Introducing a Brand New Signature in Hospitality - Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts

19 Taj Hotels Migrate to a new Brand

BANGALORE, India, September 15, 2010 - Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced the second phase of their
brand architecture exercise with the roll-over of 19 hotels to their new
brand, Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts, slotted in the 5-Star Upper Upscale
segment.

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Sixteen erstwhile Taj Hotels joined the three existing Vivanta by Taj
hotels to create a brand which has an inventory of nearly 2500 rooms. An
aggressive expansion programme is already in place which will see the brand
grow organically to more than 30 hotels with over 5000 rooms over the next
two years.

Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces have created Vivanta after a series of
extensive customer understanding studies. Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts are
slated to appeal to the cosmopolitan global traveler who appreciates new
experiences and pleasant surprises. The Vivanta brand is positioned to be
stylish and sophisticated, contemporary, vivid and creative and to afford a
cool avatar of luxury.

Mr. Raymond N Bickson, M.D. & C.E.O., Indian Hotels Company Limited
unveiled the new website www.vivantabytaj.com .

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About Vivanta by Taj

Vivanta by Taj is a 5-star hospitality brand positioned in the
upper-upscale segment and is a part of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces.
Currently comprised of 19 hotels in India and the Indian Ocean region,
Vivanta by Taj incorporates hotels in key metropolitan areas as well as
popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka & the
Maldives.

Vivanta by Taj offers a fresh, vivacious & stylish take on 'cool luxury'.
With innovative cuisine concepts, the smart use of technology & experiences
that seek to constantly engage, energize and relax, it appeals to the
cosmopolitan world-traveler synced into an immersive and sensory lifestyle.

Stay connected to Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts

Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/vivantabytaj;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vivantabytaj

Youtube: www.youtube.com/vivantabytaj;

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About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of
Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 66 hotels in 42
locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the
Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the
Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic
beach resorts to authentic Grand palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled
fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The
Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed the centenary of its landmark
hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part
of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.

    For Further information please contact Vaishnavi Corporate
    Communications, Mumbai:
    Tarini Mathur (tarini.mathur@vccpl.com) / Swati Sundareswaran
    (swati@vccpl.com) or at +91(0)22-66568787

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For Further information please contact Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, Mumbai: Tarini Mathur (tarini.mathur at vccpl.com) / Swati Sundareswaran, (swati at vccpl.com) or at +91(0)22-66568787