Adani Airports and IHCL Join Forces to Open Eight Hotels Across Four Indian Cities

Mumbai, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, has partnered with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the country’s leading hospitality firm, to establish a multi-hotel agreement. This initiative will see the development of eight hotels across four cities: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Guwahati, offering a total of 2,000 rooms.

According to a press release from the companies, these hotels will operate under the renowned brands of Taj, Vivanta, Gateway, and Ginger. They are designed to cater to business travelers, leisure visitors, and those on transit, providing diverse hospitality experiences. Under this partnership, Adani Airports will develop the hotels, while IHCL will manage them through its multi-brand hospitality portfolio, ensuring high-quality services at major airports.

To facilitate this venture, Adani Airports has established Adani Airport City Limited, aiming to develop over 655 acres across eight airports in seven states, including approximately 440 acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The first phase will see an investment exceeding ₹20,000 crore for the development of around 22 million square feet in cities like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati.

The agreement encompasses three Taj hotels, two Vivanta hotels, one Gateway hotel, and two Ginger hotels, each tailored to different types of travelers. Notably, a Taj hotel will be located at Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport, while Lucknow Airport will host one Vivanta and one Ginger hotel. In Ahmedabad, both a Taj and a Vivanta hotel are already under advanced development. Additionally, Guwahati will see the establishment of a Taj, a Gateway, and a Ginger hotel. These eight hotels will collectively provide a wide range of amenities, including accommodation, dining, meeting spaces, wellness facilities, and entertainment options.

Jai Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, remarked, “Globally, major airports are evolving into integrated hubs that foster business, tourism, and urban development. Our partnership with IHCL is a significant step in this journey. Together, we aim to create world-class hotels in key cities, including the prestigious Taj brand. We are committed to enhancing the hospitality ecosystem in our Airport City developments and contributing to the long-term economic growth of the regions we serve.”