Garner Hotel Jim Corbett
IHG Hotels & Resorts and United Hospitality Management Signs Garner Hotel Jim Corbett, Strengthening IHG’s Growing Presence in India
IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett, in partnership with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, continuing the rapid expansion of its newest midscale brand in India. The signing builds on Garner’s strong global trajectory as the fastest-scaling brand in IHG’s history, having reached 100 open hotels worldwide since its launch in 2023. Scheduled to open in Q2 2027, the 50-key hotel will be owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM) India.
Ihg and United Hospitality Management Signs Garner Hotel Jim Corbett Highres
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Located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, the gateway to the renowned Jim Corbett National Park, the hotel will offer travellers a dependable, quality stay option in one of India’s most established wildlife and leisure destinations. Benefitting from strong road connectivity to key cities across North India, Jim Corbett continues to attract visitors throughout the year, making it an attractive market for quality accommodation. Spread across approximately three acres, signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett reflects IHG’s strategy of expanding in high-potential markets beyond the major metros, where rising domestic travel demand is creating new opportunities for branded stays.
IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand, Garner™, builds on the company’s leadership in the essentials segment, offering quality stays at an accessible price point. Designed to deliver easy-going stays that get guests on their way, the brand focuses on the all-important things travellers value most, including a convenient location, a sound night’s sleep and a great breakfast, while benefiting from the quality standards, enterprise systems and rewards ecosystem of IHG Hotels & Resorts. As the fastest-scaling global brand in IHG’s history, Garner is gaining traction with owners around the world through its conversion-friendly model, operational flexibility and strong relevance in markets where demand for branded midscale stays continues to rise.
Garner Hotel Jim Corbett will feature 50 thoughtfully designed rooms along with facilities and amenities tailored to the needs of modern travellers. Staying true to the brand’s ethos, Garner Hotel Jim Corbett will focus on delivering dependable quality, comfort and convenience in a setting full of character, offering guests a stay experience that is both accessible and locally relevant.
The signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett reflects IHG’s continued focus on accelerating growth in India, one of the company’s priority markets globally. As Garner builds momentum in the country, the brand is playing an important role in broadening IHG’s reach across high-potential leisure destinations, emerging commercial centres and fast-growing secondary markets. Backed by its conversion-friendly model and strong owner appeal, Garner is well positioned to support IHG’s strategy of expanding with market-relevant brands that strengthen choice for guests and create long-term growth opportunities across India.
IHG currently has 53 hotels operating across seven brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express, and a strong pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.