IHG Expands Into Key Indian Leisure Destinations
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IHG Hotels and Resorts is expanding in India with the Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala opening in 2027 and the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort debuting in 2028, featuring luxury amenities and strategic leisure offerings.
Following up on Hilton’s announcement on its plans for 150 Spark brand hotels in India, their APAC chief said they plan to quadruple the number of hotel rooms in its Indian pipeline in the next five years. Hilton currently has 29 hotels in India, behind IHG who has 45, Hyatt with 50, and Marriott with 150. Hilton’s preference had been China as their China-first policy included launching their brands there before bringing them to other Asian countries. Spark will be the first brand launching in India.
IHG Hotels and Resorts announced Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala will open in the third quarter of 2027. IHG signed a landmark management agreement with Aaraki Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala in the Himalayan foothills, at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The hotel will feature 150 rooms and suites and will mark IHG’s strategic expansion into India’s key leisure destinations. IHG will bring the Holiday Inn brand’s Open Lobby concept, tr
