IHG Hotels & Resorts has released more details on its new net zero carbon hotel in the UK, revealing it will be part of its Voco brand.
Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, in partnership with Zeal Hotels, will be the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel for both businesses.
Signed under a franchise agreement and managed by Valor
Hospitality, the 142-key hotel, which is set to open next year, will offer a restaurant, bar, gym,
gardens, meeting space and car charging points.
The hotel has been
designed to align with the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework
Definition of the UK Green Building Council – the membership-led
industry network. The hotel will be both companies’ first lifecycle net zero carbon property, and the project is aiming for a minimum BREEAM rating of “excellent”, with the target of achieving an “outstanding” rating. BREEAM is a scheme which assesses, rates and certifies the sustainability of buildings.
Voco is one of IHG's fastest growing premium brands with 46 hotels around the world and 59 properties in the pipeline. Last year, IHG announced the debut of the brand in Belgium with Voco Brussels City North and partners Living Tomorrow, set to open later this year.