IHG Hotels and Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mandi, strengthening presence in Himachal Pradesh

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India.

Project Overview
- Partnership: IHG® Hotels & Resorts + Mac View Infrabiz Pvt. Ltd.
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Mandi
- Capacity: 100 rooms & suites
- Facilities: 3 F&B outlets, versatile event spaces including a ballroom.
- Location: Strategically placed on the Chandigarh–Manali corridor, benefiting from strong connectivity to NCR and Himachal leisure destinations.

Strategic Importance
- Brand Strength: Holiday Inn is one of IHG’s most recognised brands worldwide, with 17 open hotels and 34 in the pipeline in India.
- Regional Impact: Strengthens IHG’s footprint in Himachal Pradesh, tapping into Mandi’s role as an administrative, commercial, and transit hub.
- Market Positioning: Targets a mix of business, leisure, and transit travellers.

Leadership Insights
- Sudeep Jain, IHG: Emphasised expansion into emerging destinations, supported by infrastructure growth and rising travel demand.
- Amit Bajaj, Mac View Infrabiz: Highlighted Mandi’s growing importance and confidence in IHG’s global expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality hospitality.

IHG in India
- Current Portfolio: 52 hotels across 7 brands (Six Senses, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express).
- Pipeline: 98 hotels set to open in the next 3–5 years.

✨ Takeaway: Holiday Inn Mandi is positioned to become a gateway property on one of North India’s busiest travel corridors, reinforcing IHG’s strategy of expanding into high-potential commercial and transit destinations while strengthening its presence in Himachal Pradesh.