IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leading hotel companies, has added two more properties to its Vignette Collection, with the signings in Hokkaido and Istanbul in Japan and Türkiye respectively.

In a press statement, IHG says that it has signed the iconic Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa to its Vignette Collection brand, the second property in Japan for IHG’s newest luxury and lifestyle brand and first collection brand.

The statement adds that this strategic partnership with the Windsor Hotels International signals IHG’s entry into the renowned Lake Toya region of Hokkaido, the country’s second largest island and a prime destination for domestic and international travellers.

It says that the picturesque 386-key property property is a traditional and prestigious landmark , owned by the Meiji Shipping Group.

Abhijay Sandilya

“We are delighted to welcome the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa to the IHG estate. This strengthens our presence in Hokkaido and further enhances the reputation of Vignette Collection, which features a set of proudly independent hotels with distinct outlooks and unique stories to tell that embody luxury in a different way. We are confident that the Windsor Hotel Toya, Vignette Collection will deliver an even stronger performance and attract new guests through IHG’s powerful global enterprise systems, including our loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards,’’ says Abhijay Sandilya, CEO, IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, and Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia.

“The transformation of The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa is part of IHG’s ongoing strategy to expand our portfolio of Luxury & Lifestyle hotels in key markets around the world. The Windsor Hotel TOYA, Vignette Collection will be the fifth IHG hotel in Hokkaido after three ANA Crowne Plaza properties in Sapporo, Kushiro and Chitose, and one ANA Holiday Inn hotel in Susukino. We’re also opening the first internationally branded luxury hotel in Sapporo, InterContinental Sapporo, in 2025. By partnering with highly respected owners, we continue to offer guests a diverse range of exceptional experiences in this wonderful country,” adds Sandilya.

Vignette Collection addition in Istanbul

The converted property, owned by Cortex Turizm, will become the 16th IHG hotel in the city once it opens in the second half of 2025

The other signing announced by IHG is of Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, which also marks the brand’s debut in Türkiye. The converted property, owned by Cortex Turizm, will become the 16th IHG hotel in the city once it opens in the second half of 2025, adds the statement.

It adds that Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy represents a continuation of IHG’s growth momentum across Türkiye, taking the total of opened and signed properties in Türkiye to 45 hotels. The latest signing also joins a growing portfolio of Vignette Collection properties around the world, which is set to reach 100 hotels in 10 years, bolstering IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, one of the world’s largest, with nearly 900 open and signed hotels globally.

IHG says that Vignette Collection is IHG’s luxury conversion brand and allows owners to retain the independent identity and character of their hotels, whilst providing guests with a one-of-a-kind stay in destinations to remember. Staying true to the brand’s ethos, Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy will be underpinned by its own A Means for Good initiative, highlighting the hotel’s partnerships with local non-profit organisations to spearhead positive contributions to the communities in which it operates.

Situated in the historic Tütün Han building, the hotel will feature 51 unique, stylish rooms and an all-day artisan bakery and specialty food restaurant, as well as premium wellness facilities including a spa.

Willemijn Geels

“It is great to see the momentum Vignette Collection, IHG’s very first collection brand, is having across Europe since its launch in 2021. Today, across the region, we have more than 14 open and signed Vignette Collection properties all in some of the most sought-after destinations. This is a testament to the trust new and existing owners have in IHG, our brands and global enterprise, including our leading loyalty offer and powerful technology and revenue systems, to deliver for them,’’ says Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

“I am incredibly proud of the growth we have seen across Türkiye in recent years, which is due to the dedication and drive from our in-market team, who have established strong relationships with our partners. We look forward to working alongside Cortex Turizm to bring the hotel to life and welcome guests to Türkiye’s first Vignette Collection property in 2025,” adds Geels.