IHG Resorts & Resorts Experiences Important Progress in Luxurious & Life-style Portfolio Headline

IHG Resorts & Resorts has reported appreciable progress throughout its Luxurious and way of life portfolio. The division now makes up 20% of the corporate’s general international pipeline, almost double the share from 5 years prior. The portfolio at present contains greater than 900 accommodations in operation and beneath improvement, with over 260 positioned within the Americas.

Leanne Harwood, SVP, Managing Director, Luxurious & Life-style Manufacturers Americas at IHG, acknowledged that the corporate’s vital progress in increasing its six Luxurious & Life-style manufacturers throughout the Americas has been acknowledged by house owners, visitors, and the trade. This progress contains debuts reminiscent of Regent Santa Monica Seashore and three new U.S. tasks beneath the Six Senses model.

Six Senses marked its regional debut final yr with the opening of Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada. The model continues to develop, with two U.S. areas slated to open in 2028: Six Senses Telluride in Colorado and Six Senses Riverstone Property in Pennsylvania. Six Senses joined IHG in 2019 and at present operates 27 accommodations worldwide, with one other 43 within the pipeline.

IHG not too long ago strengthened its Luxurious & Life-style group with the appointment of Raj Khubchandani as its new Vice President of Lodge Operations, Luxurious & Life-style Manufacturers, for the Americas area. Khubchandani brings a wealth of expertise from numerous roles at main international resort corporations and types.

A number of Luxurious & Life-style Americas management group members have been acknowledged with trade awards. These embrace Harwood, who was named considered one of Lodge Administration’s 2024 “Influential Girls in Hospitality”, Ave Bradley, who was inducted into Hospitality Design’s 2024 “HD Platinum Circle”, and Scott Gingerich, whose group delivered distinctive experiences on the Ladyhawk by Charbel Hayek restaurant at Kimpton La Peer Lodge.

To additional enhance resort efficiency and proprietor returns, IHG continues to put money into its enterprise platform and the IHG Resorts & Resorts masterbrand. Almost 70% of American room nights at the moment are booked by way of its IHG One Rewards loyalty program. This system provides unique experiences to loyal visitors, reminiscent of entry to the U.S. Open Tennis Championships and Main League Soccer matches.