IHG Hotels and Resorts Highlights Key Hotel Openings in Greater China in Second Half of 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand further across Greater China in the second half of 2026, with a series of new hotel openings across major cities, transport hubs, and leisure destinations. The openings span luxury & lifestyle, premium, and essential brands, reflecting a diversified portfolio designed to meet a wide range of travel needs across the region.

Key Gateway & Urban Hub Openings
- InterContinental Shenzhen ICSZ (International Communication Center Shenzhen)
- InterContinental Taipei
- Holiday Inn Shanghai NECC (National Exhibition and Convention Center)
- Holiday Inn Express Shenzhen Bay, Shanghai North Bund Riverside, and Beijing Daxing Xihongmen

These strengthen IHG’s footprint in high-traffic urban markets, catering to business, convention, and short-stay travellers.

Lifestyle & Conversion-Led Brands
- Garner Hotels: New openings in Chongqing Jiefangbei and Wuxi Qingming Bridge.
- Atwell Hotels: Expanding in Guangzhou Pazhou, Nanjing Xinjiekou, and Hangzhou Wulin.

Designed for flexible, experience-led stays in vibrant city districts.

Destination-Driven & Experience-Led Hotels
- Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai: A design-led lifestyle concept in Shanghai’s cultural district.
- Hotel Indigo Jingdezhen Taoxichuan & EVEN Hotel Jingdezhen Taoxichuan: Inspired by local heritage and wellbeing.
- Hotel Indigo Quanzhou Ancient Town: Celebrating regional identity.
- Crowne Plaza Suzhou Taihu Lake: Strengthening leisure destination offerings.

Market Context
- IHG operates 14 brands in Greater China.
- Over 1,500 hotels open and in the pipeline across 200+ cities.
- CEO Daniel Aylmer emphasizes Greater China as one of IHG’s most dynamic global markets, with growth driven by strong owner partnerships and diverse brand offerings.

This expansion reflects IHG’s strategy to balance luxury, lifestyle, premium, and essential brands while tapping into both urban hubs and culturally rich destinations.