Sukumaran, IHG SVP & Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, emphasised the strategic priority placed on nurturing their six luxury and lifestyle brands, constituting a formidable 22% of their global pipeline, a figure that has impressively doubled over the past five years.
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IHG® Hotels & ResortsIHG Hotels & Resorts has reached 1,012 open hotels in Asia Pacific (APAC) – a major milestone for the global hospitality company as it accelerates its growth.
Commenting on exceeding the 1,000-hotel milestone, IHG SVP & Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific Rajit Sukumaran noted that more than 700 hotels were in Greater China, including Hong Kong and Macao.
Sukumaran emphasised the strategic priority placed on nurturing their six luxury and lifestyle brands, constituting a formidable 22% of their global pipeline, a figure that has impressively doubled over the past five years. This concerted effort has solidified their commanding presence in this niche market segment within the APAC region, where an impressive 45% of the global luxury and lifestyle pipeline is concentrated. Notably, APAC stands as the primary hub for the InterContinental brand, boasting nearly 60% of its global pipeline, along with hosting iconic and award-winning properties affiliated with Six Senses and Regent.
The dynamics of the APAC region are particularly promising, as it is poised for significant and sustained growth in passenger traffic, underpinned by recent facilitations in travel logistics such as visa-waiver agreements and the proliferation of new flight routes and carriers. These developments are stoking a burgeoning demand for accommodations across various segments of the hospitality industry within APAC. IHG, recognizing this potential, is diligently expanding its pipeline, which currently encompasses 705 hotels across 22 countries and spans 13 distinct brands. Noteworthy is the considerable focus on Thailand, with 37 upcoming hotels slated for development in the country.
Moreover, there is a palpable resurgence in business travel bookings across the APAC region, encompassing group gatherings, conferences, and corporate meetings. With APAC commanding the lion’s share of global business travel expenditure, forecasted to soar to USD 800 billion by 2027, this resurgence is indeed significant. The resurgence includes the eagerly anticipated return of large-scale conferences and events, exemplified by the forthcoming World Business Forum scheduled to take place in Singapore.
Sukumaran conveyed a sense of optimism and excitement regarding IHG’s trajectory in the APAC region, citing the resilient performance of their properties over the past year as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence and continued expansion within the hospitality sector.
Further corroborating this optimism are industry insights highlighting a robust construction pipeline comprising over 5,700 projects across the APAC region. Among these, over 1,200 projects are slated for opening this year alone within the hospitality sector, underscoring the buoyancy of the industry. Notably, Thailand emerges as a focal point with 150 projects in the pipeline, signaling sustained growth and opportunity within the region’s hospitality landscape.
Source: IHG
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