IHCL Opens Taj Tadoba Resort & Spa in Nagpur

New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the country's largest hospitality player, on Tuesday announced the opening of Taj Tadoba Resort & Spa, Nagpur, on the edge of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.

Gaurav Pokhariyal, Chief Operating Officer - Full-Service Business, IHCL, said, "India's diverse landscapes and rich bio-diversity are increasingly shaping the way travellers experience the country. Tadoba is one of India's most sought-after wildlife destinations, drawing tourists from across the globe. The opening of Taj Tadoba Resort & Spa, Nagpur strengthens our presence in Central India and brings together the spirit of the wilderness with the warmth of Indian hospitality".

Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, is renowned for its thriving tiger population and rich bio-diversity.

IHCL has a portfolio of 650 hotels including 268 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations.



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