The International Workplace Group (IWG), the leading global provider of hybrid work solutions, gift of the brands Spaces, Regus and HQ, inaugurated a new Regus brand unit in Porto Alegre (RS). In the face of the intense migration to more flexible forms of work and in the wake of the recovery of the Gaucho economy, especially in the real estate market, after the flooding period that impacted the State of Rio Grande do Sul, IWG is expanding its network to meet the growing demand for flexible workspaces in Brazil
The opening of the latest center of the International Workplace Group comes after the company recorded the largest annual revenue growth in 2024, cash flow and profits from its history, in addition to achieving rapid growth of its global network of workspaces. Last year, the group signed 899 new centers and opened 624 new units
Located on Carlos Gomes Avenue, in the Três Figueiras neighborhood, in the eastern zone of the gaucho capital, the new center is also part of a local movement by the International Workplace Group to meet the growing demand for high-quality flexible workspaces in the South region of Brazil. The opening also reflects the period of reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul, not only in the real estate sector – which has recorded a gradual increase in business volume after the floods that affected the State in 2024 – but also with initiatives to stimulate trade, the industry and tourism. An example is the holding of large-scale events such as the South Summit 2025, that featured the participation of the International Workplace Group in a panel on the growth of digital nomads
High demand for flexibility in work
Now open to the public, the new unit has two floors and offers spaces for established companies and startups from various traditional sectors in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, including technology, innovation, automotive, metallurgical, pavement artist, chemistry and petrochemistry, as well as the food industries, of paper and cellulose and textile. At the same time, through the Design Your Own Office service from the International Workplace Group, companies can customize their workspace according to their needs. The new Regus flag location has full facilities, including private offices, meeting rooms and shared creative workspaces
The building owners invested in the IWG platform to maximize the return on the venture, capitalizing on the rapidly expanding demand for hybrid work
Recent research has shown that flexibility in work locations and routines offers a range of benefits for employees, including greater balance between personal and professional life, financial economy and health benefits. Employers also reap the benefits of the hybrid model with increased productivity for the company and cost savings, in addition to a more efficient and engaged workforce
With the explosive growth of the coworking market, as companies of all sizes adopt hybrid work for the long term, it is predicted that 30% of all commercial properties will become flexible workspaces by 2030. With the support of the International Workplace Group, partners can capitalize on this rapidly growing sector, at the same time as they rely on the unmatched experience of the group. Hybrid work offers companies a significantly lower cost base, with an average economy of US$ 11.000 per employee
The inauguration of the Regus Três Figueiras unit is an important milestone for our expansion in the country, especially in the South, where the market has shown a growing demand for flexible work solutions. Porto Alegre, with its economic dynamism and strong business sector, represents an excellent opportunity to offer innovative workspaces that cater to both established companies and startups, sayTiago Alves, CEO Brazil of the International Workplace Group. With this new unit, we reinforce our commitment to sustainable growth and adapting to the new market needs, providing our clients with the flexibility and infrastructure needed to thrive in a hybrid work environment, complement
The International Workplace Group is a global leader in hybrid work, with thousands of locations spread across more than 120 countries. Companies that are part of the group's client portfolio can access all locations and commercial services through the IWG app
As the continuous shift towards hybrid work accelerates, the growth potential of the coworking sector is exponential, with an estimate of 1,2 billion office workers worldwide and a total addressable market of over US$ 2 trillion. Already considering the 899 new partners added in 2024, International Workplace Group currently has 83% of Fortune 500 companies in its client base
"We are establishing a stronger and much-needed presence in the South region of Brazil with this latest inauguration". As an important business center, Porto Alegre is a fantastic place to boost our expansion plans. We are very pleased to partner with the Eólis Building to develop the Regus brand under a management contract that will add a state-of-the-art workspace to your building, commentedMark Dixon, CEO and founder of International Workplace Group PLC
"Our opening in yet another important Brazilian capital comes at a time when more and more companies are discovering that flexible work is incredibly popular among employees", improving satisfaction and the balance between personal and professional life, in addition to providing numerous benefits to companies. Our workplace model has been proven to increase productivity and allows a company to significantly raise or lower its costs, in addition to providing access to thousands of workspaces, complemented the executive
