IHG Hotels & Resorts | Developing a New 100 - Key Holiday Inn Hotel in Panaji, India

IHG Hotels & Resorts, British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK, has signed a management agreement with NCPL, a hospitality group based in Cochin, Kerala to develop a new 101 - key Holiday Inn hotel in Panaji, the state capital of Goa in southwest India.

Panaji is a vibrant city, located on the banks of the Mandovi River, characterized by its Indo - Portuguese heritage, featuring a unique blend of colonial architecture, colourful Latin quarters, cobblestone streets and avenues lined with elegant villas, gulmohar,. acacia and other trees, concrete buildings with balconies and red - filled roofs, bustling markets, terraced hills, and floating casinos.

The city is  highlighted by its palm - fringed Miramar Beach sits at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Gulf, offering a relaxed alternative to Goa’s beach hubs, historic attractions like the Baroque Our Lady of the Inmaculate Church built in the 16th - entury located overlooking the main square known as Praça da Igreja, and a rich arts scene.

The development of Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba, scheduled to open in Q1 2030, will expand IHG Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in India and will be located in Kadamba area, a strategic location connecting to the city centre, also home to new developments, near several landmarks, including the Fontainhas Latin Quarter, Mandovi River Promenade, Dona Paula, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site,  Churches and Convernt of Goa.

The property will feature 100 comfortable rooms, five food and beverage outlets, including an all - day diming restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar, a lobby lounge, a pool bar, a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, three meeting event spaces, including a ballroom, and parking facilities.

The hotel will join he Holiday Inn brand, a globally recognized, mid - priced hotel brand, known for providing comfortable, convenient , and family - friendly stays for leisure and business travellers, with variations like Holiday Inn Express focusing on essential and limited services, and Holiday Inn Resorts offering more vacation amenities.

The future opening of Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba is part of  IHG Hotels & Resorts broader strategy of expansion in South Asia in key locations as Goa, a prominent tourist destiantion in India, supported by infrastructure including two operational airports. The state attracts domestic and international visitors, with demand driven by its beaches, heritage areas, and lifestyle offerings.

IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates over 50 hotels across six brands in India, including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express, InteContinental, Six Senses, and voco Hotels, with  a pipeline o 89 hotels expected to open in the next three to five years.

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https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2026/ihg-signs-holiday-inn-goa-kadamba-strengthening-presence-in-one-of-indias-leading-leisure-destinations

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article140876.html

 

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IHG Hotels & Resorts | Developing a New 100 - Key Holiday Inn Hotel in Panaji, India

IHG Hotels & Resorts , British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK , has signed a managem...