KANAB, Utah—IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to develop a Six Senses luxury resort and residential community on 480 acres near Kanab in southern Utah, with an opening planned for 2029.
The project, known as Six Senses Camp Korongo, will include 41 luxury tented pavilions and 12 branded residences set among canyons, desert terrain, and juniper forest. The site sits near several major national parks, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Arches, all of which are visible from the property.
IHG describes the development as a desert sanctuary designed to highlight the region’s natural landscape and cultural history. The resort will emphasize outdoor exploration, wellness, and sustainability, with activities ranging from hiking and canyoneering to stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the region.
The Six Senses Spa will be a central feature of the property, offering wellness experiences intended to complement the surrounding environment.
“Six Senses Camp Korongo will blend the brand’s distinctive values and touchpoints in a unique location while also underscoring our growth plan for the brand in the Americas,” says Jolyon Bulley, chief executive officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “As outdoor exploration, natural connection, and wellness continue to inspire luxury travelers, we’re delighted to bring this desert adventure to life alongside the exceptional team at Canyon Global Partners.”
The project marks IHG’s first partnership with Canyon Global Partners, a Larkspur, California-based developer focused on high-end resort projects in the American Southwest. Architecture and design will be led by Luxury Frontiers, a South Africa-based firm known for nature-driven and sustainable design.
“Southern Utah’s combination of spectacular topography, recreational opportunity, and tranquility are a perfect match for Six Senses, whose distinct take on hospitality is rooted in wellness and sustainability,” says Homi Vazifdar, founder of Canyon Global Partners. “In aligning our nearly two decades of ultra-luxury resort development with IHG’s experienced luxury brand vision, we’re confident Six Senses Camp Korongo will quickly become a coveted destination that sets the standard for top-scale hotels and residences.”
Six Senses, part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has been expanding its presence in the Americas, with a focus on experiential travel rooted in nature and local context.
“Six Senses Camp Korongo brings forward our distinctly original approach to both resorts and residences—places to truly connect with the landscape,” says Neil Palmer, chief operating officer, Six Senses. “Owners and guests will share a rhythm shaped by nature that restores as much as it delights, honoring southern Utah’s unique setting while delivering the thoughtful, regenerative hospitality expected from Six Senses.”
