It's good to see IHG is recovering some ground in India. It lost quite a number of Intercontinentals (Kashmir, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa) and some other brands. I was particularly saddened that Chennai's CP left the stage this year: the nearby IC is splendid but not nearby enough.

I see from your link that J&K is to get a Voco in Srinagar. I take that as good news, although I'm baffled by the brand and was totally unimpressed, mildly irritated, by the only Voco I've stayed at so far. The link appears inaccurate in claiming this will be the first IHG venture in J&K - i believe the current Lalit Grand was for some time flagged as an Intercontinental.

The CP in Kochi wasn't on my radar, so thanks for highlighting it!