{"id":55230,"date":"2026-08-21T23:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T23:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/55230\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T23:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T23:02:44","slug":"ihg-hotels-resorts-brings-hospitality-on-the-road-with-new-ihg-racquet-cruiser-at-the-2026-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/55230\/","title":{"rendered":"IHG Hotels & Resorts brings hospitality on the road with new IHG Racquet Cruiser at the 2026 US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA, GA, AUG. 21, 2026 \u2013 The competition may end at match point, but the hospitality doesn’t have to. IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/a>, the official hotel and hotel loyalty program of the US Open Tennis Championships, returns for its eighth year with an all-new way to extend the tournament experience beyond the gates: the IHG Racquet Cruiser, a one-of-a-kind, complimentary premium motorcoach that turns the ride home into one last taste of IHG hospitality.<\/p>\n

The debut ride joins a returning fan favorite \u2013 the Watermelon Slice cocktail \u2013 back at the IHG Racquet Bar, part of a full lineup of food, beverage and fan offerings designed to make every moment of the tournament feel like part of the stay.<\/p>\n

Game, Set, Ride: Introducing the IHG Racquet Cruiser
The final point is unforgettable \u2013 the ride home should be, too. Enter the IHG Racquet Cruiser, an exclusive motorcoach that carries the spirit of the tournament beyond the grounds, giving fans one final elevated, comfortable moment after the tournament is over.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the brand\u2019s signature hospitality, the IHG Racquet Cruiser turns the ride home into a celebration of its own, offering experiences such as Prince St. Pizza slices, express facial treatments, post-match replays, device charging, Wi-Fi, surprise gifting and more to help fans unwind.<\/p>\n

Following select US Open sessions, eligible guests can board the IHG Racquet Cruiser for a complimentary ride from Arthur Ashe Stadium to select IHG hotels in Manhattan. Each just steps from major transit hubs like Penn Station and Grand Central, making the trip home effortless. <\/p>\n

Connor Smith, Senior Vice President of Global Brands \u2013 Luxury, Lifestyle, Masterbrand and Global Creative Director, said: \u201cAt IHG, hospitality extends far beyond the hotel stay. We don’t think the experience should end just because the match did. Through experiences like the IHG Racquet Cruiser, we’re bringing the same comfort, care and thoughtful touches our guests expect from our hotels to more moments of their US Open journey. From check-in to the first sip of a Watermelon Slice at the IHG Racquet Bar to riding back into Manhattan, we want every moment to feel considered and memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans can enter for a chance to join at the IHG Racquet Bar at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tickets are required to access the grounds during the US Open Main Draw.<\/p>\n

Watermelon Slice Returns to the IHG Racquet Bar
The cocktail that fans line up for is back and better than ever. The Watermelon Slice returns for the 2026 US Open, combining Mo\u00ebt & Chandon Imp\u00e9rial Brut, watermelon juice, elderflower liqueur and lime, finished with a signature watermelon wedge. Served in IHG’s bespoke tennis-inspired collectible cup \u2014 a lasting souvenir from a memorable US Open \u2014 it will be available for purchase at the IHG Racquet Bar.<\/p>\n

More Exclusive Offerings for IHG Guests
Throughout the tournament, fans can enjoy on-ground activations and delicious sips at the IHG Racquet Bar, while IHG One Rewards members will have access to additional perks including custom swag and limited-time redemption packages. Loyalty members can even turn their rewards into VIP experiences with all of IHG’s sports partners throughout the year by bidding to redeem them on IHG One Rewards Access<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships will run from Aug. 23 through Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ATLANTA, GA, AUG. 21, 2026 \u2013 The competition may end at match point, but the hospitality doesn’t have…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":55231,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[15073,20256,20600,20599,20603,20601,20602,28,463,616,3829],"class_list":["post-55230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-us-open","tag-fan-experience","tag-ihg-hotels-resorts","tag-ihg-one-rewards","tag-ihg-racquet-cruiser","tag-luxury-travel","tag-premium-transportation","tag-sports-hospitality","tag-tennis","tag-us-open","tag-us-open-tennis","tag-us-open-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}