IHG Gains Access to Flexible Institutional Capital Through Arini Collaboration to Support European Hotel Expansion

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IHG Gains Access to Flexible Institutional Capital Through Arini Collaboration to Support European Hotel Expansion

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a strategic collaboration with Arini Capital Management to support selected hotel growth opportunities across EMEA, beginning with major urban and resort locations in Europe. The collaboration gives IHG access to flexible institutional capital that can help third-party owners execute high-quality hotel projects while preserving IHG’s asset-light model. Arini, an alternative credit manager with around $21 billion in assets under management, will provide credit capabilities intended to support differentiated financing opportunities linked to IHG’s strategic expansion. IHG already has a significant European presence, with nearly 1,250 open and pipeline hotels across more than 40 countries and brands spanning Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites. The collaboration combines IHG’s brand scale, development expertise and owner relationships with Arini’s flexible capital platform to help unlock growth in priority hospitality markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic collaboration with Arini Capital Management to support selected hotel growth opportunities across EMEA, with an initial focus on major urban and resort markets in Europe. The collaboration gives IHG access to flexible institutional capital that can help third-party hotel owners move forward with strategic projects while allowing IHG to continue operating under its asset-light business model.

Arini Capital Management is a leading alternative credit manager with approximately $21 billion in assets under management. Through the collaboration, Arini’s credit capabilities will be available to support differentiated financing opportunities linked to the expansion of IHG’s footprint in priority markets.

The initiative is designed to strengthen IHG’s ability to work with owners and partners on high-quality hotel developments and conversions in locations where demand, brand fit and long-term growth potential are particularly strong. By combining IHG’s global hotel expertise with Arini’s flexible capital solutions, the collaboration aims to create additional pathways for owners pursuing projects across the hospitality sector.

IHG already has a large and expanding platform in Europe, with nearly 1,250 open and pipeline hotels across more than 40 countries. Its European portfolio spans four brand segments: Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites. This broad brand architecture gives the company multiple routes to growth across different market positions, from high-end urban and resort properties to mainstream and extended-stay formats.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said the collaboration with Arini reflects IHG’s continued focus on unlocking strategic growth opportunities while maintaining its asset-light approach. She noted that bringing together IHG’s scale, brand strength and development expertise with Arini’s flexible credit capability will improve the company’s ability to support owners and partners in delivering quality hotel projects in key markets.

Nabil Aquedim, Head of Real Estate and Asset-Based Strategies at Arini, said the collaboration will provide access to differentiated financing opportunities that support the strategic expansion of IHG’s footprint. He added that the agreement reflects the flexibility of Arini’s capital and its commitment to developing long-term strategic partnerships.

The collaboration comes as hotel owners and developers continue to seek financing structures that can support growth in competitive and capital-intensive markets. For IHG, the arrangement adds another tool to help advance selective expansion while reinforcing its role as a brand, operating and development partner for third-party owners across the region.

About IHG®

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

With a family of 21 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of a further 2,300 properties.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

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About Arini
Arini Capital Management is a specialized alternative asset manager with a diverse credit investment offering across public and private credit, supported by a highly sophisticated global institutional investor base. Arini was founded in 2021 with a primary focus on European credit markets and an approach rooted in fundamental credit analysis. As of 01 May 2026, Arini manages approximately $21 billion2 across a range of strategies, including long/short credit, structured credit, opportunistic credit, direct lending and asset-based finance. Arini has global operations in London, New York, Abu Dhabi, Warsaw, and Jersey.

For further information please contact:

Hinal Patel
hinal.patel2@ihg.com
+44 (0) 7502604210

SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group

 

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