The Investor
22 Apr 2026, 17:02
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed long-term franchise agreements to add 11 hotels across Germany, Belgium, and France, strengthening its European expansion.
The portfolio, comprising more than 1,800 rooms, will be converted into IHG’s Holiday Inn, voco, and Garner brands, with openings expected in the first half of 2027. The deal includes six hotels in Germany, four in Belgium, and one in France, located in key city and airport destinations.
The expansion introduces the Garner brand to Belgium and further scales IHG’s presence in Germany and across Europe. The company highlighted that the properties will benefit from its global distribution platform and loyalty program, supporting increased occupancy and international demand.
The portfolio, comprising more than 1,800 rooms, will be converted into IHG’s Holiday Inn, voco, and Garner brands, with openings expected in the first half of 2027. The deal includes six hotels in Germany, four in Belgium, and one in France, located in key city and airport destinations.
The expansion introduces the Garner brand to Belgium and further scales IHG’s presence in Germany and across Europe. The company highlighted that the properties will benefit from its global distribution platform and loyalty program, supporting increased occupancy and international demand.
