The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has announced its foray into Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, with the signing of a Ginger-branded hotel. The project will be developed as a greenfield property, further strengthening IHCL’s presence in high-growth destinations across South India.

Commenting on the development, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said that Tuticorin is steadily emerging as a key economic hub, supported by a strong industrial base and fresh investments. She noted that the expansion of large-scale projects in the automobile and energy sectors has led to growing long-stay demand, making the city a suitable market for the Ginger brand. She added that the signing reflects IHCL’s focus on addressing evolving traveller needs in promising locations and expressed delight in partnering with Mr. R. Gajendran for the project.

Strategically located along the Tirunelveli–Tuticorin highway, the upcoming Ginger Tuticorin will feature 100 keys and offer easy access to the city’s industrial and commercial centres. The hotel will house Ginger’s signature Qmin restaurant, presenting curated dining experiences, along with a lively bar designed for social interactions. Business travellers will benefit from versatile meeting spaces, while a modern fitness centre will cater to guests seeking a balanced and active stay.

Mr. R. Gajendran, promoter of Thangam Real Estate & Thangam Plots & Farms Pvt. Ltd., said that the partnership with IHCL brings contemporary hospitality to Tuticorin and is well aligned with the needs of the city’s expanding business community.

Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, is a prominent port city on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal. The city is well known for maritime trade, shipping activities, salt production and fishing, and is increasingly developing as an industrial and manufacturing hub.

With the addition of Ginger Tuticorin, IHCL’s portfolio in Tamil Nadu will grow to 28 hotels, including 10 properties currently under development, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the state.

About the Owning Company

Mr. R. Gajendran is the promoter of Thangam Real Estate & Thangam Plots & Farms Pvt. Ltd. With over three decades of experience in the real estate sector, he has developed more than 400 acres into residential plots and holds a significant land bank across Tamil Nadu. His business interests also extend to allied sectors such as textile retail and electronic goods manufacturing.