IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a leadership change in France with the appointment of Christophe Laure as head of the Luxury & Lifestyle division, overseeing the existing portfolio and new development opportunities.

Christophe Laure brings over 33 years of experience with IHG Hotels & Resorts. His career spans multiple leadership roles in France and across Europe, covering operational, commercial, and strategic responsibilities.

He has managed key properties within the group and led growth initiatives in the luxury and lifestyle segments. In his new role, Christophe Laure will oversee IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle division in France, aiming to enhance operational performance, maximize the value of the existing portfolio, and explore new market opportunities.

The group’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in France includes numerous iconic brands, such as InterContinental, Regent, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, and Six Senses through a branded residence in Courchevel. A Vignette Collection property will further expand this portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, with an inaugural location in Théoule-sur-Mer.

IHG currently operates nearly 70 properties in the French market, and while the Luxury & Lifestyle division still represents only a minority share of this portfolio, the appointment of Christophe Laura to lead this segment is expected to accelerate its growth in the years ahead.