IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Peachery LLP to open Holiday Inn Ujjain in 2028. This move aligns with IHG’s strategy to expand in high-growth secondary markets across India. Ujjain, a major Hindu pilgrimage city and home to the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, also hosts the Kumbh Mela, making it a key destination for spiritual and wedding tourism.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels and Resorts said, “We are excited to announce the signing of Holiday Inn Ujjain in partnership with Peachery LLP. Ujjain is one of the key spiritual destinations in India and is rightfully experiencing a rise in demand from multigenerational travelers due to the growing interest in religious and spiritual tourism. Its appeal as a major pilgrimage site, as well as a popular location for destination weddings, makes it an ideal match for Holiday Inn brand. We are confident that Holiday Inn Ujjain will offer an enriching experience for visitors seeking spiritual solace, or once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.”
Mr. Santosh Agrawal, Partner and Co-founder, Peachery LLP, said: “We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Holiday Inn brand to Ujjain. By combining our local expertise with IHG’s global standards, we aim to create a distinguished destination that will become a preferred choice for guests visiting Ujjain. With excellent location and world-class amenities, we are confident the hotel will set new standards of hospitality in Ujjain.”
Holiday Inn Ujjain will offer 100 rooms, including 10 suites, along with various dining options, a banquet hall, and meeting venues. The hotel will cater to both spiritual travelers and those seeking destination weddings in the culturally rich city.
IHG® currently has 46 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 58 hotels due to open in the next 3- 5 years.
