IHG Signs Garner Jagdalpur Hotel in Chhattisgarh

Garner Hotel to Mark IHG Hotels’ Entry into Chhattisgarh

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for Garner Jagdalpur, marking the company’s entry into Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s third-party management partners in India.

Located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the hotel is scheduled to open in 2029. The property is expected to cater to rising accommodation demand driven by the region’s economic and infrastructure development.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said the signing reflects Garner’s expansion into emerging Indian markets. He added that Jagdalpur presents opportunities for organised hospitality development as infrastructure investment and economic activity continue in the Bastar region.

Jain also noted that Garner’s operating model, along with UHM’s management experience, would support the hotel’s long-term development in the market.

Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management (UHM), India, said the agreement further strengthens the company’s partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. She added that UHM remains focused on supporting hospitality growth in developing markets through local market understanding and operational management.

Bakhtyaar Khan, Managing Partner, Freedom Hospitality, said the partnership with IHG would introduce the Garner brand to Jagdalpur at a time when the region is witnessing changes in its economic landscape and increasing demand for quality accommodation.

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