IHG opens 50th operational hotel in India – Crowne Plaza Lucknow
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The hotel features 110 well-appointed rooms, meeting and event spaces, and more.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces opening of Crowne Plaza Lucknow, its 50th operational hotel in the country. Crowne Plaza Lucknow aims to cater to both business and leisure travellers. The hotel features 110 well-appointed rooms, meeting and event spaces spanning is 40,000 sq. ft, an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, a club lounge, a gymnasium, and an outdoor pool.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, MEA & Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to open our 50th hotel in India. This is a significant milestone that reflects our deep commitment to the country and our confidence in its vibrant travel and hospitality landscape. India remains one of our most strategic markets, globally, and we are excited about the opportunities it presents as we continue to bring our diverse portfolio of brands to more locations. While mainstream brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Garner continue to remain our growth drivers in the country, we are strengthening our premium and luxury portfolio with our iconic and well-established brands such as Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, and Six Senses.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Achieving the 50-hotel milestone in India is a proud moment for us. The opening of Crowne Plaza Lucknow further reinforces the relevance and strength of the Crowne Plaza brand in this market. This opening represents more than just a number, it signifies IHG’s deep-rooted ambitions and robust pipeline in the country. We are committed to accelerating our expansion across brand segments, with several more hotels in the pipeline this year. Our goal is to deepen our presence in high-growth cities and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences across all segments, from mainstream, premium to luxury to domestic and international guests alike.”
In 2024, the company signed 18 new hotels across its brand portfolio. Close to 30% of the signings were in premium and luxury segments in India. With almost 70 hotels in the current pipeline, IHG aims to more than double its portfolio in India over the next five years, tapping into the country’s fast-growing travel demand and rising domestic tourism. The current pipeline has a significant mix of luxury and premium hotels with five InterContinental hotels, ten Crowne Plaza and five voco hotels due to open in next 2-5 years.