IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd (Part of AG Group, Ahmedabad) to develop a new hotel, “Holiday Inn Ahmedabad”. Opening in the third-quarter of 2028, this hotel reflects IHG’s plan to expand in India’s high-potential market, and offer guests quality hospitality.
Renowned globally with over 1,200 open hotels, IHG’s Holiday Inn® brand has consistently evolved over the years to meet the needs of modern travellers. Brands like Holiday Inn are popular among business travellers and leisure travellers alike for their warm and welcoming services that help guests maximize their travel experience. Holiday Inn’s brand family in India has seen a tremendous response and this latest signing shows that the brand is perfect for both travelers and owners.
Holiday Inn Ahmedabad, the 150-key hotel will form part of Highline – a mixed use development comprising residential and commercial spaces. Positioned strategically along the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, will benefit from excellent connectivity to government institutions, educational hubs, corporate offices, and IT parks, making it an ideal choice for business and transient travellers visiting the city. The Holiday Inn hotel features well-appointed rooms and spacious suites. Three dining options are available, including an All Day Dining restaurant, Lobby Lounge and Fitness Centre.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re delighted to be expanding our footprint in Gujarat through the signing of Holiday Inn Ahmedabad, in partnership with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd. Ahmedabad, a city with a booming demand from industrial, educational, and commercial sectors, has become a major destination. We are confident that our global distribution network and trusted brand will help the new hotel to meet the needs of the modern traveller in the city, as well as generate strong returns for its owners.
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India is a priority for IHG globally. Our portfolio of brands, which are well known, has helped us achieve a solid growth trajectory in India. The Holiday Inn family of brands has enjoyed phenomenal success and will continue playing a major role in our India growth ambitions.
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. The city has a strong potential for branded hotels due to its strategic location, high-quality infrastructure and growing commercial importance. “We look forward to delivering an unforgettable stay experience backed up by IHG’s expert knowledge and service excellence.”
Ahmedabad, one of India’s largest commercial and manufacturing hubs, plays a key role in sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals chemicals, petrochemicals and automobiles. Ahmedabad is India’s second largest cotton producer, the leading exporter for gems and jewelry, and its largest denim supplier. Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat, is the seventh largest metropolis in India. It offers a vibrant blend of culture, commerce, and industry. This makes it an ideal location for IHG to expand.
IHG® currently has 50 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 63 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.
