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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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IHG targets 400+ hotels in India in 5 years

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced an ambitious plan to significantly scale up its presence in India, targeting more than 400 hotels that are open or under development within the next five years. The move highlights the company’s strong confidence in India as one of its most important growth markets globally.

At present, IHG operates over 50 hotels in India and has around 80 properties in the pipeline, together accounting for nearly 12,000 rooms. The proposed expansion will more than triple its existing footprint, driven by rising domestic travel, growing demand for branded accommodation, and increasing interest from hotel owners and developers.

IHG currently operates eight brands in India, covering the luxury, premium and mid-scale segments. These include Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Garner and Staybridge Suites. As part of its next growth phase, the company plans to introduce its Vignette Collection, a luxury and lifestyle brand, in India in early 2026.

Elie Maalouf, Global Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts, said India continues to be a key growth driver for the group. He pointed to strong economic fundamentals, favourable demographics and robust domestic travel demand as factors supporting long-term expansion. According to the company, hotel owners in India are increasingly confident in globally recognised brands that offer strong distribution systems and loyalty programmes.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director for South West Asia at IHG, noted that India remains an under-penetrated market for branded hotels, creating significant opportunities across both business and leisure destinations. He added that Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express together make up more than 70 per cent of IHG’s current and planned hotels in India, reflecting strong demand in the mid-scale segment.

In recent developments, IHG opened Crowne Plaza Lucknow in May 2025, marking its 50th operational hotel in the country. The group has also signed several new properties under its Garner mid-scale brand in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Expansion of the InterContinental brand is underway in key urban and leisure locations, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mahabalipuram, Kasauli and Kodaikanal.

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