Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company announced its partnership with Merlin Group, the leading real estate group in Eastern India with presence across the country, to enhance its footprint in the tourism sector of West Bengal. Under this collaboration, IHCL has signed a management contract with the Merlin Group for the renowned resort IBIZA in Kolkata near Joka. The resort will now operate under IHCl’s SeleQtions brand as “IBIZA – an IHCL SeleQtions, Kolkata. The partnership will commence in October 2025.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development at IHCL, said, “This signing is another step in IHCL expanding its footprint in Kolkata, a thriving metropolitan state capital. It will address the need for getaway destinations at a short driving distance from the city, that will help tap into the increasing demand for both leisure as well as MICE. We are delighted to collaborate with Merlin Group, a leading real estate group in East India for this resort.”
Sushil Mohta, Chairman, Merlin Group, said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. The resort will be an ideal destination for a quick escape from the bustle of the city.”
IBIZA – an IHCL SeleQtions, the 130-keys urban resort, nestled in 11 acres of lushly landscaped gardens, is strategically located on the Diamond Harbour Road in Kriparampur, a popular tourist destination. The resort will offer an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a bar, a sprawling swimming pool, a serene lake and a variety of recreational activities including an indoor and outdoor activities and kids arenas. The versatile banqueting will feature an over 5,400 sq. ft. ball room, conference halls, pre-function areas, meeting rooms and scenic outdoor venues. The resort will open October 2025.
Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal is an important commercial center for East India. The city is regarded as an artistic and cultural hub.With the addition of this resort, IHCL will have seven hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Kolkata including two under development.
