IHG Hotels & Resorts announced their collaboration with Aqarat

IHG Hotels and Resorts has recently inked franchise agreements with subsidiaries of Aqarat, a global hotel owner, marking a significant expansion of its Vignette Collection brand into the Middle East this upcoming summer. The two new hotels, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort (162 rooms) and Vignette Collection in Kuwait City (194 rooms) will be under the management of United Hospitality Management (UHM), a prominent luxury hotel operator. These additions to the Vignette Collection, known for its distinctive, elegant, and captivating luxury and lifestyle hotels, exemplify the brand's commitment to creating positive change for people, places, and the planet. Tailored for the next generation of luxury and lifestyle travellers, each Vignette Collection property boasts unique characteristics and designs, catering to the discerning tastes of thoughtful adventurers.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are thrilled to announce the signing of two remarkable Vignette Collection hotels in Dubai and Kuwait as we continue to expand our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the region. The partnership with Aqarat and the opening of these hotels marks an important milestone for IHG Hotels & Resorts, as we cater to the growing number of guests who seek luxury experiences that differ from conventional hotel and resort offerings.”

As IHG Hotels & Resorts' inaugural collection brand, Vignette Collection is the latest inclusion in its rapidly expanding luxury and lifestyle portfolio. With over 450 open hotels and more than 100,000 rooms, IHG now boasts one of the world's largest luxury and lifestyle hotel collections. Vignette Collection joins the ranks of IHG's distinguished portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.