Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), that manages several airports in India, and IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, have signed an agreement to develop five hotels across airport-linked and urban destinations in India, marking the entry of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants into the Indian market.

In a press statement, AAHL says that the partnership will add nearly 1,500 rooms across Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram, as both companies look to tap growing demand from business, leisure and transit travellers.

The statement adds that the hotels will be developed as part of Adani Airport Holdings’ airport city projects and mixed-use developments around major aviation hubs.

The portfolio includes a Kimpton hotel in Jaipur along with Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties planned in Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram.

According to the statement, the agreement comes at a time when India’s airport infrastructure and tourism sectors are witnessing rapid expansion, driven by increasing domestic air travel and rising passenger traffic.

Adani Airport Holdings currently operates several airports across India and is developing airport city projects spread across multiple locations. The company has been expanding its presence in hospitality, retail and commercial infrastructure linked to airport operations.

Pranav Adani

“As the Adani Group expands its presence across hospitality and airport-led urban infrastructure, our vision is to create world-class destinations that seamlessly integrate travel, stay and urban experiences around India’s rapidly growing aviation ecosystem. We are building this platform in partnership with leading international hotel brands that bring global standards, operational excellence and scale. Our collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts, and the development of five hotels across key gateway destinations, marks an important step in strengthening high-quality hospitality infrastructure aligned with India’s long-term travel and economic growth,” says Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises.

Sudeep Jain

“The partnership with Adani Airport Holdings reflects the scale of opportunity we continue to see in India’s hospitality sector, particularly across gateway cities and airport-led developments that are witnessing strong demand from business, leisure and transit travellers alike. With a mix of luxury, premium and essential brands, this portfolio allows us to meaningfully strengthen our presence across high-growth markets across the country. This agreement also marks an important milestone for us with the introduction of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to India,” says Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.