IHG Hotels and Resorts to bring voco to Karjat, strengthening its premium portfolio in Maharashtra
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. for voco Karjat in Maharashtra.
Partnership:
Signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd.
Timeline:
Conversion to voco brand by early 2028.
Scale:
Over 200 rooms, strengthening IHG’s premium portfolio in Maharashtra.
Location advantage:
Karjat sits in the Sahyadri foothills, just 62 km from Mumbai and 102 km from Pune — ideal for leisure travel, weddings, celebrations, and MICE retreats.
Facilities:
- 3 dining options (200-seat all-day dining, 50-seat pool bar, 150-seat rooftop)
- Fitness centre, spa, salon, parking
- Pet-friendly amenities, kids’ zone
Strategic fit:
Voco’s flexible conversion model allows owners to retain individuality while leveraging IHG’s global distribution, loyalty program, and commercial expertise.
Leadership comments:
- Sudeep Jain (IHG) emphasized Karjat’s rise as a leisure market and voco’s suitability for distinctive premium experiences.
- Naqisa Chaudhary (Discover Resorts) highlighted the potential to create a differentiated hospitality experience for leisure and events.
Broader context:
- IHG has 53 open hotels across 7 brands in India, with a pipeline of 110 hotels in the next 3–5 years.
- Voco has reached 100 open hotels globally within seven years of launch, driven by its conversion-friendly model.
This move positions Karjat as a new premium leisure hub in Maharashtra, while reinforcing IHG’s strategy of balancing new builds with conversions.
