ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the
world's leading hotel companies, today signed three management
contracts to introduce its luxury boutique hotel brand, Kimpton
Hotels & Restaurants, to Asia.
The first Kimpton properties in the region will be located in prime
markets in Southeast Asia and
Greater China, further solidifying
Kimpton's appeal to global audiences.
Elie Maalouf, CEO of
InterContinental Hotels Group, The Americas said: "Our
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand is iconic for its
unconventional approach to boutique hospitality and we're thrilled
to introduce it to Asia in highly
sought-after destinations in Indonesia and China. These new signings continue to deliver
on our objective of bringing Kimpton to new places around the world
powered by IHG's global scale and network of owner
relationships."
Mike DeFrino, Chef Executive
Officer, Kimpton, said: "Asia has always attracted travelers who are
eager to discover something new and fully immerse themselves in
both the destination and local culture. We look forward to
welcoming those seeking an unscripted approach to boutique luxury
that is centered in Kimpton's signature design, culinary know-how
and heartfelt care."
These new signings extend the global footprint of Kimpton Hotels
& Restaurants to Asia,
following its expansion to Europe
earlier this year. Acquired by IHG in January 2015, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,
is renowned for its innovative and playful design and personal
approach to guest service, using thoughtful perks and amenities,
bound together with a sense of delight and discovery. The brand's
understated approach to luxury inspires travelers with touches like
in-room yoga mats, a hosted evening Social Hour, complementary bike
rentals and other local flourishes.
Kimpton is also recognized for its award-winning portfolio of
unique restaurants and bars led by talented chefs and bartenders.
Common cornerstones include chef-crafted, seasonal menus that
celebrate local farms and purveyors, heartfelt care, and vibrant
interiors.
An immersion where history meets luxury in the heart of
Shanghai
Poised to open in
2021, the Kimpton Shanghai Jing'an will feature 150 guest rooms and
120 villas that originally belonged to the British-American
Concession. Similar to the villas, that were mostly developed
between 1910 and 1930, the hotel's common areas will be housed in a
historically reserved building.
A premium haven for travelers with discerning tastes in
Sanya
Situated in one of the most premium travel
destinations in China -
Haitang Bay in Sanya, Hainan Province, this well-appointed 251-room,
luxurious Kimpton Resort Sanya Haitang Bay will feature a dynamic
rooftop pool, restaurant and bar. The hotel will have direct beach
access and is scheduled to open in 2021.
A luxury and lifestyle sanctuary on the island of the gods,
Bali
The first Kimpton located in Southeast Asia, Kimpton Bali, opening in 2019, will feature 50
luxurious villas and sits on the picturesque Nusa Dua coast. The new designed hotel blends
with the local Balinese culture delivering guests a personalized
experience that is both authentic and reflective of the ancient
culture.
The new signings join the IHG family, which currently operates
over 488 hotels across seven brands in Asia Pacific, including InterContinental®
Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts,
Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn
Express®, and Holiday Inn Resort® with a further 374 hotels in the
development pipeline.
Media Enquiries:
For U.S. media enquiries, please contact Nina Beizai: nina.beizai@kimptongroup.com or
kimpton@allisonpr.com.
ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton
Hotels & Restaurants is the acknowledged industry pioneer that
introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States in 1981. Anchored in
one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton operates more than 60 hotels and
70 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort
destinations and up and coming markets in the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. Time and again, Kimpton has
demonstrated its commitment to creating spaces and experiences that
are centered on its guests. From inspiring design that evokes
curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, every
detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered. The
Kimpton experience is always meaningful, unscripted and
ridiculously personal.
Kimpton is highly regarded for its workplace culture and has
been consistently recognized on the FORTUNE magazine "100 Best
Companies to Work For" list. Empowered employees bring to life the
heartfelt guest experience that has come to define Kimpton.
In January 2015, Kimpton became
part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel
brands. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
ABOUT IHG
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]
is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands,
including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels
& Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE® Hotels and
Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn®, Holiday
Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®,
Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.
IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,200 hotels
and nearly 780,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries, with more
than 1,500 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages
IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more
than 100 million enrolled members.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company
and is incorporated in Great
Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 350,000 people work across
IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
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