London, 7 August 2025: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces that it has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe, as demand for its brands continues to grow.

Buoyed by an expanding travel industry and a proven global strategy, IHG has experienced remarkable growth, opening hundreds of hotels every year and doubling its brand portfolio to 20 in the past decade to offer a stay for every occasion in over 100 countries. Helping fuel this expansion is one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG One Rewards, and an industry-leading suite of technology that provides more choice and incredible experiences than ever before for millions of guests and thousands of hotel owners worldwide.

Hitting one million open rooms is much more than just a milestone; it represents the countless unforgettable moments unfolding for over a million guests in IHG hotels every day. From new discoveries and encounters, family weddings and reunions with loved ones, to business connections and breakthroughs, and global diplomacy, IHG’s more than 6,700 hotels serve as welcoming spaces filled with laughter, handshakes, vows, cheers, and friendship.

To mark the achievement, IHG is celebrating these special moments as part of its enduring promise to provide True Hospitality for Good.

“Reaching one million rooms reflects the deep trust and confidence our guests, owners and investors place in IHG and our brands,” said Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts. “But more than that, it’s a celebration of our colleagues, who help millions of guests live their best lives every single day – be it with a warm welcome the minute they walk through our doors or helping make memories in life’s big events. If it matters in life, it happens in our hotels.

“We’re all excited about the many more special moments our hotels will be a part of in the years ahead. With a strong, growing development pipeline spanning world famous beloved heritage brands and rapidly growing new brands, the future is bright for IHG.”

IHG opened a record number of rooms in the first half of 2025 and has celebrated several key achievements in the past year, including reaching 4,000 open hotels in the US, its 800th open hotel in Greater China as it commemorates its 50th anniversary in the region, and record levels of openings and signings in EMEAA. Looking ahead, IHG has strong momentum, with a development pipeline of over 2,200 hotels set to increase its presence in high growth markets globally.

Recent openings include:

Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, Mexico

Kimpton Mas Olas is a serene coastal retreat in Todos Santos, just north of Los Cabos, offering 103 guest rooms and 12 oceanfront villas with private plunge pools and immersive natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, expansive wellness amenities including a 25,000 sq ft spa, and locally inspired cuisine across three restaurants. Designed as a haven for both connection and personal exploration, it offers an authentic, eco-luxury escape.

Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, Japan

Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo brings the iconic brand back to Kyoto half a century after the first Holiday Inn opened in this historic city. The hotel boasts 183 bright and modern guest rooms, a Japanese public bath with sweeping views of Kyoto’s cityscape, a gym, and a café and bar. The hotel also offers the signature Holiday Inn Kids Stay and Eat for Free programme.

voco Malta

Located in the lively heart of St. Julian’s, voco Malta offers a stylish urban retreat just steps from St. George’s Bay. Guests can indulge in culinary delights at Lumi restaurant and unwind at the rooftop pool or spa. Surrounded by shopping, nightlife, and culture, voco Malta combines modern comfort with sustainability practices for an elevated, eco-conscious stay.

Hotel Indigo Hainan Clear Water Bay, Greater China

Hotel Indigo Hainan Clear Water Bay brings IHG’s neighbourhood-inspired ethos to life. Its 174 rooms echo Tanka maritime heritage through pearl-toned hues, wave-like textures, and artful local details. Signature restaurant intrigue elevates island flavors with dishes paired with the exclusive Neighborhood Craft Beer, while curated neighborhood experiences connect travelers with the authentic spirit of Hainan.

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E-Land Park will offer a “Jeju Flex” package that will allow visitors to move freely among Kensington Resort’s three Jeju locations — in Jungmun, Seogwipo and Hallim — through Dec. 19, the hotel and resort company said Thursday.
 
Jeju Flex is a bundled program that allows travelers to choose freely among the three Kensington Resort properties in Jeju. The package starts at 287,900 won for a three-night stay at Kensington Resort Seogwipo, including tax.
 
 
Guests booking a three- or four-night stay can receive discounted room rates and additional perks at the resorts’ facilities. The benefits include a 20 percent discount on a three-night stay, one complimentary breakfast buffet for three people — two adults and one child — one free admission for three people to either a swimming pool or a local tourist attraction, a 10,000-won ($7) voucher usable at restaurants or retail shops such as Kenimall or Kenishop, and one voucher for a 10 percent discount at on-site facilities.
 
The package was created in response to a customer survey conducted earlier this year among those who said they preferred traveling across different parts of the island rather than staying in just one location, according to E-Land Park.
 

 
Kensington Resort Jeju Jungmun, located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex near popular destinations such as Camellia Hill and Yeomiji Botanical Garden, offers ocean views from all rooms. A guest-only Water Play Zone is open at the resort through Sunday, Sept. 14.
 
Kensington Resort Seogwipo mainly features rooms designed for groups of four, making it suitable for families. The resort’s outdoor pool is open for the same period as the one in Jungmun. It is located near Gangjeong Stream and Akgeun Stream with peaceful walking paths surrounded by nature.
 
Kensington Resort Jeju Hallim offers rooms that can accommodate up to eight people. It is located about a 10-minute drive from Hyeopjae and Geumneung Beaches, giving guests easy access to the seaside.
 
“We launched the Jeju Flex package to meet the growing demand from customers who want to enjoy the many different charms of Jeju,” said Kensington Hotels and Resorts. “We will continue to develop customized offerings based on customer feedback.”

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It was agreed that the annual lease amount would be revised every three years at 7% of the market value and should be paid in advance 10 days prior to the commencement of each year, adding that default of payment for two consecutive years would result in termination of the lease.

However, expressing grievances with regard to the lease period and lack of profit, SRM Hotels made several requests seeking extension of lease period. But TTDC rejected the requests and issued a letter to SRM Hotels in June 2024, demanding to settle the outstanding lease amount of Rs 38.85 crore from 2003 to 2024 and also to handover the property citing expiry of the lease period. Challenging this, SRM Hotels had moved the high court, which were allowed by the single judge.

On Wednesday, the division bench observed that as per the contract, renewal is at the government’s discretion. Though TTDC’s rejection order was delayed due to administrative reasons, it cannot be treated as implied consent. SRM Hotels is bound to pay the enhanced lease amount but instead of doing it, has attempted to protract the issue and squat on the property by filing litigations both before the civil court and the high court, the judges criticised and set aside the orders passed by the single judge.