IHG Hotels & Resorts said it has signed a management agreement with Ananya Group to develop a 100-key Holiday Inn hotel in Puri, Odisha, which is scheduled to open in late 2028.
     
"We are thrilled to partner with Ananya Group (Prabhukrupa Estates and Properties), an established and leading group in real estate developments and hotel industry, to bring the iconic Holiday Inn brand to Puri. With its strategic location, Holiday Inn Puri will cater to spiritual and leisure tourists, along with MICE opportunities year-round," IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director, South West Asia, Sudeep Jain said in a statement.

Holiday Inn Puri will feature 100 luxurious keys and breathtaking sea views. It will also include three versatile meeting spaces, such as a grand ballroom, perfect for social events and MICE opportunities. Additionally, the hotel will redefine guest experiences with its innovative Open Lobby concept.

IHG currently has 46 hotels operating across brands -- Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express -- in India, and a strong pipeline of 58 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.