IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mandi, strengthening presence in Himachal Pradesh

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India.

As one of IHG’s most recognised brands globally, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts® is built around delivering warm, welcoming stays that help guests make the most of their journey. The brand continues to resonate strongly with both travellers and owners, supported by its trusted service proposition and global scale. In India, Holiday Inn is seeing strong momentum, with 17 open hotels and 34 in the pipeline, reflecting its relevance across business, leisure and emerging destination markets.

Strategically located in Mandi on the Chandigarh–Manali corridor, Holiday Inn Mandi benefits from strong connectivity between the National Capital Region and key leisure destinations in Himachal Pradesh. The hotel is well positioned to serve a mix of business, leisure and transit travellers, supported by the city’s role as an administrative and commercial hub and improving regional connectivity. The hotel will feature 100 well-appointed rooms and suites, complemented by three F&B options, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We continue to see strong opportunities to expand our presence across emerging destinations in India, supported by improving infrastructure and growing travel demand. The signing of Holiday Inn Mandi marks an important step in strengthening our footprint in Himachal Pradesh, as we bring globally recognised brands to high-potential commercial and transit markets.”

Mr. Amit Bajaj, Director, Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited added: “We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce the globally recognised Holiday Inn brand to Mandi. The city’s growing importance as a commercial, administrative, and transit hub presents a strong opportunity for quality branded hospitality. With IHG’s global expertise and trusted brands, we are confident that Holiday Inn Mandi will deliver consistent, high-quality experiences and emerge as a preferred choice for travellers visiting the region.”

IHG® currently has 52 hotels operating across seven brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 98 hotels due to open in the next 3–5 years.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE: IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 21 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of a further 2,300 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: Noted Collection, voco, Ruby, HUALUXE, Crowne Plaza, EVEN
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner, avid
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

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