IHG to bring the iconic InterContinental brand to Kodaikanal

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels to develop InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort. Slated to open in 2028, the resort marks an exciting new addition to IHG’s luxury portfolio in India and aligns with the group’s strategy to expand lifestyle and luxury brands in key leisure destinations across the country. This signing marks the debut of the InterContinental brand in Kodaikanal and the sixth (open and in the pipeline) in the country, following successful ventures in Chennai, Mumbai, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Delhi.

Perched at 7,200 feet, Kodaikanal is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, pleasant climate, and rich colonial heritage, making it one of South India’s most popular getaway destinations for high end leisure and corporate clientele. Known as the "Princess of Hills," Kodaikanal attracts a growing number of visitors each year from Tamil Nadu and nearby states like Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra. The destination's allure lies not only in its scenic beauty but also in its outdoor activities, from trekking and boating owing to its consistently pleasant weather.

Once opened, InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will feature 100 guest rooms with cottages, and a variety of luxury amenities to cater to both leisure and corporate guests. These include five dining options: All Day Dining, Specialty Restaurant, Lobby Lounge, Pool Bar, InterContinental Club Lounge, ensuring a delightful F&B experience for all guests. For guests looking to unwind and relax, the hotel will feature a pool, fitness centre and a spa. InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will also feature two meeting spaces, including a ballroom catering to social gatherings and MICE opportunities.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are thrilled to partner with Adyar Gate Hotels to introduce the InterContinental brand to the enchanting destination of Kodaikanal, which also marks our second InterContinental branded hotel with them. With its unique blend of nature, heritage, and cultural richness, Kodaikanal has become a sought-after destination for discerning travelers seeking luxury and leisure escapes, making it an ideal location for our luxury portfolio expansion in India. We look forward to offering our guests a truly immersive experience in one of South India's most captivating hill stations.”

He added, “With travelers seeking quality accommodations in serene and picturesque destinations, the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will cater to the evolving preferences of our guests and is poised to set new benchmarks in the city for luxury and elevated hospitality experiences.”

Manish Goyal, Managing Director, Adyar Gate Hotels added, “We are pleased to collaborate again with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the InterContinental brand to Kodaikanal. Known as the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental is the perfect fit for Kodaikanal’s growing profile as a premier destination for affluent travelers from Karnataka, Telangana, Mumbai, Chennai and beyond. With the resort’s prime location, exceptional amenities, and IHG’s global standards, we are confident that InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will redefine luxury hospitality in the region and become a preferred choice for travelers seeking a unique blend of elegance and breathtaking beauty’

IHG® currently has 46 hotels operating across five brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 58 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.

All eyes on Italy as IHG Hotels & Resorts hails six new luxury and lifestyle hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, more than doubles its luxury and lifestyle presence in Italy, cementing its presence in this key growth market.

The six new hotels are a result of IHG’s commitment to sustainable growth across Europe, and they include highly anticipated openings for Six Senses and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in the capital city of Rome, and four further signings, a Vignette Collection property in Rome, and Hotel Indigo hotels in Florence, Turin and Trieste.

Eric Viale, Managing Director, Southern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented: “The addition of these hotels across our luxury and lifestyle portfolio is a meaningful contribution to IHG’s growth in Italy, which is a key market for us. It is also a reflection of the confidence our owners have in the success of our brands, as well as the trust our guests have in the experience they deliver.

“From our upper luxury Six Senses offering and glamour of the InterContinental life, right through to the originality of our Vignette Collection brand and the boutique neighbourhood charm of Hotel Indigo, our differentiated brands are well-positioned in a country like Italy; a market where we are seeing much investment from our partners in luxury and lifestyle projects - making the most of growing consumer appetite for refined travel and stay experiences. To support that, we are proud to have increased our local development infrastructure, with the appointment of Fabrizio Piolanti, Director Development, Italy.”

While the new Six Senses and Vignette Collection properties mark brand debuts in Italy, the three new Hotel Indigo properties join a strong existing footprint in Verona, Venice, Rome and Milan:

• NOW OPEN: Six Senses Rome – Opened on 16 March, the hotel offers 12 different room types across its 96 keys, with options including secluded rooms with courtyard views and suites facing the bustling Via del Corso and neighbouring San Marcello al Corso Church. Guests can indulge in the Eat With Six Senses ethos, from all-day dining BIVIUM Restaurant-Café-Bar or up high on NOTOS Rooftop. Read more about this hotel’s opening here.

• NOW OPEN: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace has opened on the legendary Via Veneto. Featuring 160 rooms and luxury suites, the hotel embodies both charm and historical splendour. Multiple culinary options will be available, Scarpetta NYC, serving elevated Italian and American cuisine, Charlie's Rooftop and Anita’s Bar and Lounge. Charlie's Rooftop will be the only roof top venue in the city open all year round. Read more about this hotel’s opening here.

• OPEN SOON: Hotel Indigo Florence will open its doors in the second half of 2023 in the heart of the city, walking distance to major historic monuments and exclusive shopping areas. Opening together with Grape Hospitality following a full conversion and renovation, the hotel will offer 160 guest rooms and mark IHG’s return to the city.

• IN THE PIPELINE: Hotel Alexandra, Vignette Collection – Signed together with Molo Hotel Group and expected to open in the first half of 2025, Hotel Alexandra will enjoy its location on the established Via Veneto, just minutes from the Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain. Offering 81 guest rooms, a restaurant on Via Veneto and gym the hotel will become IHG’s first Vignette Collection property in Italy. 

• IN THE PIPELINE: Hotel Indigo Turin – This 50-room hotel will open in the coming months together with partners Gruppo CHC. To be located in the historic heart of Turin close to the Piazza Castello, Royal Theatre and Gardens, will benefit from leisure guests, business travellers and event goers to the local Pala Olimpico. 

• IN THE PIPELINE: Hotel Indigo Trieste - Palazzo Kalister, – Partnering once again with Gruppo CHC, this conversion project will see an historical palace built in the 19th century transformed to a Hotel Indigo hotel set to open in late 2025. This hotel will enjoy the growing local area, whose Italian/ Slovenian border location has recently seen strong investment due to its local port, increase in cruise ship tourism and opening of a convention centre. 

IHG has 27 hotels* operating under six* brands in Italy including Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. There are a further seven* properties in the pipeline, all but one of which are in the luxury and lifestyle space.

*Numbers as at 31 March 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open InterContinental Sapporo in late 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced an agreement with AXA Life Insurance Company to open InterContinental Sapporo in late 2025. InterContinental Sapporo will be IHG’s fifth hotel in Hokkaido, its first luxury hotel In Sapporo and its eleventh InterContinental-branded hotel in Japan.

InterContinental Sapporo will debut on the upper floors (9th to 14th floors) of a new building in the "AXA Sapporo Nakajima Park Project", which was announced today by AXA. Alongside the hotel’s two dining venues, lounge, bar, function room, indoor pool and gym, the hotel will feature 149 spacious guest rooms that range from a spacious 42 square metre lead-in room all the way up to a 159 square metre suite.

The hotel will feature a high-end, residence-like offering, with color coordination reminiscent of the nature of Hokkaido. With floor-to-ceiling windows that afford views of Nakajima Park and Toyohira River, guests will experience the rich nature of Sapporo from the comfort of their room.

The hotel’s public space will include areas that bring different natural expressions to life: the front lobby with a water feature, the library lounge with a fireplace, and the lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.

InterContinental marks 75 years of pioneering luxury travel with a celebration of rich heritage, iconic hotels and exclusive experiences

The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand announces limited-time offers for its diamond anniversary

National, December 2021: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery, having pioneered luxury travel in emerging and well-loved destinations for the past 75 years. This year, as the brand toasts its diamond anniversary, it invites guests to celebrate the joy of travel and rediscover InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world. From now until April 2022, guests can enjoy an exciting lineup of limited-time offers ranging from sparkling anniversary celebrations to exhilarating stay experiences. As part of the 75th-anniversary initiative and IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow commitment, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will also donate US$75,000 to Water.org, supporting 15,000 people to gain access to clean water through sustainable, locally owned, and run projects.

Stay and celebrate in style

Guests can recognize personal milestones with a range of anniversary packages. The 75th Anniversary Package will be available at select hotels and includes a personalized refreshment experience for two; for those looking for incomparable experiences, the InterContinental Diamond Stay Packages offer varied and carefully curated once-in-a-lifetime luxury moments across hand-picked InterContinental hotels.

Bringing local destinations and ingredients to the forefront, talented teams at select InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world have crafted celebratory variations, along with special food pairing menus, for a unique interpretation and taste journey in each destination.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort  has curated an exclusive ‘Romantic Sea-break’ with extraordinary experiences for a couple getaway. Designed for two nights, the tailor-made package comes with inclusions of in-room celebration amenities for the couple on arrival, chef’s crafted 5-course private dinner on the water’s edge at KoKoMMo Tiki Shack with a bottle of wine, in a special dine by design arrangement, once during the stay. The couple can enjoy a hearty royal breakfast in the room and special offers on all therapies and treatments at Amrtam Spa. As a part of this celebratory package, the hotel has also crafted four unique experiences including hands-on culinary master class with the chef, mixology lessons at KoKoMMo beach shack, pranic healing and meditation with the in-house wellness practitioner and access to cultural performances at Dakshin Chitra. The diamond anniversary package ‘Romantic Sea-break’ is attractively priced at INR 35,000 plus taxes for two nights and is valid only for stays until 30th April 2022.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Announced New Signings in Vietnam

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and InterContinental Residences Halong Bay with Ha Long Investment and Development Limited Company.

Slated to open in 2023, the project draws inspiration from its beachfront location in Halong Bay.

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