Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Kufri

IHG strengthens presence in key leisure destinations in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri

The new-build resort situated in the Shimla district will open its doors to guests in 2026.

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IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Siddhya Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd. for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri. Set to open in 2026, the signing aligns with IHG's expansion strategy in India and build on its commitment to provide diverse and exceptional hospitality experiences across leisure destinations in the country.

Holiday Inn is one of the most loved and recognized hotel brands in the world with over 70 years of history. Having seen phenomenal success in India, the brand aims to provide quality, consistent, and authentic experience to travellers. Once opened, Holiday Inn Resort Kufri will embody these core values, delivering a travel experience that caters to both leisure and corporate guests.

The new-build resort will be situated in one of the most scenic towns in the district of Shimla, Kufri, which is known for its breath-taking mountain and forest views, and is well-connected by road to Shimla, Chandigarh, and the rest of North India. Enhancing the guest experience further, Holiday Inn Resort Kufri will be situated on a hilltop and will offer panoramic views of the mountains. The resort's prime location will also offer easy access to these key destinations, ensuring a seamless travel experience. The resort will be well poised to cater to the robust demand from independent travellers, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), and wedding segments throughout the year.

Holiday Inn Resort Kufri will feature 100 well-appointed keys, including 10 exclusive suites. Guests will enjoy a variety of dining options with four F&B outlets and a spa: an All-Day dining restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, destination bar, and a pool bar. For social gatherings and corporate meetings, the resort will be equipped with four versatile meeting and event spaces, including a grand ballroom to accommodate high demand coming from the weddings segment. For guests to unwind and relax, there will be a fully equipped gym, a pool, and retail spaces.

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With over 1,200 hotels worldwide, the Holiday Inn® brand is the most widely recognized lodging brand in the world. In fact, the Holiday Inn brand was one of the first international hotel brands to establish a presence in China in 1984. The Holiday Inn brand provides the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where all people can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service,...

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.