IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed 10 new properties across the Iberian Peninsula. This spectacular array of new developments will bring many of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ market-leading and much-loved brands, including Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites, to new city and resort destinations across Spain and Portugal. The new portfolio includes Holiday Inn Sant Cugat, Holiday Inn Express Madrid Airport, Holiday Inn Express Bilbao Sestao, Holiday Inn Express Sevilla, Staybridge Suites Malaga, Staybridge Suites Porto, Staybridge Suites Carcavelos, Six Senses Lisbon, Holiday Inn Express Porto, and Holiday Inn Express Evora.
The majority of the new signings are expected to open in 2022, with others anticipated in the coming years; 2023, 2024 and 2025. IHG continues to expand its presence in Europe, with this impressive selection of hotels paving the way for ongoing focussed growth. The announcement also debuts two of IHG’s brands in Portugal, Staybridge Suites and Six Senses.
Commenting on this string of new signings, Willemijn Geels, VP Development, Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: ‘I am delighted to be announcing such a strong selection of signings across Iberia which is a stunning region with so much to offer all types of travellers. With Iberia being a key growth market for us, we are also excited to have appointed Javier de Villanueva Baygual as Development Director, Iberia. Javier brings extensive corporate and hospitality experience and will be based in-market and drive our continued investment and dedication into growing this market for IHG. Responsible growth remains a key priority for us in Europe in 2022, and this incredible selection of Iberian signings, in addition to Javier’s appointment, are a perfect start to the year.”
