IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its strategic expansion throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean (MLAC), reinforcing its footprint with 32 new properties in the pipeline across its six luxury and lifestyle brands. This growth aligns with IHG’s commitment to delivering elevated travel experiences in both vibrant urban centers and tranquil resort destinations.
The group, which currently boasts nearly 400 open and pipeline properties in the region, is focusing on integrating design-forward hotels, branded residences, and culturally rooted stays. In 2025, the company continues to build on momentum generated by a series of recent openings and forward-looking developments.
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Luxury & Lifestyle Brands Lead the Charge
In 2024, IHG marked a significant milestone with the opening of Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada, introducing the wellness-focused brand to the region. The expansion is set to continue with Six Senses Xala in Mexico and Six Senses Grand Bahama, both scheduled for launch by 2026.
The iconic InterContinental brand is also gaining ground with the January 2025 debut of InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in Mexico’s San Pedro Garza García. This 300-room property offers panoramic views of the Sierra Madre mountains and extensive amenities including meeting spaces, fine dining, and wellness facilities. Meanwhile, InterContinental Grenada Resort is expected to open its doors later in the year.
Design-Driven and Boutique Appeal
The Kimpton brand, known for its boutique luxury feel, is preparing for a landmark debut in Monterrey by 2026, housed within Torre Rise—soon to be Latin America’s tallest tower. The property will combine hospitality and high-end residences, complete with a sky-high lounge and curated dining. Recent additions like Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa in Baja California and Kimpton Virgilio in Mexico City have already set the tone for the brand’s design-centric expansion.
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Kimpton Las Mercedes is on track to open in Santo Domingo in summer 2025, while Kimpton Tres Ríos Riviera Maya, IHG’s first all-inclusive beachfront resort, is expected to launch later this year.
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New Concepts and Culturally Immersive Hotels
The Vignette Collection, a brand focused on purpose-driven luxury, made its South American debut in March 2025 with the SOUMA Hotel Lima in Peru. This was followed by plans for El Gran Encomendero in Valladolid, Mexico—a culturally significant town newly recognized as a “Magical Town” by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism—scheduled to open in 2025.
Hotel Indigo, which champions local culture through design, has seen recent success with Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman and Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés. The brand’s next addition, Hotel Indigo Tijuana, is slated to open before the end of 2025.
Midscale Momentum and Extended-Stay Innovation
IHG’s midscale brands are also expanding rapidly. The Holiday Inn brand family has more than 200 open and pipeline properties in MLAC, while avid hotels continues to gain market share, including the March 2025 opening of avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur, its first in the state. Additionally, Atwell Suites—IHG’s new extended-stay brand—will debut in Costa Rica in a dual-brand concept with Holiday Inn.
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Future Growth in the Caribbean
Looking ahead, IHG plans to launch three properties in Turks & Caicos under the InterContinental, Kimpton, and Hotel Indigo banners by 2027. These additions will mark the brand’s entry into one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious destinations.
As of 2025, IHG boasts over 850 luxury and lifestyle hotels either open or in development globally. Its strategic investments in the MLAC region reflect a long-term vision to deliver authentic, high-quality experiences that respond to growing traveler demand across multiple market segments.
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