The Holiday Inn Resort Sasan Gir is coming up in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district, after IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a management agreement with Paix Hospitality LLP. The 92-room resort is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2031.
Sasan Gir is a leading wildlife tourism destination and the sole natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. The signing was announced on 4 November 2026.
What Will the Holiday Inn Resort Sasan Gir Offer?
The resort will have 92 rooms, including 11 suites, and five food and beverage outlets. It will offer 1,366 sq. m. of meeting and event space across four venues, including a 1,170 sq. m. ballroom. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and retail facilities.
What It Means for India’s Hospitality Industry
The deal adds branded supply in a wildlife-tourism destination and brings a sizeable events footprint, with a 1,170 sq. m. ballroom, to a leisure market. IHG has 53 open hotels across seven brands in India and a pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next three to five years.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG, said: “We are pleased to partner with Paix Hospitality LLP to bring Holiday Inn Resort to Sasan Gir.” Kuldipsinh Ghoghubha Jadeja of Paix Hospitality LLP said his company is glad to partner with IHG. No other reaction was found in the source.
What Happens Next?
The resort is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2031. The source did not disclose an investment figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms will the Holiday Inn Resort Sasan Gir have?
It will have 92 rooms, including 11 suites.
When is it expected to open?
It is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2031.
Who is developing it?
Paix Hospitality LLP is developing the resort, with IHG managing it under a management agreement.
Source: Hotel-Online (IHG announcement), 4 November 2026.
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