Heather Balsley, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “As IHG continues to grow in Japan, our 20‑year partnership with ANA remains central to that momentum, combining trusted global brands, deep local expertise, and the power of IHG One Rewards and ANA Mileage Club. With more than 80 open and pipeline hotels in the country – half of our open estate co‑branded with ANA

Karin Sheppard, SVP & Managing Director Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “This agreement reinforces our strong confidence in the attractiveness and growth potential of the European hotel market for IHG, and underlines the appeal of our leading brands and enterprise for conversion opportunities. We’re delighted to partner with Ironstone Group and Ogilvy Management to welcome 11 high-quality hotels into our portfolio – all in prime city‑centre and key airport locations. Toge

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Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “We will triple our Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in Malaysia within the next few years, and we’re proud to be part of Malaysia’s growth story.

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Daniel Aylmer, CEO, IHG Greater China, said: “Having maintained a long-standing presence in Greater China, we have observed the industry enter a more refined stage of development. The introduction of Garner hotels to the region demonstrates our deep commitment to this market and reflects how we are responding to the growing demand for conversions. Garner strengthens our portfolio in the conversion market, complementing our luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, and

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are delighted to once again partner with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Private Limited) to bring our global luxury brand, InterContinental, to the national capital. South Delhi’s blend of corporate offices, embassies, and landmark attractions makes it an ideal location for a hotel of this caliber. Further strengthening our existing association with Eros Group, we look forward to creating a destin

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Rita Jiang, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, IHG Greater China, said: “Today, consumer demand is shifting from basic functionality to experience-driven value, with quality and personalization becoming central to the evolution of travel. As a key brand for IHG in the lifestyle segment, Atwell is built around lifestyle aesthetics and brought to life through its ‘new territorial home’ philosophy. This approach creates a distinctive brand model that resonates emotionally wit

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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is rapidly expanding its footprint in Europe, adding over 32,800 rooms in the past three years to its portfolio – growth of 27%. A supportive macro backdrop continues to fuel IHG’s growth as it expands its scale and presence in Europe’s key destinations. In 2025, European hotel investment reached €27 billion across more than 1,050 hotels – the strongest year since 2019 (Cushman & Wakefield). This momentum is underpinned by Europe’s position as the w

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, continues to strengthen its position in Mexico, a key growth market for its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials, and Suites brands. Mexico represents IHG's 5th largest market globally for open hotels and rooms, and the company has an ambition to nearly double its growth pace over the next few years.

Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return to the vibrant and historic capital after more than 15 years, reaffirming IHG’s long-term commitment to the country’s tourism growth. InterContinental Manila will join the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, showcasing a luxury travel experience tailored for the modern traveler.

IHG announces the appointment of Michael Hoe Knudsen as Managing Director for Mexico, Latin America & the Caribbean (MLAC), following the retirement of long-standing former region leader Jorge Apaez. Michael brings three decades of global hospitality experience across the Americas, Europe, and Greater China, and will lead the region with a strong focus on future growth, operational excellence, and deepening owner and stakeholder relationships.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has today announced the appointment of Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for its UK & Ireland (UK&I) estate. Neetu will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels*, lead the continued growth and performance of the UK&I, and strengthen partnerships across IHG’s diverse owner community. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry across UK and European management companies, with a strong track record in developing high-perfor