IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mandi, strengthening its presence in Himachal Pradesh | News
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 into high-potential commercial and transit destinations in Northern India.
As one of IHG’s most recognized brands worldwide, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts® is built around delivering warm, welcoming stays that help guests get the most out of their trip. The brand continues to resonate strongly with travelers and owners alike, supported by its trusted service offering and global scale. In India, Holiday Inn is seeing strong momentum, with 17 hotels open and 34 in the pipeline, reflecting its relevance in business, leisure and emerging destination markets.
Strategically located in Mandi, on the Chandigarh-Manali corridor, Holiday Inn Mandi benefits from a strong connectivity between the National Capital Region and major 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 center and by 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, Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We continue to see strong opportunities to expand our footprint into 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 recognized brands to promising 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 recognized Holiday Inn brand to Mandi. The city’s growing importance as a commercial, administrative and transit hub presents strong opportunities for quality brand 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 travelers who visit the region.”
IHG® currently has 52 hotels 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 to open over the next three to five years.
