Resorts on the rise: IHG accelerates luxury growth in Thailand

(From left to right: Mr Anuwat Kosol, Mr Aphicha Sinthuchat, Rajit Sukumaran, Pathana Jitsaereetham) — Photo by IHG

The growth of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, continues at pace in Thailand with its latest signing adding to an increasingly-impressive portfolio of luxury resorts.

Opening in 2028, InterContinental Phang-Nga Bay Resort will be located in Samet Nangshe - a one-of-a-kind picturesque destination in Phang-Nga.

The result of a management agreement between IHG and first-time partner Plaipol Co., Ltd. - a leading gold business owner in Thailand - the 150-key property will be the ideal choice for travellers seeking a relaxing getaway in an idyllic location. Among its many stand-out features will be stunning views of Phang-Nga Bay which is one of the most spectacular national parks in Thailand, renowned for its limestone peaks and magnificent panoramas.

It is the latest resort signing by IHG in the country, where it already welcomes guests at 39 hotels, including 15 resort properties. Of the eight opened properties under InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Thailand, five are resorts, with InterContinental Phang-Nga Bay Resort set to further enhance the brand's world-class reputation in a new destination.

It follows recent openings including InterContinental Bangkok, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping and InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, which have added to the growing collection of IHG hotels across Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Phuket, Khao Yai and Chiang Mai.

InterContinental Phang-Nga Bay Resort will be a 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and 20 minutes from the new Andaman Airport. It will feature 150 suites and private pool villas, and offer facilities including two restaurants and a bar, Club InterContinental lounge, meeting spaces for 200 people, a spa, fitness and resort centre, swimming pool and Kids Club.

Guests will enjoy easy access to tourist attractions along the Andaman Coast including Khao Lak beach, where activities include surfing, kayaking, island hopping, snorkeling and limestone cliff climbs.

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