The young mid-range conversion brand announces the opening of two new locations in Macon, Georgia, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the United States, and unveils its ongoing global expansion plans.

Launched in August 2023, Garner quickly established itself, opening its first location in December in Auburn, Washington. Since then, franchise opportunities have been unveiled for Mexico and Canada, with plans for availability by the end of March.

 Expansion in the EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa) region is also progressing, as evidenced by the recent signing of a letter of intent in Japan between IHG and Axe Management Partners to convert three Osaka hotels to the Garner brand.

“We took a flexible approach to Garner, which was to create a brand that could accommodate different spaces and still put travelers’ needs first. To have our global expansion underway and three hotels open five months from launch – with both trusted, existing owners and those new to the IHG Hotels & Resorts family of brands – speaks to the vast potential and opportunity for the future growth plans we have set for Garner.” - Karen Gilbride, VP, Garner hotels