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Maher Abou Nasr, Managing Director - Saudi Arabia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, added: “Our growth in Saudi Arabia is intentional, ambitious, and closely aligned with the Kingdom’s future. Luxury & Lifestyle is becoming a defining part of that journey, as guests increasingly seek design-led, culturally connected, and memorable experiences. With 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline, we are proud to build on our 50-year legacy while creating lasting value for owners, guests, colleagu

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "Reaching this milestone of over 50 open and pipeline hotels reflects the incredible momentum we have in Italy and the growing confidence owners have in our brands and enterprise. Italy is one of Europe's most dynamic hospitality markets, and we see significant opportunity to continue scaling across both key cities and high-quality leisure destinations. We're really proud of the partnerships we'

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “We are delighted to sign InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve, reinforcing our commitment to growing our luxury portfolio in Portugal. Vilamoura is one of Portugal’s most established and dynamic luxury resort destinations, and this signing reflects both strong owner confidence in the market and the continued demand for world‑class luxury hospitality experiences under the InterContinental brand.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Being recognized as a top employer across multiple Middle Eastern markets is something we are incredibly proud of because it reflects the culture our colleagues have helped create every day. At IHG, taking care of people is at the heart of what we do. As we continue to grow across the region, this recognition reinforces the importance of fostering inclusive, high-performing environmen

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The signing of our first Kimpton in Madrid marks an exciting milestone for IHG as we continue to grow our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in strategic markets across Europe. Spain is a cornerstone of our European growth strategy, offering significant scale potential and strong fundamentals, and we’re delighted to partner with El Corte Inglés on this exciting new hotel. Madrid has firmly establis

The 2026/2027 - June Update - General Manager Salary Survey is published and ready to read on Leading Hoteliers Network's member platform today. The role of a General Manager (GM) in the hotel industry is one of the most demanding yet rewarding positions. Salaries vary significantly based on factors like hotel brand, location, property size, and performance metrics. However, some hotel groups are known for offering higher compensation packages than others. Leading Hoteliers N

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There is a particular energy emanating from IHG Hotels & Resorts in recent days. A cascade of announcements has emerged, each revealing a different facet of a company that is moving with uncommon speed and strategic clarity. A luxury signing in Mumbai. A HUALUXE debut in Taiwan. A two-hotel deal in Vietnam. A Vignette Collection signing in London and another in Portugal. A Regent partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival. Ruby Hotels expanding to a second US l

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Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG, said: “Since opening our first hotel in Vietnam in 2007, we’ve built a strong reputation in the country and today are the market leader in luxury, as well as the largest operator of resort branded residences. Working alongside partners such as Meraki Land, we continue to open brand-defining hotels that combine thoughtful design with exceptional craftsmanship. Regent Ho Tram will become IHG’s second Regent hotel in

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Our collaboration with Arini reflects IHG’s continued focus on unlocking strategic growth opportunities while remaining true to our asset-light approach. Combining IHG’s scale, brand strength, and development expertise, and Arini’s flexible credit capability will enhance our ability to support owners and partners in executing high-quality hotel projects in key markets.”

Reflecting on this new chapter, Anand Nair, General Manager, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, commented: “This relaunch marks a proud milestone for us, unveiling a truly transformed resort. Envisioned as a coastal icon reimagined, it brings together the richness of South Indian culture with modern luxury. Every space tells a story and each experience is thoughtfully curated to offer guests a more personal and elevated stay. Our ambition is to position the resort

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re proud to be deepening our partnership with Yianis Group – a key contributor to the growth of our Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the UK&I. Building on our signing of InterContinental Manchester, together we have a shared commitment to bring distinctive hotels to key locations and we are creating a strong pipeline of high-quality developments. This latest project not only highlights IHG’s

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The signing marks an exciting next chapter for Vignette Collection in Portugal and reflects the strong momentum we continue to see for the brand across Southern Europe. Portugal is a priority market for IHG and Braga is a fantastic destination to house the new hotel within our growing portfolio of distinctive, high-quality properties in this market.Vignette Collection is resonating strongly wit

Based on verified data as of May, 2026, from CBRE, Colliers, and Tourism Research Australia, the market is defined by constrained new supply, aggressive international airline capacity growth, and an ADR-led revenue strategy that has fundamentally reset rate floors across all major cities. While occupancy will soften seasonally through May and June, the forecast from today until August 31 demonstrates that pricing power and premium segment demand will protect p

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has today announced a management agreement with Phuket HA 2 Co., Ltd, a leading real estate developer in Thailand for voco Phuket Patong, marking the rapid expansion of the brand in Thailand following the brand debut in Bangkok last year, and four in the pipeline signed in quick succession. Opening in 2028, the newly built 307-room voco Phuket Patong will be situated within mixed-use development Abov Patong, a landmark which comprises hotels, brande

The past two weeks of announcements from IHG Hotels & Resorts reveal a company operating with remarkable strategic breadth and executional velocity. From a landmark partnership with the United States Air Force to a five-hotel deal with Adani Airport Holdings in India, from the continued rollout of new brands like Noted Collection and Garner to the sustainability leadership of Six Senses, these press releases are not isolated updates. They collectively form a portrait of a hot

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Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director, Japan & Micronesia, IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, said: “We’re delighted to partner with FUJI KYUKO Co., Ltd for the first time, to introduce a third iconic hotel in Japan to our Vignette Collection brand. Hotel Mount Fuji is a very special destination – a one-of-a-kind property steeped in history, in a stunning and unique location where guests experience never-to-be-forgotten stays.

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Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “With thanks to our teams we delivered a very strong Q1 trading performance, benefiting from our diverse global footprint and better than expected demand in most regions around the world. Global RevPAR grew +4.4%, with notable strength in the US on top of good growth this time last year, and further acceleration in Greater China following a return to growth in the prior quarter. Our diverse EMEAA region also p