IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Garner Hotel Jagdalpur with United Hospitality Management | News
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the brand’s entry into the state of Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s trusted third-party management companies in India.
IHG’s newest mid-range conversion brand, Garner™, builds on the company’s strength in the essential segment, offering quality stays at an accessible price. Designed to provide a relaxing and flexible guest experience, the brand targets budget-conscious travelers looking for reliable comfort, supported by IHG’s global business systems.
Located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the hotel is expected to open in 2029. It is well positioned to benefit from the city’s accelerating economic momentum. This growth is driven by continued infrastructure development, mining activities and the expansion of small and medium enterprises, supported by favorable government initiatives.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “Garner’s growth trajectory in India remains strong as we expand into high-potential emerging markets and our partnership with United Hospitality Management further strengthens our ability to scale the brand in these markets. Jagdalpur represents a key entry point into Chhattisgarh’s developing Bastar region, where infrastructure investment and economic diversification are creating new opportunities for quality accommodation. Garner’s efficient and flexible combined with UHM’s strong local operational expertise, allows us to work with owners to unlock this potential while delivering long-term value.”
Deepika Arora, Managing Director of United Hospitality Management (UHM), India, said: “We are pleased to deepen our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts with the signing of Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, a project that reflects the growing demand maturity in India’s emerging destinations. At United Hospitality Management, our focus is on unlocking the full potential of such markets through a combination of operational discipline, local market insight and brand-aligned execution. The conversion-friendly, scalable model from Garner is uniquely suited to these environments, allowing us to deliver consistent guest experiences while optimizing asset performance. As we expand our Garner portfolio, we remain committed to building high-performing hotels that create long-term value for owners and meet the evolving needs of today’s value-conscious traveler.”
Bakhtyaar Khan, Managing Partner, Freedom Hospitality, said: “We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce Garner to Jagdalpur. The region’s evolving economic landscape and growing demand for quality accommodation present an attractive opportunity. With IHG’s global expertise and the strong Garner brand proposition, we are confident that the hotel will become the preferred choice for travelers while delivering strong returns for us.”
Garner’s continued expansion across India reflects IHG’s commitment to unlocking growth in the country’s dynamic emerging cities, where demand for high-end, high-end hospitality continues to outpace supply.
IHG® currently has 51 hotels 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 89 hotels to open over the next three to five years.
