IHG Hotels & Resorts heats up in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean with exciting openings and upcoming debuts across its luxury and lifestyle brands

Core Insights - IHG Hotels & Resorts is significantly expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with plans to more than double its presence in the region in the coming years [1][8] - The company has opened five properties in 2024 and has 32 more in the pipeline, indicating a strong strategic focus and investment in this segment [1][8] Group 1: Six Senses - Six Senses made its debut in the region with the opening of Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada, offering wellness and sustainability experiences [2] - The resort features unique experiences that connect guests with local heritage, including farm-to-table cooking and spa treatments utilizing local spices [2] - Future openings include Six Senses Grand Bahama and Six Senses Xala, expected by 2026 [2] Group 2: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has the largest presence in the luxury and lifestyle portfolio in MLAC, with 20 open properties [3] - The brand will open the 293-room InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in Mexico in the second half of 2024, featuring various amenities for leisure and business travelers [3] - The InterContinental Grenada Resort is projected to open in 2025 [3] Group 3: Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants continues to grow in MLAC, with recent openings including Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa and Kimpton Virgilio in Mexico City [4] - Upcoming openings include Kimpton Las Mercedes in the Dominican Republic and Kimpton Tres Ríos Riviera Maya, the brand's first all-inclusive beachfront resort [4] Group 4: Vignette Collection - Vignette Collection, IHG's newest luxury brand, will open El Gran Encomendero in Valladolid, Mexico, in 2025, marking its first signing in the Americas [5] Group 5: Hotel Indigo - Hotel Indigo opened Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, featuring 282 water view guest rooms and various dining options [6] - The brand also opened Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés in January and plans to open Hotel Indigo Tijuana later this year [6] Group 6: Strategic Signings - IHG announced three milestone signings in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental, Kimpton, and Hotel Indigo, all set to open by 2027 [7] Group 7: Overall Growth - IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio has transformed into one of the largest in the hospitality industry, with over 850 open and pipeline hotels globally [8]