In Brief: IHG has disclosed plans for 62 new hotels in Mexico, indicating a significant expansion in the country’s hospitality sector.
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Six Senses XALA – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a development pipeline of 62 hotels with 8,600 rooms in Mexico, adding to its current portfolio of 187 open hotels and 30,000 rooms in the country as of December 31, 2025.
IHG Hotels & Resorts reports that Mexico is its fifth-largest market globally by open hotels and rooms, with 187 hotels and 30,000 rooms currently operating across the country. The company has 62 additional hotels with 8,600 rooms in its development pipeline in Mexico.
IHG has maintained a presence in Mexico for more than 50 years, beginning with the opening of the first Holiday Inn in Acapulco in 1970. In the past five years, the company has added more than 6,000 rooms across 14 brands in the country.
The company’s brand portfolio in Mexico includes properties in the Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials, and Suites categories. IHG has stated its ambition to nearly double its growth pace in Mexico over the next few years.
Recent and upcoming property openings include Kimpton Mas Olas Todos Santos in the Baja Sur peninsula, the forthcoming all-inclusive Mayan Riviera resort Kimpton Tres Rios, and the recently opened Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen. The InterContinental brand is returning to Monterrey, and InterContinental Miyana Mexico City is scheduled to open soon. Six Senses Xala in the Costalegre region is projected to open in 2027.
IHG plans to open a new MLAC region headquarters in Guadalajara in the spring, with staffing expected to grow from 40 colleagues to 200 by the end of 2026.
The company’s growth strategy in Mexico includes expanding its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio across Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with development activity spanning major urban centers, resort destinations, and regional markets.
