHCL is not only scaling up but also reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, community-driven, and culturally rooted hospitality.

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IHCL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF TAJ FORT AGUADA RESORT & SPA IN GOA


Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, marks a momentous milestone as it completes 50 years of Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa. IHCL, with a 16-hotel portfolio, two air catering units and 40+ homestays, continues its pioneering leadership in Goa’s tourism landscape.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “Goa holds a special place in IHCL’s legacy. Beginning in 1974 with the launch of India’s first beach resort Taj Fort Aguada, this historic moment marked the dawn of luxury hospitality in Goa. Over the past 50 years, IHCL has been an integral part of Goa’s transformation into one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations. With the introduction of brands like Vivanta, SeleQtions, Ginger, and the homestay bungalows under amã Stays & Trails, IHCL offers experiences tailored to diverse traveller preferences.”
He added, “Today, as Goa continues to develop its infrastructure, IHCL stays committed to realising the state’s tourism potential. This includes our continued investment be it the recently launched TajSATS air catering unit and the upcoming 300-key Ginger hotel at MOPA airport as well as the development of Aguada Plateau as a world-class tourism destination showcasing the state’s rich cultural legacy.”
The journey began in 1974 with the opening of Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, India’s first luxury beach resort, transforming Goa into a global tourism hotspot. Since then, IHCL has continued to unveil iconic properties like Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, the historic Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage designed by renowned architect Charles Correa and Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon at Dauna Paula, La Estoria and The Yellow House under IHCL-SeleQtions, Vivanta, Miramar and Panjim and Ginger’s lean luxe hotels in Panjim, Dona Paula, Madgaon and Candolim.
Inextricably linked with the cultural fabric of the state, IHCL hotels seamlessly blend Goa’s natural beauty and cultural ethos with world-class experiences, showcasing the spirit of Goan hospitality.