# IHG Hotels & Resorts expansion in Asia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ihg-hotels-resorts-expansion-in-asia
> Updated: 2026-09-28T02:23:34.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Asian markets through the introduction of its Garner brand and franchise agreements.

In September 2026, the company announced a franchise agreement for the Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera in Gujarat, India. Developed by Devpriya Buildcon, the 40-key midscale property is located near the Narendra Modi Stadium and the Sabarmati Bullet Train hub, with an expected opening in 2029.

Later in the month, IHG expanded into Malaysia via a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Hass Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. This deal marks the debut of both the Garner brand and IHG’s franchise model in Malaysia. The agreement includes rebranding the King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu into the 202-room Garner Hotel Kota Kinabalu, with phased openings scheduled for 2027 and 2029. Additionally, the King Park Hotel Tawau will be refurbished into the 140-room Holiday Inn Express Tawau, marking IHG’s first property in Tawau, with an expected opening in 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: IHG Hotels & Resorts expands presence in Australia and Malaysia

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Australia and Malaysia through new hotel signings and the launch of its franchise model and Garner Hotels brand.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ihg-hotels-resorts-expands-presence-in-australia-and-malaysia

### 2026-09-24: IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Malaysia with Garner brand and franchise model

IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching its franchise model and Garner brand in Malaysia through a two-hotel agreement with King Park Hotel, involving properties in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ihg-hotels-resorts-expands-in-malaysia-with-garner-brand-and-franchise-model

### 2026-09-01: IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Garner Hotel in Ahmedabad

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera in Gujarat, India. Developed by Devpriya Buildcon and managed by UHM, the 40-key hotel is slated to open in 2029.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ihg-hotels-resorts-announces-garner-hotel-in-ahmedabad

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