IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a three-hotel portfolio deal with Hong Kong-based Harilela Group, expanding its luxury and lifestyle offering through Vignette Collection across three major international destinations.
Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Hari London
and 210-room The Hari Hong Kong will join Vignette Collection.
The 324-room Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre will
also be converted into The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection, marking the
brand’s debut in Singapore.
The agreement builds on more than five decades of
cooperation between IHG and Harilela Group, bringing their combined portfolio
to six hotels across five destinations.
The partnership also includes Holiday Inn Golden Mile in
Hong Kong, Holiday Inn Express Changzhou Center and Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom.
Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President and Managing
Director, East Asia & Pacific, IHG, said: “It is a privilege to celebrate
more than five decades of partnership with Harilela Group. Since opening
Holiday Inn Golden Mile over 50 years ago, we have built a relationship founded
on trust, shared ambition and a commitment to delivering exceptional
hospitality.
“Today’s announcement reaches an exciting new milestone as
we extend our portfolio to six hotels in five world class travel destinations,
a testament to what we have achieved together.
“This landmark agreement introduces Vignette Collection to
one of the world’s most strategically important gateway cities and expands its
presence in both London and Hong Kong. The Hari Hotels are renowned for their
distinctive and understated luxury stays, making them a natural fit for
Vignette Collection. We look forward to welcoming guests to these unique hotels
when they open.”
Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO, Harilela Group, said:
“We have a clear and ambitious vision for The Hari brand with plans to expand
its footprint in major international destinations. The Hari Hotels embody a
relaxed elegance punctuated by eccentricity, wit, culture and genuine heartfelt
hospitality.
“Bringing our three The Hari Hotels into Vignette Collection provides a unified brand partnership opportunity, and a powerful platform for growth, combining the hotel’s individuality with the scale, global reach and commercial strength of IHG. We are confident that this partnership will further elevate the guest experience, while driving strong performance and long-term value for our hotels.” -TTN