(IN SHORT) Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced plans to open a new boutique hotel and branded residences in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2026. Located within the Torre Rise, which will be the tallest tower in Latin America, Kimpton Monterrey will offer 120 guestrooms and 60 residences. The hotel will feature a wellness… Read the full press release
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Coco Palms Resort Set to Reopen as a Kimpton Luxury Retreat in 2026
(IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in collaboration with Coco Palms Resort, is set to introduce the first-ever Kimpton property in Hawaii, Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort, in 2026. Situated amidst the stunning landscapes of Kauai’s Wailua valley, the resort will undergo a meticulous restoration to revive its former glory as a haven for Hollywood… Read the full press release
Leanne Harwood Appointed to Lead IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle Americas Division
Company, Industry Veteran to Begin New Role as SVP, Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas in March (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has named Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas (LLA). Harwood, an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, will oversee the daily operations of… Read the full press release
InterContinental Sydney unveils $120 million transformation
Sydney’s iconic heritage hotel reveals new public spaces, guestrooms and restaurant and bar concepts following a $120 million transformation Sydney, Australia, 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Following much anticipation, InterContinental Sydney has today (11 OCTOBER 2022) announced the completion of its extensive renovation program to welcome the hotel’s next chapter. Located in Sydney’s Treasury… Read the full press release
IHG & Pelligra Group announce Adelaide ground-breaking ceremony for Holiday Inn & Suites Mawson Lakes
Agreement signed for Holiday Inn and Suites Mawson Lakes, with ground broken today IHG and Pelligra Group now have 6 hotels open or signed, with ambitious plans to grow IHG’s fifth hotel in Adelaide, making it one of the city’s leading hotel operators Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing partnership… Read the full press release
InterContinental Adelaide announces plans for $32 million transformative refurbishment
InterContinental Adelaide is one of Adelaide’s most iconic luxury hotels and a landmark on the Adelaide skyline. First built in 1988, it rebranded as InterContinental Adelaide in 2009. It will undergo an extensive $32 million refurbishment, commencing in late 2021. The hotel will remain open, with the project expected to be completed in early 2023…. Read the full press release
Primus Sydney to reopen as Australia’s first Kimpton Hotel
Pro-invest and IHG Hotels & Resorts to reopen Primus Sydney as Australia’s first Kimpton Hotel in October 2021 IHG’s boutique luxury brand has been growing rapidly around the world and finally arrives Down Under Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — After years of anticipation, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will arrive in Australia… Read the full press release
IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resort’s® (IHG) fastest growing hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express, has today opened its first airport hotel in Australia: Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport. Opened in partnership with Pro-invest Group, the new-build hotel is located on the doorstep of Sydney’s domestic airport terminal and minutes away… Read the full press release
IHG announces signing of New Zealand’s first voco
Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG’s colourful voco™ brand is coming to New Zealand in mid-2021, following the signing of a franchise agreement between IHG and Pro-invest. voco Auckland City Centre will incorporate all the elements of the voco life, including 200 guest rooms that are designed around the ‘Me Time’… Read the full press release
IHG announces partnership with Australia’s leading food rescue charity OzHarvest
Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has today announced a national partnership with OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue charity, propelling the company forward in its war on waste in bigger, bolder ways. The aptly named ‘Awesome Partnership’ kicked off at the start of September to coincide with IHG’s annual Giving for Good Month and… Read the full press release
IHG to take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental
Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whitsunday Islands will welcome a new era of luxury in 2019 with the signing of a management agreement that will see IHG take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental. Hayman Island, by InterContinental will be an oasis at the northernmost point… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers
Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza is the first hotel network to install Tesla Destination Chargers at all of their properties across Australasia, connecting 12 properties with cutting-edge technology for a growing customer segment. Tesla owners can now travel throughout… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group announces Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open by 2021
InterContinental Hotels Group announces Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open by 2021 DENHAM, UK, 2017-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (23 FEBRUARY 2017) announces the signing of a management agreement with Yuk Tung Properties Sdn. Bhd. to develop a 338-room… Read the full press release
IHG announces new 367-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia
367-room Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront to feature first seafront sunset bar and restaurant in the city Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia, 2017-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/— InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Golden Wave Sdn Bhd for a new 367-room Crowne Plaza… Read the full press release
278-room Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur opens in Indonesia’s West Java province
278-room Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur opens in Indonesia’s West Java province DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur in the capital city of Indonesia’s West Java province. The 278-room hotel, which previously operated as the Aston Primera… Read the full press release
Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang
Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full press release
IHG’s Hotel Indigo strengthens its presence in South East Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded the South East Asian footprint of its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand and no two hotels under… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express marks entry into Malaysia with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) celebrates the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand into Malaysia. The new 383-room hotel is conveniently located along Jalan Raja Chulan, just a street away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s… Read the full press release
IHG® signs management agreement with Kebsup Group Company Limited to open the first Hotel Indigo® in Phuket
Phuket, Thailand, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Kebsup Group Company Limited to open the first Hotel Indigo® in Phuket. Set to open its doors to guests in 2018, the 180-room Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong will be located in… Read the full press release
IHG® to open new 240-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown
New 240-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Chinatown will cater to value-conscious travellers who want to explore Bangkok’s colourful heritage DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Grand Uniland Company Limited to open a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in… Read the full press release