IHG Hotels and Resorts signs Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba, strengthening presence in India’s leading leisure destination

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with NCPL for the development of Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba.

Hotel Overview
- Brand: Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
- Location: Kadamba, Panaji (Goa’s capital).
- Opening Timeline: Scheduled for Q1 2030.
- Capacity: 100 keys.

Facilities:
- 5 food & beverage outlets (all-day dining, specialty restaurant, bar, lobby lounge, pool bar).
- 3 meeting/event spaces including a ballroom.
- Leisure amenities: swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and ample parking.

Strategic Significance
- Positioned near Fontainhas Latin Quarter, Mandovi River Promenade, Dona Paula, and UNESCO-listed Churches and Convents of Goa.
- Designed to cater to both year-round leisure and business demand.
- Strengthens IHG’s presence in Goa, one of India’s most prominent tourism markets with strong infrastructure and connectivity (two airports).

Leadership Comments
- Sudeep Jain (IHG South West Asia MD): Goa’s blend of heritage and landscapes makes it a high-potential leisure market; this signing aligns with IHG’s expansion strategy.
- Miket Kankia (NCPL Director): Panaji’s cultural and administrative hub status makes it ideal for hospitality growth; confident in IHG’s global expertise.

IHG in India
- Currently operates 51 hotels across six brands (Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express).
- Pipeline of 89 hotels planned in the next 3–5 years.

This project reflects IHG’s focus on midscale branded hotels in leisure destinations, balancing cultural immersion with modern hospitality.