IHG Hotels and Resorts signs Holiday Inn Raipur, strengthening presence in Chhattisgarh’s emerging business hub

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop Holiday Inn Raipur in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Project Overview
- IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Holiday Inn Raipur in partnership with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited.
- The hotel is scheduled to open in Q1 2031.
- Marks IHG's continued expansion in high-growth Indian markets.

Location
- Situated in Sector 24, Naya Raipur (Nava Raipur Atal Nagar), Chhattisgarh.
- Close to government offices, commercial hubs, upcoming hospitals, and Swami Vivekananda Airport.
- Positioned to serve government, corporate, and leisure travellers.

Hotel Features
- 156 rooms and suites, including 16 suites.
- Three dining venues:
- All-day dining restaurant
- Bar
- Lobby lounge
- Swimming pool, fitness centre, and parking facilities.

Meetings & Events
- Approximately 942 sq. m. of event space.
- Four event venues, including a 715 sq. m. divisible ballroom.

Strategic Importance
- Supports growing demand driven by government, business, education, IT, and tourism sectors.
- Strengthens IHG's presence in emerging Tier-2 and administrative cities across India.

Management Comment
- Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts:
- The signing reflects IHG's strategy of introducing globally recognized brands to high-potential destinations and expanding its footprint across India.

Owner Comment
- Arun Kumar Goyal, Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited:
- The partnership combines Holiday Inn's global brand strength with IHG's hospitality expertise to bring an international-standard hotel experience to Naya Raipur.