IHG Accelerates European Presence, Grows Portfolio by 27%

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is rapidly expanding its footprint in Europe, adding over 32,800 rooms in the past three years to its portfolio – growth of 27%.

A supportive macro backdrop continues to fuel IHG’s growth as it expands its scale and presence in Europe’s key destinations. In 2025, European hotel investment reached €27 billion across more than 1,050 hotels – the strongest year since 2019 (Cushman & Wakefield).

This momentum is underpinned by Europe’s position as the world’s most visited region, welcoming around 793 million international arrivals in 2025 (UN Tourism). 

Last year, IHG opened a record 102 hotels and signed an impressive 117 properties in Europe, and acquired Ruby, the European-based premium urban lifestyle brand. The company’s European portfolio now comprises more than 1,230 open and pipeline hotels across more than 40 countries.

This sustained growth reflects decades of strong owner relationships and continued brand evolution, driven by a single ambition: to consistently deliver brilliant experiences in every destination. 

Germany is central to this growth story – both as a strong domestic market and one of Europe’s most important outbound markets.

One of IHG’s fastest‑growing countries in the region it represents more than 20% of open rooms (32,700) and nearly 20% of its pipeline (8,340 rooms). Momentum in Germany amplifies brand awareness and drives demand and performance across IHG’s wider European and global portfolio. 

IHG has 1,230 open and pipeline hotels across over 40 countries in Europe. Its largest markets include the UK & Ireland (404 open and pipeline properties), Germany (242 open and pipeline properties), France (84 open and pipeline properties), and Spain (81 open and pipeline properties).