IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Footprint in Canada

by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Mon July 6, 2026

In celebration of its continued growth in Canada, IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to extend its presence in the country with nearly 40 hotels in the development pipeline.

The broadening of properties will add to IHG’s current portfolio of more than 200 hotels in Canada as Destination Canada forecasts visitor spending to increase by six percent year-over-year and reach more than $140 billion in value.

Six additional hotels planned for a 2026 opening include Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites and Staybridge properties in Barrie, Aurora East, Pembroke and Woodstock, building on seven hotels that arrived in 2025, including a Crowne Plaza in Toronto and four Staybridge Suite properties.

IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand recently signed its first Canadian hotels in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Niagara Falls. IHG is also capitalizing on growing regional demand for high-quality midscale conversions with the Garner brand set to make its Canadian debut in 2027 with three planned southern Alberta hotels in Red Deer, Medicine Hat and near Calgary International Airport.

Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas for IHG, said in a statement, “Reaching 200 open IHG hotels in Canada is a testament to the strength of our brands, the dedication of our teams and the trust our owners place in us. With a balance of major metropolitan cities and scenic natural landscapes, Canada offers a stay for every traveler and occasion. We remain focused on capitalizing on this building demand and delivering the right brands in the right places that meet evolving guest needs.”