IHG Hotels and United Hospitality Sign Garner Hotel Jim Corbett

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs a 50-key Garner hotel in Jim Corbett with United Hospitality Management, expanding its midscale hospitality presence in Uttarakhand’s wildlife and leisure market.

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its presence in India’s leisure hospitality market with the signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett in partnership with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India. The 50-key property is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2027 and is located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, and the gateway to Jim Corbett National Park.

The hotel is owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by UHM India. Spread across approximately three acres, the property is positioned to serve travellers visiting Jim Corbett, which continues to attract visitors throughout the year as a wildlife and leisure destination. Its road connectivity with major cities across North India further supports its positioning as an accessible hospitality destination.

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Garner Hotel Jim Corbett is set to feature 50 rooms along with facilities designed around the requirements of modern leisure travellers. The property follows Garner’s midscale hospitality proposition, which focuses on convenient locations, comfortable stays, quality sleep and breakfast while providing access to IHG’s operational systems and rewards ecosystem.

The signing marks Garner’s sixth hotel signing in India and adds to the brand’s expansion across markets beyond major metropolitan centres. Globally, Garner reaches 100 open hotels since its launch in 2023, making it IHG’s fastest-scaling brand, according to the company.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, says the brand’s momentum in India reflects its relevance to owners and travellers, with growing confidence supporting its development pipeline. The company continues to expand its portfolio across emerging markets and leisure destinations where demand for branded midscale accommodation is increasing.

Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management-India, says the partnership combines UHM’s local operating expertise and market knowledge with IHG’s global brands, systems and distribution capabilities. She adds that the Jim Corbett property represents the company’s broader expansion strategy across high-potential leisure and emerging markets.

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Parveen Saraswat, Director, Victorian Corporation, says the project responds to rising demand for reliable and quality accommodation in Jim Corbett. The company sees the introduction of an international hotel brand as an opportunity to cater to evolving traveller expectations in the destination.

The project reinforces IHG and UHM’s focus on expanding branded hospitality beyond India’s major metros. With its location in Ramnagar and proximity to Jim Corbett National Park, Garner Hotel Jim Corbett is positioned to serve leisure travellers seeking accessible, consistent and internationally branded accommodation in Uttarakhand.