New Holiday Inn Express and Suites Madurai Project Supports IHG Growth Strategy in High Potential Indian Cities

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Chentoor Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai, a 150-room hotel scheduled to open in 2029 near Madurai International Airport. The project strengthens IHG’s presence in South India and supports its strategy of expanding into fast-growing secondary cities with strong business and leisure demand. Designed under the Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 concept, the hotel will serve pilgrims, business travelers and transit guests visiting one of Tamil Nadu’s most important cultural and economic centres, while contributing to IHG’s growing portfolio across India.

(PRESS RELEASE) INDIA, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Chentoor Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai, a new 150-room hotel planned for opening in early 2029. The project represents another step in IHG’s expansion across South India and reflects the company’s strategy of targeting high-growth secondary cities with strong travel demand.

The hotel will be located close to Madurai International Airport and will feature 150 guest accommodations, including 30 suites. Its location is expected to support a diverse mix of visitors, including business travellers, transit passengers and leisure guests. Madurai continues to attract large numbers of visitors each year due to its religious and cultural significance, highlighted by the presence of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, while also serving as a transport gateway to major destinations such as Rameswaram and Kanyakumari. Rapid economic development, including the expansion of IT and industrial activity, is also contributing to increased business travel to the city.

Holiday Inn Express, one of IHG’s most widely represented brands with more than 3,200 hotels globally, is designed to meet the needs of modern travellers seeking efficient and comfortable stays. The Madurai property will incorporate the brand’s Generation 5 concept, which emphasizes flexible public areas, practical amenities and contemporary design elements intended to support both short and extended visits.

The agreement strengthens IHG’s presence in Tamil Nadu and supports its broader development strategy in India, where the company continues to grow across multiple market segments. The Madurai hotel is expected to benefit from its proximity to the airport and expanding commercial districts, positioning it to serve year-round demand from both domestic and international visitors.

Chentoor Hotels Pvt Ltd will develop the project in partnership with IHG, combining local market knowledge with the brand’s global operating standards. The partners aim to create a modern hospitality offering that aligns with the city’s ongoing infrastructure and economic growth.

IHG currently operates 51 hotels across India under six brands, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®. The company has a further pipeline of 89 properties planned to open over the next three to five years, reflecting continued long-term investment in the Indian hospitality market.

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