Thursday, September 19, 2024 IHG Hotels & Resorts, a prominent player in the global hospitality industry, is expanding its footprint in Spain with the announcement of four new hotel signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach, and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria. This expansion follows the addition of 500 rooms to IHG’s Spanish portfolio earlier this year, bringing the total number of open and signed rooms in the country to nearly 13,000. The introduction of Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach and Vignette Collection Jerez enhances IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle offerings in the region, with the latter marking the second property under the Vignette Collection brand in Spain, alongside Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, which was signed earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria reinforces the strong legacy of IHG’s beloved Holiday Inn brand family in Spain, showcasing the sustained trust and interest from owners and investors in its well-regarded Essentials brands. Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols: Nestled within a charming Mallorcan finca, this 45-room property, managed by Hotel Collection International and owned by Prevario Banyols, marks the inaugural Vignette Collection in Spain, set to open in the first half of 2025. Guests will enjoy a unique experience surrounded by lush vineyards and olive groves on the beautiful island of Mallorca.
Vignette Collection Jerez: This elegant boutique hotel, featuring 34 rooms and in partnership with Senator Hotels & Resorts, will become the second Vignette Collection property in Spain. Conveniently situated in the heart of Jerez, just a stroll from the historic town square, this hotel will immerse visitors in Andalusia’s rich culture of history, gastronomy, wine, and flamenco when it opens in the latter half of 2025. Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach: Also collaborating with Senator Hotels & Resorts, this 40-room beachfront hotel promises breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Located in the vibrant coastal city of Gandia, it is set to enhance the local experience with a stylish atmosphere when it opens in mid-2025. Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach will feature a beach club, pool, bar, and restaurant, focusing on dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria: Marking the second signing in this announcement with Hotel Collection International, this 82-room hotel will expand their partnership to a total of seven properties.
Scheduled to open in mid-2026, it will be positioned just outside San Sebastian in the Errenteria area, near the airport and close to the French border, offering guests a convenient base in Spain’s picturesque Basque Country. (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said : “As one of IHG’s priority markets, it’s wonderful to grow our footprint so substantially in Spain, where we’ve signed nearly 700 rooms in the first nine months of this year. This significant expansion demonstrates the continued trust our owners have in our brands to provide strong returns on their investments, and our commitment to support them to capture demand and drive performance through our powerful enterprise.
We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations with it being a key growth market for the company. It is truly a privilege to be able to deliver on these ambitions alongside so many of our longstanding and new growth partners. It is thanks to their trust in IHG and our talented teams that we can bring amazing new hotels right across our diverse brand portfolio to the market.
” IHG currently operates 55 hotels across eight brands in Spain, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, and Holiday Inn. Additionally, there are 22 Iberostar properties open, with another 12 planned for development, further enhancing IHG’s presence in the resort and all-inclusive sectors. In 2024, IHG has revealed plans for five new hotels spanning three brand collections: Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, and Essentials.
The upcoming properties include Hotel Indigo in Jerez de la Frontera, Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, voco Granada, Holiday Inn Express Seville – City, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sabadell..
