Restaurant India News: IHG Signs Agreement for Holiday Inn Siliguri, Boosting Presence in North-East India

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in the hospitality sector, has signed a management agreement for its next property, Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited. The joint venture includes Kaysons Group, Sagar Group, and Golden Goenka Group. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will be located in Siliguri, West Bengal, marking IHG’s continued focus on expanding into secondary cities with high growth potential.

Siliguri, positioned at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, serves as a key commercial hub connecting North-East India with other parts of the country. It also functions as a trade corridor linking Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. This strategic location offers consistent business and leisure travel demand, particularly for international-branded hotels.

Holiday Inn Siliguri will feature the brand’s next-generation Open Lobby design, which allows guests to dine, work, or relax in a flexible, communal space. The hotel will offer 111 rooms, three dining venues, two meeting spaces, and a fitness centre, catering to corporate, MICE, and leisure travellers. Situated in Siliguri’s city centre, it is positioned to meet the demands of the region’s growing trade and tourism sectors.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director of South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, stated, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Holiday Inn Siliguri, further strengthening our mainstream portfolio in India. Siliguri’s significance as a commercial and transit hub, along with its growing prominence in trade and MICE, makes it an ideal location for us to open a hotel. With its modern design, versatile offerings, and the trusted hospitality IHG is known for, the hotel will be a key addition to our expanding network in India.”

Representatives from Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited – Pradip Agarwal (Kaysons Group), Anil Goyal (Sagar Group), and Girdhari Lal Goenka (Golden Goenka Group) – give a joint statement, “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the globally renowned Holiday Inn brand to Siliguri. With IHG’s strong brand equity, operational expertise, and international standards, we are confident that Holiday Inn Siliguri will redefine hospitality in the city and emerge as a preferred choice for travellers.”

Currently, IHG operates 51 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express. The group also has a pipeline of 72 upcoming properties set to open within the next three to five years. Holiday Inn Siliguri is expected to be a significant addition to IHG’s growing portfolio in the country.