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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 …
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.
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.
NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2026
May 31 - June 02 2026
NYU IHIF returns May 31-Jun 2, 2026, in New York—the epicenter of hospitality brands, capital, and fast-paced dealmaking—where opportunity moves fast, and so should you.
The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is the world's largest, longest-running hospitality technology event. Produced by Strategic Partner HFTP, Association members receive special discounted access to the latest hospitality technology, industry experts, essential education and resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines.
