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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
IHG signs dual-branded hotel complex in Central London
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a dual-branded hotel complex in Waterloo, Central London, featuring the voco hotel and Hotel Indigo & Suites brands. This development, in partnership with Palm Holdings, is expected to open in the last quarter of 2028 and marks a milestone for IHG's growth in the UK and Ireland. IHG Hotels & Resorts Europe Development vice president Willemijn Geels said: 'Our dual-branded property, voco London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo will mark a significant milestone in IHG's growth across the UK and Ireland as it unites two of our celebrated brands and introduces an exciting new offering to Europe with Hotel Indigo & Suites. 'As we continue to grow IHG's footprint across the UK and Ireland—with 363 hotels currently open and 33 more in the pipeline—we look forward to welcoming guests to both properties.' The 182-room voco property will become part of IHG's premium brand portfolio, while the 172-room Hotel Indigo & Suites will be the first of its kind in Europe, joining IHG's luxury and lifestyle collection. Both properties will offer a range of shared amenities tailored to both leisure and business travellers, including restaurants, bars, cafés, a gym, and a business centre. Palm Holdings managing director Ricky Kapoor said: 'Sustainability is at the forefront of this project which is why we are targeting BREEAM Excellent certification. As such, will incorporate Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Panels—ensuring no fossil fuels are combusted on-site and operations are backed by renewable energy. 'We've assembled a world-class team to bring this project to life, including Studio Moren (Architecture and Interior Design), HTS Structural Engineers, Applied Energy MEP Consultants, Phill Allen Landscape Design, Planet Food & Beverage Consultants, DP9 Planning Consultants, TTP Transport Consultants and Gardiner and Theobold, Project Managers and Cost Consultants among others.' The new voco property will join a growing portfolio of 16 voco hotels, encompassing recent additions such as voco Zeal Exeter Science Park and voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa. The Hotel Indigo & Suites London hotel will complement IHG's 19 existing Hotel Indigo properties, with more openings on the horizon, including Hotel Indigo London – Clerkenwell and Hotel Indigo Leeds. Earlier in 2025, IHG revealed a significant expansion in the UK and Ireland with agreement finalisations for eight new hotels, adding over 900 rooms to key locations such as Leeds, London, and Reading. "IHG signs dual-branded hotel complex in Central London" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first voco hotels in Turkey
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first voco hotels in Türkiye. voco Antalya Konyaaltı, in partnership with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm, is expected to open in summer 2025, strengthening IHG's growth within Türkiye's expanding tourism sector. voco hotels is IHG's fastest-growing premium brand, offering a hotel experience that is consistently thoughtful and distinct. Each property is characterised by its individual charm, providing guests with something different while also ensuring the reliability of a global brand. Antalya, the 'Turkish Riviera', attracts millions of tourists annually with its city's rich heritage, stunning Mediterranean coastline and the scenic Taurus Mountains, making the city a highly desirable destination for leisure travellers. voco Antalya Konyaaltı will have 120 rooms and be located in the heart of Antalya. The hotel will provide a wealth of amenities designed to enhance the guest stay for both dining and socialising, including a stylish restaurant and bar, and a selection of meeting rooms will be available for business travellers. Guests will be able to indulge in a range of treatments at the on-site spa or make use of the well-equipped gym and outdoor swimming pool. The signing of voco Antalya Konyaaltı follows a number of other recent strategic announcements across IHG's brand portfolio in Türkiye. This includes the market's first Garner Hotels located in Istanbul and the brand entry of Vignette Collection with Istanbul Karaköy - showcasing IHG's diverse brand appeal and thoughtful expansion in the Turkish market. (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: 'Antalya's rising prominence as a key leisure destination with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant nightlife have contributed to its increase in tourism. We are strategically positioned to leverage these growth opportunities by bringing the right brands to the locations that travellers desire. With increasing owner and guest appetite for our premium brands in Türkiye, we are excited to build on this success by bringing voco to the market. As IHG's conversion brand in the premium segment, we are confident that voco brings a new proposition to the Turkish market, with its flexible approach to design suitable for conversions, adaptive reuse and also new builds. We are particularly pleased to partner with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm, who have entrusted our market-leading brand, local expertise, and global enterprise to deliver exceptional value and performance for their latest hotel in Antalya.' Yusuf Yadoğlu, Owner of voco Antalya Konyaaltı stated: 'We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the vibrant voco brand to Türkiye along with its thoughtful and charming personality. IHG's proven track record, combined with their deep understanding of the Turkish market, makes them the ideal partner for our hotel. We are confident that voco Antalya Konyaaltı will offer a unique and compelling hospitality experience, contributing significantly to the city's thriving tourism sector. The signing reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and enhancing the region's appeal to both domestic and international travellers.' -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
13-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Double luxury, lifestyle signing in Greece for IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of two properties on the island of Crete, Greece - The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete. Both properties, owned by Gelasakis Group, mark brand debuts in the country and are expected to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The latest additions will see three IHG brands represented on the island of Crete, following in the footsteps of InterContinental Crete which opened in 2024. Nestled in the Chania city centre, close to the port and market, The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection will deliver one-of-a-kind and memorable experiences alongside a commitment to more responsible travel. Featuring 39 guestrooms, several food and beverage options, including a rooftop bar and an a la carte restaurant, guests will also enjoy the use of a wellness centre, complete with a rooftop heated plunge pool. Located on the beachfront halfway between picturesque Chania and historic Rethymno, Kimpton La Mer Crete is set to deliver a world-class luxury beach resort experience. Only 20-minutes from Chania Airport, the hotel will feature 76 guestrooms, two distinctive restaurant offerings and a state-of-the-art spa centre, featuring a seaside indoor pool. Guests will also have direct access to the scenic Georgioupolis beach, overlooking the Gulf of Chania. Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: 'We are delighted to debut two of our luxury and lifestyle brands in Greece alongside our new partners at Gelasakis Group. Chania is emerging as one of the most sought-after Greek destinations for high end travellers and the addition of Vignette Collection and Kimpton to our existing InterContinental properties and pipeline Six Senses Megalonisos in Greece, will further cement our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country. 'Our luxury and lifestyle portfolio has grown significantly in recent years, now totalling over 900 open and pipeline hotels globally, all of which are underpinned by our powerful global enterprise systems. Our continued growth is thanks to the increasing consumer appetite for our brands in key destinations and growing trust from our owners in our expertise and reputation. I look forward to visiting both properties and welcoming guests to this magnificent location.' Antonis Gelasakis, CEO Travel & Hospitality Divisions, Gelasakis Group, said: 'With its ancient ruins, blue skies and never-ending coastline, Greece continues to be a leading tourist destination in Europe, attracting travellers from around the world. Consequently, we are excited to be partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring two of their world-renowned brands to the country and provide guests with two different luxury and lifestyle offerings. We believe IHG's existing in-market experience and global enterprise will be invaluable in helping to drive performance and deliver high returns across both properties.' -TradeArabia News Service
Trade Arabia
13-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first voco hotels in Türkiye
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first voco hotels in Türkiye. voco Antalya Konyaaltı, in partnership with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm, is expected to open in summer 2025, strengthening IHG's growth within Türkiye's expanding tourism sector. voco hotels is IHG's fastest-growing premium brand, offering a hotel experience that is consistently thoughtful and distinct. Each property is characterised by its individual charm, providing guests with something different while also ensuring the reliability of a global brand. Antalya, the 'Turkish Riviera', attracts millions of tourists annually with its city's rich heritage, stunning Mediterranean coastline and the scenic Taurus Mountains, making the city a highly desirable destination for leisure travellers. voco Antalya Konyaaltı will have 120 rooms and be located in the heart of Antalya. The hotel will provide a wealth of amenities designed to enhance the guest stay for both dining and socialising, including a stylish restaurant and bar, and a selection of meeting rooms will be available for business travellers. Guests will be able to indulge in a range of treatments at the on-site spa or make use of the well-equipped gym and outdoor swimming pool. The signing of voco Antalya Konyaaltı follows a number of other recent strategic announcements across IHG's brand portfolio in Türkiye. This includes the market's first Garner Hotels located in Istanbul and the brand entry of Vignette Collection with Istanbul Karaköy - showcasing IHG's diverse brand appeal and thoughtful expansion in the Turkish market. (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: 'Antalya's rising prominence as a key leisure destination with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant nightlife have contributed to its increase in tourism. We are strategically positioned to leverage these growth opportunities by bringing the right brands to the locations that travellers desire. With increasing owner and guest appetite for our premium brands in Türkiye, we are excited to build on this success by bringing voco to the market. As IHG's conversion brand in the premium segment, we are confident that voco brings a new proposition to the Turkish market, with its flexible approach to design suitable for conversions, adaptive reuse and also new builds. We are particularly pleased to partner with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm, who have entrusted our market-leading brand, local expertise, and global enterprise to deliver exceptional value and performance for their latest hotel in Antalya.' Yusuf Yadoğlu, Owner of voco Antalya Konyaaltı stated: 'We are delighted to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the vibrant voco brand to Türkiye along with its thoughtful and charming personality. IHG's proven track record, combined with their deep understanding of the Turkish market, makes them the ideal partner for our hotel. We are confident that voco Antalya Konyaaltı will offer a unique and compelling hospitality experience, contributing significantly to the city's thriving tourism sector. The signing reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and enhancing the region's appeal to both domestic and international travellers.'
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Double luxury, lifestyle signing in Greece for IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of two properties on the island of Crete, Greece - The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete. Both properties, owned by Gelasakis Group, mark brand debuts in the country and are expected to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The latest additions will see three IHG brands represented on the island of Crete, following in the footsteps of InterContinental Crete which opened in 2024. Nestled in the Chania city centre, close to the port and market, The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection will deliver one-of-a-kind and memorable experiences alongside a commitment to more responsible travel. Featuring 39 guestrooms, several food and beverage options, including a rooftop bar and an a la carte restaurant, guests will also enjoy the use of a wellness centre, complete with a rooftop heated plunge pool. Located on the beachfront halfway between picturesque Chania and historic Rethymno, Kimpton La Mer Crete is set to deliver a world-class luxury beach resort experience. Only 20-minutes from Chania Airport, the hotel will feature 76 guestrooms, two distinctive restaurant offerings and a state-of-the-art spa centre, featuring a seaside indoor pool. Guests will also have direct access to the scenic Georgioupolis beach, overlooking the Gulf of Chania. Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: 'We are delighted to debut two of our luxury and lifestyle brands in Greece alongside our new partners at Gelasakis Group. Chania is emerging as one of the most sought-after Greek destinations for high end travellers and the addition of Vignette Collection and Kimpton to our existing InterContinental properties and pipeline Six Senses Megalonisos in Greece, will further cement our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country. 'Our luxury and lifestyle portfolio has grown significantly in recent years, now totalling over 900 open and pipeline hotels globally, all of which are underpinned by our powerful global enterprise systems. Our continued growth is thanks to the increasing consumer appetite for our brands in key destinations and growing trust from our owners in our expertise and reputation. I look forward to visiting both properties and welcoming guests to this magnificent location.' Antonis Gelasakis, CEO Travel & Hospitality Divisions, Gelasakis Group, said: 'With its ancient ruins, blue skies and never-ending coastline, Greece continues to be a leading tourist destination in Europe, attracting travellers from around the world. Consequently, we are excited to be partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring two of their world-renowned brands to the country and provide guests with two different luxury and lifestyle offerings. We believe IHG's existing in-market experience and global enterprise will be invaluable in helping to drive performance and deliver high returns across both properties.' -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
