IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Eastern India with Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport

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Strengthening presence in a strategic corridor

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction arm of Urban Oasis Hospitality, to develop the Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport. Scheduled to open in 2028, the 100-key greenfield property will enhance IHG’s footprint in Eastern India and bolster its growing portfolio along major travel and trade routes.

Located close to Bagdogra International Airport, the new hotel will serve business and transit travellers drawn to Siliguri, a thriving commercial hub in West Bengal and the principal gateway to the Eastern Himalayas, Northeast India, and the international borders with Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.

Smart design for the modern traveller

As IHG’s largest and fastest-growing brand, Holiday Inn Express operates more than 3,200 hotels worldwide and focuses on delivering “more where it matters most.” The upcoming Siliguri property will feature the brand’s Generation 5 design, integrating flexible workspaces, refreshed aesthetics, and essential amenities that blend efficiency with comfort—ideal for both short business stays and leisure stopovers.

Statements from IHG and DC Constructions

“We are delighted to announce the signing of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport, marking another milestone in our expansion across strategic gateway cities in India,” said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “This signing exemplifies the strong growth of our Holiday Inn Express brand in India, which remains a top choice for guests seeking consistent, modern comfort and for owners looking for high-return investments.”

On behalf of the ownership, Avinash Tiwari, Managing Director of DC Constructions, added: “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts. Siliguri’s growing significance as a travel hub and commercial destination makes this project especially exciting. The hotel will bring international hospitality standards to the region while contributing to local economic growth.”

A growing national footprint

The Siliguri Bagdogra project joins a portfolio of 17 operating Holiday Inn Express hotels across India, with 21 additional properties in the pipeline. Overall, IHG® currently operates 51 hotels in India across six brands—Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express—and expects 72 more openings within the next three to five years.