Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari

IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Mainstream Portfolio in Nepal with Signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari in South-Eastern Nepal. Set to open in 2026, the latest development reinforces IHG's commitment to growing its portfolio in high-potential markets across South West Asia. The signing marks the second partnership between IHG and Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd, following the successful launch of Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu Budhanilkantha.

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As IHG's largest and fastest-growing hotel brand with more than 3,200 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn Express is designed to deliver a smart, simple, and engaging stay. Focused on the needs of today's travellers, the brand offers streamlined services, modern design, comfortable and flexible spaces for every stage of the guests' journey. With the rollout of its Generation 5 concept, Holiday Inn Express continues to lead the way in value-driven, modern and experiential hospitality.

Located in Dhulabari, a key town in the Jhapa District in the south-east of Nepal, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari will feature 99 well-appointed rooms and suites, an all-day dining outlet, including a dinning option on the roof top of the hotel, a banquet hall, a fitness centre, and ample parking. The hotel will be located in a prime location, offering unparalleled convenience for travelers. Situated near the Nepal-India border at Kakarvitta and just a short distance from Chandragadi Domestic Airport, the hotel will offer seamless access for both domestic and international visitors. For those seeking spiritual exploration, the Pathibhara Devi Temple—one of Eastern Nepal's most sacred pilgrimage sites—will only a scenic 15 km drive.

Catering to a wide spectrum of demand, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari will serve business travellers, tourists, and local guests alike, particularly from the region's expanding commercial and agricultural sectors. With limited branded hotel supply in the vicinity, the hotel is also poised to become a preferred venue for MICE and social events, offering modern facilities and seamless service.

IHG® currently has 51 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 72 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.

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