(Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna will cater to growing weddings and MICE demand)
TTT NEWS NETWORK
MUMBAI | 23 MARCH 2026
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna near Palwal in the National Capital Region. Scheduled to open in first quarter of 2029, the signing marks another significant milestone in IHG’s growth journey across India.
The upcoming premium resort will be located within a 70-minute drive from Delhi International Airport. The hotel will be positioned to cater to a strong wedding and social celebrations demand in NCR originating from neighbouring states, alongside weekend leisure travel and corporate offsites.
Crowne Plaza is one of the world’s fastest-growing premium hotel brands, defined by purposeful design and energising guest experiences that blend work and life seamlessly. With over 400 properties in gateway cities, airports, resorts and suburban markets worldwide, the brand offers thoughtful amenities and service built around genuine connection – all backed by IHG’s global enterprise strength.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Sohna represents a compelling growth opportunity, situated within a high-potential corridor defined by sustained wedding and social celebrations demand, alongside expanding corporate activity, making it an ideal fit for our Crowne Plaza brand. We are confident this resort will deliver exceptional experiences for guests while generating long-term value for our partners, M/s. Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.”
In a joint statement, Mr. Rajesh Gupta and Mr. Raman Gupta, Directors, Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. added: “Our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts reflects a shared ambition to create a unique hospitality destination in Palwal. Backed by IHG’s global systems, brand recognition and operational expertise, we are confident the resort will attract both domestic and international travellers while delivering long-term value to the region’s hospitality landscape.”
Once operational, Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna will offer 150 contemporary, well-appointed rooms crafted to deliver comfort, connectivity and flexibility for modern travellers. The resort will feature four distinctive dining options including a lobby lounge, all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant and a bar. Complementing this will be expansive banqueting and meeting venues, a health club, spa, swimming pool, and indoor as well as outdoor leisure spaces, positioning the hotel as a comprehensive lifestyle and events destination.
This signing further strengthens the presence of the Crowne Plaza brand across South West Asia and reaffirms IHG’s commitment to growing its premium portfolio in high-potential markets.
IHG® currently has 51 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 89 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.
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