amã Stays & Trails, Indian Hotels Company’s premium homestay offering signs 110 bungalows and opens 33 in 2024, taking its portfolio to 250 bungalows with 131 in the pipeline.
Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President, New Businesses and Hotel Openings, IHCL, said, “Reflective of the growing demand for experiential leisure, ama Stays & Trails has witnessed a 10X growth in its portfolio since its launch in 2019. More than 40% of our footprint resides in Maharashtra, Goa and Kerala capturing the high demand from the urban cities for drivable leisure destinations in these states.
She added, “Significant share of 2024 signings were greenfield in nature and demonstrates the long-term potential of this emerging hospitality format. Additionally, the brand forayed to newer destinations in the North like Corbett, Bhimtal, Udaipur, Mussoorie and Mukteshwar.”
amã Stays & Trails offers a distinctive blend of heritage and modernity through its diverse collection of bungalows, which include British colonial-style villas, Portuguese cottages, homes inspired by traditional Kerala architecture, and contemporary homestays. Each property is thoughtfully designed to reflect the local culture and heritage of its destination, providing guests with an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and charm of the region.