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MUMBAI | 6 MARCH 2026
Taj, the iconic brand from Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has been awarded ‘Best Hotels – Service Excellence’ at the prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards 2026, held at ITB Berlin. This accolade reaffirms Taj’s reputation as a global leader in hospitality.
Adding to this achievement, IHCL’s senior leaders Mr. Parveen Chander, EVP – Commercial, Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, EVP – Human Resources and Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan, SVP – Operations have each been honored with the ‘Individual Excellence in Hospitality’ award, recognising their outstanding contributions to the industry.
The PATWA International Travel Awards are among the most coveted honours in the travel and tourism industry. Organised by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), these awards celebrate governments, organisations, brands, ministers and individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence and innovation in their field.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:
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 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, experiential leisure resorts in storied destinations; Atmantan, an integrated wellness offering; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings 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 620 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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