NEW DELHI: Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has forged a strategic partnership with leading hospitality player IHG Hotels & Resorts to develop five hotels featuring approximately 1,500 keys across key Indian cities. The properties will be located in Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). AAHL, which operates airports in these locations, has indicated that discussions are ongoing with IHG to further deepen and expand this collaboration.
Portfolio Details and Brand Mix
The portfolio includes a Kimpton hotel in Jaipur, along with Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels situated within upcoming hospitality-led mixed-use developments as part of the Adani Airport cities. Beyond Jaipur, these hotels are planned across Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram. This marks the debut of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in India, a brand known for its luxury and boutique offerings.
Leadership Perspectives
Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises Ltd, commented: “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.”
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts (Southwest Asia), added: “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.”
Strategic Vision and Urban Integration
As India’s largest private airport operator in terms of the number of hubs it manages, AAHL is reimagining airports as integrated urban ecosystems that combine aviation with hospitality, retail, commercial, and social infrastructure. Through its airport city developments spanning approximately 663 acres across key cities, AAHL is constructing mixed-use destinations designed to enhance travel experiences while driving long-term economic and urban growth.
IHG's Growing Presence in India
IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates 52 hotels across six brands in India and has a robust pipeline of 98 additional hotels expected to open over the next three to five years. This partnership with AAHL not only strengthens IHG's footprint but also introduces the Kimpton brand to the Indian market, offering a unique blend of luxury and local culture.
