The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), a leading name in India’s hospitality sector, has announced the signing of a new Ginger hotel in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This greenfield project marks another step in IHCL’s expansion strategy to establish Ginger hotels in emerging cities.
Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President of New Businesses and Hotel Openings at IHCL, stated, “Kanpur is a prominent manufacturing and commercial center 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 Limited.”
The new 100-key hotel will be situated on Kalpi Road near Kamala Cricket Club. It promises convenient access to key business and leisure areas and will feature amenities like Ginger’s signature Qmin restaurant, a bar, meeting room, and fitness center.
Maneesh Mansingka, CEO of JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited, expressed satisfaction with the continued collaboration with IHCL: “We are happy to continue our partnership with IHCL. Our projects with the company will contribute to Kanpur’s hospitality landscape.”
This addition brings IHCL’s total number of hotels in Uttar Pradesh to 34, including 21 that are currently under development.
JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited is part of the JK Singhania family business group which has been active for over 140 years across various industries including manufacturing and real estate.
IHCL encompasses a diverse portfolio of brands such as Taj, Claridges Collection, SeleQtions, Tree of Life, Vivanta, Gateway, and Ginger. Established by Jamsetji Tata in 1903 with the opening of The Taj Mahal Palace in Bombay, IHCL now operates globally with 388 hotels including those under development across four continents.
