- The Hari London and The Hari Hong Kong will join IHG’s Vignette Collection under a new franchise agreement.
- Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre will be converted into the 324-room The Hari Singapore, opening in 2027.
- The deal expands IHG and Harilela Group’s five-decade partnership to six hotels and grows Vignette Collection’s portfolio beyond 80 open and pipeline properties
SINGAPORE – IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a three-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group on August 17, 2026, bringing The Hari London, The Hari Hong Kong, and the future The Hari Singapore into its luxury Vignette Collection brand. The agreement expands IHG’s luxury lifestyle offerings in key global cities.
Vignette Collection Expansion
The deal includes the 85-room The Hari London and the 210-room The Hari Hong Kong, which will join IHG’s Vignette Collection. Additionally, the 324-room Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre will undergo a conversion to become The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection, slated to open in 2027. This marks The Hari brand’s debut in Singapore.
Decades-Long Partnership Deepens
This franchise agreement signifies an evolution in the more than five-decade partnership between IHG and the Hong Kong-based Harilela Group. The collaboration now encompasses six hotels, including the Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Hong Kong, Holiday Inn Express Changzhou Center, and Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom.
Strategic Growth for Vignette Collection
The addition of these three independently spirited hotels in global gateway cities represents a significant milestone for Vignette Collection. The brand, which emphasizes distinctive hotels and authentic travel experiences, now boasts over 80 open and pipeline properties worldwide. Vignette Collection aims to reach more than 100 hotels within its first decade.
Executive Commentary
Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, IHG, stated that the agreement extends their portfolio to six hotels in five world-class travel destinations, calling it a “testament to what we have achieved together.” He highlighted The Hari Hotels’ reputation for “distinctive and understated luxury stays” as a natural fit for Vignette Collection.
Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO, Harilela Group, emphasized a clear vision for The Hari brand’s expansion. He noted that integrating the three Hari Hotels into Vignette Collection provides a unified brand partnership and a powerful growth platform, combining the hotels’ individuality with IHG’s global scale and commercial strength.
The Hari Singapore Transformation
The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection, will be a conversion of the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, which opened in 1985. The hotel is undergoing a significant transformation, with British designer Tara Bernerd overseeing the design. Located in Singapore’s Orchard Road precinct, the hotel benefits from year-round demand from leisure travelers and international guests.