Holiday Inn Express & Suites to Open in Dhulabari, Nepal in 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Dhulabari, Nepal, in 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a management agreement with Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd for the development of a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Dhulabari, located in the Jhapa District of South-Eastern Nepal. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2026 and will feature 99 rooms and suites. This development marks the second collaboration between IHG and Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd, following the earlier launch of Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu Budhanilkantha.

The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites will include an all-day dining outlet, a rooftop dining option, a banquet hall, a fitness center, and parking facilities. The hotel will be situated near the Nepal-India border at Kakarvitta and close to Chandragadi Domestic Airport, providing convenient access for both domestic and international travelers. Additionally, the Pathibhara Devi Temple, a significant pilgrimage site in Eastern Nepal, is located approximately 15 kilometers from the hotel.

The hotel aims to cater to business travelers, tourists, and local guests, particularly from the region’s commercial and agricultural sectors. With limited branded hotel options in the area, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari is expected to become a preferred venue for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) and social events.

IHG currently operates 51 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express. The company has a pipeline of 72 hotels set to open in the next three to five years.