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MUMBAI | 14 MAY 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort at South Goa in proximity to Colva Beach. This greenfield project will be branded as Gateway.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate and Development, IHCL stated, “Goa continues to be one of India’s most sought-after leisure destinations. With a presence spanning over five decades across our brandscape, the signing of this resort reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our footprint in the state. We are delighted to partner with the Dempo Business House for this project.”
Set across 2.9-acres and with views of Colva Beach, the 175-key Gateway Resort Colva Beach Road, Goa will feature an array of dining options including an all-day diner, specialty restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, fitness centre and treatment rooms. The resort will also feature a ballroom spanning approx. 7,000 sq ft. with outdoor lawns, making it an ideal destination for social gatherings, weddings and corporate events.
Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group said, “Goa’s scenic coastline and strong tourism appeal, continues to attract travellers from across the country and the world. We are happy to collaborate with IHCL for this project.”
Goa stands as one of India’s premier tourism destinations, celebrated for its scenic beaches, historic architecture, vibrant culinary traditions and cultural heritage.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 25 hotels in Goa including 7 under development.
About Dempo Group:
The Dempo Business House is one of Goa’s leading corporate groups whose modern-era business operations commenced in 1941. The diversified conglomerate has interests across industries including calcined petroleum coke production and export, shipbuilding and repair, newspaper publishing and media, pig iron manufacturing, baby foods, real estate development, renewable energy, travel services and mining. The businesses were pioneered by the late Vasantrao S. Dempo, whose contributions to Goan industry earned him the Padma Shri. The current Group Chairman, Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo, has played a key role in expanding the group’s interests across sectors and has held leadership roles in several industry bodies including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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 630 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and 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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