2025 Key Hotel Opening Highlights by IHG Hotels & Resorts Greater China

IHG’s 2025 Hotel Openings: A Sneak Peek

In 2024, supported by favorable policies, the tourism market in Greater China continued to recover, with both the number of travelers and tourism spending significantly exceeding the levels of the same period in 2019. To capitalize on this positive momentum, IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to increase its investment in Greater China in 2025. With its innovative international perspective and deep local insights, IHG is dedicated to providing high-quality travel experiences for its guests.

Daniel Aylmer, CEO of IHG Greater China, said, “In 2025, IHG celebrates an extraordinary milestone—our 50th anniversary in Greater China. Over the past five decades, this market has provided us with tremendous opportunities for growth, while also witnessing the region’s economic boom. With the surge in domestic and inbound tourism, we see an even more exciting future in the region. Looking ahead, we remain confident in the growth opportunities within our industry, proudly supported by our extensive brand portfolio.”

IHG currently operates 13 brands in Greater China, with over 1,300 hotels either open or in the pipeline across more than 200 cities. In 2025, IHG will celebrate the grand opening of several iconic hotels. These will range from Luxury & Lifestyle to Premium and Essentials categories, providing guests with diverse choices and enriching travel experiences through a comprehensive brand portfolio.

Drive the Development of New Brands

To meet the diverse needs of its guests, IHG launched a new lifestyle brand called Atwell Suites in Greater China last year. The first locations—Atwell Suites Hangzhou West Lake, Atwell Suites Shenzhen Nanshan, and Atwell Suites Shanghai Wuning—are set to open in 2025. These suites will offer guests a unique “new territorial home” in both first-tier and new first-tier cities. With a design that embodies life aesthetics and a business model favorable for investors, Atwell Suites has gained popularity among guests and investors alike. By incorporating local inspiration, Atwell Suites aims to provide an exquisite lifestyle experience for visitors from around the world.