Travel and hospitality
January 19, 2026
The expansion follows a third consecutive year of record hotel signings in 2025. Image credit: IHG
By Kiran Gill for Luxury Daily News Service
Hospitality group IHG Hotels & Resorts is planning to triple its footprint in India over the next five years.
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