TBM Staff - Mumbai
amã Stays & Trails, the Indian Hotel Company’s premium homestay brand, has reached a milestone with over 200 bungalows in its portfolio, spread across offbeat locations in more than 15 states in India.
Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President, New Businesses and Hotel Openings at IHCL, commented, “Homestays are a rapidly evolving segment in India’s hospitality landscape due to the increasing demand for experiential leisure travel. Aligning with IHCL’s strategy to scale and be the most premium offering in our segments, amã, our luxury homestay brand, has now exceeded a portfolio of 200+ bungalows.”
She continued, “Our growth strategy focuses on two key areas: penetrating high-demand clusters like Goa and Maharashtra and building a footprint anchored around IHCL hotels to leverage cross synergies and service excellence. The development of homestay villas is seeing a fresh infusion of capital through greenfield projects, reflecting growing investor confidence. Currently, over 65% of our pipeline consists of new builds.”
amã Stays & Trails offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity through its diverse collection of bungalows, including 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 region’s history and charm.
Spread across idyllic destinations, amã Stays & Trails boasts a portfolio of 203 bungalows, with 97 more under development.
