LOMBARDIA
IHG surpasses 50 Italian properties as Milan leads growth
Four new signings push the hospitality giant's portfolio across the country, with the Lombard capital anchoring its expansion strategy.
Beatrice Comolli287 wordsEdition №33Thursday, 2 July 2026 — Edition № 33
IHG Hotels & Resorts has crossed a threshold in its Italian expansion, reaching more than 50 open and pipeline properties across the country as of 31 March 2026, according to Hotel News Resource. The four new signings include Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites properties in Milan's NoLo district, reinforcing the capital of Lombardia as the anchor of the group's growth strategy in Italy.
Milan's prominence in the portfolio reflects the city's position as Italy's financial and hospitality hub, where international capital continues to seek exposure despite the country's broader economic uncertainties. The Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites brands target business and extended-stay segments respectively—both categories that rely on steady corporate demand and the city's status as a magnet for multinational headquarters and financial operations.