Indian Hotel Company’s premium homestay offering, amã Stays & Trails, has achieved a milestone by adding over 150 bungalows to its portfolio, with 100 of them currently operational.
Deepika Rao, executive vice-president, New Businesses and Hotel Openings, IHCL, “amã Stays & Trails has been on an accelerated pace of growth with 60 signings and 40 bungalow openings till date this year, taking the portfolio to 150+ bungalows across unique and off-beat destinations in India. We also marked the 100th bungalow in operation with the opening of Whispering Pines in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand.”
She added, “amã taps into the growing trend of experiential travel offering authentic and immersive local experiences as the consumers opt for new formats in leisure and is well poised to scale in the homestay segment.”
amã Stays & Trails offers a curated selection of historic havelis, heritage villas, colonial houses, plantation bungalows, and charming residences for private and exclusive stays.
Starting with nine heritage bungalows in Coorg and Chikmagalur, the collection has expanded to 156 bungalows, with 56 more in development. These accommodations are situated in picturesque locations such as Lonavala, Madh Island, Alibag, Goa, Trivandrum, Munnar, Alleppey, Manali, and Shimla, among others. Each bungalow is strategically located near an IHCL hotel in its region, ensuring guests receive safe and personalized service. amã Stays & Trails has a presence in 15 states across India.
