IHG Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as the No. 4 Best Company to Work For in India in Great Place to Work India’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For study
The recognition places the company among India’s top five employers across industries.
The recognition highlights IHG’s continued progress in building a high-trust workplace, following its ranking of No. 38 in 2023 and No. 27 in 2024, as well as its recognition among Asia’s Best Workplaces in 2025, where it ranked 11th. The company has also been awarded the Great Place to Work® India ‘Legend’ status, recognising its sustained commitment to building a high-trust, inclusive workplace.
With more than 2,000 companies participating in this year’s evaluation, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ranking is based on Great Place To Work’s globally recognised methodology, which combines anonymous employee feedback through the Trust Index Survey with an evaluation of the organisation’s leadership, culture and people practices.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South-West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented on receiving the recognition, “Being recognised as the No. 4 Best Company to Work For in India is an incredibly proud moment for all of us at IHG. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is a testament to the experiences of our colleagues and the culture we’ve built together.
Over the past few years, we’ve made a conscious effort to create an environment where our people feel trusted, supported and empowered to grow. Moving from No. 38 in 2023 and No. 27 in India in 2024 to the Top 5 this year, while also being recognised among Asia’s Best Workplaces in 2025, underscores that continued commitment. As we continue to expand our business across South West Asia, we remain equally committed to investing in our people, because they are at the heart of everything we do.”
This reflects IHG’s continued focus on building a culture where colleagues can thrive personally and professionally. Guided by IHG’s ‘Room for You’ framework, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, belong and make a difference.
IHG continues to invest in leadership development, learning opportunities and career progression through programmes such as Journey to GM, RISE, IHG Academy, Aspire and Embark, while also supporting colleague wellbeing through initiatives including its five-day work week. The company also works closely with NGOs and community organizations to promote inclusive hiring with over 2% of colleagues identified as People of Determination. These efforts are complemented by initiatives such as IHG Celebrate Service Week, which recognises colleagues who consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
The recognition comes as IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to accelerate its growth in India. The company operates 52 hotels across six brands and has a pipeline of 98 hotels, reflecting its long-term commitment to the market and its ongoing investment in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
IHG currently has 52 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express, and a strong pipeline of 98 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.
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