Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a managed hotel portfolio agreement to develop five properties across airport-linked and high-growth urban destinations in India. The development will add close to 1,500 rooms across multiple brands and locations, aligned with IHG’s expansion strategy in the country.
The portfolio includes the India debut of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants with a property in Jaipur. Additional hotels under the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands will be developed within hospitality-led mixed-use projects linked to Adani Airport cities. These developments are planned across Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram. AAHL is also in advanced discussions with IHG to expand the partnership further.
The agreement marks the entry of Kimpton into India, a brand known for design-led properties and boutique positioning. Its launch reflects growing demand for premium lifestyle hospitality, particularly in urban and airport-centric developments. The expansion comes amid sustained growth in India’s aviation and tourism sectors, where airport-led infrastructure is emerging as a key driver of hospitality demand, supported by rising passenger traffic and business travel.
Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, said: “As the Adani Group expands its presence across hospitality and airport-led urban infrastructure, our vision is to create world-class destinations that seamlessly integrate travel, stay and urban experiences around India’s rapidly growing aviation ecosystem. We are building this platform in partnership with leading international hotel brands that bring global standards, operational excellence and scale. Our collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts, and the development of five hotels across key gateway destinations, marks an important step in strengthening high-quality hospitality infrastructure aligned with India’s long-term travel and economic growth.”
AAHL continues to position airports as integrated urban ecosystems, combining aviation with hospitality, retail and commercial infrastructure. Its airport city developments span approximately 663 acres across multiple locations, aimed at enhancing passenger experience while supporting long-term urban growth.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The partnership with Adani Airport Holdings reflects the scale of opportunity we continue to see in India’s hospitality sector, particularly across gateway cities and airport-led developments that are witnessing strong demand from business, leisure and transit travellers alike. With a mix of luxury, premium and essentials brands, this portfolio allows us to meaningfully strengthen our presence across high-growth markets across the country. This agreement also marks an important milestone for us with the introduction of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to India.”
IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates 52 hotels across six brands in India and has a pipeline of 98 additional properties expected to open over the next three to five years.
