The brand new-build lodge shall be located in Srinagar, famend as one of the picturesque locations within the nation
IHG Motels & Resorts, has signed a administration settlement with Geelan Residency for voco Srinagar – IHG’s first lodge in Kashmir. Scheduled to open in This autumn 2026, the signing is consistent with IHG’s technique to develop presence throughout key leisure locations in India and capitalize on the rising tourism business within the nation. The signing additionally marks the sixth voco lodge being developed in India and follows the opening of the primary voco in Jim Corbett.
voco affords a premium expertise to company and combines the informality and appeal of a person lodge with the standard and reassurance of a worldwide and revered model. The model has showcased outstanding development trajectory since its debut in India in 2023 and has already expanded throughout markets resembling Jim Corbett, Gurugram, Mumbai, Goa, and Punjab. The newest signing is testomony to the rising reputation of the model in India.
Positioned within the upmarket business space of town, voco Srinagar shall be simply accessible by highway from the airport, main leisure points of interest within the metropolis and key residential areas. Moreover, the new-build lodge shall be located inside a 2-hour driving distance from Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg, making it a super alternative for leisure travellers.
voco Srinagar will characteristic 95 well-appointed rooms, various eating choices together with an all-day eating and a pool deck and a health centre pool. Along with internet hosting leisure company from India and globally, the lodge shall be nicely poised to cater to the calls for for social gatherings and MICE.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Motels & Resorts stated, “We’re thrilled to determine our footprint in Kashmir with our premium model, voco in partnership with Geelan Residency. Kashmir is likely one of the hottest leisure locations within the nation and has skilled an unprecedented increase in tourism previously years. This has led to a rise in demand for high quality branded lodging. With its daring design and welcoming service, we’re assured that voco Srinagar will grow to be a most well-liked lodge for travellers visiting Kashmir.
He added, “Home tourism to leisure locations is on the rise in India. We acknowledge the potential and this signing aligns with our dedication to develop IHG’s presence in key leisure markets.”
Mr. Javeed Jeelani, Managing Director, Geelan Residency added, “We’re delighted to companion with an internationally and domestically trusted hospitality model like IHG Motels & Resorts to debut the voco model in Kashmir. We’re assured that the lodge’s prime location coupled with IHG’s international requirements, voco Srinagar is about to grow to be a super alternative for our company.”
IHG at present has 45 lodges working throughout 5 manufacturers in India, together with Six Senses, InterContinental Motels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Vacation Inn Resort and Vacation Inn Categorical, with a robust pipeline of fifty lodges as a consequence of open within the subsequent 3-5 years.
