IHG signs six management contracts

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), one of the world's largest hospitality hotel groups, has signed six management contracts in India for InterContinental Pune and Holiday Inn Pune, Holiday Inn in Ernakulam, Kochi, Crowne Plaza Cochin, Crowne Plaza in New Delhi and Crowne Plaza in Southern India.

"We are confident that these brand-defining hotels with outstanding locations, stylish accommodation and dining options will appeal to both business and leisure travellers," said Tony South, senior vice-president, Development and Asset Management, IHG Asia Pacific.

InterContinental Pune will be developed with the Poonawalla Group.The 200-room hotel will have the city's largest ballroom with a capacity to hold 500 people. The hotel will have a full range of business services and comprehensive dining and recreation facilities including two specialty restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant, a lively evening entertainment venue and a signature spa.

Crowne Plaza Cochin, to be developed with KGA Group, will have 220 rooms. The 250-room Holiday Inn in Pune will be developed with Vascon Engineers. Holiday Inn Ernakulam Kochi will be developed with Indroyal Group and will offer 253 contemporary guest rooms.