IHG Signs Franchise Deal for New Kerala Hotel

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader, has inked a franchise deal with KGA International Trades Private Limited for the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery in the Indian state of Kerala. Set to open in the first quarter of 2027, the new hotel is part of IHG's strategic push into high-growth secondary markets across India.

Holiday Inn Express, IHG's largest and most dynamic brand with more than 3,200 hotels across the globe, is designed for short-term business and leisure travelers who want efficient, convenient, and pleasant experiences. The new hotel will reflect the brand's Generation 5 design concept with contemporary public spaces and thoughtful guest rooms. 

Key Highlights:

• IHG signs franchise deal with KGA to open Holiday Inn Express in Kerala by Q1 2027
• New 90-room hotel to anchor KGA Mall in Changanassery, featuring F&B, banquet, and leisure amenities
• Strategically located near Kerala's key tourist and business hubs, targeting both domestic and global travelers

Situated in Changanassery, a thriving town in Kerala's Kottayam district famous for its natural scenery, religious places, and round-the-year tourism, the 90-room hotel will be part of the new KGA Mall, a mixed-use complex. The hotel will include several restaurants, a banquet hall with a capacity to seat over 100 people, a swimming pool, a multiplex, a family entertainment center, and branded retail spaces.

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“The opening of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery is part of our plans to expand IHG's presence in important secondary markets by collaborating with reliable local developers," said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

With proximate accessibility to trading and tourist centers like Kochi, Alleppey, and Thiruvananthapuram, the hotel will be able to pull in both domestic and international visitors. IHG currently has 50 hotels across India with 63 properties in the developmental pipeline.