IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed agreements for two Holiday Inn hotels in Australia, located in Tamworth, New South Wales, and Rockhampton, Queensland.
Set to be operated by La Vie Hotels & Resorts, the developments will add a combined 190 rooms.
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Holiday Inn Tamworth will involve the conversion of the existing 60-room Best Western Sanctuary Inn.
The property’s guest rooms, reception and restaurant will be refurbished, with work due to finish in 2027. A further 30 rooms will be built by 2029, taking the hotel’s total to 90 rooms.
The Queensland project involves building a new property in a mixed-use precinct as Holiday Inn & Suites Rockhampton. The 100-room hotel will include 40 one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.
Facilities will include 350m² of conference and events space, a 100-seat function room and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Rockhampton hotel will target business, leisure and extended-stay guests.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Australasia and Pacific managing director Matt Tripolone said: “Regional Australia has so much to offer, and quality accommodation plays an important role in helping these destinations realise economic potential.
“Holiday Inn is one of the world’s most recognised and trusted hotel brands, with a reputation built on warm, welcoming hospitality, comfort and genuine value.
“It’s a brand that feels equally at home welcoming families on holiday, business travellers and guests attending regional events, making it an ideal fit for both Tamworth and Rockhampton.
“Once open, both hotels will benefit from IHG’s global distribution channels, sales network and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, creating opportunities to attract more visitors, build strong hotel businesses and contribute to the long-term success of these regional communities.”
In September, IHG reached a master development agreement with ALAND to launch its Staybridge Suites brand in Australia.
