Discover IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Remarkable Growth in Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeing great progress in its Luxury and Lifestyle division. This sector now makes up 20% of the company’s global projects, which is almost double what it was five years ago. IHG has over 900 hotels operating or under development, with about 260 in the Americas.

Leanne Harwood, who leads IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle Brands in the Americas, highlights the recognition from guests and hotel owners as a sign of their progress. Recently, they launched new hotels like the Regent Santa Monica Beach and three exciting U.S. projects under the Six Senses brand.

Six Senses had a notable debut in Grenada last year with the opening of Six Senses La Sagesse. The brand plans to expand further with two U.S. locations set to open in 2028: Six Senses Telluride in Colorado and Six Senses Riverstone Estate in Pennsylvania. Since joining IHG in 2019, Six Senses has expanded to 27 hotels worldwide, with 43 more planned.

To enhance its Luxury & Lifestyle team, IHG welcomed Raj Khubchandani as the new Vice President of Hotel Operations for the Americas. He brings a lot of experience from other well-known hotel brands.

The leadership team in the Luxury & Lifestyle division has received several industry awards. Notable recognitions include Harwood, who made it to Hotel Management’s “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, and Ave Bradley, who was honored by Hospitality Design’s “HD Platinum Circle.” Scott Gingerich’s team was also acknowledged for their outstanding service at the Ladyhawk by Charbel Hayek restaurant in the Kimpton La Peer Hotel.

IHG is continually investing in its platforms to boost hotel performance and returns for owners. Nowadays, nearly 70% of U.S. room nights are booked through the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. This allows members access to unique experiences, such as the U.S. Open Tennis Championships and Major League Soccer games.