United Hospitality Management – India has signed a franchise agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts for Garner Bhiwadi, and this move marks an important step in the company’s broader expansion strategy across the Indian market. Notably, this development follows UHM’s recent acquisition of Rosastays, which laid the foundation for its long-term growth plans in the country.
United Hospitality Management—India will manage the upcoming 45-key hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2027. Meanwhile, Modest Structures Private Limited will develop the property with a focus on modern rooms that cater to both short-term and extended-stay guests. As a result, the hotel will deliver high-quality hospitality while maintaining an accessible price point for business and leisure travellers alike.
This signing also represents the fourth Garner-branded property in India, and it further strengthens IHG’s presence in the country’s midscale segment. Garner operates as a midscale conversion brand that prioritises comfort, flexibility, and meaningful guest experiences and therefore appeals strongly to value-conscious travellers seeking reliability over luxury.
UHM officially entered the Indian market in the fourth quarter of 2025 through the acquisition of Rosastays, and this strategic move significantly expanded its domestic footprint. Consequently, the company added 17 operational boutique properties across prominent leisure destinations, including Goa, Kasauli, Nainital, Pushkar, and Shimla, which immediately enhanced its visibility and operational scale in India.
Commenting on the latest signing, Deepika Arora, Managing Director of United Hospitality Management – India, stated that the company remains focused on building a diversified and future-ready hospitality portfolio through disciplined management and strategic partnerships. She added that Garner Bhiwadi strengthens UHM’s presence in emerging industrial and business corridors, while also allowing the group to apply its operational expertise to a format that delivers consistent guest experiences and strong returns for owners. Furthermore, she emphasised that UHM continues to identify locations where professional management, global brand systems, and local market understanding can together unlock long-term value.
With more than 30 years of experience and over $1 billion in assets under management, UHM currently oversees a growing global portfolio across Europe and the Middle East. In addition, the group maintains partnerships with leading hospitality brands such as IHG, Marriott, Accor, Hyatt, and Wyndham while also operating its own lifestyle ecosystem that includes more than 20 specialty food and beverage brands and the award-winning wellness brand, Serenity – The Art of Well Being.
IHG’s Garner brand builds on the company’s leadership in the midscale segment by offering dependable quality at an accessible price point. Designed to deliver a relaxed and flexible stay, Garner caters to travellers who value comfort and character, and it also provides access to IHG’s global enterprise systems and loyalty rewards. As a result, guests can enjoy trusted service standards in an environment that feels authentic and practical for a wide range of travel needs.
With the signing of Garner Bhiwadi, United Hospitality Management – India continues to scale thoughtfully while aligning global brand strength with local market potential. As midscale demand rises across industrial and business corridors, this partnership with IHG positions UHM to capture sustained growth and deliver long-term value for owners, guests, and partners across India.
