A New Era of Luxury Travel: IHG Hotels and Resorts brings Vignette Collection brand to India

India, 19 January 2026: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hanu Overseas to bring its distinctive luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, to India. Scheduled to open early 2026, the Vignette Collection hotel in Panchkula reinforces IHG’s strategy to accelerate its growth within India’s high-potential luxury segment.

Vignette Collection is a family of one-of-a-kind, exclusive hotels curated for guests seeking rich and varied stay experiences in some of the most sought-after urban and resort locations. The brand also gives owners of world-class independent hotels the opportunity to retain their distinctive identity, while benefitting from IHG’s global scale and luxury and lifestyle expertise. The brand is recognised for purposeful luxury, memorable rituals and stays that are authentically connected to their location.

Strategically located in the rapidly developing Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, Panchkula is a dynamic economic hub. The tri-city cluster is home to major IT parks, leading automotive companies, pharmaceutical and manufacturing hubs, PSUs, and premier national institutions.

The upcoming 145-room hotel, featuring 11 suites, will reflect the Vignette Collection brand ethos of individuality and meaningful hospitality. Guests can look forward to four distinct dining venues including a signature restaurant, lobby lounge, and a private dining space. Amenities will include a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, curated retail, and ample parking. With over 2,200 square meters of dedicated meeting and event space, the hotel is ideally positioned to meet the region’s strong demand for MICE and social celebrations, particularly weddings.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Introducing Vignette Collection to India is a significant milestone as we expand our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country. This move directly responds to the growing segment of discerning travellers seeking deeply personal, locally-rooted experiences. Vignette Collection offers captivating individuality backed by IHG’s global strength and loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards. Panchkula, with its strong year-round demand and economic vitality, presents the perfect landscape for our brand’s entry. We are excited to elevate the hospitality offering here with a truly distinctive luxury experience.”

Speaking on behalf of the ownership,Aman Gupta added: “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Vignette Collection brand to India. Panchkula is emerging as a preferred destination for celebrations, retreats and meaningful leisure travel; and we believe this partnership will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region. Our vision is to create a hotel that celebrates its unique identity while offering thoughtfully designed experiences rooted in a strong sense of place.”

This signing strengthens IHG’s development momentum in the Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, joining the upcoming Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur and Holiday Inn and Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur, further building IHG’s presence in this key market.

IHG® currently has 51 hotels operating 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 80 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.