Tourexpi
New
openings in Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Torreon, and
Nuevo Laredo will add 848 rooms to IHG’s portfolio, strengthening the brand’s
presence in Mexico’s largest markets.
IHG
Hotels & Resorts (IHG), in partnership with Alliance Hotels, has announced
the signing of six new properties for its premium voco hotels brand in Mexico.
The conversions, scheduled to open in 2027, will extend IHG’s upscale offering
across the country and introduce voco hotels to several high-demand
destinations.
Strategic
growth across Mexico
The
six hotels will open in major commercial hubs: Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad
Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Torreon, and Nuevo Laredo. Together, they will add 848
rooms to voco hotels’ footprint in Mexico, which currently includes four
operating and five pipeline properties. Globally, the brand counts 102 hotels
in its pipeline, reflecting strong demand for conversions and accelerated
expansion.
Significant
renovations will bring the brand’s hallmarks to life, including lively social
spaces, a distinct arrival experience, and thoughtful touches designed to
create an instantly welcoming atmosphere.
Industry
perspectives
“Mexico
is an ideal fit for the voco hotels brand, combining high-quality stays with
local character,” said Paul Adan, SVP of Development for Mexico, Latin America
& the Caribbean at IHG. “These signings mark an important step in voco’s
regional growth. By pairing voco’s distinctive personality with IHG’s global
reach, we’re creating fresh opportunities for owners and memorable stays for
guests.”
Alliance
Hotels added:
“Transforming
our properties into voco hotels allows us to elevate our product and visibility
in competitive markets. Working with IHG connects our local expertise with the
strength of a global platform, bringing added value to both our guests and our
business.”
The
six forthcoming properties
·
voco Guadalajara Expo Area – 163 rooms
opposite Expo Guadalajara, ideal for conferences and business travelers.
·
voco Cancun – 160 rooms with lagoon
views, meeting spaces, and wellness areas, catering to corporate visitors.
·
voco Nuevo Laredo – 120 rooms near the
international bridge and logistics hubs, designed for cross-border commerce.
·
voco Torreon – 124 rooms in the
Comarca Lagunera industrial zone, with workspaces, meeting rooms, and
full-service dining.
·
voco San Luis Potosi – 135 rooms in a
key automotive hub, central to industrial parks and commercial centers.
·
voco Ciudad Juarez – 146 rooms close
to the U.S. Consulate, serving manufacturing, logistics, and government
travelers.
Conversions
as a growth engine
Conversions
accounted for 57 percent of IHG’s global room openings in the first half of
2025. With voco hotels, owners gain a refreshed, upscale design plus rapid
access to IHG’s global distribution network, advanced technology platform, and
the IHG One Rewards loyalty program.
For
more information or to book a stay, visit IHG.com or download the IHG One Rewards mobile app.
Image
Credit: © IHG Hotels & Resorts
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