IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Essentials offering in Germany with Holiday Inn Ratingen - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues its growth in Germany with the signing of Holiday Inn Ratingen, in the wider Düsseldorf area, in partnership with multi hotel operator tristar GmbH. After a full renovation, expected to open in the second half of 2025, the hotel will further expand IHG’s presence in secondary markets across Germany by offering Holiday Inn’s warm welcome and consistent experiences in a new location. The hotel represents a conversion from an existing hotel showcasing the conversion-ability of Holiday Inn and its adaptability to changing market environments.

Staying true to the Holiday Inn brand, leisure and business travellers alike will find amenities to help them make connections, work and play, including a full-service restaurant offering the brand’s much-loved ‘Kids Stay & Eat Free’ programme, a bar, and five meeting rooms - ideal for social gatherings and corporate meetings. The hotel will also feature the brand’s Open Lobby hallmark, a design-led and versatile space where guests can choose how they connect and relax.

Located in the scenic town of Ratingen, guests staying at the 134-room hotel will be in close proximity to numerous attractions and corporate settlements. Guests will also be a short drive away from Düsseldorf, Germany’s fashion capital, where they can explore the renowned Königsallee shopping boulevard, as well as Düsseldorf Altstadt (Old Town), and Kunstpalast art museum.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with tristar GmbH – one of our longest-standing and valued partners in Northern Europe. The signing of Holiday Inn Ratingen marks our 33rd hotel together and is testament to our shared vision of sustainable growth across Germany, Austria and Switzerland for both domestic and international travellers.

The Holiday Inn family brand presents enormous global growth potential as we continue to see the expansion of the middle class and a renewed excitement to travel once again. With all IHG brands, including Holiday Inn, being conversion-ready, we can help our partners capitalise on this growing class, by enabling them to quickly benefit from IHG’s powerful technology and revenue systems, operational expertise and loyalty offer.”

Jochen Weishaupt, Managing Director at tristar GmbH, said: “We are excited to partner once again with IHG Hotels & Resorts, to bring one of the most recognised and much-loved hotel brands to a new location in Germany. My special thanks go to our landlord, LEG, and their trust in our company. We look forward to a promising future together and to offering our guests a unique hotel experience very soon.”

Kevin Hain, Head of Commercial Property Management, LEG Immobilien SE, said: “Thanks to IHG’s exponential growth in Germany, it is well on its way to becoming a leading player in the midscale and upper midscale segments in the country. I would especially like to thank our new business partner tristar GmbH and look forward to a trusting and successful collaboration. I am confident that Holiday Inn Ratingen will be well received by both domestic and international travellers looking for comfortable, convenient accommodation in the wider Dusseldorf area.”

As of Q3 2024, IHG Hotels & Resorts has 220* open and pipeline hotels in Germany, with more than 140* of these properties under the Holiday Inn Brand Family. In recent months, Germany has also welcomed the Garner hotels, IHG’s new brand in the midscale conversion space, and will see the arrival of Candlewood Suites later this year.

*Numbers as of 30 September 2024

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