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IHG Owners Association Announces 2026 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Prakash Maggan
The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Prakash Maggan, Principal & CFO of Rainmaker Hospitality, as Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2026. Maggan’s …
Steve Sickel Appointed CEO of the IHG Owners Association
The IHG Owners Association, which represents the interests of IHG Hotels & Resorts franchisees around the world, announced today that Steve Sickel has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will …
IHG to introduce all its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to introduce all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands into Saudi Arabia by 2028, with hotels for each brand either already open or in the pipeline, reinforcing the Kingdom as one of the company’s most important global growth markets and supporting Vision 2030.
Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection debuts as the world’s tallest hotel
Ciel Dubai Marina is now officially open within IHG’s Vignette Collection. Setting a new global benchmark as the world’s tallest hotel, the ambitious project underscores Vignette Collection’s vision to offer one-of-a-kind stays in destinations to remember.
Business Travel Optimism Rebounds, According to Latest GBTA Poll
The latest poll from the Global Business Travel Association shows growing optimism among business travel professionals, with 43% expressing a positive outlook for the remainder of 2025.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Ruby to the U.S., Targeting Growth in Urban Micro Segment
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced development opportunity availability in the U.S. for Ruby Hotels (Ruby), its 20th global brand. As the latest addition to its premium collection of brands, Ruby will offer a new and attractive option for cost- and style-conscious travelers in U.S. city centers.
AHLA Statement on GSA Release of FY2026 Per Diem Rates
The U.S. General Services Administration announced it will keep government per diem lodging rates flat for fiscal year 2026, maintaining current reimbursement levels for federal travelers. Strategic Partner AHLA notes that stagnant rates may put pressure on hotels and government travelers alike, highlighting the importance of keeping pace with rising costs.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Reaching One Million Open Rooms Worldwide
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe! IHG has experienced remarkable growth, opening hundreds of hotels every year and doubling its brand portfolio to 20 in the past decade to offer a stay for every occasion in over 100 countries.
voco hotels Makes Canadian Debut with Three New Hotel Signings
voco hotels, the fastest growing premium brand in IHG's global portfolio, marked its entry into the burgeoning Canadian market with its first three regional signings in Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls.
The Atlantic Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is set to make its return to the United Kingdom on July 15, 2026, with the second annual 4-hour London Hotel Summit. Attended by the United Kingdom’s leading hotel owners, operators, consultants and suppliers, the program includes insightful keynote speakers, Q&As and panel sessions.
LendingCon is a high-level international platform designed to connect global investors, developers and lenders to unlock capital, accelerate hospitality development and foster cross-border partnerships. The conference will showcase bankable hospitality projects, innovative financing models and resilient supply-chain solutions aligned with sustainable growth.
The AHC is the UK's largest gathering of senior decision-makers focused on hospitality investment, taking place September 14-15, 2026. The two-day program combines conference sessions with structured networking across hospitality investment, asset management and regeneration.
HTNG Connect: EMEA is your gateway to the latest in hospitality technology and innovation, uniting technology leaders, hoteliers and solution providers from across the region for three days of strategic discussions, practical insights and meaningful networking.
The Lodging Conference is the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction, and franchising. Over the past 30 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have gathered to strategize about development, management, design and operations.
