(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a tailored offering combining IHG’s Business Edge and SIA’s HighFlyer programs. Starting May 2025, eligible HighFlyer members who register for IHG Business Edge will receive a Gold Elite upgrade in the IHG One… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first-ever destination in Ecuador, with the InterContinental Guayaquil scheduled to debut in 2027. The hotel, located in the exclusive Samborondón district, will feature 101 luxurious guestrooms, including 11 suites and one Presidential Suite. It will offer guests a variety of premium amenities, including a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has solidified its position in Australia’s Luxury & Lifestyle sector through a transformative partnership with Salter Brothers. The collaboration will bring Regent Hotels & Resorts back to Australia for the first time in 28 years, with the transformation of InterContinental Melbourne into Regent Melbourne, slated for 2030. Additionally, three… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants celebrates the opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt, marking the brand’s first hotel in Germany. Located in the city’s financial district, the hotel combines the bold design aesthetic Kimpton is known for with the city’s rich heritage. With 155 rooms, a variety of dining options including MAY, ANNI, and LAZULI,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Minami Nijo Operations and Goldman Sachs to open the Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park in late 2025. The 195-room hotel will be located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, and will feature renovated rooms, a new gym, a lobby café, and meeting spaces. The… Read the full news article
(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… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean with nearly 400 properties in operation or planned for the region. This growth includes significant additions such as Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada, Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa in Baja California, Mexico, and the SOUMA Hotel Lima,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Samco Holding for Development to open Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital in 2030. Located in the rapidly developing New Administrative Capital, the hotel will feature 125 guest rooms and will cater to both business and leisure travelers. This expansion continues IHG’s strategy… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement with API Hotels & Resorts to open the first Kimpton hotel in the UAE in Q1 2026. Located along the Business Bay Canal in Dubai, Kimpton Dubai will feature 280 luxurious rooms, innovative dining options, and top-tier amenities, including a rooftop pool, spa, fitness… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the signing of Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem, a 222-key hotel scheduled to open in June 2026. Strategically located in Jeddah’s evolving Al Naseem district, the hotel will feature the brand’s signature Open Lobby concept, offering seamless spaces for work and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has released its East Asia & Pacific Communities Report, highlighting its partnership-driven community support initiatives across 18 countries. In 2024, more than 334,000 lives were positively impacted, thanks to nearly 12,000 IHG colleagues volunteering over 32,000 hours alongside 382 local organizations. Key highlights include meal donations in Australia, family… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to launch Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur by 2027. The new 120-room property will be part of a larger development that includes over 75,000 square feet of MICE and social event space. Strategically located along NH 9… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of voco Antalya Konyaaltı – the first voco hotel in Türkiye – as part of voco’s global vision to operate 200 properties by 2028. In collaboration with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm A.S, the hotel is expected to open in summer 2025, boosting IHG’s footprint in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of two new property contracts in Crete with the Gelasakis Group, marking the arrival of The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete. Set to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively, these additions will expand IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Greece… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a strategic overhaul for its four upper-midscale brands in Greater China—Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express—to improve investment structures and operational efficiency. The new strategy aims to offer hotel owners high efficiency and profitable returns by introducing a four-dimensional support system that covers… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hotel Indigo, part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has opened its first New Zealand property in Auckland’s Midtown. With 225 rooms, the hotel combines the historic charm of a 1912 motor house with modern design, showcasing local heritage and contemporary art throughout its 27 floors. Curated photographic exhibitions by Stuart Robertson, a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of two new Garner hotels in India—Garner Etawah in Uttar Pradesh and Garner Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir—marking the brand’s first foray into the Indian market. Set to open in 2026 and 2027 respectively, these midscale properties are being developed in partnership with Madan Infradevelopers… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has debuted its new collection brand in Japan by rebranding RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka as part of the Vignette Collection. This transformation blends the hotel’s historic legacy—dating back to 1935—with a refreshed, modern guest experience. Situated in Nakanoshima, Osaka, the hotel has undergone extensive renovations to offer over 1,000… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Six Senses, as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with VIC Properties to develop the new Pinheirinho coastal estate near Comporta, Portugal. This 400-hectare property, long held privately and largely preserved as a pinewood reserve, will now be transformed into a destination featuring… Read the full news article