IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Portfolio with Nine New Signings Across Portugal

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Portfolio with Nine New Signings Across Portugal

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express lead bumper list of signings

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader, announces the signing of nine hotels across Portugal, collectively adding 976 rooms to the country’s growing pipeline. These signings encompass two brand collections, luxury, and lifestyle, with notable additions including Kimpton Lisbon, Hotel Indigo Albufeira, and Hotel Indigo Faro, alongside six properties within the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands. Mrs. Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, expresses excitement over the expansion of the luxury and lifestyle presence in Portugal, highlighting the strong momentum of the Essentials Collection. With a focus on providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay, the Holiday Inn Express properties offer free wi-fi, tea/coffee facilities, and Express Start Breakfast, catering to guests seeking a simple yet smart travel experience. These signings reflect IHG’s commitment to nurturing relationships with owners in Portugal, a key market witnessing significant growth. With the addition of luxury and lifestyle properties, IHG further solidifies its position as a leading hospitality player, offering diverse experiences to guests across Portugal.

(PRESS RELEASE) London, UK, 2024-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the signing of nine new hotels across Portugal, contributing a total of 976 rooms to the country’s rapidly expanding hotel landscape. This significant development underscores IHG’s commitment to fostering growth and meeting the evolving needs of travelers worldwide.

The latest signings encompass a diverse range of IHG brand collections, spanning both luxury and lifestyle segments. Among the highlights are the introduction of Kimpton Lisbon, Hotel Indigo Albufeira, and Hotel Indigo Faro, representing IHG’s luxury and lifestyle offerings in Portugal. Additionally, the Essentials Collection, comprising Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands, welcomes six new signings, including suites offerings, catering to a broad spectrum of travelers’ preferences.

Commenting on the milestone, Mrs. Willemijn Geels, Vice President of Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to expand our luxury and lifestyle presence in Portugal with the addition of Kimpton Lisbon, Hotel Indigo Faro, and Hotel Indigo Albufeira, alongside the continued growth of our Essentials Collection. The majority of the newly announced rooms belong to our esteemed Holiday Inn brand family, affirming the unwavering confidence that owners place in our renowned brands.”

Portugal remains a strategic focus for IHG, witnessing remarkable growth in recent years. This expansion includes notable brand debuts such as Vignette Collection Casa da Companhia and Vignette Collection Lisbon Convent Square, in addition to the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico, scheduled to open its doors in 2025.

The Essentials Collection signings encompass four Holiday Inn Express properties, each offering essential amenities tailored for a comfortable and convenient stay. These include complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and the Express Start Breakfast, catering to guests seeking a seamless travel experience.

Among the new signings are:

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lisbon – Amoreiras: Located in Amoreiras, this 192-room hotel, owned by Real Hotels Group, is set to open in early 2025, offering easy access to major city attractions and Lisbon’s financial district.
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão: Situated in the Algarve, this 60-room hotel owned by Harland & Poston Group, will welcome guests in the first half of 2025, providing proximity to the marina and picturesque beaches.
  • Holiday Inn Express Porto – Boavista: Expected to open in the second half of 2024, this 91-room hotel, located in the vibrant Boavista neighborhood, offers convenient access to Porto’s city center, airport, and popular tourist destinations.
  • Holiday Inn Express Evora: Set to open in the latter half of 2024, this 76-room hotel, owned by Mercan Properties, is situated in the historic city of Evora, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

Additionally, IHG expands its Holiday Inn brand family in Portugal with the signings of:

  • Holiday Inn Braga: Owned by Soliteight Hotel Projects SA, this 114-room hotel, opening in the second half of 2024, provides an ideal base for guests to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage and summer festivals.
  • Holiday Inn Beja: Located within the medieval walls of Beja Castle, this 95-room hotel, owned by Mercan Properties, offers convenient access to the city center and major transportation routes, set to open in the latter half of 2024.

In the luxury and lifestyle segment, IHG celebrates the signings of:

  • Kimpton Lisbon: Scheduled to open in early 2026, this 141-room hotel will be the first Kimpton-branded property in Lisbon, offering a unique hospitality experience in close proximity to key tourist attractions.
  • Hotel Indigo Albufeira: Set to open in mid-2025, this 80-room hotel, developed in collaboration with Mercan Properties, will offer a vibrant and immersive experience in the popular tourist destination of Albufeira.
  • Hotel Indigo Faro: Anticipated to open in late 2026, this 127-room hotel, the fifth property signed with Mercan Properties, promises to reflect the rich cultural heritage of Faro, offering guests an unforgettable stay.

With 20 operational hotels across seven brands and a robust pipeline of 15 hotels as of March 31, 2024, IHG remains committed to elevating the hospitality experience in Portugal and beyond.

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 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 2,000 in the development pipeline.

  • Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
  • Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
  • Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
  • Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
  • Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

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About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, the San Francisco-born brand now operates 78 hotels across 12 countries, featuring restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

About Hotel Indigo

Just as no places are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each Hotel Indigo draws inspiration from the local neighbourhood, culture and popular trends in food, drink, and design to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Our hotels provide a gateway to discover and explore some of the world’s most inspiring cities and neighbourhoods. For more information, visit hotelindigo.com, and connect with us on Facebook, and Instagram.

About Holiday Inn

Whether it’s with friends, family or coworkers, Holiday Inn makes it easy for travelers to be there together for any moment, big or small. With thousands of locations around the world, Holiday Inn hotels deliver memorable experiences for business and leisure travelers through warm and welcoming service, contemporary design that blends the familiar with the new, and a sense of comfort unique to the brand and its iconic green sign. At Holiday Inn hotels, guests can find amenities to help them make connections, work and play, including full-service restaurants where Kids Eat Free, meeting and business facilities, bright swimming pools and flexible public spaces. For more information about the Holiday Inn brand, visit www.holidayinn.com or call 1-888-HOLIDAY. Find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

About Holiday Inn Express

For travellers on the go, Holiday Inn Express provides more where it matters most – a great night’s sleep with our Restful Recharge program, focused service from genuine people, and the Express Start breakfast included in the rate, all designed to help guests feel more than ready for their day. As the fastest growing brand for IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express aims to enable real, human connections for our guests by providing a simple, smart travel experience. For more information, visit www.holidayinnexpress.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Hinal Patel
hinal.patel2@ihg.com

Source: IHG

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