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MUMBAI | 18 APRIL 2026
Guided by Paathya, its ESG+ framework, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announces the HeritEdge Celebrations across select hotels to mark World Heritage Day. Rooted in IHCL’s philosophy of responsible tourism, the two‑day initiative brings focus to India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage is anchored in its people, the communities and master artisans who sustain these living traditions across generations. Guided by Paathya, HeritEdge translates responsibility into action by enabling livelihoods, empowering local communities and curating immersive experiences for our guests that create a deeper connection to the heart and soul of India.”
As custodians of India’s living traditions, IHCL’s HeritEdge Celebration aims to amplify the country’s rich cultural intangible heritagethrough initiatives that support local artisans and our unique traditions that have passed down through generations. On April 17-18, 2026, participating hotels will curate region‑specific experiences like a culinary class for employees and guests focusing on lost local recipes at Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, guided heritage walks across Goa’s historic churches at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Goa and sessions on cultural heritage at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur. Guests can engage in craft workshops at Taj Sawai Ranthambore, a local food festival at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai,or experience holistic wellness through yoga and Vedic chanting at Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand.
In line with Paathya, participating hotels will also offer interactive storytelling sessions for children, house a Heritage Haul pop-up to support and empower local artisans from their regions such as Bandhani and Rogan art from Gujarat, block printing from Rajasthan and Tanjore paintings from Tamil Nadu and host evenings of traditional performances.
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, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; 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 628 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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