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BBC Studios Amazing Hotels: Life Behind the Lobby Highlights Two IHG properties in New Series
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the feature of two luxury flagships, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland and Six Senses Ibiza, in the forthcoming series of BBC Studios Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, airing on BBC2 and BBC iPlayer from 12 September.
Destination Vietnam: IHG debuts two brands and enters exciting new locations
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to debut two Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Vietnam this year as it introduces Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection to the market as part of its growth strategy.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and NOVUM Hospitality sign agreement that doubles IHG’s hotel presence in Germany
IHG and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG’s presence in Germany through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and debuts for Garner and Candlewood Suites.
It’s a Perfect Match! IHG Hotels & Resorts Kicks Off the 2024 Major League Soccer Season with Four New Club Partners
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced new partnerships with four standout Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs as the Official Partner, giving IHG One Rewards members greater choice, all-access experiences and more ways to see their favorite clubs and players compete.
Las Vegas Hotels Broke Continental U.S. Record for Saturday and Sunday ADR
Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas produced unprecedented hotel performance levels—not just for the Super Bowl but for any weekend in history. The market achieved the highest Saturday ADR (at $758) and highest Sunday ADR ($808) in continental U.S. (excluding Hawaii) history.
IHG Owners Association Announces 2024 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Nellie Dhanji
February 13, 2024 (Atlanta) - The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Nellie Dhanji as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2024. Dhanji …
U.S. to Expand Visa Interview Waiver Authority in 2024
The U.S. State Department will expand its policy of waiving in-person interviews for select visa applicants next year. Set to expire on December 31, the travel industry had been pushing for an extension to the policy.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens First Garner Hotel Less than Three Months after Brand’s Official Launch
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the opening of the first Garner hotel, the Garner Auburn – Seattle, less than three months after the midscale conversion brand’s launch. Located in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, Wash., the hotel's accelerated conversion signifies owners’ recognition of the brand’s strength and revenue potential.
How US Travel Demand Could Withstand a Stalled Economy in 2024
Tourism Economics forecasts no growth in U.S. gross domestic product during the first two quarters of 2024, but travel demand is expected to remain despite the slowdown, a significant change compared to past slowdowns.
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.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meeting in beautiful Montreal, QC! 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 Aloha Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE Aloha) will return to Hawai’i in November 2025, bringing together established, and emerging, leaders in the large hotel industry from around Australasia to form relationships and learn from the best.
