IHG Hotels & Resorts establishes stronghold in Chennai with signing of Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur

4^th, December 2024, India. IHG^®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Sakthi Elegant Towers India Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur. Scheduled to open in 2026, the new hotel will add 200 keys to IHG’s growing presence in South India. Driven by market demand, continues to expand its footprint in key Indian cities.

Famous the world over, IHG’s Holiday Inn brand has continued to evolve through the years, keeping the guest at the heart of all innovation and earning its status as one of the world’s most loved, trusted and recognized hotel brands. The hotel will feature the brand-transforming Open Lobby hallmark, a design-led and versatile space where guests can choose how they connect and relax.

Strategically located just a short drive from Chennai International Airport in the Vandalur area, Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur will be in close proximity to the city’s main industrial centers, home to major global corporations. Once opened, the hotel will join IHG’s portfolio of 58 Holiday Inn hotels across South West Asia, Middle East and Africa region.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are delighted to welcome Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur, a strategic addition to our growing portfolio in South India. Chennai is experiencing robust economic growth, and it has become a key destination for both domestic and international travelers seeking a mix of business and leisure experiences. To meet the rising demand for world-class hospitality in Chennai, we have signed IHG’s fifth hotel and third Holiday Inn in the city.”

He added, “As a global beacon of hospitality, the Holiday Inn brand champions meaningful connections and brings people together. Leveraging the brand reputation and its strategic location, Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur is poised to set a new standard for hospitality in the region.”

Mr. P. Rajendran, Sakthi Elegant Towers India Pvt Ltd added, “We're excited to partner with IHG to bring Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur to life. This collaboration allows us to tap into IHG's global expertise, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming guest experience that sets new standards for hospitality in Chennai.”

IHG® currently has 46 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco,  Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 58 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.*

*Numbers as of September 2024.