IHG Hotels & Resorts and Arini announce collaboration to support strategic growth opportunities in EMEA
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (“IHG”) and Arini Capital Management (“Arini”), a leading alternative credit manager with $21 billion1 in assets under management, today announce a strategic collaboration that provides IHG access to flexible institutional capital to support third-party owners in the execution of highly selective and strategic growth opportunities.
The collaboration is designed to complement IHG’s asset-light approach and will focus initially on major urban and resort locations across Europe. IHG already has a significant and growing presence in Europe, with nearly 1,250 open and pipeline hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning four segments: Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials, and Suites.
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.”
Nabil Aquedim, Head of Real Estate and Asset-Based Strategies at Arini, said: “We are excited to announce this collaboration between Arini and IHG, which will provide access to differentiated financing opportunities that support the strategic expansion of IHG’s footprint. This collaboration reflects the flexibility of Arini’s capital and our commitment to building long-term strategic partnerships... Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link
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