The IHG Owners Association Celebrates 70 Years of Strengthening the Returns on Members' Investments in IHG hotels

Join Us in Celebrating 70 Years of Advocacy

Your Voice. Your Source.

The IHG Owners Association represents the interests of over 5,000 owners and operators of more than 3,500 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) brand hotels worldwide. We provide our members with an unrivaled platform for sharing their views and communicating with IHG leadership regarding critical industry topics and hotel operations. 

Our mission is to strengthen the returns on members' investments in IHG hotels. We ensure owners like you have the access, insights and influence you need to strengthen your business profitability and value.

Industry News

Press Release
IHG Owners Association Announces 2025 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Mark Zipperer

January 21, 2025 (Atlanta) – The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Zipperer as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2025. Zipperer …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils innovative experiential Holiday Inn Express public space design

IHG Hotels & Resorts reveals the future-ready Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 public space design set to attract and excite travelers and owners across Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) when it’s launched later this year.

By IHG Hotels & Resorts

Industry Events

2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

March 18 - 20

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is a highly anticipated annual gathering of prominent leaders and investors in the hotel industry along with up-and-coming hoteliers and entrepreneurs. Join the club of over 2,000 hotel owners, developers, franchisors and more. 

2025 Past Chair Trip

November 16 - 24

Embark with 2024 Chair Nellie Dhanji and fellow IHG owners November 16-24, 2025, on our 50th Past Chair Trip to Chilean Patagonia. Take advantage of the adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Santiago, Valparaíso and Patagonia.

Latest Issue of OWNER Now Available

Cover of OWNER magazine

Explore the latest issue of OWNER magazine, now available to Association members! This special edition celebrates the Association’s upcoming platinum anniversary and reflects on our seven decades of owner advocacy. Read today to get an inside look into our many value-driven benefits, programs and resources, including 2025 budgeting guidance from Strategic Partner HotStats, the Global Board of Directors’ key roles and newest members, how Association members have helped Give Kids The World host a milestone 200,000 families and more.

Activate Your 2025 Membership Today

2025 membership to the IHG Owners Association’ is open! Join or renew today to take advantage of our many powerful member benefits and resources, each designed to help build your business—and to help us celebrate our 70th anniversary!

Let's Talk All Things Automation

Check out the latest episode of the Association’s Hotelier Hot Topics podcast, titled “Let’s Talk All Things Automation.” Listen in to hear from guest Naomi Battison, Business Development Manager of the Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, who speaks on the growing importance of automation and how hoteliers can take advantage of it in their operations.

Another Year of Accomplishments

Check out our most recent Accomplishments video showcasing our unwavering dedication to drive revenue and strengthen returns on investments for IHG owners worldwide. From standard revisions as a direct result of our advocacy to IHG to expanded member benefits and resources, the Association was able to generate more than $50 million in owner value and savings.

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According to hospitality leaders and analysts, hospitality markets in the U.S. are shifting. While areas like Raleigh, Atlanta, New Orleans, and cities in Florida are projected to have steady occupancy thanks to sports events, entertainment, and business travel, markets like Texas, Nashville, and

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The U.S. @federaltradecommission has announced a final rule prohibiting tactics used to hide prices and junk fees in the short-term lodging industry, including hotels. Ensuring that information is presented to consumers transparently, this final rule will require service fees and other charges to be

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Join us on Wednesday, January 22 from 1-2:00 PM ET for “Increasing Revenue, Cashflow, and Equity Through Solar,” our Expert Session with Allied Member Opal Energy Group’s CEO, Kyle Shroufe, who will discuss how owners can create new sources of revenue and increase operating income through

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Americans want to travel in the new year, according to @mmgyglobal's Portrait of American Travelers study. Finding that nearly 8 in 10 adults plan to vacation in 2025—a 7% increase against 2024—the report highlights the importance of brand loyalty, social media content and growing interest in

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The IHG Owners Association wishes you all a happy and prosperous New Year! In celebration, our offices will be close on Wednesday, January 1.
May 2025 bring you peace, success and joy!

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IHG’s newest luxury and lifestyle brand, @vignettehotels, has reached an impressive 50+ open and pipeline properties since its launch in 2021. Including 19 open hotels and 34 under development, this achievement highlights the brand’s unique owner proposition to connect one-of-a-kind properties with

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