Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a new Gateway-branded hotel in Agartala, Tripura, marking an expansion of the brand’s presence in Northeast India. The brownfield project is being developed in partnership with Samashti Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.

The signing comes as Gateway marks the second anniversary of its reimagined brand identity. According to IHCL, the addition of the Agartala property supports its strategy of expanding across key business centres and emerging destinations where hospitality demand is growing.

Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “Gateway brand expands in the Northeast with this signing, marking the second anniversary of the re-imagined brand. Agartala is witnessing increased demand for hospitality offerings led by the growth of economic activity in the region. This signing is in line with our strategy of expanding across key business centres and emerging destinations. We are delighted to partner with Samashti Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd for this project.”

She added that Gateway has continued to build momentum across leisure and commercial markets over the past two years while positioning itself as the “Gateway to the Destination”. The brand currently has more than 60 hotels in its portfolio and is targeting 100 hotels by 2030. The upcoming Gateway Agartala will feature 104 keys along with a range of dining, wellness and business facilities.

The hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar, providing guests with multiple food and beverage options. Leisure facilities will include a spa, fitness centre and swimming pool. Designed to cater to both business and social occasions, the property will also feature spacious banquet venues and meeting rooms, supporting meetings, celebrations and other events.

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, serves as the state's administrative, political and commercial hub. The city is also known for its cultural heritage and landmarks such as Ujjayanta Palace and Neermahal. The new Gateway hotel is expected to add to the city's hospitality offering while giving the brand a presence in an important state capital in the Northeast.

Alluri Harsha Varma, Director, Samashti Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd, said, “As the state capital continues to grow in prominence, we are happy to partner with IHCL and introduce the Gateway brand to Agartala.” 

With the signing, IHCL will have three hotels in Tripura, including two properties under development.

About the owning company

Samashti Hotels & Resorts is focused on developing and managing business and leisure hospitality properties across India. The company aims to develop hospitality assets that combine commercial fundamentals with guest-focused experiences and an understanding of the destinations in which they operate.

Its vision is to build a portfolio of well-positioned hospitality assets that create long-term value for stakeholders, meaningful experiences for guests and positive economic impact in the destinations where it operates.