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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Riyadh-based Al Woroud Real Estate to bring one of the world’s largest and most loved hotel brands, Holiday Inn Express, to the Kingdom.
Loyalty Programs Should Help Soften Impact of Any Economic Downturn on Hotel Sector
A record number of loyalty program members should help hotel brands lower their customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer engagement and offset any occupancy shortfalls during an economic downturn.
New STR survey reveals top hospitality industry challenges and strengths
Labor-related issues and energy costs are among the top challenges on the mind of global hotel and travel industry professionals, while leisure demand and increased guest spending are seen as the biggest strengths, according to a new survey from STR.
Travel & Tourism Sector in Key European Capitals Strongly Recovering Says WTTC
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in the five city ‘powerhouses’ of Western Europe.
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Vignette Collection hotel in the Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the debut of Vignette Collection in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Nestled within Washington, D.C.’s eclectic Dupont Circle, Yours Truly is a bohemian-inspired haven designed to feel like a warm, welcoming home.
5G LLC Enables Rooftop Connectivity Revenue to Owners of IHG Hotel & Resorts-Branded Hotels in the U.S.
Washington, DC – 5G LLC has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) to enable owners of more than 3,800 IHG-branded hotels in the United States to develop a long-term digital revenue stream by connecting hotel rooftops with leading 5G networks.
Hotels Continue to Recover in 2023 as Industry Begins New Era of Operations
The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to AHLA’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Donates $500,000 to AHLA Foundation Human Trafficking Survivor Fund
The AHLA Foundation has announced a $500,000 donation from IHG Hotels & Resorts to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel company's longstanding commitment to combat human trafficking.
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.
