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Kathmandu, 23 December 2025: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-room hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Expected to open in the first quarter of 2028, the signing marks IHG’s debut in Sudurpashchim Province and reflects its strategy to expand in high-growth, underserved destinations across South Asia.
With a global portfolio of more than 1,200 open hotels, the Holiday Inn brand is recognised for its consistent evolution to meet modern traveller expectations. Known for its friendly service and dependable quality, the brand is built on a philosophy of helping guests make the most of every stay. Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will carry forward this legacy, offering reliable comfort and thoughtfully designed experiences for both business and leisure travellers.
The hotel will be centrally located within a mixed-use development, approximately 8.5 kilometres from Dhangadhi Airport. Its proximity to the India–Nepal border positions it to serve corporate travellers, government officials and transit guests, while also appealing to leisure visitors exploring nearby attractions such as Shuklaphanta National Park, Ghodaghodi Lake and Shivpuri Temple. This strategic placement will enable the hotel to attract both domestic and cross-border demand.
Holiday Inn Dhangadhi will offer 115 contemporary guest rooms and four food and beverage venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a poolside bar and a specialty restaurant. The property will feature a ballroom and flexible meeting spaces for events, along with leisure facilities such as a swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre to deliver a complete stay experience.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Dhangadhi represents an emerging hospitality market with strong
fundamentals driven by improving infrastructure, cross-border trade, and rising domestic travel. The signing of Holiday Inn Dhangadhi reflects our confidence in the city’s growth potential. The hotel will cater precisely to this growth, serving both the rising domestic travel segment and regional business traffic, ensuring strong returns for our partners at Club Chaulani.”
Dr.Rajendra KC, Chairman at Club Chaulani Ltd., said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Holiday Inn brand to Dhangadhi. As the city continues to grow as a commercial and tourism gateway in western Nepal, there is a clear opportunity for high- quality branded hospitality. We look forward to delivering a welcoming and reliable stay experience backed by IHG’s global expertise and strong brand standards.”
The signing of Holiday Inn Dhangadhi represents a significant step in IHG’s South Asia expansion strategy, reinforcing its commitment to introducing globally trusted brands to high-potential emerging destinations. The hotel is expected to contribute meaningfully to the region’s branded hospitality landscape while supporting Dhangadhi’s growing business and tourism demand.
IHG® currently operates 51 hotels across six brands in India—Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®—and has a robust pipeline of 80 additional hotels scheduled to open over the next three to five years.
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