A new boutique island retreat emerges in the Maldives as IHG unveils Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection

(NEWS) MALDIVES, 2025-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to introduce a new chapter of boutique luxury in the Maldives with the signing of Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection, a 52-villa hideaway set within the South Malé Atoll and scheduled to welcome guests in late 2026. The project, as outlined in the… Read the full news article

Sustainable luxury takes centre stage as InterContinental debuts flagship Red Sea resort within growing five-star ecosystem

(NEWS) THE RED SEA, Saudi Arabia, 2025-Dec-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened the doors to InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, one of the first luxury properties to debut on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island — a key destination within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism development. The launch marks a milestone moment… Read the full news article

InterContinental Expands Japan Presence with the Grand Opening of Sapporo’s First International Luxury Hotel

(NEWS) WINDSOR, UK, 2025-Oct-1 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in Japan with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, a landmark debut in Hokkaido’s capital city. Positioned within the modern Lilac Square complex, the new hotel occupies the 9th to 14th floors and offers sweeping views across the city,… Read the full news article

Culture, Design, and a Sense of Place: Hotel Indigo Expands Its Lifestyle Collection to New Cairo

(NEWS) CAIRO, Egypt, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to bring Hotel Indigo to New Cairo, adding 120 rooms to the city’s hospitality landscape by 2031. The upcoming Hotel Indigo New Cairo will be part of the Red (G) mixed-use development, which combines residences,… Read the full news article

Ruby Hotels to Enter U.S. Cities as Part of IHG’s Strategy to Build Premium Lifestyle Portfolio

(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that Ruby Hotels, its recently added premium brand, is now open for development opportunities in the U.S., marking its official entry into the American market. Ruby, founded in Germany in 2013, has built a strong reputation across Europe with 34 open or… Read the full news article

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article

Kimpton Expands California Presence with Napa Valley Luxury Hotel in Partnership with Stratus Development Partners

(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced plans to open a new property in Napa Valley, California, in 2028. The development will mark the brand’s debut in the globally renowned wine country, a region that welcomes millions of visitors each year…. Read the full news article

IHG celebrates 50 years in Greater China with new IHG One Rewards collaboration offering KPL match tickets and fan packages

(NEWS) SHANGHAI, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new collaboration between its loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, and the King Pro League (KPL), giving members in Greater China the opportunity to redeem points for match tickets and exclusive fan packages. The partnership aligns with the rapid rise of… Read the full news article

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh opens in the heart of King Abdullah Financial District, marking a new chapter for luxury lifestyle hotels in Saudi Arabia

(NEWS) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone in its luxury and lifestyle portfolio with the debut of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, the brand’s first property in the Middle East. Located in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the 16-floor hotel combines Kimpton’s signature playful spirit with… Read the full news article

New dual hotel development adds over 420 rooms to IHG’s growing Bengaluru presence with Hotel Chetan International

(NEWS) BENGALURU, India, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a dual signing in Bengaluru, India, adding more than 420 rooms to its portfolio with the planned launch of Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park. The two properties, set to open in early… Read the full news article

Nova Park and IHG strengthen partnership with launch of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central this year

(NEWS) PATTAYA, Thailand, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its midscale brand Garner into Southeast Asia with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central later this year. Located in the heart of Pattaya, the 153-room property will be developed in partnership with Nova Park Company Limited, a long-standing… Read the full news article

New 350-Room voco Bangkok Siam to Join IHG’s Expanding Premium Portfolio in Thailand

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, to bring a new voco property to Bangkok. The 350-key voco Bangkok Siam is set to open in 2029, marking a major step in the brand’s… Read the full news article

IHG and LCK Hospitality to Launch 52-Key Vignette Collection Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s Art District

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with LCK Hospitality Company Limited to open a 52-room Vignette Collection hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in late 2025. It will be the second Vignette property in Vietnam and the first in the city, joining IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio alongside brands such as Six Senses… Read the full news article

Book IHG Hotels and Manage Rewards Instantly with New LINE MiniApp in Japan

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a LINE MiniApp in Japan, enabling users to search and book stays at over 6,600 IHG hotels worldwide, register for IHG One Rewards with a single click, and manage loyalty accounts without exiting the LINE app. The MiniApp also allows integration of partner rewards from Rakuten and… Read the full news article

Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell Debuts with Architect-Inspired Design and Three Distinct Dining Venues

(IN SHORT) Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell, the latest Hotel Indigo property in IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens at 2 Clerkenwell Road near Farringdon Station. Its 143 uniquely themed rooms draw on the area’s architectural and horological heritage, featuring design elements like cutting-mat desks and blueprint-tube headboards. The hotel offers three food and beverage venues:… Read the full news article

IHG to Open First Internationally Branded Hotel in Changanassery with Holiday Inn Express by 2027

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited to open Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery in Kerala by early 2027. It will be the city’s first internationally branded hotel and part of the under-construction KGA Mall. The hotel will offer 90 rooms and an array of facilities… Read the full news article

voco Al Mouj Muscat to Open with 251 Rooms, Five Dining Venues, and Full Resort Amenities

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Golden Group Holding to launch voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251‑key beachfront resort set to open in Q4 2025—the first voco property in Oman. Located in the upscale Al Mouj Muscat waterfront district, the resort offers easy airport access and proximity to cultural landmarks. As IHG’s fastest‑growing premium brand,… Read the full news article

IHG Signs Third Garner Hotel in India with Franchise Deal for Garner Kutch, Gujarat

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Royal Buildspace LLP to launch Garner Kutch in Gujarat in early 2026, marking the third Garner brand signing in India since its IMEA debut. Garner, IHG’s midscale conversion offering, focuses on reliable comfort, flexible spaces, and local touches for value-driven travellers. The 40‑room… Read the full news article

Soccer7sSeries Kicks Off in Singapore with IHG Hosting Players and Fans

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for Soccer7sSeries when the three‑day seven‑a‑side football tournament takes place in Singapore from July 25 to 27, 2025. The event brings together Men’s Open, Women’s U21/academy teams and Legends in a Masters competition, featuring clubs from major football nations. IHG will host participants and fans across… Read the full news article

IHG and Nhance Introduce voco The Club – Dublin Gateway on Kildare’s Greenway

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and partner Nhance are launching voco The Club – Dublin Gateway, the network’s tenth property in Ireland, with full rebranding by summer 2025. Located on a 12‑acre estate in County Kildare, the 50‑room hotel offers scenic views of horse‑grazing fields, a brasserie‑style restaurant, outdoor spa, multiple meeting venues, and ample parking. The site benefits… Read the full news article

Two Existing Japanese Hotels to Reopen as ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and FET SYSTEM INC. will convert two existing properties into ANA Holiday Inns in 2026, introducing the first internationally branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City. The 130‑room Kobe Sanda hotel and 126‑room Tosu hotel will undergo major refurbishments and adopt Holiday Inn’s Open Lobby concept. This move aligns with… Read the full news article

New 103-Room Garner Hotel to Open in Kyoto’s Shijo Karasuma District Next Year

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has secured a conversion agreement with Taisei Yuraku Real Estate Co Ltd and Pacifica Hotels G.K. to launch Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, a 103-room property in Kyoto’s Shijo Karasuma district. After a full-scale renovation integrating Garner’s hallmark aesthetics, the hotel will open in November 2025. Its prime location… Read the full news article

IHG Adopts Classroom at Al Noor Centre to Sponsor Education and Training for Students of Determination

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has adopted a classroom at Dubai’s Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination, sponsoring the SAIE Emerald Class of ten students for one year. Beginning June 24, 2025, the partnership funds transportation, specialist staff and therapies—including physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, vocational training and vision rehabilitation—to prepare students… Read the full news article

IHG and Watercress Hotel International to Open Crowne Plaza in Ikeja’s Commercial Heart by Early 2028

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise deal with Watercress Hotel International to launch Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja—its first Crowne Plaza in Nigeria—set to open in Q1 2028. Operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, the 119-room hotel occupies a prime location in Ikeja, close to the international airport, government offices, shopping and cultural… Read the full news article

IHG and Palm Holdings Launch Garner Hotel Haymarket to Energise Edinburgh’s West End

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket, its 195-room midscale flagship in partnership with Palm Holdings. Located opposite Haymarket Station and close to major attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium, the hotel offers reliable, essential comforts—including plush beds, blackout blinds, parking and round-the-clock snacks—alongside grab-and-go breakfasts. Ahead of… Read the full news article

IHG Doubles Down on Osaka Expansion with Ten Hotels and Seven Brands During World Expo

(IN SHORT) To coincide with World Expo Osaka Kansai, IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Osaka portfolio to ten hotels and 3,249 rooms—surpassing its Tokyo presence—and now spans seven brands from luxury (Vignette Collection at the former RIHGA Royal Hotel) to midscale (three Garner Hotels). This growth builds on a presence dating back to… Read the full news article

IHG and NetEase Cloud Music Debut Summer Soiree Playlist with NFC Magnet Perks and Pop-Up Parties

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, alongside Kimpton, Regent, and Hotel Indigo, has launched the “Let’s Get Away, Ignite This Summer” music experience in collaboration with NetEase Cloud Music. From July 1 to August 31, 2025, guests at participating Greater China properties booking through the IHG app or WeChat will receive a special NFC magnet… Read the full news article

Two Sister Hotels by IHG and Grupo Poma Elevate Miraflores with InterContinental Real and Hotel Indigo Openings

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma’s Real Hotels & Resorts have launched two sister properties—InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores—perched on Lima’s Costa Verde cliffs. InterContinental offers 321 rooms (29 suites), a Club lounge, 11 meeting spaces, and Lima’s largest rooftop infinity pool. Hotel Indigo features 76 rooms (10… Read the full news article

Regent Kyoto to Open in 2028, Blending Timeless Heritage and Modern Luxury in Japan’s Cultural Capital

(IN SHORT) The groundbreaking ceremony for Regent Kyoto, set to open in 2028, marks an exciting new chapter for luxury hospitality in Japan. Developed in partnership with GI Capital Management, the hotel will blend Kyoto’s cultural heritage with modern design, offering 83 sophisticated rooms, world-class amenities, and a serene atmosphere. Located in Kyoto’s prestigious Okazaki… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Drives Hotel Growth with Conversion-Focused Brands and Strategic Partnerships

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to experience significant growth in conversions, with nearly 60 percent of global openings in Q1 2025 coming from conversions. Brands like Vignette Collection, voco hotels, and Garner hotels are driving this success, with new signings and openings worldwide. The acquisition of Ruby, IHG’s new premium urban lifestyle brand,… Read the full news article