Adani Airports lines up 5 IHG hotels, brings Kimpton to India

Adani Airport Holdings has tied up with IHG to develop five hotels totaling ~1,500 keys across Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and MMR over 3-5 years. The deal anchors Adani's airport-city play across 663 acres, blending hospitality, retail and commercial real estate, and marks Kimpton's India debut alongside Holiday Inn formats.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 17:27 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 22:46 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Adani Airport Holdings Limited · Adani Airport Holdings signed a deal with IHG to develop five hotels (~1,500 keys) across Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram

Key facts

  • 5 hotels
  • 1,500 keys
  • 52 hotels
  • 98 pipeline
  • 663 acres
  • 6 brands

Why this matters

Kimpton's India debut via Adani sets a template for bundling premium global brands with infrastructure landlords—scout reciprocal tie-ups before competing airport operators lock in rival flags.