IHG adds Abu Dhabi's Yas World Resort to Vignette Collection

On November 2, 2026, IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that Yas World Resort (formerly Yas Plaza Hotels) on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, will join its Vignette Collection brand, becoming the brand's largest property globally. The resort is developed by Aldar and integrates six hotels, more than 1,400 rooms and 21 restaurants and bars, sharing a private beach, pools, wellness facilities and Yas Island theme park resources. The report currently discloses only the inclusion news and does not mention transaction amount, opening date or phased implementation arrangements.