The company ranked 27th in the ‘Great Places to Work’ 2024 survey on Top Companies to Work for in India

June, 2024, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named one of the Top Companies to Work for in India by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on Workplace Culture assessment. Renowned for its commitment to foster an engaging and fulfilling work environment, IHG Hotels & Resorts has secured its spot in India’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 27th amongst the nation's leading employers.

With over 2000 companies participating in this year's evaluation, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ win reaffirms the company’s unwavering commitment to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, where all colleagues can thrive.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South-West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented on receiving the recognition, "We are thrilled to be once again recognized as one of India's Best Places to Work in 2024. This achievement underscores IHG's ongoing commitment to nurture a positive and engaging workplace culture, where our exceptional talent can learn, grow as well as feel included and recognized. These accolades inspire us, as a leading hospitality player in the region, to continue raising the bar and creating even more rewarding work cultures for our colleagues.

Jain added, "Our colleagues are at the heart of our success, and we extend our appreciation to each individual who has contributed in making IHG a great place to work.”

IHG’s success in India reflects its continuous commitment to investing in talent development and creating opportunities for professional growth. Initiatives such as the IHG Academy, a pioneering global collaboration between IHG and local education and community provider, play a pivotal role in assisting individuals in kickstarting their careers in hospitality.

Moreover, in recent years, the company has launched industry-leading programmes to help colleagues grow in their roles and develop personally and professionally, such as Journey to GM, which focuses on accelerating the development of high-potential talent to become General Managers and RISE, a mentoring initiative that empowers female talent within the company to realise their career ambitions.

The company also celebrates its colleagues great work through initiatives such as its annual ‘IHG Celebrate Service’ week, where employees are recognised for their commitment and dedication to deliver great guest experiences every single day.

The Great Place to Work rankings serve as a testament to organizational excellence and are calculated based on a meticulous assessment of workplace culture, alongside feedback from team members.

IHG® currently has 45 hotels operating across five brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, with a strong pipeline of 50 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.