IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has confirmed the conversion of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown in New Zealand to voco Queenstown, working alongside asset owner, developer and manager Pro-invest Group.
This move will reposition the centrally located, 227-room property within IHG’s premium portfolio.
Currently operated by EVT Connect Hospitality, the hotel is situated in central Queenstown, close to the lakefront and key local attractions.
The conversion aligns the property’s location, size and operational profile with a premium brand strategy. Following refurbishment, the hotel will operate as voco Queenstown from late 2026.
Upgrades will include enhanced meeting spaces, a new private dining room, an outdoor dining area and the introduction of Mozzarella & Co restaurant and bar. These changes are intended to broaden the property’s appeal to both leisure and corporate guests, as well as support its long-term commercial performance.
Once refurbished, voco Queenstown will join IHG’s growing premium offering in New Zealand and integrate into IHG’s global platform, distribution channels, sales network and loyalty programme.
IHG Australasia and Pacific managing director Matt Tripolone said: “This is a strategic repositioning of a great hotel into an even stronger proposition.
“By working closely with Pro-invest Group and their operating partner EVT Connect Hospitality, we are aligning the right brand with the right asset, and the right location – taking a long-term view to support sustainable returns.
“Conversions like this demonstrate how we partner with owners to maximise value through brand strength, commercial capability and efficient execution.”
Pro-invest Group founder and chairman Ronald Stephen Barrott FRICS said: “This hotel has an established track record and an exceptional location in the Queenstown market.
“Transitioning to voco allows us to reposition the asset for its next phase, leveraging IHG’s scale, systems and premium brand strength to support long-term performance.”
In March 2025, IHG announced substantial growth across the UK and Ireland by securing agreements for eight additional hotels.
