Key Openings, Brand Debuts Fuel Growth Across MLAC Region for IHG Hotels & Resorts
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IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to extend its reach in the Mexico, Latin America, and Caribbean (MLAC) region. A host of exciting recent hotel openings across all segments add to its nearly 400* open and pipeline properties in the region, spanning coveted urban, coastal, and business destinations.
Mexico – IHG’s fifth-largest market globally – leads the region’s growth alongside continued expansion in key markets including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Peru. More than 4,000 rooms were added to the pipeline in MLAC last year alone.
Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas at IHG, said: “Our growth momentum in MLAC continues to be driven by healthy travel demand, longstanding owner relationships, attractive brands, and key openings and signings – from midscale to luxury and lifestyle. We see tremendous opportunities ahead and remain well-positioned to more than double our pace of growth in the region in the coming years.”
Now Open: Standout Additions Across MLAC
From the Caribbean islands to Mexico City’s iconic Condesa neighborhood and the Pacific coast, IHG’s newest open hotels in the region pair design with a sense of place, prime locations, and experiences with local character.
Garner Mazatlán Beach
Marking a debut in Mexico for IHG’s new midscale conversion brand, Garner Mazatlán Beach occupies a scenic, Pacific coast setting in the city’s Cerritos neighborhood. The hotel’s 118 rooms and suites offer city and ocean views, with separate living room and multi-bedroom options for longer stays and family travel. Guests can enjoy direct beach access or opt to unwind at the pool or fully equipped gym.
Holiday Inn Express Condesa Mexico City
Set on Avenida Insurgentes Sur in the Condesa neighborhood, and minutes from Paseo de la Reforma and the Roma-Condesa dining and cultural scene, Holiday Inn Express Condesa Mexico City brings a contemporary, well-connected base to one of the capital’s most dynamic districts. The hotel’s 76 rooms offer functional space for today’s travelers, supplemented by a ground-floor lobby with work tables, a business center, and meeting rooms.
Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen
Located in the heart of this vibrant coastal city just steps from the Caribbean Sea, Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen welcomes both spirited beachgoers and travelers looking to take in the area’s shops, cafés, and nightlife. The hotel’s 60 guest rooms and common areas carry through the brand’s signature “neighborhood hotel” storytelling and locally inspired design, including interiors that blend natural textures and a refined Bohemian aesthetic. Guests can enjoy international dining at the onsite Mayan Bistro or celebrate special occasions in the hotel’s flexible event space.
voco Surfside Aruba
voco Surfside Aruba is the latest expansion for the premium brand in the MLAC region, which also includes six forthcoming properties in Mexico. Located in an oceanside setting also minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport, voco Surfside Aruba aligns easy-going Caribbean hospitality with the brand’s distinctive character, considered design, and warm, intuitive service. Guests among the hotel’s 69 rooms and suites can recharge at its outdoor pool and enjoy locally inspired, international flavors at the Nook restaurant.
Hotel Indigo Bridgetown Barbados
Located in the lively Hastings neighborhood along the island’s historic South Coast, Hotel Indigo Bridgetown Barbados offers a boutique stay shaped by local culture and creativity. The hotel’s 132 rooms and suites include balconies with stunning ocean views and spa-style bathrooms. At sunset, the rooftop lounge becomes a social hub with panoramic views. Onsite cafes, cocktail spaces, and the signature, Caribbean-inspired Compass restaurant keep guests nourished between seaside strolls, local market shopping, and rum tastings.
Partners and Pipeline Growth Expand Choice
Expanding guest choice for travel across MLAC, IHG’s partnership with Iberostar Beachfront Resorts offers all-inclusive resorts in key destinations including Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Aruba. Resort renovations are underway at Mexico’s Iberostar Waves Tucan and Iberostar Waves Quetzal, alongside a new-look JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar in Jamaica.
Regional momentum continues with several upcoming openings, including InterContinental Miyana and Kimpton El Castelar in Mexico City and the opening of the first of three planned Holiday Inn hotels in the Dominican Republic with Holiday Inn Puerto Plata. Notable signings also include properties for Hotel Indigo and voco hotels in Mexico City and two new Holiday Inn hotels in Belmopan, Belize, and Monteria, Colombia..... Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link
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