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Crowne Plaza Podgorica to Open by End of the Year

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Podgorica – its seventh hotel in Montenegro and second in the capital city. The converted property, owned by BIG CEE, is set to open by the end of 2024.

The 122-key hotel is situated within the Capital Plaza mixed-use development and surrounded by the regional headquarters of several banks and multinational companies including Deloitte, PWC and The World Bank. Other features include residential properties and luxurious commercial, retail and restaurant spaces, making it an ideal destination for locals and visitors alike. The Capital Plaza has significantly influenced Podgorica’s business district over last decade, with its impressive office tower to lifestyle features, it has become a true ambassador for the country’s fast-paced development.

Alongside several meeting and events spaces, the hotel will feature one main restaurant on the first floor and a bar and signature lounge on the ground and fifth floor respectively. Crowne Plaza Podgorica joins the 93-room Crowne Plaza Kolasin – due to open in the second half of 2025 – as part of IHG’s growing estate in Montenegro. As one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands, Crowne Plaza offers purposeful design underpinned by flexible spaces to work, meet and relax, while meeting the needs of guests seeking productivity, relaxation and an opportunity to connect. Crowne Plaza Podgorica adds to the brand’s growing portfolio which is expected to reach 100 open hotels in Europe by the end of 2025.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “It’s wonderful to sign Crowne Plaza Podgorica, which is an important moment for IHG as we continue to grow our presence across the Balkans. The hotel will fit seamlessly into the existing Capital Plaza development in the prime location of Podgorica and is a great example of our ability to sign and convert properties across our brand portfolio at speed. The popularity of conversion opportunities across Europe reflects the attractiveness of IHG’s brands and the value of our global enterprise – including our growing IHG One Rewards programme – amongst our owners, who are looking to capture the growing demand of travellers in top locations. We look forward to working alongside our trusted partners at BIG CEE to bring this project to fruition and welcome guests at Crowne Plaza Podgorica before the end of the year.”

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