IHG signs 100-key Holiday Inn Mandi in Himachal Pradesh

The hotel aims to cater to growing business, leisure and transit demand along the Chandigarh–Manali corridor.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India.

In India, Holiday Inn is seeing strong momentum, with 17 open hotels and 34 in the pipeline, reflecting its relevance across business, leisure and emerging destination markets.

Strategically located in Mandi on the Chandigarh–Manali corridor, Holiday Inn Mandi is expected to benefits from strong connectivity between the National Capital Region and key leisure destinations in Himachal Pradesh. The hotel is well positioned to serve a mix of business, leisure and transit travellers. The hotel will feature 100 well-appointed rooms and suites, complemented by three F&B options, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom. 

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We continue to see strong opportunities to expand our presence across emerging destinations in India, supported by improving infrastructure and growing travel demand. The signing of Holiday Inn Mandi marks an important step in strengthening our footprint in Himachal Pradesh, as we bring globally recognised brands to high-potential commercial and transit markets.”

Amit Bajaj, Director, Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited added, “The city’s growing importance as a commercial, administrative, and transit hub presents a strong opportunity for quality branded hospitality. With IHG’s global expertise and trusted brands, we are confident that Holiday Inn Mandi will deliver consistent, high-quality experiences and emerge as a preferred choice for travellers visiting the region.”

IHG currently has 52 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 98 hotels due to open in the next 3–5 years.