21 February 2019

IHG signs Crowne Plaza Amaravati

The 300-rooms hotel adds to IHG’s rapidly growing portfolio in India

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a Management Agreement with Indroyal Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd for Crowne Plaza® Amaravati. The 300 rooms hotel will be the first IHG hotel in the city and is expected to be operational by 2024.

Amaravati, the soon to be capital of Andhra Pradesh is being rapidly developed as a world class city and is expected to attract high-value manufacturing and service industries, creating strong economic growth opportunities in the years to come. Connected to the major cities in India by land, rail and air through its neighbouring city of Vijaywada, Amaravati is expected to attract both domestic and international travellers.

Strategically located, Crowne Plaza® Amaravati will be approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre, adjacent to various government offices and the business park zone, making it a perfect destination for business travellers and a great venue for MICE events. Along with well-appointed rooms, the hotel will feature 20,000 sqft of meeting space, a business centre, outdoor pool and a gymnasium. Additionally, featuring an all-day dining outlet, a specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, the hotel will offer guests a number of food and beverage options to choose from.

Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Vice President, Development, South West Asia, IHG said: “We are delighted to partner with Indroyal Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd. for our first hotel in Amaravati. Amaravati is being developed as a world class capital city, offering a business-friendly environment, and we are confident it will emerge as an important destination for corporate travellers. Our brand Crowne Plaza with its business ready services, is a perfect fit for the city’s future, and we are very pleased to be one of the first hospitality companies to establish our presence in this upcoming city. 

He added: This signing is testament to our growth momentum in the country, and we are pleased to be expanding our presence across our brands, including Crowne Plaza which is a well-established brand and is loved by travellers, both internationally and in India.”

Sugathan Janardhanan, Group Chairman, Indroyal Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd, said: “We are pleased to once again partner with a leading hospitality company such as IHG® for their world-renowned brand Crowne Plaza. We started our journey with IHG in 2011 with Holiday Inn Kochi and we are excited to be growing with an existing partner and building on a successful relationship. 

He added: Amaravati is fast developing as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and there will soon be need for quality branded accommodation and MICE venues in the city. With best in class facilities and amenities, we are confident that Crowne Plaza® Amaravati will meet the requirements of the guests upon opening in 2024."

IHG® currently has 39 hotels operating across four brands in India, including InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 39 hotels due to open in the next 2-3 years. 

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For further information please contact:

Ankita Chopra
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, IMEA

IHG Hotels & Resorts
[email protected]
+971 4 213 6502

Parisa Chum
[email protected]
+971 4213 6067

About IHG®

IHG ® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Regent Hotels & ResortsInterContinental® Hotels & ResortsKimpton® Hotels & RestaurantsHotel Indigo®EVEN® HotelsHUALUXE® Hotels and ResortsCrowne Plaza® Hotels & Resortsvoco™ HotelsHoliday Inn®Holiday Inn Express®Holiday Inn Club Vacations®Holiday Inn Resort®avid™ hotelsStaybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,600 hotels and approximately 837,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with more than 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

In February 2019, IHG acquired Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, adding 16 hotels (1,347 rooms) to its system and 18 hotels to its development pipeline.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 400,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

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