23/12/2025
PRESS RELEASE
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Holiday Inn hotel in Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province
The 115-key hotel will underscore IHG’s continued expansion in emerging South Asian markets
Kathmandu, 23rd December 2025: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028, the signing marks IHG’s entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia.
Renowned globally with over 1,200 open hotels, the Holiday Inn brand has consistently evolved to meet the needs of modern travellers. Known for its warm, welcoming service and dependable, high-quality offerings, the brand’s service philosophy is rooted in helping guests make the most of every journey. Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will uphold this trusted legacy, delivering the reliable comfort and thoughtful, guest-centered experience for which the brand is renowned.
Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will be located in the heart of the city within a mixed-use development, approximately 8.5 kilometres from Dhangadhi Airport. Positioned near the India–Nepal border, the hotel is well placed to serve business travellers, government officials, and transit guests, while also catering to leisure travellers visiting key regional attractions such as Shuklaphanta National Park, Ghodaghodi Lake, and Shivpuri Temple. The hotel’s strategic location enables it to capture demand from both domestic and cross-border visitors, reinforcing its relevance across business and leisure segments.
The hotel will feature 115 well-appointed guest rooms, along with four food and beverage outlets, including an All Day Dining restaurant, a pool bar, and a speciality restaurant. For meetings and events, the hotel will provide versatile function spaces and a ballroom. Completing the guest experience, the hotel will offer amenities including a fully equipped fitness centre and a swimming pool, ensuring a well-rounded, brighter stay.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Dhangadhi represents an emerging hospitality market with strong fundamentals driven by improving infrastructure, cross-border trade, and rising domestic travel. The signing of Holiday Inn Dhangadhi reflects our confidence in the city’s growth potential. The hotel will cater precisely to this growth, serving both the rising domestic travel segment and regional business traffic, ensuring strong returns for our partners at Club Chaulani.”
Dr Rajendra KC, Chairman at Club Chaulani Ltd., said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Holiday Inn brand to Dhangadhi. As the city continues to grow as a commercial and tourism gateway in western Nepal, there is a clear opportunity for high-quality branded hospitality. We look forward to delivering a welcoming and reliable stay experience backed by IHG’s global expertise and strong brand standards.”
The signing of Holiday Inn Dhangadhi marks an important milestone in IHG’s expansion journey in South Asia, reinforcing its focus on bringing globally trusted brands to high-potential, emerging destinations. The hotel is expected to play a key role in shaping the region’s branded hospitality landscape while supporting Dhangadhi’s growing business and tourism demand.
IHG currently has 51 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express, and a strong pipeline of 80 hotels due to open over the next 3-5 years.
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