IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a franchise agreement with Hann Philippines to bring back the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to the Philippines.

This entails the opening of InterContinental Clark within a 450ha estate in New Clark City, joining the global network of more than 200 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.

The estate will feature three 18-hole golf courses and will be home to what is said to be the country's only PGA-affiliated player development facilities.

The Hann Reserve development will also include ultra-luxury residences, lifestyle commercial centres, an international school, and a 10ha public park.  

IHG Hotels & Resorts Development senior director Chris Anklin said: “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.”

Construction of the 250-room property is scheduled to commence in 2027, with the hotel expected to open in 2031.

InterContinental Clark will include two restaurants, two bars, and meeting spaces capable of accommodating up to 600 people.

It will also feature the brand’s signature Club InterContinental Lounge, a health club and spa, a swimming pool, a kids club, and a retail outlet.

The hotel will be a 15-minute drive from Clark International Airport and a two-hour drive from Manila.

As of March 2024, IHG operated five hotels in the Philippines, with four under the Holiday Inn brand family.

The company is also planning to introduce new brands to the country, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses.

Last month, IHG launched a range of "Intentional Flexibility" initiatives, including an app designed to ease jet lag for travellers.