Established in 1986, the leela palaces, hotels and resorts, owns and operates nine award-winning properties in major cities and magical leisure destinations across india. these include the flagship in the capital city of new delhi, mumbai, bengaluru, chennai, gurugram, east delhi, goa, udaipur and kovalam beach, kerala. over the last three decades, the leela group has been recognized for its unique identity among the world’s leading hotels, and received numerous accolades by prestigious publications and industry groups around the globe. it has been voted amongst the 'top 15 hotel brands in the world' by readers of travel + leisure, usa in the 2016 and 2017 world’s best awards surveys. each property is a market leader in its respective location, and internationally acclaimed for excellence in luxury hospitality. the leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of india. the group has several new projects under development, including bengaluru, jaipur, agra, lucknow, kathmandu, chandigarh, with plans to expand to maldives, dubai, fujairah beach, and seychelles. it has a marketing alliance with us-based preferred hotels & resorts and is a member of the global hotel alliance (gha). the leela palaces, hotels and resorts, headquartered in mumbai, india, is owned by hotel leela venture ltd, a publicly listed company. for more information, please visit our website at www.theleela.com.