DRMumbai: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has announced the signing of a Vivanta hotel at the Heathrow Airport, London, in partnership with Hayre Group Ltd. This signing will mark a significant milestone for IHCL and the Vivanta brand which caters to the upscale segment of business and leisure travellers.
On signing of the agreement, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL was the first Indian hospitality company to foray into the UK with the iconic St. James’ Court hotel in 1982. Today, we are proud to partner with Hayre Group Ltd. in bringing the first Vivanta hotel to London. This signing is in line with our growth strategy of adding hotels in key locations globally.”
The new Vivanta hotel is a greenfield project slated to open in 2021, conveniently located across from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at the Heathrow Airport. The hotel will have approximately 108 spacious rooms, an all-day-diner, a bar and lounge, gym as well as banqueting and meeting space facilities.
Additionally, the hotel will house the fourth outpost of the legendary restaurant, Bombay Brasserie, famed for its authentic, eclectic Bombay and Indian cuisine.
On the partnership, Talwinder Hayre, Director, Hayre Group Ltd., said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL in introducing the Vivanta brand to the UK market. We look forward to bringing the legendary Indian hospitality to London Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world.”
IHCL also operates the renowned St. James’ Court hotel, A Taj Hotel and the luxurious Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, in London, located footsteps from Buckingham Palace.
