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IHG Debuts Garner Brand and Franchise Model in Malaysia
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IHG Debuts Garner Brand and Franchise Model in Malaysia

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its franchise model in Malaysia through a two-property conversion deal in Sabah. The agreement introduces the midscale Garner brand to the country and expands the Holiday Inn Express footprint.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Garner Hotel Kota Kinabalu (202 rooms) will open in two phases across 2027 and 2029.
  2. 2Holiday Inn Express Tawau (140 rooms) marks IHG's market entry in Tawau, scheduled for 2028.
  3. 3Partnership with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd initiates IHG's conversion-focused franchise model in Malaysia.

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Source: eHotelier

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