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Adani Airports, IHG to build five airport-linked hotels across India

Adani Airport Holdings has entered into a partnership with global hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts to develop five new hotels across important airport locations in India.

The agreement will add around 1,500 hotel rooms across multiple cities, with projects planned in Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Navi Mumbai. These hotels will be built as part of Adani’s wider airport-led development strategy, which focuses on creating commercial ecosystems around airports.

The aim is to improve passenger convenience and support growing travel demand by offering accommodation closer to major aviation hubs. The hotels are expected to serve a mix of business travellers, tourists, and transit passengers who often require short-stay options near airports.

The development will include several well-known IHG brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. A key highlight of the partnership is the entry of Kimpton Hotels into India for the first time, bringing a premium lifestyle hospitality brand known for boutique-style luxury experiences.

Adani Airport Holdings said the collaboration supports its long-term plan of transforming airports into integrated urban centres. Instead of functioning only as transport facilities, the airports are being designed to include hotels, retail spaces, and other commercial developments that can enhance both passenger experience and non-aeronautical revenue.

IHG Hotels & Resorts said India remains one of its most important growth markets, especially as air travel expands rapidly and new airport infrastructure is being developed across the country. The company already operates several hotels in India and sees strong demand in airport-linked locations.

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PM Modi inaugurates Adani-operated new terminal at Guwahati Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, on 19 December, marking a major milestone in Assam’s aviation infrastructure.

Developed by Guwahati International Airport Limited and operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, the terminal strengthens Adani’s growing airport portfolio while enhancing Assam’s role in regional and national connectivity.

The project has been completed in less than a year, from design unveiling to inauguration, highlighting the speed and scale of airport infrastructure delivery in India. It features DigiYatra-enabled passenger processing, smart check-in facilities and spacious waiting areas aimed at improving travel experience. Commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of February after final operational readiness checks.

Designed as a blend of modern architecture and regional identity, the terminal named “The Bamboo Orchids”, draws inspiration from Assam’s kopou phool (foxtail orchid) and indigenous bamboo varieties from the Northeast. About 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced bamboo have been used in its construction, highlighting sustainable and culturally rooted design.

Once fully operational, the terminal will be able to handle 13.1 million passengers annually by 2032. Currently, Guwahati Airport serves over 6.5 million passengers a year and ranks among the top 10 busiest airports in India, acting as a key hub for all eight Northeastern states.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the new terminal reflects Assam’s growing importance as India’s eastern gateway under the Act East policy, supporting economic growth and regional connectivity.

The airport’s overall expansion involves an investment of around ₹5,000 crore, including plans for cargo facilities and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. These developments are expected to boost trade, tourism and employment across the region.

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