Holiday Inn Joins IHG in Gujarat
IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd, part of the AG Group based in Ahmedabad, to develop a new hotel called “Holiday Inn Ahmedabad.” The hotel is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2028. This development aligns with IHG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in high-potential markets across India, providing guests with quality hospitality in key urban, commercial, and leisure centres.
IHG’s Holiday Inn brand has more than 1,200 hotels and changes to meet the needs of today’s travellers. Famous for its friendly service, the brand helps guests enjoy their trips while offering consistent services. This makes it a popular choice for both business and leisure travellers. In India, the Holiday Inn brand has received excellent feedback, and the latest signing shows an intense match for travellers and hotel owners.
The Holiday Inn Ahmedabad is a 150-room hotel in Highline that combines housing and business spaces. It is located along the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, providing easy access to government offices, schools, corporate buildings, and IT parks. This makes it a great choice for business travellers and visitors to the city.
Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms and suites, three dining options including an All-Day Dining restaurant and a Lobby Lounge, a ballroom, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and plenty of parking. These features align with Holiday Inn’s promise of making travel easy.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to expand our footprint in Gujarat with signing of Holiday Inn Ahmedabad in partnership with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd. Ahmedabad has emerged as a key destination with robust demand across industrial, commercial, and educational sectors. With our trusted brand and global distribution network, we are confident that the new hotel will be well positioned to serve the needs of modern travellers in the city as well as will drive strong returns for the owners.
He added: India continues to remain a priority market for IHG, globally, and we are on a strong growth trajectory here driven by our portfolio of well-loved brands. Holiday Inn brand family has seen phenomenal success in market and will continue to play a key role in our growth ambitions for India. “
Vikram Bharvad, MD, AG Group added: “With having strong demand in hospitality industry in Ahmedabad, we are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the globally recognised Holiday Inn brand to Ahmedabad. With strategic location, quality infrastructure, and growing commercial importance, the city offers strong potential for branded hospitality. We look forward to delivering a memorable stay experience backed by IHG’s expertise and service excellence.”
Ahmedabad is a major city in India, recognized for its business and manufacturing sectors. It plays a key role in textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, petrochemicals, and automobiles. The city is the second-largest cotton producer in India, a leading exporter of gems and jewellery, and the largest supplier of denim. As the capital of Gujarat and the seventh-largest city in India, Ahmedabad boasts a vibrant blend of industry, culture, and commerce, making it an ideal location for IHG’s expansion.
IHG currently operates 50 hotels in India across six brands: Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express. Additionally, a robust pipeline of 63 hotels is expected to open in the next three to five years.
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