Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed a new Ginger hotel in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, through a collaboration with JK Urbanscapes Developers.
The greenfield project marks a significant step in expanding Ginger’s footprint in emerging Indian cities.
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The 100-key property is set to offer Ginger’s signature dining outlet Qmin, a bar, a meeting room, and a fitness centre.
IHCL new businesses and hotel openings executive vice-president Deepika Rao said: “Kanpur is a prominent manufacturing and commercial centre in Uttar Pradesh, making it an ideal location for Ginger’s offering.
“This signing is part of our strategy to build Ginger’s presence in such emerging cities. We are delighted to extend our partnership with JK Urbanscapes Developers.”
JK Urbanscapes Developers CEO Maneesh Mansingka said: “We are happy to continue our partnership with IHCL. Our projects with the company will contribute to Kanpur’s hospitality landscape.”
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By GlobalDataWith the addition in Kanpur, IHCL’s portfolio in Uttar Pradesh will include 34 hotels, with 21 currently under development.
IHCL and its subsidiaries operate a diverse range of brands such as Claridges Collection, SeleQtions, Taj, Tree of Life, and Vivanta.
Founded by Jamsetji Tata of the Tata Group, IHCL has a global presence with 388 hotels, encompassing 139 under development in four continents, 14 countries, and more than 150 locations.
Earlier this year, IHCL’s Taj Group announced a partnership with Solitaire Group to establish Taj Ayodhya, set to be Ayodhya’s first five-star hotel in the state, following its initial announcement in February 2024.
In October 2024, IHCL expanded its portfolio with the signing of a new Gateway resort in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
