IHG Hotels and Resorts strengthens its resort offering in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Resort Alwar, marking its entry into the city and strengthening its resort portfolio in India.

Opening Timeline:
Scheduled for Q1 2030.

Capacity:
A 150-key resort designed to cater to weddings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), and leisure travelers.

Location:
Alwar, Rajasthan — often called the Gateway to Rajasthan — nestled against the scenic Aravalli hills and close to Delhi NCR, Jaipur, and Sariska Tiger Reserve.

Features:
Multiple dining options, resort-style amenities, and dedicated meeting/event spaces.

Strategic Importance:
Alwar is emerging as a high-potential leisure destination, making it an ideal site for IHG’s expansion.

Leadership Comments
- Sudeep Jain (IHG South West Asia MD): Highlighted confidence in Alwar’s long-term potential and the strength of the Holiday Inn Resort brand.
- Mukesh Gulati (Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP): Emphasized Alwar’s proximity to key markets and its cultural heritage as drivers for hospitality growth.

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

This move positions Alwar as a future hub for weddings, leisure tourism, and corporate events.