In Brief: IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed 200 open hotels in Canada and announced plans to further expand its presence with nearly 40 additional hotels in its development pipeline.
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Crowne Plaza Toronto – North York – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts now has more than 200 open hotels in Canada. This milestone aligns with expectations for increased tourism in Canada in 2026, with Destination Canada forecasting that visitor spending will rise 6 percent year-over-year and exceed $140 billion. The forecast also notes a resurgence in domestic travel across urban, suburban, and secondary markets.
IHG plans to expand its presence in key Canadian markets with nearly 40 hotels in its development pipeline. Six additional hotels are planned to open this year, including Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites, and Staybridge Suites properties in Barrie, Aurora East, Pembroke, and Woodstock. These openings follow seven new hotels added in Canada in 2025, including a Crowne Plaza in Toronto and four Staybridge Suites properties.
IHG’s growth in Canada includes the introduction of several new and emerging brands. voco hotels has recently signed its first Canadian properties in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Niagara Falls. The Garner brand is scheduled to debut in Canada in 2027, with three planned hotels in southern Alberta located in Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and near Calgary International Airport.
IHG’s Canadian portfolio includes a mix of properties in major metropolitan cities and natural landscapes. The company noted ongoing demand for midscale conversions.