The Department of the Air Force has selected Centinel Public Partnerships and IHG Hotels & Resorts as its commercial partners to own, develop and manage on-base lodging across U.S. Air Force installations in execution of a 50-year agreement.
A provider of privatized military housing and lodging, Centinel will be the owner, property developer, builder and asset manager. IHG will act as hotel and management operator.
According to the DAF, agreement finalization and operational transfer to Centinel and IHG are anticipated to be completed by Fall 2027. This phased approach, beginning with 23 installations across the U.S. and its territories, ensures continuous lodging operations and minimizes disruptions for travelers.
Centinel has more than two decades of experience in owning, developing, constructing and managing housing and hospitality assets across United States Army, Air Force and Space Force installations. IHG, in turn, provides global scale and specialized military lodging capabilities.
Centinel and IHG have worked together to serve military communities through the Privatization of Army Lodging program since 2009, with a portfolio of 70-plus hotels and 12,000-plus hotel rooms across 40 installations.
“We are humbled and honored by the trust the Department of the Air Force has placed in us to help modernize and manage on-base lodging in support of service members and their families,” Justin Kern, CEO, Centinel Public Partnerships, said in a statement. “This partnership reflects the strength of collaboration—bringing together the Air Force, Centinel and IHG to deliver high-quality, mission-critical hospitality solutions. With more than two decades of experience serving military communities and a proven track record working alongside IHG on the Privatization of Army Lodging portfolio, we are committed to operational excellence at every installation.”
“We’re deeply honored to have the opportunity to work with the Department of the Air Force to bring the familiar comforts of our brands to U.S. Air Force bases,” said Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Our experience of hosting members of the military and their families across our IHG Army Hotels portfolio has given us profound understanding and respect for their needs. We are looking forward to supporting the Air Force community and continuing to proudly serve those who serve.”