IHG brings the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand back to Manila | News
From left to right: Jose Ma. Montinola, President, Keyland Corporation, Gerardo Domenico Antonio V. Lanuza, Chairman, Philippine Realty & Holdings Corporation, Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG, Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG, Chris Anklin, Senior Director, Development, Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing one of its iconic luxury brands back to the Philippines with the signing of InterContinental Manila.
Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-storey hotel marks 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. InterContinental Manila joins the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, offering a luxury travel experience tailored for the modern traveler.
InterContinental Manila will be located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) – also known as Global City or The Fort – a 240-hectare planning area that has been 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.
The hotel will offer a range of exceptional amenities, including an all-day restaurant and a signature specialty restaurant and bar. Guests can take advantage of versatile meeting and event spaces, with ballroom, function and conference rooms. For relaxation and wellness, the property features a fully equipped health club and spa, complemented by an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar for a refreshing experience.
Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “The InterContinental brand has a rich history in Manila, having first opened in the city in 1969 and being a symbol of luxury and a hotel icon for 46 years. The reintroduction of InterContinental in Manila is a wonderful milestone and is a perfect fit for the city with strong long-term fundamentals and an increasing demand for luxury travel. This signing reinforces our commitment to extending our luxury & Lifestyle presence in the Philippines and the wider region.”
IHG partners with Keyland Corporation, Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation and Greenhills Properties Inc. to bring InterContinental back to Manila. Keyland, an award-winning developer, has completed residential and commercial developments in key urban centers including Makati, Alabang, Las Piñas and Ortigas, and is expanding into the hospitality sector, driven by the growing demand for premium travel experiences. Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation, on the other hand, is into real estate development, sales, leasing and property management and has developed luxury residential condominium projects in Ortigas Center, Quezon City and in BGC, as well as office and commercial properties in Ortigas Center. Greenhills Properties Inc. also engages in real estate development, sales and rentals and owns premium properties in BGC.
Jose Ma. Montinola, president of Keyland Corporation said, “Partnering with IHG to bring a globally recognized and beloved brand like InterContinental to Manila is an exciting new chapter for our partnership. We are extremely proud to build on the brand’s storied legacy in Manila and play an integral role in its return to the capital, delivering a standout hotel that honors its past while setting a new benchmark for luxury stays in the city.”
InterContinental Manila will join a global portfolio of more than 240 InterContinental hotels and resorts worldwide, in addition to a growing pipeline of two properties for the brand in the Philippines, and 104 hotels in the pipeline worldwide. This year, InterContinental celebrates its 80th anniversary and continues to set the standard for luxury hospitality.
