European Investor
20 Jan 2026, 16:24
IHG Hotels & Resorts said it will continue expanding its footprint in Greater China in the first half of 2026, highlighting a series of new hotel openings aimed at responding to increasingly diverse travel patterns and more differentiated guest expectations across the region.
IHG noted that travel demand in Greater China is evolving toward more varied stay purposes, locations and lengths of stay, with growing importance of non-tier-one cities as well as leisure- and experience-driven travel. Building on more than five decades in the market, the group plans to strengthen its presence through a balanced mix of luxury, lifestyle and mainstream brands, tailored to local market characteristics.
In the first half of 2026, new openings will include InterContinental Huzhou South Taihu, TFT Chongqing Vignette Collection, Atwell Hefei Downtown, Holiday Inn Resort Ningbo Ninghai, Holiday Inn Jinan Daming Lake and Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Confucius Temple. Additional projects such as InterContinental Taipei and Holiday Inn Shanghai Tourism Zone will target entertainment- and leisure-led short stays, while properties like THE ONE Shanghai Downtown Vignette Collection and Kimpton Shanghai 9 Tree Art Center will focus on urban lifestyle and nature-oriented experiences.
IHG said local character remains a core element of its growth strategy, with new hotels integrating regional culture and heritage into design and guest experiences. The company currently operates or has in the pipeline more than 1,400 hotels across over 200 cities in Greater China, covering 13 brands, and described the upcoming openings as part of a measured, long-term approach focused on quality growth and sustained value creation.
IHG noted that travel demand in Greater China is evolving toward more varied stay purposes, locations and lengths of stay, with growing importance of non-tier-one cities as well as leisure- and experience-driven travel. Building on more than five decades in the market, the group plans to strengthen its presence through a balanced mix of luxury, lifestyle and mainstream brands, tailored to local market characteristics.
In the first half of 2026, new openings will include InterContinental Huzhou South Taihu, TFT Chongqing Vignette Collection, Atwell Hefei Downtown, Holiday Inn Resort Ningbo Ninghai, Holiday Inn Jinan Daming Lake and Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Confucius Temple. Additional projects such as InterContinental Taipei and Holiday Inn Shanghai Tourism Zone will target entertainment- and leisure-led short stays, while properties like THE ONE Shanghai Downtown Vignette Collection and Kimpton Shanghai 9 Tree Art Center will focus on urban lifestyle and nature-oriented experiences.
IHG said local character remains a core element of its growth strategy, with new hotels integrating regional culture and heritage into design and guest experiences. The company currently operates or has in the pipeline more than 1,400 hotels across over 200 cities in Greater China, covering 13 brands, and described the upcoming openings as part of a measured, long-term approach focused on quality growth and sustained value creation.
