IHG and Arini Partner for EMEA Growth

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The collaboration reflects continued interest in hospitality investment across Europe, with both companies seeking to support development opportunities that meet changing market demands and contribute to the growth of the region’s hotel sector.

IHG and Arini Collaboration Targets New Development Opportunities

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Arini Capital Management have announced a strategic collaboration to support selected hotel development opportunities across Europe.

The agreement will provide IHG with access to flexible institutional capital to assist third-party hotel owners and investors in advancing development projects in key urban and resort destinations. The collaboration is designed to complement IHG’s asset-light business model while supporting the company’s continued growth across the region.

Initially, the partnership will focus on hotel projects in major cities and resort markets throughout Europe. IHG currently has nearly 1,250 open and pipeline hotels across more than 40 countries in the region, spanning its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites segments.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts — *Willemijn Geels*

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said the collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to supporting strategic growth opportunities while maintaining its asset-light approach. She added that combining IHG’s development expertise and brand portfolio with Arini’s financing capabilities would help facilitate hotel projects in key European markets.

Arini Capital Management manages approximately US$21 billion in assets and specialises in alternative credit investments. Through the collaboration, the company will provide financing solutions that can support selected hospitality developments aligned with IHG’s growth plans.

Nabil Aquedim, Head of Real Estate and Asset-Based Strategies at Arini, said the agreement creates opportunities to support the expansion of IHG’s hotel portfolio while strengthening long-term cooperation between the two organisations.

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