Key Openings, Brand Debuts Fuel Growth Across MLAC Region for IHG Hotels and Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, continues to extend its reach in the Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean (MLAC) region.

Regional Growth Momentum
- IHG now has nearly 400 open and pipeline properties across MLAC.
- Mexico remains IHG’s fifth-largest global market, leading expansion alongside the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Peru.
- Over 4,000 rooms were added to the pipeline in 2025, reflecting strong demand and owner partnerships.

Key Recent Openings
- Garner Mazatlán Beach (Mexico) – debut of IHG’s new midscale conversion brand, with 118 rooms and direct beach access.
- Holiday Inn Express Condesa (Mexico City) – 76 rooms in the vibrant Roma-Condesa district, ideal for business and leisure travelers.
- Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen (Mexico) – boutique design with local storytelling, 60 rooms, and a Mayan Bistro.
- voco Surfside Aruba – premium brand expansion, 69 rooms near Queen Beatrix International Airport.
- Hotel Indigo Bridgetown (Barbados) – 132 rooms with ocean views, rooftop lounge, and Caribbean-inspired dining.

Partnerships & Pipeline
- Expanded collaboration with Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, adding all-inclusive options in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Aruba.
- Upcoming openings include InterContinental Miyana and Kimpton El Castelar in Mexico City, plus new Holiday Inn hotels in the Dominican Republic, Belize, and Colombia.

Leadership Insight
Jolyon Bulley, CEO Americas, emphasized that growth is fueled by healthy travel demand, strong owner relationships, and brand diversity, with ambitions to double the pace of expansion in the coming years.

This shows IHG’s strategy of balancing midscale conversions, lifestyle brands, and luxury resorts to capture diverse traveler segments across MLAC.