IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of an agreement with Pacini Group for the rebranding of its Venetian property, The Venice Times, which will officially join the Vignette Collection brand. Located in the heart of Venice’s historic center, the hotel marks the second collaboration between IHG and Pacini Group—following the opening of Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia.
The hotel will join IHG’s existing Hotel Indigo Venice – Sant’Elena property and mark the latest addition to its fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Italy, joining eight open hotels and a further five in development.
The Venice Times, Vignette Collection marks the third Vignette Collection signing in Italy in just two years—following the signing of Hotel Alexandra, Vignette Collection and most recently Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection.
IHG launched Vignette Collection in August 2021, offering a different price point to the upscale conversion brand voco hotels and complementing its existing luxury & lifestyle portfolio. Vignette Collection appeals to owners of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels seeking to benefit from IHG’s technology and revenue systems, operational expertise and loyalty offer, without the need for high upfront costs or compromise on a property’s character, style or name.
Located within Venice’s historic center, The Venice Times, Vignette Collection is expected to rebrand towards the end of 2025. Catering to both domestic and international travelers, the 30-room hotel will invite guests to enjoy the hotel’s cocktail bar and outside terrace, as well as locally inspired cuisine at the restaurant. The property is just steps from major landmarks and well connected by public transport, providing convenient and complete access to the city.
Vignette Collection is IHG’s first collection brand and represents a curation of distinct hotels, demonstrating diversity and discovery. The brand combines each property’s individual identity with the brand’s promise of “A Means For Good,” which sees each hotel partner with a local philanthropic organization to spearhead a positive contribution to local causes and “Memorable Rituals,” to help connect guests with the hotel’s cultural landscape.
The Venice Times, Vignette Collection joins a growing portfolio of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ properties, with 30 open hotels across seven brands (InterContinental, Six Senses, Hotel Indigo, voco hotels, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express), with an additional 15 properties in the pipeline.
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