IHG Takes Garner to Jim Corbett with 6th India Signing
The 50-key hotel, set to open in Q2 2027, marks Garner’s sixth signing in India as IHG looks beyond metros to high-growth leisure markets.
By SOH Edit Team
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Garner Hotel Jim Corbett in partnership with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, strengthening the midscale brand’s growing presence in the country.
Scheduled to open in Q2 2027, the 50-key hotel will be owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by UHM India. Located across approximately three acres in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, the property will cater to the destination’s growing year-round leisure demand.
The signing reflects IHG’s wider push into high-potential leisure and secondary markets, where rising domestic travel is creating greater demand for organised, branded accommodation.
Garner, IHG’s midscale conversion brand launched in 2023, has already crossed 100 open hotels globally. Its conversion-friendly model combines operational flexibility for owners with IHG’s distribution network, systems and IHG One Rewards ecosystem.
For travellers, the brand focuses on the essentials: comfortable rooms, convenient locations, quality sleep and breakfast at an accessible price point.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
A Growing Midscale Opportunity
Jim Corbett’s strong road connectivity to major North Indian cities and its established appeal for wildlife, weekend and leisure travel make it a natural market for branded hospitality.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Garner’s momentum in India reflects the strong fit between the brand and the needs of owners and travellers. Globally, it has become the fastest-scaling brand in IHG’s history. In India, this momentum is translating into growing owner confidence and a strong development pipeline.”
Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management-India, said: “Our partnership with IHG brings together UHM’s local operating expertise with IHG’s global brands, systems and distribution strength. As we expand across India, particularly in high-potential leisure and emerging markets, our focus remains on quality guest experiences and long-term value for owners. Garner Hotel Jim Corbett is an important addition to this journey and reinforces our confidence in destinations beyond the traditional metros.”
Parveen Saraswat, Director, Victorian Corporation, said: “Jim Corbett is evolving as a year-round leisure destination, driving demand for reliable, quality accommodation. Garner’s accessible proposition, backed by IHG’s global brand and distribution strength, made it a strong fit for the project. We believe the hotel is well positioned to serve the region’s growing demand for branded hospitality.”
With its sixth Garner signing in India, IHG is continuing to widen its footprint beyond traditional urban centres and betting on leisure destinations and secondary markets as an important part of the next phase of hospitality growth.
Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management-India.
