International hotel brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will return to the Philippines after its parent firm, IHG Hotels & Resorts, signed a franchise agreement with Hann Philippines Inc, operator of Clark’s Hann Casino Resort.
Under the agreement, InterContinental Clark will sit at the heart of Hann’s 450-hectare Hann Reserve luxury estate in New Clark City by way of a 250-key property expected to open to guests in 2031. Development of the hotel will commence in 2027.
“With its bustling megacities, natural wonders and warm and friendly hospitality, the Philippines is a beautiful country where IHG has a rich history of delivering great stays for guests in Manila, Cebu and Makati,” said Chris Anklin, Senior Director, Development, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The country has an ambition to become a regional tourism behemoth with rapid infrastructure development to promote ease of travel and strong growth potential.
“Hann Reserve represents one of the new waves of development growth in the market, which IHG is supporting. We are confident that InterContinental Clark will enhance its attractive mix of leisure, lifestyle and business offerings and we look forward to working alongside our partners to bring more of our much-loved brands to new and exciting locations across the country.”
Dae Sik Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hann Philippines Inc, added, “We are delighted to partner withIHG to turn our vision for Hann Reserve into reality and return the InterContinental brand with its over 75 years of heritage back to the Philippines. I have always enjoyed my stays at InterContinental hotels, especially appreciating their unmatched heritage and history in luxury travel.
“The InterContinental brand will bring a fresh take on luxury at Hann Reserve, an ultraluxe mountain resort getaway, and I’m confident it will elevate New Clark City as a world-class leisure destination. We hope this is the first of many collaborations through which we leverage IHG’s world-class Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio and introduce new tourism concepts and stay experiences for all travellers together.”
Hann Reserve is set to feature a variety of high-end facilities, highlighted by three 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Nicklaus Design, KJ Choi, and Sir Nick Faldo, along with the country’s only PGA-affiliated player development facilities. It will also include exclusive ultra-luxury residences, lifestyle commercial centers, gaming, an international school and a 10-hectare public park.
InterContinental Clark will itself offer two restaurants and two bars, meeting spaces for 600 people, the brand’s signature Club InterContinental Lounge, a Health Club and Spa, swimming pool, Kids Club and a retail outlet.
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