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ATLANTA – May 20, 2025 – Pond & Company (“Pond”), an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management services, has been named to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ list of approved architects and designers. This designation affirms Pond’s growing presence in the hospitality sector and reinforces the firm’s reputation for delivering design excellence and brand-aligned guest experiences.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company with over 6,000 properties across more than 100 countries. Pond’s approval allows the firm to offer architectural and design services across IHG’s portfolio of trusted brands, including Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, and avid™ hotels, among others.

“Our interior design team is deeply attuned to the guest journey and the ways that thoughtful design can elevate the hospitality experience,” said Anna Dis Sveinbjornsdottir, Director of Interior Design at Pond. “Being included on IHG’s list of approved designers is a meaningful milestone that validates our commitment to quality, brand alignment, and creativity in every project.”

Pond’s inclusion on IHG’s approved list underscores the firm’s ability to meet the rigorous quality and brand standards that IHG demands of its design partners. The firm is now positioned to support franchisees and developers with services that accelerate project delivery while aligning with IHG’s evolving design and sustainability goals.

About Pond
Pond is a full-service consulting firm providing integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the U.S. and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions. Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture. We earn the trust that sets us apart.