InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement to bring the Crowne Plaza brand to the city of Lucknow, in northern India.
The 110-room property was expected to open in late 2024,
Sudeep Jain, managing director, South West Asia, IHG said: “Lucknow is emerging as a key destination for both corporate and leisure travellers with its excellent transport connections and an expanding business and tourism landscape. Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts is one of IHG’s most established brands in India and is an excellent fit for the market. The brand offers a combination of empowered service, always-on connectivity, innovative rooms spaces and top leisure facilities to enable our guests to be productive as well as enjoy their downtime at the hotel. We very much look forward to opening Crowne Plaza Lucknow Sultanpur Road in late 2024 and welcoming guests visiting the city
“We are announcing this signing at a time when India’s hospitality industry is facing the biggest challenge in its history following the global outbreak of Covid-19. We are currently focused on doing everything we can to protect the health and well being of our guests and our colleagues, with one eye firmly on recovery. Today’s announcement is a really encouraging sign of confidence in IHG and our brands in India, where we remain committed to growing our footprint, with a particular focus on primary and secondary markets.”
Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East and Africa, IHG said: “We are pleased to be bringing our international brand, Crowne Plaza to Lucknow. The tourism landscape in the city has grown over the years, and we are confident that it will continue to evolve in the mid-long term as Lucknow becomes an attractive destination for travellers looking to experience the city’s rich culture and history as well as new modern developments. We are encouraged by success of our brands in India and are confident that upon opening, our hotel will be a top choice amongst the travellers visiting the city or locals looking venues for various celebrations.”