IHG Signs Agreement to Bring Vignette Collection Luxury Brand to India

IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Hanu Overseas to introduce its luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, to India. The hotel is scheduled to open in Panchkula in early 2026, aligning with IHG’s strategy to accelerate growth within India’s high-potential luxury segment.

Vignette Collection comprises a portfolio of unique, independent hotels designed for guests seeking personalised and location-specific experiences. The brand allows owners to maintain their hotel’s distinctive identity while leveraging IHG’s operational expertise, global scale, and loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards. Vignette Collection properties are recognised for purposeful luxury and stays that connect with the local environment.

The Panchkula property will feature 145 rooms, including 11 suites, and offer four dining venues, comprising a signature restaurant, lobby lounge, and private dining space. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, curated retail outlets, and ample parking. With over 2,200 square meters of meeting and event space, the hotel is positioned to cater to MICE and social celebrations, including weddings, leveraging the region’s strong business and leisure demand.

“Introducing Vignette Collection to India is a significant milestone as we expand our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country. This move directly responds to the growing segment of discerning travellers seeking deeply personal, locally-rooted experiences. Vignette Collection offers captivating individuality backed by IHG’s global strength and loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards. Panchkula, with its strong year-round demand and economic vitality, presents the perfect landscape for our brand’s entry. We are excited to elevate the hospitality offering here with a truly distinctive luxury experience,” said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Aman Gupta stated, “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Vignette Collection brand to India. Panchkula is emerging as a preferred destination for celebrations, retreats and meaningful leisure travel; and we believe this partnership will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region. Our vision is to create a hotel that celebrates its unique identity while offering thoughtfully designed experiences rooted in a strong sense of place.”

The signing reinforces IHG’s development strategy in the Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, complementing upcoming projects including Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur and Holiday Inn and Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur. Currently, IHG 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, with a pipeline of 80 hotels scheduled to open over the next three to five years.