InterContinental Launches Doors Unlocked With Theo Randall, Priya Ahluwalia 

LONDON — The hotel brand InterContinental is stepping into the world of fashion, design, art, dance and film with its latest project “Doors Unlocked,” which made its debut during London Fashion Week.

The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.

The packages start from $1,500 for a 48-hour experience that includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and access to the program’s itinerary.

The London event was a dinner party with designer Priya Ahluwalia, where ticketed members attended the designer’s spring 2026 show and had a private tour of Ahluwalia’s studio.

A curated menu was prepared by the chef Theo Randall and Grace Carter performed a musical set. 

“Our dishes have been designed around two iconic fashion capitals: London and my beloved Italy. We’re bringing bountiful British produce together with high-quality, hand-picked imports from Italy,” said the chef in an interview.

His menu featured roasted Hereford beef fillet with wild mushrooms, but with an Italian twist by adding salsa verde and an Amarone jus. Other dishes included figs with buffalo mozzarella and fresh herbs of mint and basil and handmade ravioli filled with sweet, nutty roasted delicata squash.

The next series of “Doors Unlocked” activations will take place during New York Film Festival, Dubai Design Week, Tokyo Film Festival, Thailand Biennale and Australia with a performance of “Sleeping Beauty” from the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House.

“Cultural exploration is at the heart of everything we stand for,” said Tom Rowntree, vice president of global luxury brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality company that also owns Six Senses.

“Doors Unlocked” is an effort to connect with a younger demographic of luxury travelers.

“This generation has a more selective, value-driven approach, prioritizing experiences over material possessions. As they tend to look to social media influencers for travel inspiration,” Rowntree said.