ITC Hotels Expands North-East with Guwahati Property

Synopsis:  ITC Hotels strengthens its presence in Northeast India by signing a new 90-room Fortune Select hotel in Guwahati. Scheduled to open in 2028, the property aims to cater to rising business and leisure travel demand in the region.

ITC Hotels has announced the signing of a new Fortune Select property in Guwahati, Assam, marking a major step in the company’s expansion strategy across Northeast India. The upcoming hotel is expected to strengthen the group’s footprint in one of the country’s rapidly developing hospitality and tourism markets.

The new Fortune Select hotel will feature 90 rooms and is scheduled to commence operations in April 2028. Designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers, the property will include modern guestrooms, an all-day dining restaurant, and banquet and conference facilities, along with other contemporary hospitality amenities.

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Guwahati has emerged as a strategic commercial and tourism gateway for Northeast India. The city’s growing infrastructure, expanding business ecosystem, and improving connectivity through air, rail, and road networks have contributed significantly to rising hospitality demand. Industry experts view the city as an important centre for trade, tourism, and regional transit.

According to Anil Chadha, Managing Director of ITC Hotels Limited, Guwahati presents strong growth opportunities due to its evolving commercial landscape and increasing leisure travel appeal. He stated that the company aims to meet the growing demand for quality branded hospitality experiences in the region through the Fortune Select brand.

The hotel is also expected to benefit from Guwahati’s proximity to major tourist destinations in Assam and the Northeast. Attractions such as the Kamakhya Temple, Kaziranga National Park, Hajo, and the historic Madan Kamdev temple complex continue to attract domestic and international tourists throughout the year.

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The signing reflects ITC Hotels’ broader strategy of expanding into emerging high-growth destinations across India through its Fortune Hotels portfolio. The company has been steadily increasing its presence in tier-2 and tier-3 cities while focusing on premium business and leisure hospitality offerings.