IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Private Ltd to develop voco Udaipur, marking the latest addition to the hospitality company’s growing premium portfolio in India.
Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2029, the 140-key hotel will be located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and will operate under IHG’s premium voco brand. The signing reflects the company’s strategy of expanding in high-potential leisure and urban destinations across the country.
Positioned on the foothills of the Aravalli Hills with views overlooking the city, voco Udaipur will cater to both leisure and business travellers. Udaipur continues to attract strong domestic and international demand and has emerged as a key destination for weddings, meetings and events, making it an attractive market for branded hospitality development.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “India is a strategically important market for IHG globally, and we continue to strengthen our portfolio in destinations where we see long-term demand and strong owner interest. Udaipur is one of the country’s most recognised leisure destinations, with a well-established appeal across domestic travel, weddings and events, making it a compelling market for premium brand growth. As our fastest-growing premium brand globally, voco continues to resonate with guests through its individual character, thoughtful touches and unstuffy approach to hospitality, while offering owners the confidence of IHG’s global enterprise systems and commercial expertise. We are delighted to partner with Circle View Estate Private Ltd to bring voco to Udaipur and further strengthen our premium portfolio in Rajasthan.”Nakul Karnawat, Director, Circle View Estate Private Ltd, added: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce voco to Udaipur. voco’s unique brand personality, combined with IHG’s global enterprise systems, commercial expertise and strong brand reputation, makes it an ideal fit for this market. We are confident the hotel will become a preferred choice for travellers seeking a premium and memorable stay experience in Udaipur.”
The hotel will feature 140 guestrooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, meeting and event facilities, a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.
voco combines the character of an individual hotel with the systems and distribution strength of a global hospitality company. The brand continues to be a key component of IHG’s premium growth strategy in India and globally.
IHG currently operates 52 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express. The company also has a pipeline of 98 hotels expected to open across the country over the next three to five years.
