IHG Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a leading global hospitality player, has further deepened its presence in India with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam in Kerala. As part of the group’s strategic expansion in emerging Tier II and Tier III cities, the property aims to cater to the needs of modern business and leisure travelers alike. Offering smart, efficient service under the globally recognized Holiday Inn Express brand, the new hotel underscores IHG’s commitment to tapping India’s evolving travel landscape.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Samhi Hotels, has launched its second Holiday Inn Express in Kolkata, marking a significant step in their long-term expansion strategy within India’s booming hospitality sector. With a ₹40 crore investment and 113 keys, the hotel adds to IHG’s growing domestic footprint of 52 operational properties. Samhi Hotels owns 12 of the 18 Holiday Inn Express sites nationwide. Both firms foresee vast growth potential across tier-II and tier-III cities, aiming to tap into the robust domestic travel market.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has recently announced an agreement to develop a 130-room InterContinental hotel in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, set to open in the first quarter of 2029. This development marks another significant step in the company’s expansion strategy in India, where IHG has established a strong presence. The partnership with So Hotels LLP underscores IHG's confidence in the growing appeal of North India as a prime destination for high-end hospitality, particularly in the hill-station sector.