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MUMBAI | 1 JULY 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced a strategic partnership for its Taj InnerCircle – NeuPass platform with I AM STAR, the loyalty programme of Starhotels, Italy’s leading private hotel group by revenue.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL, said, “India–Europe travel is on the rise, driven by strong outbound demand and increasing global interest in India’s cultural and leisure experiences. Through this partnership with Starhotels, Taj InnerCircle – NeuPass extends its presence into key European markets, enabling members to access a wider network of hotels and benefits that enhance their overall travel journey.”
The collaboration brings together two hospitality groups with a shared commitment to distinctive service and authentic experiences for international travellers. Through the partnership, Taj InnerCircle – NeuPass members will gain access to exclusive savings on stays across select Starhotels properties, while I AM STAR members will benefit from an enhanced connection with IHCL’s growing portfolio across India and beyond.
Ms Elisabetta Fabri, Starhotels’ President and CEO, added “This partnership represents a significant step in the international development of I AM STAR and reflects Starhotels’ commitment to creating ever more valuable experiences for our guests. Through our collaboration with IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle – NeuPass, we are further expanding the travel opportunities and benefits available to our members, while strengthening I AM STAR’s ability to attract new customers and provide access to an international network of outstanding destinations and properties.”
Members will enjoy reciprocal benefits including preferred rates, designed to enrich their stay with savings on accommodation, dining and spa experiences through authenticated journeys across all brand platforms. The partnership covers select hotels within IHCL’s operating portfolio globally across Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, SeleQtions, Clarks, Gateway, Vivanta, Tree of Life, and amã Stays & Trails. These privileges will also extend across Starhotels Collezione and Starhotels Premium properties.
About Starhotels
Starhotels, the first Italian private hotel company, is a market leader in the hospitality industry within 4 and 5-star hotels. The group counts 34 properties, with more than 4,500 rooms and luxury residences located in the heart of the top Italian destinations, in addition to London, Paris, and New York.
For over 45 years, Starhotels has represented the excellence of Italian hospitality, embodying the values of Made in Italy, even abroad, through every detail. This vocation is also expressed through La Grande Bellezza – The Dream Factory, a contemporary patronage project founded in 2019 dedicated to promoting Italian high craftsmanship.
The prestigious Starhotels Collezione – icons of style in the world’s most beautiful destinations – stand out as historic residences and boutique hotels with a unique identity, capable of reflecting the authentic soul of the cities in which they are located. Starhotels Collezione properties can be found in prime settings in Florence, Forte dei Marmi, London, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Saturnia, Siena, Trieste, Venice, and Vicenza.
Starhotels Premium, located in the heart of the most beautiful Italian cities – Bergamo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Parma, Rome, Saronno, and Turin – stand out for their strategic locations and contemporary style, providing the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, an intangible sense of wellbeing through excellent and welcoming service.
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.
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