IHG® Accommodations & Resorts, one of many world’s main lodge firms, has signed a administration settlement to develop a Vacation Inn Categorical lodge within the metropolis of Ayodhya. Scheduled to open by mid-2028, the signing aligns with IHG’s strategic concentrate on increasing its presence in high-growth markets in India, together with key non secular locations which might be attracting giant quantity of vacationers.
With over 3,100 resorts worldwide, Vacation Inn Categorical is IHG’s largest and fastest-growing lodge model. Famend for its accessible, comfy lodging and streamlined companies, the model is a most well-liked selection for vacationers searching for relaxation, recharge, and productiveness. As soon as open, Vacation Inn Categorical Ayodhya will embody these core ideas, catering to each non secular, leisure and MICE vacationers.
Ayodhya rose to prominence as India’s most visited vacationer place in 2024, with over 110 million guests in first half of 2024. Strategically situated in shut proximity to the airport and simply minutes from each the primary temple advanced and the Railway Station, Vacation Inn Categorical Ayodhya might be simply accessible, making it a perfect selection for travellers. The lodge will characteristic 125 well-appointed rooms, an all-day eating, a health centre, enterprise heart, parking area, laundry room and a spacious assembly room.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Accommodations & Resorts stated, “We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Vacation Inn Categorical Ayodhya. Ayodhya has grow to be one among India’s most most well-liked vacationer locations in 2024. With Vacation Inn Categorical Ayodhya’s strategic location, the lodge will profit predominantly from non secular tourism year-round. The lodge is poised to supply a novel keep expertise, mixing world class hospitality, consolation and comfort with a straightforward connection to town’s non secular heritage.”
He added, “This signing reaffirms our dedication to broaden IHG’s presence in secondary markets, together with these with important cultural and spiritual attraction because the variety of vacationers to those markets proceed to develop driving demand for high quality lodging.”
Abhishek Jain, Proprietor of the lodge, added: “We’re delighted to companion with IHG Accommodations & Resorts to introduce Vacation Inn Categorical to the holy metropolis of Ayodhya. By combining our native experience with IHG’s world requirements, we goal to create a distinguished vacation spot that can grow to be a most well-liked selection for each home and worldwide travellers. With a excessive visibility and strategic location, the lodge will set new requirements of hospitality in Ayodhya.”
IHG® at the moment has 46 resorts working throughout 5 manufacturers in India, together with Six Senses, InterContinental Accommodations and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Accommodations, Vacation Inn Resort® and Vacation Inn Categorical®, and a powerful pipeline of 58 resorts because of open within the subsequent 3-5 years.