IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open three new hotels in Namibia as part of a franchise agreement with Cadence Capital and Santiago Property Developers Pty Ltd.
The deal will introduce the Vignette Collection Dunes Resort Swakopmund, Holiday Inn Walvis Bay, and VOCO Windhoek CBD, collectively adding 347 rooms to IHG’s growing Southern African portfolio.
The three properties will be managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, a global hotel management company and long-standing IHG partner.
All hotels are scheduled to open in early 2028.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director for IHG Hotels & Resorts – India, Middle East & Africa, said the new hotels would serve both leisure and business travellers, further strengthening IHG’s presence in key Namibian cities.
“Namibia is one of the most promising growth markets in Southern Africa, and we are proud to enhance our presence in the country with three distinctive brands in partnership with Cadence Capital & Santiago Property Developers,” Mattar said.
“This deal shows our ambition to expand our footprint in high-potential African markets through strong local partnerships and a diversified brand portfolio.”
IHG said the project supports its long-term African expansion strategy by introducing brands across the luxury and lifestyle, premium, and mid-range segments.
The Vignette Collection Dunes Resort Swakopmund, a 100-room hotel, will be located along the Swakop River in one of Namibia’s most popular coastal towns.
The hotel will offer access to Swakopmund’s adventure, heritage, and marine attractions, and will feature a dedicated conference centre and convenient access to regional road networks, appealing to both leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travellers.
The 100-room Holiday Inn Walvis Bay will serve Namibia’s main port city, which is a key hub for logistics and industrial activity.
According to the developers, the hotel is ideally positioned to meet corporate demand while offering proximity to attractions such as the Walvis Bay Lagoon and Dune 7.
In Windhoek, the 147-room voco Windhoek CBD will cater to growing demand from the business and government sectors.
The hotel is expected to benefit from the capital’s ongoing economic transformation, driven by rapid growth in oil, gas, mining, and green hydrogen projects.
Reagon Graig, Managing Director of Cadence Capital, said the partnership with IHG is a significant step for Namibia’s hospitality sector.
“The development of voco Windhoek CBD comes as Windhoek is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by growth in sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and green hydrogen development,” he said.
Rodrigo Pimenta, Managing Director of Santiago Property Developers, said the project is aligned with their goal of contributing to Namibia’s tourism and business infrastructure.
“This comes while creating high-quality, globally recognised destinations. We look forward to welcoming guests to these hotels and contributing to Namibia’s continued growth and appeal on the world stage,” he said.
The agreement marks IHG’s latest move to strengthen its position in Southern Africa through local partnerships and the introduction of new brands to emerging markets.
