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IHG Hotels & Resorts to debut in Ujjain with signing of a Holiday Inn hotel
IHG® Hotels
& Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has
announced the signing of a management agreement with Peachery LLP to launch Holiday
Inn Ujjain. Scheduled to open in 2028, the new property aligns with IHG’s
strategic focus on expanding its footprint in high-growth secondary markets
across India.
A
major Hindu pilgrimage center, Ujjain is renowned for hosting the Kumbh Mela,
with the next event set for 2028. The city is also home to the famous
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas shrines
respected as sacred abodes of Shiva, making it a significant attraction for
pilgrims.
With
over 70 years of trusted hospitality, Holiday Inn is set to launch in Ujjain
and offer unique stay experiences tailored to both spiritual travellers and
those celebrating weddings in the culturally rich city.
Commenting
on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG
Hotels & Resorts said, “We are excited to announce the signing of
Holiday Inn Ujjain in partnership with Peachery LLP. Ujjain is one of the key
spiritual destinations in India and is rightfully experiencing a rise in demand
from multigenerational travelers due to the growing interest in religious and
spiritual tourism. Its appeal as a major pilgrimage site, as well as a popular
location for destination weddings, makes it an ideal match for Holiday Inn
brand. We are confident that Holiday Inn Ujjain will offer an enriching
experience for visitors seeking spiritual solace, or once-in-a-lifetime
celebrations.”
Mr.
Santosh Agrawal, Partner and Co-founder, Peachery LLP, said: “We are
delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Holiday Inn
brand to Ujjain. By combining our local expertise with IHG’s global standards,
we aim to create a distinguished destination that will become a preferred
choice for guests visiting Ujjain. With excellent location and world-class
amenities, we are confident the hotel will set new standards of hospitality in
Ujjain.”
Holiday
Inn Ujjain will feature 100 well-appointed rooms, including 10 suites, and will
offer a range of dining options: an All-Day Dining, a lounge bar, and a
specialty restaurant. For events and meetings, the hotel will provide a banquet
hall and five versatile meeting venues, making it an ideal destination for
social events. Leisure amenities such as the hotel’s pool and fitness centre
will provide guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay.
IHG®
currently has 46 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and
Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a
strong pipeline of 58 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.*
*Numbers
as of September 2024.
Image Credit:
© IHG Hotels
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