IHCL Enters Tuticorin with 100-Key Ginger Hotel

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has marked its entry into Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, with the signing of a Ginger-branded hotel, reinforcing its growth strategy in emerging industrial and commercial hubs.

This development is a greenfield project, reflecting IHCL’s continued investment in building new hospitality assets aligned with regional demand.

Strategically located along the Tirunelveli–Tuticorin highway, the upcoming 100-key Ginger Tuticorin is designed to offer seamless connectivity to the city’s key industrial zones, port-linked businesses, and commercial districts.

Key Highlights

• IHCL launches a 100-key Ginger hotel in Tuticorin as a greenfield project
• Property offers Qmin dining, meeting spaces, bar, and fitness centre
• IHCL’s Tamil Nadu portfolio expands to 28 hotels, with 10 in development

The location positions the hotel to cater to both business travellers and visitors seeking efficient, contemporary accommodation in the region. The hotel will feature Ginger’s signature Qmin restaurant, offering curated culinary experiences, along with a vibrant bar designed for informal meetings and social interactions.

To support corporate travel needs, the property will include versatile meeting and event spaces, making it suitable for conferences, business gatherings, and small events. Guests focused on wellness will also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness centre, supporting holistic well-being during their stay.

Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Tuticorin is emerging as a key economic hub in South India, driven by its strong industrial base and new investments. The growth of mega projects in the automobile and energy sectors has created significant long-stay demand, making it an ideal market for Ginger’s presence. This signing reinforces IHCL’s commitment to catering to evolving needs in high-potential destinations. We are delighted to partner with Mr. R. Gajendran for this project.”

R. Gajendran, promoter of Thangam Real Estate & Thangam Plots & Farms, added, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL and bring the Ginger brand to Tuticorin, offering contemporary hospitality to the city’s growing business segment.”

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With this addition, IHCL’s portfolio in Tamil Nadu will expand to 28 hotels, including 10 properties currently under development.