HBI Staff | Mumbai 
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with XECO Media LLP to bring a new Holiday Inn Resort to the city of Karjat, Maharashtra. Set to open in 2027, the resort will add 150 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the state. The signing is a strategic move underscoring IHG’s commitment to providing diverse and exceptional hospitality experiences across leisure destinations in the country.
The new-build resort will be situated in the resort town of Karjat, which is equidistant from two major cities of Mumbai and Pune.
Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are delighted to expand our essential brand Holiday Inn Resorts to Karjat, in partnership with XECO Media LLP. Karjat is fast evolving as a prime getaway leisure destination due to its close proximity to Pune and Mumbai and picturesque surroundings. This signing is a testament to IHG’s commitment to expand presence in sought-after emerging leisure destinations across India. We are confident that once opened, Holiday Inn Resort Karjat will be well received by travellers seeking quality branded accommodation with world class hospitality.
Naqisa Silva Choudhary , Chief Executive Officer, XECO Media LLP, added, “We are thrilled to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to establish a new Holiday Inn Resort in Karjat, Maharashtra. With this partnership, we will be able to leverage IHG’s global expertise and benefit from the Holiday Inn brand family’s reputation as one of the most recognized brands worldwide, to offer comfortable and welcoming guest experience. Situated in a prime location and backed by IHG’s technological prowess, and esteemed loyalty program, we are confident that our resort will emerge as the preferred choice for discerning travellers once its doors open to guests.”
