September 25, 2019
Exclusive loyalty partnership expands IHG’s portfolio to 14 new countries
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Mr & Mrs Smith, the world-renowned travel club and boutique hotel specialists, are proud to announce their exclusive loyalty partnership. From early next year, IHG® Rewards Club members will be able to earn and redeem points at over 500 handpicked Mr & Mrs Smith hotels in new and iconic locations, when booking through IHG’s direct channels (including IHG.com and IHG mobile app).
Read More…September 4, 2019
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is perched on the Raa Atoll
IHG has opened InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, the first InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in the region, positioned on the southernmost tip of the Raa Atoll near Baa Atoll, one of the most secluded locations in the Maldives.
Read More…August 1, 2019
InterContinental Edinburgh – The George boosts IHG’s UK luxury offering
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) will bring InterContinental Edinburgh – The George back into its system as the group continue its integration of the Principal portfolio.
Read More…July 1, 2019
First of four IHG Resorts to open in 2019
Hayman Island by InterContinental, located at the northernmost point in the Whitsunday Islands, welcomed its first guests as they stepped off their luxury catamaran and onto the white sands of Australia’s most iconic private island resort on Monday 1 July 2019.
Read More…April 3, 2019
IHG’s latest opening in the Indonesian capital
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah has opened its doors in the affluent Pondok Indah area in the heart of South Jakarta, marking the latest addition to the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Indonesia.
Read More…March 26, 2019
Six Senses La Sagesse will be one of two resorts at a new project at St David’s
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has confirmed a second property for the Americas, with the Six Senses La Sagesse to be the first of two luxury hotels at a new development at St David’s, Grenada in the Caribbean.
Read More…March 19, 2019
Frans Westraadt to head up Fijian retreat
Six Senses Fiji has announced the appointment of Frans Westraadt as General Manager of the resort. Frans brings with him extensive experience in top-tier resorts and excellent leadership skills.
Read More…February 13, 2019
$300 million sale will see brand expanded
InterContinental Hotels Group has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas for US$300 million. Six Senses currently manages 16 hotels and resorts, with 18 management contracts signed into its pipeline, and more than 50 further deals under active discussion.
Read More…February 11, 2019
IHG confirms 1 July 2019 relaunch of Hayman Island by InterContinental
Excitement is building ahead of the opening this winter of Hayman Island by InterContinental, one of Australia’s most iconic island resorts. Located on a pristine 400-hectare private island, the 166-room luxury resort has undergone a multi-million-dollar refurbishment to ensure guests will experience a truly immersive stay in one of the world’s most unique destinations.
Read More…December 11, 2018
Second winery based voco for regional Australia
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed its fourth Australian upscale voco branded property in the NSW Hunter Valley. The group’s Kirkton Park property will be refreshed and rebranded as voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley in early 2019.
Read More…November 17, 2018
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland features two underwater levels
China is now home to one of the most unusual five-star hotels in the world following this week’s grand opening of the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland. Located in the Sheshan Mountain Range in Southwestern Shanghai, the 336-room and -suite property has been built into the walls of an abandoned quarry.
Read More…November 14, 2018
New upscale hotel brand debuts in Queensland
The 389-room Voco Gold Coast is positioned in the heart of Australia’s iconic Surfers Paradise precinct. Previously branded as the Watermark Hotel & Spa, the property has received a massive overhaul over the past five months. It features two swimming pools, gym facilities, L’Aqua Day Spa and views of the beach and hinterland.
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