(Posted 29th July 2026)   Beta launch begins in the US on IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards mobile app     IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces t...

(Posted 18th January 2025)     Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 to roll out across Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) Stylish and flexible concept satisfies diverse needs of guests and owners ...

Thailand Hotel News: Thailand’s luxury hospitality landscape is preparing for a significant expansion as Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) moves

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A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

(Posted 04th June 2026)   Travel Discovery Made Easier Through App in ChatGPT and IHG Digital Channels     As people rapidly turn to AI to plan trips – now used by more than half of U.S. travelers* – ...

(Posted 20th June 2025)       Valor Hospitality Partners –  a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions – today announced the signing of two new hotel management contracts in Nigeria and Sen...

(Posted 20th June 2025)     Holiday Inn SD City Dakar is set to open in 2027 bringing one of the world’s most loved and trusted brands to the heart of Senegalese tourism     IHG Hotels & Resorts, one ...

(Posted 05th April 2025)     IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025 List by Great Place To Work® and...

(Posted 26th February 2025)   Crowne Plaza by IHG Leads the Charge in Blended Travel – New Research Reveals Demand for Seamless Work-Leisure Integration with Return to Office     Crowne Plaza by IHG –...

(Posted 19th February 2025)     InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the RubyTM brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$...

(Posted 21st January 2025)   Highest level of accreditation awarded to Six Senses properties following comprehensive process to underscore the brand’s exemplary commitment to sustainability.   Six Sen...

現在は「Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf」として営業していますが、Intercontinental Hotels ブランドで運営していた時代にクラブフロアに宿泊した時の宿泊記録です。

IHG’s new Grenada resort brings luxury rooms, wellness, dining and event space to La Sagesse Bay in November 2026.

Exciting things are brewing for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which just announced Intercontinental Manchester – | Exciting things are brewing for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which just announced Intercontinental M...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of three new hotels in Namibia as part of a franchise agreement with Cadence Capital & Santiago Property Developers Pty Ltd. The agreement will see the debut of Vignette Collection Dunes Resort Swakopmund, Holiday Inn Walvis Bay, and voco Windhoek CBD, collectively adding 347 rooms to IHG’s growing pipeline in Southern Africa.  The three properties will be operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in integrated hotel management and operations solutions, and one of IHG’s trusted partners. All hotels are expected to open in early 2028. The 100-key Holiday Inn Walvis Bay will serve the country’s main port city, a vital hub for Namibia’s logistics and industrial activity. Ideally positioned to support corporate demand, the hotel will also provide guests with access to nearby attractions such as the Walvis Bay Lagoon and Dune 7. In the heart of Namibia’s capital city, the 147-key voco Windhoek CBD will cater to increasing demand from business and government travellers.  Windhoek is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by growth in sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and green hydrogen development. This week, Rodrigo Pimenta director at Santiago Property Developers explained further to Observer Money what this deal means for the Namibian hospitality industry.  Observer Money (OM): How much will the 100-key Holiday Inn Walvis Bay cost to construct, and where will the funding come from?  Rodrigo Pimenta (RP): The construction costs are well within internationally defined costs per key parameters for hotels within this market segment. The funding for projects of this magnitude is a blended mechanism comprising local and foreign sources.  OM: Is there room for more hotels in Namibia?  RP: There’s definitely still room for more hotels in Namibia, as long as they’re well-positioned and responsive to emerging demand. Our new developments are just the beginning, driven by a clear need for quality supply, especially with tourism growth and major investment flows reshaping the landscape. OM: What impact are sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and green hydrogen development having on the demand for accommodation in Namibia?  RP: The growth of Namibia’s oil and gas, mining, and green hydrogen sectors is driving a clear uptick in accommodation demand. These industries are bringing in technical teams, investors, and contractors who need both short- and long-term lodging. We’re seeing demand not just for hotel rooms, but for serviced apartments and workforce housing too. OM: Do you have any plans for a hotel in Luderitz, which is the centre of the oil and gas industry in Namibia?  RP: We do not have plans for Luderitz at this point in time.  OM: Anything else to add? RP: The debut of a Vignette Collection in Namibia bears testament to Namibia’s growing appeal as a destination of choice for the discerning traveller. 

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