IHG’s 2023 U.S. Open Presence Includes a Pickleball Pop-Up and VIP Bar

If you’re headed to the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York this year, there are a host of events occurring from sponsors and brands. That includes activations from IHG, a long-time sponsor of the tournament.

Here’s what you can expect.

IHG at the 2023 U.S. Open

To kick off the U.S. Open, the hotel brand is hosting “The IHG Athletic Club,” a pop-up at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Midtown Manhattan on August 25 and 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Attendees will play tournament-style ping pong and pickleball, with swag items and refreshments on offer.

To participate, you must RSVP through this link here.

“At IHG, not only do we provide unmatched hospitality, but we continue to offer unique ways for our guests, loyalty members, and tennis fans to experience the US Open like never before,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Global Guest Experience, IHG Hotels & Resorts in a written statement.

Once onsite at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, IHG will serve specialty cocktails and a curated wine-by-the-glass at the “Kimpton Lemon Tree Bar,” a shaded outdoor venue. This space is open from August 28 through September 10 and is located on the terrace outside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Finally, IHG also offers its IHG One Rewards loyalty members unique experiences, including behind-the-scenes tours, the chance to attend post-match conferences, and more. You can bid to redeem points for these fun experiences at the U.S. Open on IHG One Rewards Access.

Final Thoughts

The U.S. Open is one of the biggest sports events of the year, so any perks are welcome. For the 2023 edition of this major tennis tournament, IHG is offering up a few branded events in and around New York City for spectators to enjoy.