IHG Hotels & Resorts' newest midscale
conversion brand announces new openings and continues global
expansion with a focus on reliable, relaxed stays
ATLANTA, Feb. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG),
one of the world's leading hotel companies, welcomes guests to
experience a relaxed and purposefully different stay – where
quality meets affordability. Garner hotels – a new midscale brand
made with character – reaches exciting growth milestones with two
new U.S. openings in Macon, Ga.,
and Oklahoma City, Okla., as well
as plans for global expansion now underway.
Garner is positioning itself as a leader in the midscale
conversion space. Introduced in August
2023, Garner opened its first property last December in the
Seattle suburb of Auburn, Wash. within three months of its on
sale date. Since then, franchising availability has been announced
for Mexico and Canada will be available by the end of March.
Plans to expand across the EMEAA region (Europe, Middle
East, Asia and Africa) are also underway with a recent LOI
signing in Japan between IHG and
Axe Management Partners to convert three hotels to the Garner brand
in Osaka.
Karen Gilbride, VP, Garner
hotels, said: "We took a flexible approach to Garner, which was
to create a brand that could accommodate different spaces and still
put travelers' needs first. To have our global expansion underway
and three hotels open five months from launch – with both trusted,
existing owners and those new to the IHG Hotels & Resorts
family of brands – speaks to the vast potential and opportunity for
the future growth plans we have set for Garner."
Garner's recent milestone openings and signings represent the
latest progress in the brand's plan to open more than 500 hotels in
the U.S. alone over the next decade. These properties include:
- Garner Hotel Macon West, operating under first-time IHG owner
Sapphire 2021 LLC, opened at the end of 2023. The 63-room hotel is
adjacent to Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events Center – the largest
indoor pickleball facility in the world.
- Garner Hotel Oklahoma City – Quail Springs, operating under
longtime owner Champion Hotels – the largest privately-owned hotel
operator in the U.S., opened at the end of last month. The 68-room
hotel is conveniently located near Quail Springs Mall,
Lake Hefner, and Remington Park Racetrack and
Casino Area.
- Garner also is quickly catching the eye of new and existing IHG
owners, with recent signings in Topeka, Kans.; Provo, Utah; Brenham, Texas; Mahwah, N.J.; Dowell, Ill.; Gillette, Wyo.; and Clarksville, Tenn.
Each new opening will deliver Garner's 'everything for your
anywhere' premise of prioritizing guests' core needs at an
affordable price point with a commitment to top-notch service.
With a mission to provide all types of travelers with 'easy
going stays that get you on your way,' guests will find just what
they need when staying at a Garner hotel – from comfortable spaces
to dependable amenities, including a warm reception, a good night's
sleep, a build-your-own hot breakfast, 24/7 bean-to-cup coffee, and
a daily cookie happy hour.
Guests can also enjoy all the perks of IHG One Rewards, IHG's
industry-leading loyalty program, including the ability to earn and
use points toward Rewards Nights and Milestone Rewards, including
late check out, Food & Beverage Rewards and other unique
redemption opportunities. Starting February
21, 2024 through February 29,
2024, members can pre-register to participate in the latest
promotion to earn 3X bonus points at Garner hotels. Members will
also be able to register, stay and earn 3X bonus points starting
March 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024 at Garner hotels. To learn
more, visit www.garnerhotels.com.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts: IHG Hotels &
Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company,
with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the
world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has more than 6,300
open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of
over 2,000 properties.
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas,
Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts,
Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel
Indigo
- Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts,
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn
Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
- Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday
Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
- Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company
and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work
across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
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About Garner hotels: Garner hotels, IHG Hotels &
Resorts' new midscale conversion brand, was designed for travelers
seeking a reliable and relaxed accommodation, whether staying for
business or leisure. With a promise to deliver 'easy going stays
that get you on your way,' Garner provides the essentials that
matter most to value-driven guests – convenient locations, a sound
night's sleep and a 'Make it Yours' hot breakfast. Garner was
created as a high-quality, midscale conversion brand at an
affordable price point, and provides brand-defining hallmarks and
welcoming guest experiences that appeal to a broad spectrum of
locations and markets. The brand is currently available for
franchising in the US and Mexico.
To learn more about the Garner hotels brand,
visit https://www.ihg.com/garner-hotels/hotels/us/en/reservation,
and find us on social
media: https://www.facebook.com/garnerhotels, https://twitter.com/garnerhotels,
and https://www.instagram.com/garnerhotels.
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