New Delhi, Jan 29: ITC Hotels today said net profit jumped a massive 144 per cent to Rs 7.16 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal on a total income of Rs 44.49 crore.

''The rub-off effect of the general feel good factor has added greater momentum to the hospitality industry. All travel and tourism segments have witnessed a dream run. This vibrancy has given a shot in the arm to the hospitality industry that demonstrates the impressive growth in our numbers,'' the company said.
It said total income grew 32 per cent from Rs 33.65 crore to Rs 44.49 crore.
With 55 hotels in more than 45 destinations across India, ITC Welcomgroup operates under four hospitality brands- ITC Hotel, Welcomhotel, Fortune and Welcomheritage.
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