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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to launch Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur by 2027. The new 120-room property will be part of a larger development that includes over 75,000 square feet of MICE and social event space. Strategically located along NH 9 with strong links to Ghaziabad and Meerut, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travelers. This partnership reinforces IHG’s expansion strategy in India, where it currently operates 47 hotels and has 60 more in the pipeline.
(PRESS RELEASE) INDIA, 2025-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts has entered a management agreement with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to bring Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur to life, with the hotel slated to open its doors in 2027. This development marks another milestone in IHG’s strategic expansion across India, designed to meet increasing demand in both business and leisure segments.
Holiday Inn Express, IHG’s fastest-growing global brand, has built a reputation for delivering smart travel experiences with contemporary comfort. The upcoming property in Hapur will feature 120 well-equipped rooms, an all-day dining venue, business center, meeting rooms, and a fitness facility. Guests can also expect ample parking and efficient services that cater to today’s connected traveler.
A major highlight of the project is its integration within a broader development, which will offer over 75,000 square feet of space for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) and social gatherings, making it one of the largest event venues in the region.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, stated, “We are pleased to partner with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to debut Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Hapur. The property’s prime position along National Highway 9 ensures strong connectivity to key cities such as Ghaziabad and Meerut, while its access to the growing industrial base in Hapur makes it ideal for business guests. Its role within a larger MICE-focused complex further enhances its potential.”
Sharing their enthusiasm, Mrs. Pallavi Bhardwaj and Ms. Gauri Bhardwaj, Managing Partners at Gauri Resort & Banquet Services, commented, “We’re proud to collaborate with IHG to introduce this globally trusted brand to Hapur. The blend of IHG’s international standards and our regional knowledge will offer guests a refined yet accessible hospitality experience tailored to evolving traveler expectations.”
Hapur, a fast-emerging city in Uttar Pradesh’s National Capital Region, is gaining traction as a manufacturing and industrial hub. With excellent access via NH 9 and proximity to surrounding cities, the hotel is poised to become a preferred choice for business events, leisure stays, and corporate travel alike.
With 47 operational hotels across six brands and a robust pipeline of 60 properties expected in the next 3–5 years, IHG continues to solidify its leadership in India’s hospitality sector.
For further information please contact:
Ankita Chopra
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts
ankita.chopra@ihg.com
+971 4 213 6502
Reem Youssef
Executive, Corporate Affairs, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts
reem.youssef2@ihg.com
+971 4 213 6079
SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group
