IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Luxora Hotels to Bring Holiday Inn Back to Townsville in 2026
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Luxora Hotels to bring the Holiday Inn brand back to Townsville in 2026. The Holiday Inn Townsville will feature 93 rooms, a modern dining experience, extensive conference facilities, and the brand’s Open Lobby concept. Located in the heart of the city, the new hotel is perfectly positioned to cater to both leisure and business travelers in a region with growing tourism and economic potential.
(PRESS RELEASE) TOWNSVILLE, Australia, 2025-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce its partnership with Luxora Hotels to bring the globally recognized Holiday Inn brand back to Townsville. This new addition will mark the continued expansion of IHG’s portfolio in Queensland, with the Holiday Inn Townsville scheduled to open in early 2026 following an extensive refurbishment.
Located in the heart of Townsville’s CBD, at the corner of Stanley Street and Flinders Street, the property will be perfectly positioned near key landmarks such as the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, the Queensland Tropics Museum, and the Townsville Yacht Club. The 93-room hotel will offer the signature hospitality and innovative design that the Holiday Inn brand is known for, creating an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers.
The new Holiday Inn Townsville will feature a modern all-day dining restaurant, as well as extensive conference and event facilities, catering to the region’s growing tourism and corporate markets. Guests will also enjoy the Holiday Inn Open Lobby concept, a vibrant, flexible space that seamlessly integrates dining, social, and work areas, making it an ideal setting for both relaxation and productivity.
Cameron Burke, IHG Development Director for Australasia & Pacific, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Luxora Hotels to bring the Holiday Inn brand to Townsville. As one of the world’s largest hotel brand families, we are confident that Holiday Inn will resonate with both domestic and international travelers to Townsville and the broader Far North Queensland region.”
He added, “Queensland is experiencing an exciting growth phase, and this announcement is part of our broader regional expansion strategy. With several Olympic events scheduled to take place in Townsville and the city’s strategic role in industries like mining, energy, and defense, Townsville is becoming an increasingly important destination for both tourism and business.”
James Zhao, of Luxora Hotels, said, “We’re proud to collaborate with IHG to bring this exciting project to Townsville. The opening of Holiday Inn Townsville will bring the warm, welcoming experiences the brand is known for, enhancing the region’s tourism and business offerings. We’re also excited to partner with La Vie Hotels and Resorts, who will manage the hotel.”
IHG currently operates 76 hotels across Australasia under nine of its brands, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express, with an additional 26 properties in its development pipeline.
For further information please contact:
Karena Noble
karena.noble@ihg.com
+61 418 912 162
SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group
