KOLKATA: Kolkata-based Wormwood Synergy Hotels is strengthening its expansion plans across eastern India with a planned additional investment of around Rs 80 crore to add five more hotels within the next two years. The company, which has already invested approximately Rs 100 crore in its existing operations and development pipeline, is set to take its total committed investment to around Rs 180 crore as it works towards expanding its portfolio from five to 10 active properties by 2027.The group currently operates five hotels across Puri, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Varanasi and Bhagalpur, with a combined inventory of 198 rooms. Building on this foundation, Wormwood Synergy Hotels is pursuing growth through a mix of greenfield developments and strategic acquisitions in high-potential tourism, leisure and business destinations.West Bengal is a key focus area in the company’s expansion roadmap. Construction has already commenced on its upcoming property in Shantiniketan, a destination known for its cultural heritage and growing domestic tourism appeal. The company is also preparing to open its hotel in Siliguri in December 2026, strengthening its presence in north Bengal and catering to leisure travellers, transit guests and business visitors.Further projects are planned in Digha and the Sundarbans, where the company has completed property acquisitions and expects development work to begin. These two projects are expected to add a combined 65 rooms to the portfolio, with 30 rooms planned in Digha and 35 rooms in the Sundarbans. Both destinations are aligned with the company’s focus on short leisure breaks, coastal holidays and nature-led tourism.Wormwood Synergy Hotels is also evaluating a 70-room property in Mandarmani, proposed with a large banquet facility to cater to weekend travellers, family holidays, destination weddings, social events and corporate gatherings. The development is expected to combine accommodation and event infrastructure to serve the growing demand for organised hospitality and group travel experiences.Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Soumya Sengupta, founder of Wormwood Synergy Hotels, said, “Our expansion strategy is focused on emerging tourism destinations across eastern India, where we see opportunities to develop properties that cater to the evolving needs of leisure travellers, families and corporate guests. As we work towards our target of 10 active properties by 2027, our priority will be to create distinctive hospitality experiences while contributing to local tourism, employment generation and economic development.”Alongside its growth in West Bengal, the company is also exploring opportunities in Bhubaneswar and Guwahati as part of its broader expansion across eastern and northeastern India.
