IHG eyes 400 hotel properties by 2030

IHG Hotels & Resorts is betting on a massive expansion in India, aiming to grow its footprint by more than 50% year-on-year over the next four years.

- Varuni Khosla

The British hospitality group plans to reach 400 operational and pipeline hotels by 2030, a move that signals a race for dominance in one of the world's fastestgrowing hospitality markets.

The aggressive push comes as global rivals Marriott International and Accor expand their Indian portfolios to capitalize on a post-pandemic surge in domestic tourism and corporate travel. Despite being a major global player with over 6,800 properties, IHG is currently playing catch-up in India, where its mid-scale brands have long formed the backbone of its presence in the country.