IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed 200 open hotels in Canada, marking a milestone as the hotel company expands its footprint across the country.<\/p>\n
The company said the achievement comes as Canada’s tourism sector continues to rebound.<\/p>\n
Destination Canada is forecasting visitor spending will rise six per cent year over year in 2026 to more than $140 billion, driven in part by a resurgence in domestic travel across urban, suburban and secondary markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cReaching 200 open IHG hotels in Canada is a testament to the strength of our brands, the dedication of our teams and the trust our owners place in us,\u201d said Jolyon Bulley,\u00a0CEO, Americas for IHG, in a press release.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a balance of major metropolitan cities and scenic natural landscapes, Canada offers a stay for every traveler and occasion. We remain focused on capitalizing on this building demand and delivering the right brands in the right places that meet evolving guest needs.<\/p>\n
Upcoming projects<\/p>\n
IHG plans to build on its current portfolio with nearly 40 additional hotels in its Canadian development pipeline.<\/p>\n
Six new hotels are scheduled to open before the end of 2026, including Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites properties in Barrie, Aurora East, Pembroke and Woodstock.<\/p>\n
The planned openings follow the addition of seven Canadian hotels in 2025, including a Crowne Plaza in Toronto and four Staybridge Suites properties.<\/p>\n
The company’s Canadian expansion also includes the rollout of newer brands. Its premium voco\u00a0hotels brand recently signed its first Canadian properties, with hotels planned for Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver\u00a0and\u00a0Niagara Falls.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, IHG’s midscale Garner brand is set to enter the Canadian market in 2027 with three hotels planned for southern Alberta, including Red Deer, Medicine Hat\u00a0and a location near Calgary International Airport.<\/p>\n