The New Signing of Holiday Inn Ahmedabad Highlights IHG Hotels & Resorts Strategic Growth and Appeal in India’s Thriving Hospitality Sector
Scheduled to open in Q3 2028, the new property will expand IHG’s footprint in India’s high-growth urban and commercial centres. Located on the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, the 150-key hotel will form part of the Highline mixed-use residential and commercial development.
Renowned globally with over 1,200 open hotels, IHG’s Holiday Inn® brand has consistently evolved over the years to meet the needs of modern travellers. Known for its warm and welcoming service that helps guests make the most of their journey and its consistent offerings, the brand remains a preferred choice among both business and leisure travellers. The Holiday Inn brand family has received exceptional response in India and the latest signing reflects a great brand fit for travellers and owners alike.
Guests will benefit from proximity to government institutions, corporate hubs, IT parks, and educational centres throughout Ahmedabad. Holiday Inn Ahmedabad will offer modern rooms, an all-day dining venue, lobby lounge, ballroom, swimming pool, and fitness centre.
The hotel aims to deliver the brand’s signature relaxed hospitality experience for both business and leisure travellers. IHG’s Holiday Inn brand is globally recognised, with over 1,200 hotels, and continues to evolve with changing traveller needs.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to expand our footprint in Gujarat with signing of Holiday Inn Ahmedabad in partnership with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd. Ahmedabad has emerged as a key destination with robust demand across industrial, commercial, and educational sectors. With our trusted brand and global distribution network, we are confident that the new hotel will be well positioned to serve the needs of modern travellers in the city as well as will drive strong returns for the owners.
He added: India continues to remain a priority market for IHG, globally, and we are on a strong growth trajectory here driven by our portfolio of well-loved brands. Holiday Inn brand family has seen phenomenal success in market and will continue to play a key role in our growth ambitions for India. “
Vikram Bharvad, MD, AG Group added: “With having strong demand in hospitality industry in Ahmedabad, we are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the globally recognised Holiday Inn brand to Ahmedabad. With strategic location, quality infrastructure, and growing commercial importance, the city offers strong potential for branded hospitality. We look forward to delivering a memorable stay experience backed by IHG’s expertise and service excellence.”
Ahmedabad is a major commercial hub, known for textiles, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and its position as India’s denim manufacturing leader. The city also ranks among India’s top cotton producers and is a major exporter of gems and jewellery. As Gujarat’s capital and India’s seventh-largest city, Ahmedabad offers strong growth potential for international hotel brands like IHG.
IHG® currently has 50 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 63 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.
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