IHG Seals Holiday Inn Express Deal in Bengaluru
In a thrilling move, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has inked a deal with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts for the Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. Slated for Q4 2022, this 170-key hotel will inject fresh energy into Bengaluru's hospitality scene.
IHG's current roster in Bengaluru includes three Holiday Inn Express hotels, with this latest addition beefing up the brand's presence in the city [1][2]. The Holiday Inn Express craze has swept India, with ten hotels popping up across major cities, positioning IHG as a dominant force in India's midscale hospitality market [1].
Nestled along Hosur Road, the Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra will be a stones throw from major attractions such as Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Electronic City, and the bustling Bommasandra Industrial Area [1]. Boasting convenient access to Bengaluru International Airport and the city center, it's a dream destination for corporate travelers.
The hotel will bustle with the brand's signature 'Great Room', a dynamic space designed for socializing and relaxation [1]. Amenities will include two meeting rooms, a business center, a gym, and other world-class facilities aimed at providing guests with a comfortable and efficient stay [1].
Sudeep Jain, Vice President, Development, IHG South West Asia, applauded the collaboration, noting the demand for midscale offerings to accommodate the growing number of domestic tourists [1]. Bengaluru's rapid growth creates a wealth of opportunities for IHG to expand its portfolio [1]. In fact, earlier this year, IHG announced plans for an InterContinental hotel and a Crowne Plaza hotel in Bengaluru [1].
S Sudeesh, Director, Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts, expressed excitement over the partnership and confidence in the hotel's success. With IHG's strong distribution systems, renowned loyalty program, and impressive service culture, visitors will find the hotel a popular choice [1].
IHG currently operates 36 hotels in India across four brands, including InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express [1]. The pipeline includes 43 hotels expected to open within the next 2-3 years [1].
While the Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur is the only known Holiday Inn Express hotel currently operating in Bengaluru [1], no additional Holiday Inn Express hotels are planned for the city within the next 2-3 years [1][2][3].
The new Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra will bolster IHG's array of midscale offerings in Bengaluru, catering to the increasing number of domestic tourists. With its strategic location and world-class amenities, the hotel is poised to become a preferred destination for both leisure and corporate travelers in the city's vibrant hospitality scene.
