Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has unveiled plans on expanding its leisure portfolio with a new resort named Taj Resort & Spa in Mangalore, Karnataka. This project will mark IHCL’s expansion into key leisure destinations.

The Taj Resort & Spa, Mangalore has 96 exquisitely designed guest rooms and suites. Each one promises breathtaking vistas of the surrounding beauty including lush areca plantations, verdant mango orchards, and fields dotted with cashew and coconut trees. Additionally, the resort will be home to a J Wellness Circle, providing a haven for holistic rejuvenation. 

The banqueting space exceeding 10,000 sqft and the open-air theater provide the perfect venues to create lasting memories. The upcoming resort Taj Resort & Spa IN Mangalore offers a variety of culinary delights at the all-day diner, bar, specialty restaurant, and serene lobby lounge. The Viewing Deck stands out to being recognized as the longest free-standing cantilevered concrete projection in the Indian Book of Records.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, “Mangalore’s rich cultural heritage, strategic location along the coast, and burgeoning tourism sector present an ideal opportunity for a Taj branded hotel in the city. The signing is line with our vision to build presence in key growth markets.”

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 326 hotels including 102 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 130 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.