IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales for the development of voco Lucknow, which is scheduled to open in 3Q2029.
The hotel will be located in Ashiyana, a residential and commercial area of Lucknow, with road access to the city centre and a short drive from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
The 135-key property is currently under construction and will be the third IHG-branded hotel in the city, alongside the existing Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza properties. The signing adds voco, IHG’s premium brand, to its portfolio in Lucknow.
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 group has a pipeline of 80 hotels under development and has stated its intention to expand its presence in the country over the coming years.
“This signing is a strategic step in expanding our premium portfolio in India’s integral state capitals. Lucknow’s dynamic growth as an administrative, educational, and business destination makes it an ideal market for voco’s contemporary and distinctive hospitality,” said Sudeep Jain, managing director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
“Partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the voco charm to Lucknow aligns with our vision of creating high-quality assets in prime locations,” added Aman Singh Chauhan, director, Rajdeep Infra & Sales. “We believe the voco brand, supported by IHG’s global systems and expertise, will address demand in the Lucknow hospitality market.”
