The 50-key hotel marks Garner’s sixth signing in India, underscoring the brand’s rapid growth and IHG Hotels & Resorts and UHM’s focus on expanding in high-potential leisure destinations across the country
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett, in partnership with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, continuing the rapid expansion of its newest midscale brand in India. The signing builds on Garner’s strong global trajectory as the fastest-scaling brand in IHG’s history, having reached 100 open hotels worldwide since its launch in 2023. Scheduled to open in Q2 2027, the 50-key hotel will be owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM) India.
Located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, the gateway to the renowned Jim Corbett National Park, the hotel will offer travellers a dependable, quality stay option in one of India’s most established wildlife and leisure destinations. Benefiting from strong road connectivity to key cities across North India, Jim Corbett continues to attract visitors throughout the year, making it an attractive market for quality accommodation. Spread across approximately three acres, the signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett reflects IHG’s strategy of expanding in high-potential markets beyond the major metros, where rising domestic travel demand is creating new opportunities for branded stays.
IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand, Garner, builds on the company’s leadership in the essentials segment, offering quality stays at an accessible price point. Designed to deliver easy-going stays that get guests on their way, the brand focuses on the all-important things travellers value most, including a convenient location, a sound night’s sleep and a great breakfast, while benefiting from the quality standards, enterprise systems and rewards ecosystem of IHG Hotels & Resorts. As the fastest-scaling global brand in IHG’s history, Garner is gaining traction with owners around the world through its conversion-friendly model, operational flexibility and strong relevance in markets where demand for branded midscale stays continues to rise.
Garner Hotel Jim Corbett will feature 50 thoughtfully designed rooms along with facilities and amenities tailored to the needs of modern travellers. Staying true to the brand’s ethos, Garner Hotel Jim Corbett will focus on delivering dependable quality, comfort and convenience in a setting full of character, offering guests a stay experience that is both accessible and locally relevant.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Garner’s rapid momentum in India reflects the strong fit between the brand’s proposition and the needs of both owners and travellers in the market. Globally, Garner has become the fastest-scaling brand in IHG’s history and in India we are seeing that momentum translate into growing owner confidence and a strong development pipeline.”
Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management-India said: “At United Hospitality Management, we are focused on building a strong and differentiated hospitality platform in India through strategic partnerships, disciplined growth and a deep understanding of the markets we operate in. “
She continued, “Our collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts reflects this approach, bringing together UHM’s local operating expertise and market insight with IHG’s global brands, systems and distribution strength. As we continue to expand our presence across India, including high-potential leisure and emerging markets, our priority is to create consistently high-quality guest experiences while delivering sustainable, long-term value for our ownership partners. Garner Hotel Jim Corbett is an important addition to this growth journey and demonstrates our confidence in the potential of well-positioned destinations beyond the traditional metros.”
Parveen Saraswat, Director, Victorian Corporation, said: “Jim Corbett continues to grow as a year-round wildlife and leisure destination, with increasing demand for reliable, quality accommodation. As traveller expectations evolve, we saw a clear opportunity to bring a trusted international brand to the market. Garner’s distinctive proposition of delivering quality stays at an accessible price point, combined with IHG’s global brand strength and distribution platform, made it the right choice for this project. We are confident the hotel will be well positioned to serve the growing demand for branded hospitality in the region.”
The signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett reflects IHG’s continued focus on accelerating growth in India, one of the company’s priority markets globally. As Garner builds momentum in the country, the brand is playing an important role in broadening IHG’s reach across high-potential leisure destinations, emerging commercial centres and fast-growing secondary markets. Backed by its conversion-friendly model and strong owner appeal, Garner is well positioned to support IHG’s strategy of expanding with market-relevant brands that strengthen choice for guests and create long-term growth opportunities across India.
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