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IHG to open InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve in 2027
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury portfolio in Portugal with the signing of InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve. Developed in partnership with HDP Algarve SA, the hotel will become the fourth InterContinental property in Portugal and further strengthen IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the country.
The hotel is scheduled to open in April 2027 following a comprehensive renovation and rebranding of the existing Crowne Plaza Vilamoura.
Luxury resort in a prime Algarve location
The future InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve will offer 323 guest rooms, several restaurants and bars, spa and wellness facilities, extensive leisure amenities and flexible meeting and event spaces.
Located close to Vilamoura Marina, Praia de Vilamoura and several renowned golf courses, the hotel is designed to attract both international leisure travellers and the growing premium meetings and events market.
“We are delighted to sign InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve, reinforcing our commitment to growing our luxury portfolio in Portugal. Vilamoura is one of Portugal’s most established and dynamic luxury resort destinations, and this signing reflects both strong owner confidence in the market and the continued demand for world-class luxury hospitality experiences under the InterContinental brand,” said Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
“It is especially rewarding to enter into this project alongside our valued long-term partners, HDP Algarve SA. This is a significant project and we look forward to welcoming guests to what promises to be an extraordinary InterContinental experience in the heart of the Algarve.”
Long-standing partnership continues
HDP Algarve SA described the project as a major step in repositioning one of Vilamoura's landmark hotels within the luxury segment.
“We are proud to deepen our long-standing relationship with IHG through the repositioning of this landmark resort to an InterContinental property. This transformation aligns with our vision to elevate the hotel’s offering and deliver an exceptional luxury experience that reflects the evolving profile of Vilamoura and the wider Algarve,” said Mario Vasco Pereira, Chairman of HDP Algarve SA.
Portugal remains a strategic growth market
IHG says Portugal continues to be one of its fastest-growing markets in Southern Europe, supported by strong year-round leisure demand and increasing city-break travel.
The signing forms part of the group's strategy to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, which already includes properties such as InterContinental Cascais-Estoril, Hotel Indigo Albufeira, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve and Six Senses Douro Valley.
InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve will join IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle division, which currently comprises more than 595 operating hotels and 392 properties in development worldwide. Across Europe, the InterContinental brand now includes 34 hotels, with a further nine projects in the pipeline.
This year, InterContinental also marks its 80th anniversary as one of the world's leading luxury hotel brands.
Image Credit: © IHG
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