IHG Hotels and Resorts signs first Holiday Inn hotel in Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a major milestone with the signing of its first Holiday Inn hotel in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province.

Project Details
- Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Dhangadhi
- Location: Heart of Dhangadhi city, ~8.5 km from Dhangadhi Airport, near the India–Nepal border.
- Opening Timeline: Scheduled for Q1 2028.
- Capacity: 115 well-appointed guest rooms.
- Developer Partner: Club Chaulani Ltd.

Features & Amenities
- Dining: Four food & beverage outlets, including an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, pool bar.
- Events: Ballroom and versatile function spaces for meetings and gatherings.
- Leisure: Fully equipped fitness centre and swimming pool.
- Design: Modern yet rooted in Holiday Inn’s trusted legacy of warm, dependable service.

Strategic Importance
- Marks IHG’s entry into Sudurpashchim Province, reinforcing its expansion strategy in emerging South Asian markets.
- Positioned to serve business travellers, government officials, and transit guests, while also catering to leisure visitors exploring Shuklaphanta National Park, Ghodaghodi Lake, and Shivpuri Temple.
- Reflects confidence in Dhangadhi’s growth potential, driven by infrastructure improvements, cross-border trade, and rising domestic travel.

Leadership Insights
- Sudeep Jain, MD, South West Asia, IHG: highlighted Dhangadhi as an “emerging hospitality market with strong fundamentals”.
- Dr. Rajendra K.C, Chairman, Club Chaulani Ltd.: emphasized the opportunity to deliver “high-quality branded hospitality” in western Nepal.

Broader Context
- IHG currently operates 51 hotels across six brands in India (including Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express).
- Pipeline of 80 hotels expected to open in the next 3–5 years, strengthening its South Asia footprint.

This signing is set to reshape the branded hospitality landscape in western Nepal, blending global standards with local cultural and tourism potential.