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MUMBAI | 30 JULY 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu. This is a greenfield project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “As travel demand continues to grow beyond metros and Tier 1 cities, destinations such as Trichy are emerging as significant markets, supported by a diverse mix of business, education and religious travel. With its central location and access to the region’s most revered sites, this signing reinforces IHCL’s commitment to expanding its footprint in high-growth Tier-2 cities while strengthening our spiritual circuit in South India.”
Located on the Grand Southern Trunk Road, the 176-key Gateway Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu will offer views of the Kaveri River and the iconic Rockfort Temple on one side, and the revered Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple at Srirangam and Jambukeswara Temple at Thiruvanaikaval on the other. The hotel houses an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant and bar.
Guests can unwind at the swimming pool, gym, health club or spa. Designed to cater to both business and social gatherings, the hotel offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, along with meeting rooms and pre-function areas as well as expansive outdoor lawns spanning an acre to cater to weddings, celebrations and corporate events.
Mr. A. Bagurudeen, Try Alam Hotels Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are pleased to partner with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Tiruchirappalli. The city continues to witness steady growth across industries, creating demand for hospitality infrastructure.”
Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu is a prominent cultural centre renowned for its historic temples, including the Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Jambukeswarar Temple at Thiruvanaikaval.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 33 hotels in Tamil Nadu including 14 under development.
About the Owning Company:
Try Alam Hotels Pvt. Ltd., led by Mr. A. Bagurudeen, is a hospitality development company and part of the Alam Group of Companies. With its origins in the automobile spare parts business, the Group diversified into real estate and construction in 2010 and has since delivered multiple residential and commercial developments across the Tiruchirappalli region.
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 Luxury Hotel Brand 2026 and India’s Strongest Brand 2026 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 645 hotels including 263 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 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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