IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath, marking the Group’s entry into Gujarat's fastest-growing commercial hub

India, 6^th April, 2026: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets.

As IHG’s largest and fastest-growing brand with over 3,200 hotels globally, Holiday Inn Express delivers more where it matters most - offering travellers simple, smart hospitality designed to balance efficiency with comfort. With the rollout of its Generation 5 design, the brand continues to elevate the essentials through flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics tailored for both business and leisure stays, making it a natural fit for high-demand commercial markets like Surat.

Known globally as the Diamond City, Surat continues to see sustained economic growth driven by its strong industrial base and infrastructure development. The 110-key Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath will be part of a mixed-use development in the rapidly expanding Gauravpath corridor, catering to the city’s growing corporate, SME and transit demand.

Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are pleased to accelerate the growth of our Holiday Inn Express brand in India with the signing of Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. India remains a key strategic growth market for IHG, and we have ambitious plans to further strengthen our presence across high-growth secondary and emerging commercial cities. Surat continues to benefit from strong industrial activity and progressive infrastructure development, making it an attractive destination for branded hospitality. Bringing our globally loved mainstream brand to the city aligns with our strategy to expand in markets with sustained business and transit demand.
We are delighted to partner with Yashvi Greenco LLP on this project and are confident the hotel will deliver smart, efficient hospitality to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers.”

Mr. Paresh Khandelwal, Managing Partner, Yashvi Greenco LLP added: “We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce Holiday Inn Express to Surat. The city’s strong economic fundamentals and infrastructure momentum present a compelling opportunity for branded hospitality development. With IHG’s global expertise and the strength of the Holiday Inn Express brand, we are confident the hotel will become a preferred choice for business and transit travellers in the 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 89 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.