Development Pipeline Scheduled for Q1 2028

Holiday Inn Dhangadhi

IHG signs first Holiday Inn hotel in Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province

IHG® has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the signing marks IHG's entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company's strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia.

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Renowned globally with over 1,200 open hotels, the Holiday Inn brand has consistently evolved to meet the needs of modern travellers. Known for its warm, welcoming service and dependable, high-quality offerings, the brand's service philosophy is rooted in helping guests make the most of every journey. Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will uphold this trusted legacy, delivering the reliable comfort and thoughtful, guest-centered experience for which the brand is renowned.

Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will be located in the heart of the city within a mixed-use development, approximately 8.5 kilometres from Dhangadhi Airport. Positioned near the India-Nepal border, the hotel is well placed to serve business travellers, government officials, and transit guests, while also catering to leisure travellers visiting key regional attractions such as Shuklaphanta National Park, Ghodaghodi Lake, and Shivpuri Temple. The hotel's strategic location enables it to capture demand from both domestic and cross-border visitors, reinforcing its relevance across business and leisure segments.

The hotel will feature 115 well-appointed guest rooms, along with four food and beverage outlets, including an All Day Dining restaurant, a pool bar, and a specialty restaurant. For meetings and events, the hotel will provide versatile function spaces and a ballroom. Completing the guest experience, the hotel will offer amenities including a fully equipped fitness centre and a swimming pool, ensuring a well-rounded, brighter stay.

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 80 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.

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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.