Austria: Resort firm IHG has entered right into a partnership with operator tristar Austria GmbH to open the Kimpton Salzburg by mid-2028.
The Kimpton Salzburg will kind a part of a redevelopment challenge led by Midstad, becoming a member of a lot of high-end retail items and different retailers.
Situated on the banks of the Salzach River, it marks the model’s entry into the Austrian market.
When full, the lodge will characteristic 119 rooms together with 11 suites with views of the river and chateau. Facilities embody a health centre, wellness space with sauna and leisure rooms, and assembly areas.
Willemijn Geels, VP improvement Europe, IHG Accommodations & Resorts, mentioned: “We’re excited to develop our presence within the luxurious and way of life market in Austria with the opening of Kimpton Salzburg, complementing our lately opened Kimpton Major Frankfurt. As Austria’s second-largest hospitality market after Vienna, Salzburg presents a compelling alternative for the Kimpton model to determine a presence.”
Christina Locher, managing director of tristar Austria, mentioned: “We’re delighted to develop our portfolio with IHG Accommodations & Resorts by means of the signing of this distinctive Kimpton property, marking the model’s thrilling debut in Austria. The milestone additionally represents tristar’s first luxurious lodge collaboration with IHG Accommodations and Resorts, underscoring our shared dedication to delivering unparalleled visitor experiences in premier locations.”
Kimpton Salzburg joins 210 open resorts and an extra 63 in improvement throughout the DACH area. This contains 14 open resorts in Austria throughout IHG’s InterContinental, Resort Indigo, voco, Ruby Accommodations, Vacation Inn, Vacation Inn Categorical and Garner manufacturers, and an extra 5 within the pipeline.
Highlights:
• IHG in partnership with tristar will open Kimpton Salzburg by mid-2028, marking the model’s debut in Austria.
• The 119-room lodge types a part of a Midstad-led redevelopment.
• The launch strengthens IHG’s footprint within the DACH area, with 210 resorts open and 63 in improvement.
