ITC Plans 3 More Hotels in West Bengal, Citing State's Growth & Tourism Potential

• ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri announced plans for three new hotels in Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Sundarbans, expanding its West Bengal hospitality presence.
• This expansion aims to leverage West Bengal's growing tourism potential and its status as a preferred international destination.
• ITC currently operates seven hotels in the state, with five more already in the pipeline, including a super luxury property in Siliguri.
• The company has invested approximately USD 1 billion in West Bengal over the last decade, citing the state's "future-ready" environment and governance.
• Beyond hospitality, ITC has a significant presence in West Bengal with 20 manufacturing facilities, a large food processing plant, an AI centre, and agri-sector initiatives.

Why It Matters: ITC is significantly expanding its hospitality and overall investments in West Bengal, driven by the state's growth.