InterContinental returns to the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – The InterContinental brand is coming back to the Philippines.

This, after IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, signed a contract for InterContinental Manila.

Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return to the vibrant and historic capital after more than 15 years, reaffirming IHG’s long-term commitment to the country’s tourism growth, the company said in a statement.

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InterContinental Manila will be located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) – also known as Global City or The Fort – a 240-hectare master-planned district that has transformed from a former military base into Metro Manila’s most modern business hub.

BGC is home to the Philippine Stock Exchange, leading multinational corporations, and some of the country’s tallest and most iconic landmarks.

Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “The InterContinental brand has a storied history in Manila, having first opened in the city in 1969 and for 46 years it was a symbol of luxury and a hotel icon. Reintroducing InterContinental to Manila is a wonderful milestone, and a perfect fit for the city with strong long-term fundamentals and increasing demand for luxury travel. This signing reinforces our commitment to expanding our Luxury & Lifestyle presence across the Philippines and the wider region.”

IHG is partnering with Keyland Corp., Philippine Realty and Holdings Corp. and Greenhills Properties Inc. to bring InterContinental back to Manila.

Jose Ma. Montinola, President, Keyland Corp. said: “Partnering with IHG to bring a globally recognized and well-loved brand such as InterContinental to Manila is an exciting new chapter for our partnership. We are immensely proud to build on the brand’s storied legacy in Manila and to play an integral role in its return to the capital, delivering a stand-out hotel that honors its past while setting a new benchmark for luxury stays in the city.”