With a new hotel unveiled in Saudi Arabia, Suma Venkatesh, executive vice president of real estate and development at the Indian Hotels Company, here tells Breaking Travel News all about it. Speaking during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah, she also tells us how the company is developing its brand around the world.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited, owners of the Taj chain of hotels, has announced that all hotels in the current portfolio will now be grouped under a single branded house identity: Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris. Under this restructuring, the brands of Vivanta by Taj and Gateway will merge under the aegis of a single Taj brand identity.

Two leading Asian hotel groups, Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and Mumbai-based Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces, announced today they have formed a ground-breaking strategic alliance to broaden their reach and offer more unique experiences to guests across Asia and the world.

St. James’ Court - A Taj Hotel is a quiet masterpiece, discreetly hidden from the crowds, yet so close to the centre of the city that many of the capital’s landmarks are just footsteps away. In a country that values understatement, this is an English classic typifying the discreet charm of one of London’s finest hotels. Here Breaking Travel News calls for a visit.

Taj Group has announced the opening of its highly anticipated luxury hotel Taj Dubai, located in the prestigious Burj Khalifa downtown area. The Taj group, established in 1901, is a pioneer and market leader with 128 hotels, resorts and palaces spanning sixty four locations in India and fifteen international locations in four continents. “We are delighted to enhance the nobility of Indian heritage and hospitality in one of the world’s most vibrant cities,” said Rakhee Lalvani, director, public relations, Taj Group.

Delna Jasoomoney, Inbound Leisure, Taj Group talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB 2015 about the Taj Palace hotel in New Delhi.