IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the return of the InterContinental brand to Manila, Philippines, with the signing of a new hotel in Bonifacio Global City, scheduled to open in 2032.
The planned 212-room property will signal InterContinental’s re-entry into Metro Manila after a hiatus of more than 15 years.
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The move forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to support tourism development in the Philippines.
The upcoming hotel will be situated in Bonifacio Global City, a major business district in Metro Manila that has undergone significant redevelopment over recent decades.
The area is currently a centre for finance and enterprise, housing institutions such as the Philippine Stock Exchange and several multinational companies.
Facilities at InterContinental Manila are expected to include multiple dining options, comprising an all-day restaurant and a speciality venue with a bar.
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By GlobalDataMeeting and event spaces will be available, including ballroom and function rooms, along with facilities for wellness such as a health club, spa and outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar.
IHG Hotels & Resorts South East Asia and Korea managing director Vivek Bhalla said: “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 collaborating on this project with Keyland Corporation, Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation, and Greenhills Properties.
These companies have established portfolios in residential, commercial and property development across key urban locations in the Philippines.
Keyland Corporation president Jose Ma Montinola said: “Partnering with IHG to bring a globally recognised and well-loved brand such as InterContinental to Manila is an exciting new chapter for our partnership.”
The Manila property will join over 240 InterContinental hotels globally.
The brand has ongoing expansion plans both worldwide and within the Philippines, which include two additional properties under development locally.
This announcement also comes as InterContinental marks its 80th year of operations.
