IHCL's Greenfield Hotel Enhances Itanagar's Hospitality Landscape

IHCL's Greenfield Hotel Enhances Itanagar's Hospitality Landscape

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Published on December 15, 2023

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) marked its inaugural presence in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, through the signing of a Vivanta hotel. Positioned in strategic proximity to Donyi Polo Airport, the 150-key hotel is a significant move in IHCL's strategy to establish a footprint in all state capitals. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IHCL, emphasized Itanagar's role as a major hub for culture, economy, education, and recreation. This new hotel, IHCL's second in Arunachal Pradesh, contributes to the development of a fresh circuit connecting Guwahati, Itanagar, and Tawang.

In collaboration with Taling Eichir Infra LLP, IHCL brings its signature hospitality to Itanagar. The hotel boasts a range of facilities, including a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, swimming pool, health club, fitness center, and state-of-the-art banqueting space exceeding 6500 sq. ft., encompassing meeting rooms.

Joram Jumse, Partner at Taling Eichir Infra LLP, expressed delight in partnering with IHCL, recognizing the hospitality leader's reputation for pioneering destinations and putting them on the tourism map. This collaboration aims to infuse Vivanta's stylish spirit into Itanagar's hospitality landscape.

Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Arunachal Pradesh, with the snowcapped Himalayas to the north and the mighty Brahmaputra to the south, Itanagar serves as a nature lover's paradise. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role as a transit point for travelers exploring the enchanting locales of Tawang, Ziro Valley, Pasighat, and Mechukha.

IHCL's foray into Itanagar enhances its Northeast India portfolio, bringing the total to nine hotels, including five under development. This strategic expansion aligns with IHCL's commitment to providing warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. The Indian Hotels Company Limited, founded by Jamsetji Tata, continues to uphold its legacy since the opening of its first hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. Today, IHCL manages a global portfolio of 280 hotels, with 84 more in various stages of development across four continents, spanning 11 countries and over 100 locations. As India's largest hospitality company by market capitalization, IHCL remains listed on the BSE and NSE, setting new benchmarks in the industry.


Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

By Hariharan U

Published on August 8, 2026

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort, Bengaluru has introduced “The Weekend Affair”, a specially curated weekend stay experience designed for guests seeking a relaxing escape that combines comfort, leisure, dining, and recreation in a resort setting.

Created for couples, families, and small groups, the new offering provides travellers with an opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines while enjoying a convenient getaway close to the city. The package brings together accommodation, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreational facilities to create a complete resort experience.

Guests staying under The Weekend Affair can enjoy a range of inclusions such as a welcome drink on arrival, flexible early check-in and late check-out options as per applicable terms, along with complimentary buffet dinner and breakfast at the hotel’s all-day dining venue.

The experience has also been designed with families in mind, offering complimentary stay and dining for two children up to 12 years. Guests can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, explore resort facilities, join guided yoga sessions, and enjoy cycling around the resort track for both adults and children.

Adding to the leisure experience, visitors can access the resort’s jacuzzi and swimming pool, creating opportunities for relaxation and recreation throughout their stay.

With its combination of wellness, entertainment, and culinary experiences, The Weekend Affair aims to provide travellers with a wholesome weekend retreat where they can unwind, reconnect, and create memorable moments with loved ones.

The initiative reflects Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru’s focus on developing experience-led stays that cater to the evolving preferences of modern travellers looking for convenient and meaningful leisure escapes.


Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 6, 2026

Ramee Group of Hotels has announced a specially curated Independence Day stay package, available from 1st to 19th  August 2026 across its properties, except Udaipur. Designed for leisure travellers and families, the limited-period offer combines festive touches with signature hospitality to create a memorable holiday experience.

Guests booking the package will be welcomed with a signature tricolour beverage on arrival, along with an exclusive Independence Day amenity. The stay also includes complimentary early check-in and late check-out, as well as a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, all subject to availability.

To make the celebration even more enjoyable, guests can savour a chef-curated three-course meal once during their stay, along with complimentary evening snacks. They can also enjoy 20% savings on food and beverages across participating hotel outlets.

Families travelling together will benefit from the offer, with up to two children below 12 years staying complimentary when sharing the existing bedding.

Available for a limited period, the Independence Day package reflects Ramee Group of Hotels' commitment to creating thoughtful and comfortable guest experiences, bringing together festive celebrations, dining, and family-friendly benefits under one offering.


ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

By Hariharan U

Published on August 6, 2026

ELIVAAS has strengthened its presence in Jim Corbett with the launch of five new hospitality experiences Farm Naturelle, Sylvaara, Puvalgarh Farms, Aranya Library, and Dhela Jungle Retreat, expanding its portfolio in one of India's fastest-growing wildlife and leisure destinations.

The expansion reflects the evolving preferences of modern travellers, who are increasingly seeking immersive, experience-led holidays over conventional hotel stays. Together, the five properties offer diverse accommodation formats ranging from luxury farm stays and boutique retreats to private villas and full-service resort experiences, all underpinned by ELIVAAS' focus on personalised hospitality.

Farm Naturelle is an eight-acre farm retreat surrounded by orchards, organic farmland, and lush green landscapes, offering guests a luxury villa experience inspired by slow rural living.

Sylvaara has been designed as an intimate boutique retreat, catering to couples, families, and small groups looking for contemporary luxury amidst nature.

Puvalgarh Farms combines the charm of an English countryside estate with the serenity of Jim Corbett's wilderness. The property features a four-bedroom villa and a cottage-style suite, making it ideal for exclusive family holidays and group getaways.

Aranya Library introduces thoughtfully designed row villas featuring landscaped surroundings, dedicated reading spaces, and private accommodations suited for extended family vacations and longer stays.

Completing the collection, Dhela Jungle Retreat offers a nature-inspired resort experience with spacious suites, duplex accommodations, dining venues, and recreational facilities designed to complement the natural landscape of Jim Corbett.

Across all five properties, guests can enjoy curated destination experiences including wildlife safaris, bonfire evenings, farm activities, outdoor dining, private celebrations, and personalised concierge services, allowing visitors to experience Jim Corbett beyond the traditional hotel stay.

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Commenting on the expansion, Ritwik Khare, Founder & CEO, ELIVAAS, said that Jim Corbett has evolved into much more than a wildlife destination, with travellers increasingly seeking authentic, immersive, and personalised hospitality experiences. He added that the five new properties have been developed to cater to different travel preferences while maintaining ELIVAAS' commitment to thoughtful design, exceptional service, and memorable stays.

The latest expansion reinforces ELIVAAS' strategy of building destination-led hospitality experiences that provide travellers with the flexibility to choose between farm stays, boutique retreats, luxury villas, and resort accommodations under a single hospitality brand.

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