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

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.

Location & Opening:
The 110‑key hotel will be part of a mixed‑use development in Surat’s rapidly expanding Gauravpath corridor, scheduled to open in 2029.

Significance:
This marks IHG’s first property in Surat, reinforcing its strategy to expand across India’s high‑growth commercial hubs.

Brand Fit:
As IHG’s largest and fastest‑growing brand globally, Holiday Inn Express is designed for simple, smart hospitality — balancing efficiency with comfort. The rollout of its Generation 5 design will bring flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics tailored for both business and leisure stays.

Market Context:
Surat, known as the Diamond City, continues to see strong industrial growth and infrastructure development, making it an attractive destination for branded hospitality.

Leadership Comments:
- Sudeep Jain, MD, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts: emphasized India as a key growth market and highlighted Surat’s strong fundamentals for branded hospitality.
- Paresh Khandelwal, Managing Partner, Yashvi Greenco LLP: expressed confidence that the hotel will become a preferred choice for business and transit travelers.

IHG in India:
Currently operates 51 hotels across six brands (including Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express) with a pipeline of 89 hotels set to open in the next 3–5 years.

This signing underscores IHG’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in secondary and emerging commercial cities across India, with Surat positioned as a key growth market.