Adani Tata Group’s IHCL have partnered to develop eight new hotels with over 2,000 rooms across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati. The project will include Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger brands, supporting Adani’s Airport City expansion and strengthening India’s growing hospitality sector.
Adani Airports and Tata Group Join Hands to Develop 8 New Hotels Across India
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) have signed an agreement to develop and operate eight new hotels across four major Indian cities. The partnership will bring more than 2,000 hotel rooms under popular brands such as Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger.
The agreement was announced on October 29, 2026. Under this partnership, Adani Airports will develop the hotel properties, while IHCL will manage their operations. The projects will mainly focus on business travellers, tourists and passengers looking for accommodation near major airports.The agreement covers eight hotels across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati. These properties will serve different customer segments, from luxury travellers to people looking for affordable accommodation.
The hotel portfolio will include:
- 3Taj hotels: Luxury hospitality.
- 2Vivanta hotels: Upscale accommodation.
- 1Gateway hotel: Comfortable full-service hospitality.
- 2 Ginger hotels: Midscale and budget-friendly stays.
Together, these properties will provide more than 2,000 rooms. Guests can also expect facilities such as restaurants, meeting spaces, event venues, wellness services and recreational areas.The eight hotels will be distributed across four cities, with each location having a different combination of hotel brands.
Mumbai: A Taj hotel is being developed at Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport. This property will target international and domestic travellers who prefer staying close to the airport.
Lucknow: The city will get two hotels, one under the Vivanta brand and another under Ginger. These properties are expected to serve business travellers, tourists and transit passengers.
Ahmedabad: A Taj and a Vivanta hotel are planned for the city. Both projects are already in advanced stages of construction.
Guwahati: The city will get three hotels under the Taj, Gateway and Ginger brands, offering accommodation across different price segments.
Construction has already started on projects in Mumbai, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Most of the hotels are expected to become operational within three to four years.
Adani Airport Holdings has established Adani Airport City Limited to develop airport-linked commercial destinations. The company plans to develop land across six airport locations covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati.In the first phase, Adani Airport City plans to invest more than ₹20,000 crore to develop approximately 22 million square feet of space.
The broader development plan is not limited to hotels. It also aims to bring together hospitality, retail, business and leisure facilities around major airports.For Adani Airports, the partnership creates an opportunity to generate business beyond traditional airport operations. Developing hotels and commercial facilities can help the company use airport-linked land for additional business activities.
For IHCL, the agreement provides an opportunity to expand its hotel network in important aviation markets. The company has stated that these additions will increase its presence to 25 hotels across its brand portfolio at key airports in India.The partnership also reflects a growing business opportunity in airport-based hospitality. As air travel, tourism and business activities increase, demand for hotels near airports may also rise.However, the actual financial benefits will depend on hotel construction costs, occupancy rates, room prices and operating expenses after the properties become operational.
