IHG Hotels and Resorts reaches over 50 open and pipeline properties in Italy with four new hotel signings

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signings of four new hotels in Italy, marking another milestone in its long-term growth strategy for the country and taking its Italian portfolio to over 50 open and pipeline properties.

Strategic Growth Milestone
- IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed four new hotels in Italy, taking its portfolio in the country to over 50 open and pipeline properties.
- Italy remains a priority growth market in Europe, driven by strong tourism demand and increasing appetite for internationally branded hotels.

New Signings
1. Crowne Plaza Milan NoLo & Staybridge Suites Milan NoLo
- First dual-branded hotel for IHG in Italy.
- Debut of Staybridge Suites in Milan.
- Conversion project: 167 Crowne Plaza rooms + 96 Staybridge Suites apartments.
- Facilities: restaurants, bars, pool, fitness, 8 meeting rooms (1,000 sqm).
- Opening: January 2027.

2. Hotel Indigo Apulia Alberobello
- First Hotel Indigo in Apulia region.
- 129-key newbuild, owned by AG Group.
- Near UNESCO World Heritage Site Alberobello.
- Facilities: spa, gym, congress centre.
- Opening: 2028.

3. Garner Hotel Turin Porta Nuova
- Second Garner signing in Italy.
- Conversion of a 57-room historic building opposite Torino Porta Nuova station.
- Opening: mid-2027 under franchise with Gruppo Stay.

Broader Context
- IHG currently has 32 open hotels in Italy across 8 brands (Six Senses, InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Garner, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express).
- 20 more hotels are in the pipeline.
- Recent highlights:
- First Kimpton property signed in Taormina, Sicily.
- First Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia opened.

Strategic Impact
These signings strengthen IHG’s:
- Presence in key cities (Milan, Turin).
- Expansion into high-quality leisure destinations (Apulia).
- Focus on conversion opportunities and partnerships with experienced Italian owners.

This positions IHG as a leading international operator in Italy, balancing luxury, lifestyle, and midscale offerings to capture diverse demand.