Puneet Chhatwal
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Hotels & Resorts
Taj Named World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand.
For the seventh time, Brand Finance UK has named the legendary Taj hotel brand of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand. The world’s top brand valuation firm identifies the most valuable and powerful hotel brands worldwide in its annual study, “Hotels 50 2026.” Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL stated, “Taj has been the embodiment…
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Starhotels & IHCL Partner on NeuPass Loyalty Program.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) Taj InnerCircle-NeuPass reward platform and Starhotels’ I AM STAR loyalty program have formed a strategic alliance. Starhotels is Italy’s top private hotel business by revenue. The partnership seeks to improve customer engagement in important overseas markets and increase the benefits of international travel for participants in both programs. The collaboration complements Starhotels’ I AM…
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Oneworld and Taj NeuPass Launch World’s First Airline–Hotel Loyalty Partnership.
Oneworld has established a unique loyalty agreement with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), which is the first time a global airline alliance and a hotel operator have worked together. With immediate effect, the alliance unites IHCL’s hospitality portfolio, which includes brands including Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, SeleQtions, Clarks, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger, Tree of Life, and amã Stays & Trails, with oneworld’s…
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Greater Kruger, South Africa’s Taj Bush Lodge opens.
The Taj brand has expanded into the Greater Kruger region of South Africa with the announcement of the launch of Taj Bush Lodge Greater Kruger by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). The first of three Taj lodges planned for the area, the new luxury wilderness resort is situated inside the Big Five Balule Nature Reserve, which is a part of…
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IHCL indicators Patna’s 500-key Taj hotel in Bihar.
The signing of a Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar, was announced by Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). In collaboration with Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd., this is a greenfield project. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, “Patna offers substantial potential for celebrations, large conventions, and business travel, making it a key destination. Our commitment to the growth story…
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IHCL signs a Taj hotel in Weligama and increases its footprint in Sri Lanka.
The largest hospitality firm in India, Indian Hotels firm Limited (IHCL), has announced that it has signed a contract to build a Taj hotel in Weligama, extending its presence in Sri Lanka. There will be 220 keys in the greenfield development, including 80 opulent apartments. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IHCL, commented on the agreement, saying,…
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IHCL and CG Hospitality Global open Taj Gangtey Resort & Spa in Bhutan.
With the launch of Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa in Phobjikha, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has expanded its footprint in Bhutan and deepened its long-standing relationship with CG Hospitality Global, a member of CG Corp Global. The 35-key Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa, Bhutan, is situated in the picturesque Phobjikha valley and offers a haven of peace and quiet…
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IHCL expands boutique leisure portfolio with majority stake in Brij Hotels.
In order to purchase a 51% share in Brij Hospitality, the firm that owns the boutique experience leisure brand Brij, Indian Hotels firm (IHCL) has finalised agreements. With this transaction, IHCL will become the owner of the Brij brand and work with its original founders to expand India’s boutique leisure market. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL,…
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