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IHG Signs Vignette Collection Property in Braga, Portugal

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to open the Esperança Hotel in Braga, marking its sixth Vignette Collection property in Portugal. The 58-key hotel is a conversion project scheduled to open in September 2026 under the management of Amazing Evolution.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Expand luxury footprints by leveraging the conversion of historic urban buildings into high-end boutique properties.
  2. 2Utilize IHG's global distribution systems while maintaining property individuality through the Vignette Collection soft brand.
  3. 3Capitalize on the growing tourism momentum in Southern Europe, specifically in secondary city centers like Braga.

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Source: Hotels Magazine

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