The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has introduced Gateway, a full-service hotel brand offering in the upscale segment.
The brand launch was marked with the opening of the first Gateway brand hotel in Bekal in the Indian state of Kerala.
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The company also migrated four existing properties in Nashik, Coonoor, Madurai, and Chikmaglur.
IHCL said that the Gateway brand portfolio will increase from 17 to 100 hotels by 2030.
IHCL managing director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said: “Expanding IHCL’s brandscape, the reimagined Gateway introduces a full-service hotel offering in the upscale segment, an ideal fit to capture growth opportunities in micro markets of metros and Tier II and Tier III cities.
“Gateway will cater to the increasing domestic demand for quality accommodations with large banqueting facilities in emerging cities.”
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By GlobalDataGateway Bekal features 151 guest accommodations, including rooms, cottages, suites, and villas.
The hotel offers a variety of dining experiences, with Earth Pavilion providing an array of meals and High Tide offering signature cocktails.
The hotel’s facilities include a sundial amphitheatre, a banquet hall, a grand ballroom, and two meeting rooms for events and conferences.
Guests will also have access to a fitness centre, a pool bar with a children’s pool and jacuzzi, and a spa.
In addition to these amenities, Gateway Bekal provides unique experiences such as birdwatching, local art and dance workshops, houseboat rides, and a 1.5km jogging track along the riverside.
The hotel also integrates technology including in-lobby digital touchscreens.
IHCL Gateway Hotels & Resorts vice-president & brand leader Leah Tata said: “A riverside retreat nestled amidst the serene backwaters of Kerala, Gateway Bekal serves as a unique canvas, showcasing the destination’s character through art, design, and cultural nuances.
“Experiential touchpoints like the unique high tea cart in the hotel lobbies highlight local food culture and serve as a window to the destination.”
In June this year, IHCL announced the reopening of the Taj Malabar Resort & Spa in Cochin, Kerala.
