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Holiday Inn Express Announces the Appointment of New General Managers in Bengaluru and Greater Noida

New Delhi,31st March 2026: Holiday Inn Express, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointments of Chakradhar Chadaram as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur and Sumit Sehgal as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida. Chakradhar Chadaram brings over 17 years of extensive experience across leading international hospitality brands. Most recently serving as Director of Services at Radisson Blu Resort, Visakhapatnam, he also officiated as General Manager, demonstrating strong hands-on leadership across day-to-day operations, financial performance, and brand compliance. Throughout his career, Chakradhar has overseen comprehensive Rooms Division functions including Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Revenue Management, Engineering, and Spa & Recreation. Known for driving operational efficiency, maintaining high brand audit scores, and delivering consistent guest satisfaction, he has successfully balanced owner expectations with brand standards in competitive markets. His earlier tenure with brands such as The Leela, The Zuri, Crowne Plaza and InterContinental further strengthens his operational depth. Notably, this appointment also marks his return to the IHG family. Commenting on his appointment, Chakradhar Chadaram said, “I am honoured to rejoin IHG and take on the role of General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur. The brand’s focus on delivering smart, seamless stays for today’s travellers strongly resonates with my own operational philosophy. I look forward to working with the team to enhance service standards and drive sustained performance.” Sumit Sehgal joins Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida with over 17 years of diverse experience spanning hospitality operations, sales & marketing, and business leadership. Most recently serving as Business Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, he led overall operations, business development, and financial performance, successfully driving revenue growth and operational optimisation. Prior to this, Sumit held key leadership roles with prominent hospitality brands including Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Radisson Hotel Sector 29, Gurugram. With strong expertise in revenue management, strategic sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and guest service excellence, he has consistently delivered strong market performance indicators, improved guest satisfaction scores, and strengthened corporate partnerships. His ability to combine commercial acumen with operational oversight positions him well to lead the Greater Noida property in a dynamic business environment. Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Sumit Sehgal said, “I am delighted to join Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida at an exciting phase of growth. The brand’s commitment to efficiency, comfort, and reliability aligns perfectly with the needs of business and transit travellers in the region. I look forward to building high-performing teams and further strengthening the hotel’s market position.” With these appointments, Holiday Inn Express aims to further enhance guest experience, operational discipline, and commercial performance across both properties. Yeshwanthpur and Greater Noida continue to serve as important hubs within their respective markets, catering to business, industrial, and transit travellers.

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IHG signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Sohna, Gurgaon NCR

Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna will cater to growing weddings and MICE demand IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna near Palwal in the National Capital Region. Scheduled to open in first quarter of 2029, the signing marks another significant milestone in IHG’s growth journey across India. The upcoming premium resort will be located within a 70-minute drive from Delhi International Airport. The hotel will be positioned to cater to a strong wedding and social celebrations demand in NCR originating from neighbouring states, alongside weekend leisure travel and corporate offsites. Crowne Plaza is one of the world’s fastest-growing premium hotel brands, defined by purposeful design and energising guest experiences that blend work and life seamlessly. With over 400 properties in gateway cities, airports, resorts and suburban markets worldwide, the brand offers thoughtful amenities and service built around genuine connection – all backed by IHG’s global enterprise strength. Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Sohna represents a compelling growth opportunity, situated within a high-potential corridor defined by sustained wedding and social celebrations demand, alongside expanding corporate activity, making it an ideal fit for our Crowne Plaza brand.  We are confident this resort will deliver exceptional experiences for guests while generating long-term value for our partners, M/s. Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.” In a joint statement, Mr. Rajesh Gupta and Mr. Raman Gupta, Directors, Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. added: “Our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts reflects a shared ambition to create a unique hospitality destination in Palwal. Backed by IHG’s global systems, brand recognition and operational expertise, we are confident the resort will attract both domestic and international travellers while delivering long-term value to the region’s hospitality landscape.” Once operational, Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna will offer 150 contemporary, well-appointed rooms crafted to deliver comfort, connectivity and flexibility for modern travellers. The resort will feature four distinctive dining options including a lobby lounge, all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant and a bar. Complementing this will be expansive banqueting and meeting venues, a health club, spa, swimming pool, and indoor as well as outdoor leisure spaces, positioning the hotel as a comprehensive lifestyle and events destination. This signing further strengthens the presence of the Crowne Plaza brand across South West Asia and reaffirms IHG’s commitment to growing its premium portfolio in high-potential markets. IHG® currently has 51 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 89 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.

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