InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced its acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The $300 million transaction includes the management of 16 hotels and resorts, 37 spas and sister companies Evason and Raison d’Etre. Following the acquisition, Six Senses is now expected to grow to 60 hotels within the next 10 years.
“IHG’s growing portfolio of luxury brands is a collection of the very best in the travel industry. Each one offers something unique to our guests, and together they offer an unparalleled choice of locations and experiences,” says IHG CEO Keith Barr. “We’re incredibly proud to welcome Six Senses into our family of brands and look forward to opening more stunning hotels, resorts and spas—each one staying true to Six Senses’ world-renowned reputation for wellness and an unwavering commitment to purposeful travel.”
“This is an exciting new era for Six Senses,” Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs adds. “IHG believes in our purpose to merge the two platforms of wellness and sustainability to promote personal health, and the health of the planet. Joining forces with IHG means we can use a wealth of systems and operational excellence to grow our brand and reach new markets without losing our quirky personality and playful touch.”
