Intercontinental Hotels Group News
Johannesburg property takes voco brand into Africa
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed voco, the Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. voco combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand.
New investment role for Carroll at InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Steve Carroll to the role of senior vice president, capital investments and transactions, EMEAA and Greater China, with immediate effect.
AHIF 2019: IHG signs for ten new Africa properties with Aleph Hospitality
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a master development agreement with Aleph Hospitality to develop ten franchise hotels in the midscale and upscale segments. The agreement was signed at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andreas Maszczyk, InterContinental Edinburgh – the George
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has returned to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the opening of InterContinental Edinburgh – the George. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with general manager, Andreas Maszczyk, to find out what the hotel can contribute to this rapidly evolving destination
InterContinental Phuket Resort soft opens in Thailand with arrival of first guest
Inspired by Phuket’s natural landscape, the hotel will be a tribute to Thailand’s rich heritage and modern contemporary lifestyle, marking the luxury brand’s debut in Phuket.
InterContinental Hotels Group to phase out use of miniature amenities
InterContinental Hotels Group has said its entire estate of almost 843,000 guest rooms will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities, with the transition to be completed during 2021.
voco Oxford Thames sees brand expand further in UK
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the rebranding of voco Oxford Thames. The hotel was acquired in 2019 as part of IHG’s strategic partnership with Covivio to acquire 12 Principal and DeVere properties.
Hotel Indigo Cyprus – Larnaca to open in late 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo Cyprus - Larnaca. Set to open at the end of 2019, the hotel is signed under a franchise agreement with Quality Group and Sunnyseeker Hotels, a rapidly expanding hotel management company.
Holiday Inn Gdansk – City Centre to open in July
InterContinental Hotels Group will open its first hotel in the northern part of Poland at the beginning of July: the Holiday Inn Gdansk – City Centre. Holiday Inn Gdansk – City Centre is located on the Granary Island, a unique urban concept assembled by the mouth of Motlawa river on the famous Wyspa Spichrzow.
InterContinental signs up Sands properties to alliance programme
InterContinental Hotels Group and Sands China have announced that the Venetian Macao and the Parisian Macao will become InterContinental Alliance Resorts. In addition, the Londoner Hotel in Macao will join the alliance when it opens in 2020 following the renovation of the current Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central.
Hotel Indigo Doha Lusail signed for 2023 opening in Qatar
InterContinental Hotel Group has signed a management agreement with Qatari holding company, Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality Group, to debut its global upper-upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in the country.
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort to open in September
InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will open on September 1st. Reservations are now open, with guests invited to share the allure of international travel to the Indian Ocean destination.