Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality firm, has announced the signing of a new resort in Barapani, Meghalaya, which will be branded as a Taj resort. This strategic move aims to bolster IHCL's presence in Northeast India, creating a seamless travel circuit across Guwahati, Barapani, and Shillong.
The Taj Barapani, located on the scenic banks of Umiam Lake, will feature 140 rooms and a range of amenities including an all-day dining restaurant, speciality restaurant, bar, café, and lobby lounge. The resort will also offer both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, Taj’s signature J Wellness Circle spa, and a salon. Designed to cater to both leisure and business travellers, the hotel will include extensive meeting and event spaces, such as a 6,000 sq. ft. banquet hall, pre-function areas, meeting rooms, and a boardroom.
Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President of Real Estate & Development at IHCL, highlighted the growing appeal of destinations like Meghalaya due to their unique natural beauty and expanding tourism infrastructure. "Taj Barapani further strengthens IHCL’s presence in the Northeast," she stated.
The project is a collaboration with Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd., whose directors expressed enthusiasm about combining the region's natural allure with Taj’s renowned hospitality. With this addition, IHCL will operate 22 hotels in Northeast India, including 16 under development, further enhancing the region's tourism landscape.
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