Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company has announced the signing of a resort in Barnala in Punjab. This will be under the Gateway brand. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “This signing is in line with our strategy of growing IHCL’s presence in Tier II and III cities in India. Barnala, a commercial and industrial centre bordering Ludhiana is an emerging market in Punjab. Gateway, the latest addition to IHCL’s brand portfolio will showcase this vibrant city. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Lakhvir Singh for this project.”
Spread across 9 acres, Gateway Barnala will be a haven of tranquillity. The resort will feature a unique low-rise design with 100 spacious villas and rooms. It will offer an all – day- diner, a specialty restaurant and a bar as well as a gymnasium and a health centre. The 7,000 sq.ft banquet hall coupled with meeting rooms will be ideal for corporate and social gatherings.
Lakhvir Singh of BRH Eaton said, “We are excited to collaborate with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Barnala. We are confident this hotel will be a preferred destination for travellers.” With this addition, IHCL will have three hotels in Punjab with two under development.