Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has entered into a partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts to develop five new hotels in key urban destinations across India, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram. This collaboration will add approximately 1,500 keys to IHG's portfolio, aligning with the company's growth strategy in India. Notably, this agreement marks the debut of IHG's luxury lifestyle brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in the Indian market. Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises Limited, emphasized the vision of creating world-class destinations that integrate travel and urban experiences, reflecting the rising demand in India's aviation and tourism sectors. IHG Hotels & Resorts, which currently operates 52 hotels across six brands in India, is also looking to expand with 98 additional hotels planned over the next three to five years. This partnership underscores the increasing significance of airport-led developments as vital hospitality hubs in India.