IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding in India, with a 50-key Garner Hotel signed near Jim Corbett adding to a 110-hotel pipeline (The Hindu BusinessLine, 23 Sept) and a goal of more than 400 open and pipeline hotels within five years (Financial Express, 1 Aug). The Garner is not due to open until Q2 2027.
What it means Rival hotel chains face a larger IHG presence at airports, through five Adani airport hotels with more than 1,500 rooms, and in tier-II markets.
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Background
From 6 stories, the newest dated 29 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a hotel operator in India with seven brands in the country and 21 brands in its portfolio. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[2] source: Financial Express
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The Hindu BusinessLine reported in September 2026 that it operates 53 hotels in India. Financial Express reported 57 hotels in India in August 2026, compared with 15 hotels in 2013. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[2] source: Financial Express
In September 2026 IHG signed a 50-key Garner Hotel in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, near Jim Corbett National Park, due to open in Q2 2027. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine The hotel is owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by UHM India, and it supports IHG's 110-hotel India pipeline. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In August 2026 Financial Express reported that IHG targets more than 400 open and pipeline hotels in India within five years. [2] source: Financial Express Its partnership with Adani Airport Holdings will add five airport hotels with more than 1,500 rooms and introduce Kimpton. [2] source: Financial Express In September 2026 ET Small Business reported that K Raheja Group and IHG plan to open Voco Mumbai Powai Hotel and Convention Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites this financial year. [3] source: ET Small Business
Business Standard reported in August 2026 that IHG bookings were higher by 16-20% year-on-year around the Independence Day weekend. [4] source: Business Standard Mint reported that IHG and Wyndham both saw year-on-year booking growth. [5] source: Mint IHG ranked 4th on India's Best Companies to Work For 2026 list with 3,494 employees, behind Hilton, Cisco Systems India and Synchrony International Services. [6] source: CNBC-TV18
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Questions about IHG Hotels & Resorts
What are IHG Hotels & Resorts' expansion plans?
IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a 50-key Garner Hotel in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand in September 2026. It also plans to open Voco Mumbai Powai and Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Powai, Mumbai this financial year with K Raheja Group, and to add five airport hotels with Adani Airport Holdings. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[3] source: ET Small Business[2] source: Financial Express
Where and when is IHG Hotels & Resorts opening new stores?
IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a 50-key Garner Hotel in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, near Jim Corbett National Park, in September 2026, and the hotel is due to open in Q2 2027. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
How many IHG Hotels & Resorts stores are there?
IHG Hotels & Resorts operated 53 hotels in India, as reported by The Hindu BusinessLine in September 2026. Financial Express reported 57 hotels currently in India in August 2026. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[2] source: Financial Express
What is IHG Hotels & Resorts' current strategy in India?
In August 2026 IHG Hotels & Resorts targeted more than 400 open and pipeline hotels in India within five years and partnered with Adani Airport Holdings for five airport hotels. In September 2026 it signed a 50-key Garner Hotel in Ramnagar and planned Powai properties with K Raheja Group. [1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[3] source: ET Small Business[2] source: Financial Express
Stories that mention IHG Hotels & Resorts
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IHG Hotels & Resorts is named in these stories but is not their subject.
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- Adani debuts in hospitality with IHG pact for 5 airport hotels across 4 Indian cities