Dark/light mode (05/16/24) IHG has signed a management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort to develop a Crowne Plaza Resort in Nepalgunj, Nepal.
The city of Nepalgunj is located near the southern border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nepalgunj, famous for its treks to the Dolpo plateau and Jumla region, is often used as a strategic stopping place on the way to the Himalayas.
Scheduled to open in early 2028, Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj will have over 100 keys and will be easily accessible from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and the India-Nepal border.
IHG signs management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort for a Crowne Plaza Resort in Nepalgunj, Nepal
“We are confident that the hotel will provide guests with an exceptional experience, combining world-class facilities with the rich cultural heritage of Nepalgunj,” said Dr Om Prakash Mishra, CEO of Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort. “We look forward to leveraging the benefits of IHG's global systems and robust loyalty program to maximize our mutual success.”
The hotel facilities are expected to include three food and beverage outlets, a gym, club lounge, spa, retail and a selection of meeting and event spaces.
“This signing represents a strategic milestone in IHG's expansion into Southwest Asia, a mature region with growing demand for world-class hospitality,” said Sudeep Jain, CEO, Southwest Asia, IHG. “With the strong recall of the Crowne Plaza brand, the signing further strengthens IHG’s positioning in Nepal and highlights our commitment to bringing premium offerings to key markets across the region.”
IHG currently has 50 hotels operating across five brands in Southwest Asia, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. The company also has a portfolio of 64 hotels that will open in the next 3 to 5 years.
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