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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.
IHG has released it's Q1 2025 Trading Update, delivering 3.3% global RevPAR growth, driven by balanced growth across business, leisure and group travel, along with robust development activity that saw hotel openings and signings significantly ahead of last year.
The Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates from 4.5% to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday to tackle the expected hit from U.S. tariffs, helping hotel owners fulfil their ability to support their communities, create local jobs and drive socially productive growth.
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Garner brand in the U.K.
IHG introduced Garner hotels to the U.K. with the opening of the Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury, marking another milestone for IHG’s new midscale conversion brand, which has seen rapid growth since its global launch in 2023.
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.
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 …
IHG and Flag Luxury Group Announce InterContinental Orlando, Set to Open in 2028
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Orlando, Fla., developed in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group.
The Asia Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Far East Asia is set to make a spectacular return to Tokyo in September 2025 after a successful debut in 2024 as Japan’s first combined hotel operations and investment conference.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Indianapolis Member Meeting! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.
The Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Maldives Hotel Investment Conference returns in September 2025, bringing together established, and emerging, leaders in the large hotel industry from around Australasia to form relationships and learn from the best.
The 30th Annual Lodging Conference will take place from October 6-9, 2025, in Phoenix. As the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction and franchising, the Lodging Conference anticipates there will be over 2,900 hotel owners and senior-level executives from the hospitality industry in attendance.
Join thousands of hospitality professionals—from owners and operators to rising stars and innovators—coming together to solve real challenges and shape what's ahead at the 2025 Hospitality Show, including a reimagined show floor, new interactive zones, curated 1:1 meetings and peer-led education.
