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Marriott International on Thursday said it has opened 98-room Fairfield by Marriott Agra in Uttar Pradesh.We are thrilled to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott brand to the historic city of Agra, Marriott International Inc Area Vice President - South Asia Ranju Alex said in a statement.This opening marks the brands 24th hotel within the growing Marriott Bonvoy portfolio across the country.

Marriott International on Thursday said it has opened 98-room Fairfield by Marriott Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

''We are thrilled to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott brand to the historic city of Agra,'' Marriott International Inc Area Vice President - South Asia Ranju Alex said in a statement.

This opening marks the brand's 24th hotel within the growing Marriott Bonvoy portfolio across the country. *** IHCL opens Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa in Gujarat * Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) on Thursday said it has opened 118-key Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa in Gujarat.

''IHCL is expanding its presence in Gujarat with its debut in the capital city Gandhinagar. With the unveiling of Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa, we are not only fulfilling the growing demand for leisure and social events, but also putting this city on the global tourist map,'' IHCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Puneet Chhatwal said in a statement.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 21 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands across Gujarat, including four under development.