IHG Celebrates 60 Years in Japan and Unveils Bold Growth Plans for the Future

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 60th anniversary in Japan, marking six decades since the introduction of the InterContinental brand to the Japanese market in 1964. The company reflects on its growth, highlighting the 2006 joint venture with ANA, Japan’s largest airline, which helped expand its presence in the country. IHG now operates nearly 50 hotels in Japan, with plans to add 15 more in the near future, and aims to double its footprint. The group is also focusing on expanding its brand portfolio, including new launches such as Six Senses, Vignette Collection, and Garner, to meet the increasing demand for travel and tourism. IHG looks forward to playing a continued role in Japan’s evolving tourism landscape and collaborating with local partners to achieve future growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has proudly marked its 60th anniversary in Japan and shared plans for future growth in the country. Since introducing the InterContinental brand in 1964, IHG has expanded its presence through strategic local partnerships, including a landmark joint venture with Japan’s largest airline, ANA, in 2006. Today, IHG operates close to 50 hotels in Japan with 15 more in the pipeline, and aims to double its presence in the coming years.

CEO Abhijay Sandilya emphasized IHG’s commitment to supporting Japan’s growing tourism industry by expanding its brand portfolio and enhancing the guest experience through local expertise and global scale. Recent milestones include the launch of five new brands since 2020, including Six Senses and upcoming openings of Garner and Vignette Collection properties. IHG also looks forward to debuting the Regent brand in Japan within the next three years.

IHG’s long-standing partnership with ANA and other collaborations have strengthened its position as a key player in Japan’s tourism landscape, and the company is poised for continued success in the future.

About IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,400 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 2,200 in the development pipeline.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
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• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 375,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

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Media Contact:

Lisa Sakaguchi
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs Japan & Micronesia
lisa.sakaguchi@ihg.com
+81 80 7670 1476

Source: IHG

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