IHG Hotels and Resorts joins hands with YB Group to develop Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Yb Group for the development of Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC.

The Project
- IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with YB Group to develop the Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC.
- The property will feature 100 keys and is scheduled to open in Q1 2028.

Location Advantage
- Situated on the periphery of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai’s premier commercial district.
- Offers proximity to corporate HQs, consulates, cultural venues, luxury malls, and dining hotspots.
- Designed to attract international and domestic business delegates, MICE visitors, and leisure travelers.

Brand Positioning
- Holiday Inn Express is IHG’s largest and fastest-growing brand, with over 3,200 hotels globally.
- Focuses on “simple, smart hospitality” — balancing efficiency with comfort.
- Incorporates Generation 5 design, featuring flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics for both business and leisure stays.

Leadership Comments
- Sudeep Jain, MD, South West Asia, IHG: emphasized the strategic importance of BKC as a global business hub and the milestone this project represents for IHG in India.
- Tinaaz Wadia, Asset Manager, YB Group: highlighted the partnership’s focus on building institutional-grade assets in core business districts, backed by IHG’s trusted brand strength.

Broader Context
- This will be IHG’s third Holiday Inn Express under development in Mumbai, complementing projects in Andheri–Kurla Road and Powai.
- IHG also has a voco hotel opening in mid-2026, alongside operational properties like InterContinental Marine Drive Mumbai and Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport.
- Across India, IHG currently operates 51 hotels across six brands, with a pipeline of 80 hotels set to open in the next 3–5 years.

✅ This project strengthens IHG’s footprint in India’s financial capital and underscores its strategy of expanding in high-demand, high-potential markets.