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IHG Hotels & Resorts is making significant strides in the Americas, which represents its largest market globally. In its first quarter report for 2026, the company announced the opening of 24 new hotels and added a robust 65 more to its development pipeline, totaling nearly 6,000 new hotel rooms. This growth underlines the rising confidence among property owners in IHG’s brand portfolio, showcasing the company’s strong momentum for future expansion in this key region.
Driving this growth is a notable increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across all brand segments, fueled by heightened demand from business travelers, group tours, and leisure visitors. The United States has been a standout performer, with Central America, the Caribbean, and Canada also reporting strong RevPAR results.
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The Essentials & Suites segment continues to be a crucial growth driver for IHG in the Americas. The demand for the Holiday Inn brand family underpinned 23 new signings in the first quarter alone. Notably, the company’s suite brands—including Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites—account for over one-third of the region’s development pipeline, with 22 new signings to date, including the debut of Atwell Suites in Puerto Rico.
Additionally, the conversion brand Garner has seen rapid growth, reporting 14 new signings and 8 openings, which includes its first property in Mexico. Garner is expected to contribute to nearly 200 open and pipeline hotels globally. Meanwhile, avid hotels is on a strong growth path with a near pipeline of 120 properties poised to more than double its presence. These developments reflect robust market confidence in the midscale and extended-stay hospitality sector, creating jobs in hotel operations, management, and support services.
IHG’s premium portfolio continues to thrive, particularly through opportunities for conversion and flexible operational models. The voco Hotels, IHG’s fastest-expanding premium brand, has opened several key properties, including voco Times Square – Broadway and its first all-inclusive resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida (voco Sandpiper). Moreover, the signing of voco Honolulu marks the brand’s entry into Hawaii, enhancing its premium offerings in sought-after destinations.
Ruby Hotels has also made its U.S. debut in Chicago, showcasing the increasing demand for premium brands that deliver unique guest experiences while providing favorable financial outcomes for owners. This expansion demonstrates IHG’s commitment to diversifying options for business, leisure, and long-stay travelers, thereby enhancing market competitiveness and contributing positively to regional economies.
The Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio is expanding steadily in high-value destinations across the Americas. The quarter saw the opening of four new properties, which has expanded the six-brand portfolio to nearly 300 open and pipeline hotels in the region. Kimpton Hotels led this expansion with new openings in New York City, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Pacific Grove, California, providing premium experiences in both urban and resort settings.
Moreover, Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay marks IHG’s inaugural property on this popular island, with further openings anticipated from the InterContinental and Kimpton brands. The signing of Six Senses Camp Korongo in Utah also expands IHG’s upper-luxury pipeline, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on attracting high-spending leisure travelers, enhancing regional hospitality infrastructure, and promoting the growth of premium tourism destinations.
As IHG continues to expand its brand segments, its growth directly supports the broader hospitality sector in the Americas. New hotels and pipeline developments not only foster employment opportunities but also stimulate local economies and drive investment in tourism-related infrastructure. By enhancing the availability of midscale, premium, and luxury accommodations, IHG is well-positioned to cater to a diverse range of travelers, including those in the business and MICE segments as well as leisure visitors and long-stay guests.
The company’s focus on conversion projects and adaptable operational strategies further encourages owners and investors to engage in hospitality development, thereby elevating market capacity and strengthening regional tourism ecosystems. These initiatives underpin IHG’s commitment to fostering long-term growth within the hospitality sector, ensuring that the Americas remain a competitive and appealing destination for travelers worldwide.
With a portfolio that encompasses over 4,600 open hotels and nearly 1,100 properties in the pipeline, IHG is strategically poised to continue driving growth in the hospitality sector across the Americas. This multi-brand approach guarantees broad coverage across all key market segments, enhancing the region’s overall tourism offerings and supporting ongoing recovery and growth in international travel.
This growth also has the added benefit of invigorating local tourism economies by creating job opportunities, boosting tourist spending, and encouraging investments in essential infrastructure. With IHG’s proactive approach, the long-term prospects for hospitality development in the Americas look promising, ensuring that traveler demands for diverse and high-quality experiences are continually met.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is demonstrating remarkable performance in the Americas, reflecting the positive impact of its strategic initiatives on the hospitality sector. With continuous hotel openings, successful conversions, and brand expansions, IHG is experiencing significant growth across midscale, upscale, and luxury categories, thereby contributing to the overall advancement of the tourism industry in the region. IHG stands out as a leading force in hospitality growth, adding value through economic development and job creation.
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