The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has announced a major expansion of Taj Bangalore, adding 220 guest rooms along with additional facilities. The hotel opened its doors in December 2015 with 154 rooms.
IHCL has eight hotels in Bangalore across its brandscape and Taj Bangalore, through its contemporary, sleek and spacious design, offers guests a window into the progressive spirit of the Garden City and Taj Bangalore is conveniently located just minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) said, “This expansion is in line with Aspiration 2022. I am delighted that Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL), has expressed their vote of confidence in us and will invest in enhancing capacity. With a total of 374 keys and state-of-the-art conferencing and banqueting facilities, we are certain that the hotel will establish a strong and successful presence in the competitive Bangalore market.”
Mr. Hari Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BIAL said, “The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years and the Taj Bangalore has been extremely successful in supporting this growth. BIAL is happy to partner with IHCL to increase the capacity of the hotel and looks forward to the iconic Taj brand continuing to serve the city of Bangalore with its warm and renowned hospitality.”
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru began operations in May 2008 , the first Greenfield airport in India to be built on the public-private partnership model. It is operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), where private promoters hold 74% (Fairfax 54% and Siemens Projects Ventures 20%) stake in BIAL, while the Government holds the remaining 26% (Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited13%, Airport Authority of India-13%).
The Airport and has significantly enhanced the regional and worldwide air connectivity of Bengaluru and Karnataka. It is currently the busiest airport in South India and the third largest in the Country. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has been adjudged the ‘Best Regional Airport in India & Central Asia’ by Skytrax in 2017 and 2018.
