Development Pipeline Scheduled for Q1 2027

Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery, Kerela

IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Presence in South of India with Signing of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery, Kerela

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery, Kerela, India. Slated to open in the first quarter of 2027, the signing strengthens IHG's commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential secondary markets in India through strategic partnerships with trusted partners.

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Holiday Inn Express®, IHG's largest and fastest-growing hotel brand with over 3,200 hotels globally, is designed to deliver simple, smart, and efficient stays for today's short-stay travellers. With the introduction of the Generation 5 design concept, the brand continues to elevate the guest experience through modern, flexible public spaces and thoughtfully designed rooms, making it a leading choice for business and leisure guests worldwide.

Located in Changanassery, a prominent town in Kerala's Kottayam district, is a year-round tourist destination known for its scenic backwaters, historic religious places and natural beauty. Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery will be an integral part of KGA Mall - a mixed-use development currently under construction and will feature 90 well-appointed rooms, multiple food & beverage options, banquet hallfor over 100 guests, swimming pool, multiplex, family entertainment centre, and a wide variety of national & international branded retail offerings. Strategically situated close to the central business district, the hotel will benefit from proximity to key demand generators including the nearby towns of Kochi, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.

Changanassery is steadily emerging as a key regional centre in Kerala, supported by a mix of religious tourism, natural attractions, and growing local commerce. Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery is well-positioned to become the preferred choice for both domestic and international guests seeking efficient, high-quality hospitality.

IHG® currently has 50 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 63 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.

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Holiday Inn Express® hotels are a part of the IHG brand family and are the ideal choice for the smart traveler, offering them a great night’s rest while helping them be productive on the go. Fresh, clean, modern and uncomplicated, Holiday Inn Express hotels offer competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. Guests Stay Smart® at Holiday Inn Express hotels where they enjoy a free hot Express Start® Breakfast Bar, free...

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.