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IHG Hotels & Resorts expansion in Asia

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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 a the 140-room Holiday Inn ~~Express,~~ Express Tawau, marking IHG’s first property in Tawau, with an expected ~~to open~~ opening in 2028.

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