IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the official debut of Garner hotels, its 14th brand in Greater China, further strengthening its portfolio in the region. Garner offers a highly adaptable, conversion-friendly model that enables owners to unlock value with efficient and practical solutions. While upholding the quality and consistency of an international brand, Garner encourages each hotel to express its own character — delivering stays that are relaxed, easy, and full of personality. As the midscale to upper-midscale segment continues to evolve and demand for upgrading existing hotels accelerates, Garner offers a compelling new option for owners, combining efficiency with flexibility.
Daniel Aylmer, CEO, IHG Greater China, said: “Having maintained a long-standing presence in Greater China, we have observed the industry enter a more refined stage of development. The introduction of Garner hotels to the region demonstrates our deep commitment to this market and reflects how we are responding to the growing demand for conversions. Garner strengthens our portfolio in the conversion market, complementing our luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, and our premium brand, voco, to offer a broader set of solutions across different markets and project types. Its high adaptability and flexible conversion model enable a strong balance between investment efficiency and guest experience. We look forward to supporting owners in building more resilient and sustainable investment models while contributing to the high-quality growth of the hospitality sector in Greater China.”
Since its global launch in 2023, Garner has expanded rapidly, with more than 100 hotels now open worldwide, making it one of the fastest-growing brands in IHG. Its debut in Greater China marks the next phase of the brand’s global expansion.
Built on Standards, Designed for Individuality
As the midscale to upper-midscale segment evolves, a new generation of travelers is seeking more than consistency and quality. Increasingly, they value individuality, emotional connection, and experiences that feel both reliable and distinctive. Garner addresses this demand with its brand proposition: For all the journeys you’re on, we make it possible.
Guided by its global brand philosophy, Garner embraces adaptability in design, local expression, and guest touchpoints, enabling each property to reflect its own identity. Designed for Spirited, Flexible Travelers, the brand brings its ethos to life through three core experience pillars:
- Get Comfortable: From extended breakfast hours to 24-hour delivery services, Garner adapts to each guest’s lifestyle, allowing travel to unfold naturally without rigid schedules.
- Good Stuff to Keep You Going: From self-serve beverage stations to diverse breakfast experiences, spaces and services are designed to be used in multiple ways, giving guests the freedom to engage based on their preferences.
- Made with Character: Through interactive touches such as welcome treats, community voting, and creative elements like coffee cup doodling, Garner provides guests with opportunities to express their personality and leave their own mark on each stay.
In addition, Garner connects seamlessly to IHG’s global platform, including access to more than 160 million IHG One Rewards members, as well as its distribution network, revenue management systems, and digital marketing capabilities, supporting strong and sustainable performance.
