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IHG Owners Association Launches Owner Confidence Index as New Barometer for the U.S. Hotel Ownership Market
October 6, 2026. Quarterly index taps the Association’s global network of thousands of hotel owners to take the pulse of owner sentiment.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts named Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

SYDNEY/LONDON, 22 September 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced it has been named Official Hotel Partner of Rugby World Cup …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates extensive 2026 MICHELIN Key recognition across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio

LONDON, 21 September 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating recognition across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection, with properties spanning five of …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts expands partnership with Urban Property Group through two landmark NSW signings

Sydney, Australia, 16 September 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded its strategic partnership with Urban Property Group (Urban) with …

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Holiday Inn by IHG Opens First New-Build Featuring Reimagined Lobby Design Near Denver Airport

ATLANTA, August 27, 2026 — Holiday Inn by IHG, one of the world's largest and most recognized hospitality brands, announces the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Commerce City-Denver …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts brings hospitality on the road with new IHG Racquet Cruiser at the 2026 US Open

ATLANTA, GA, AUG. 21, 2026 – The competition may end at match point, but the hospitality doesn't have to. IHG Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel and hotel loyalty …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches AI Conversational Search Across its Digital Channels, Transforming the Guest Experience

ATLANTA (July 28, 2026) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the beta launch of AI-powered conversational search on IHG.com and the …

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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 …

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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 …

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Industry Events

2026 Owner Summit – Washington, D.C.

Join IHG owners and hospitality leaders for our Owner Summit in Washington, D.C. Focused on today’s biggest challenge, margin compression, the event will explore practical strategies to uncover efficiencies, protect profitability and maximize hotel performance in a changing operating environment.

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2026 Owner Summit – Chicago

Connect, collaborate and learn with other owners, operators and hospitality leaders at our Owner Summit in Chicago. Tackle the challenges of margin compression, exchange ideas and uncover practical strategies to improve efficiencies and protect profitability in today’s evolving operating environment.

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The Hospitality Show 2026

Brought to you by Strategic Partner AHLA, The Hospitality Show brings together the leaders, innovators and solution providers shaping the future of hospitality. Association CEO Steve Sickel will also take the stage, joining other hospitality leaders to share insights on emerging technologies, practical solutions and strategies for addressing today’s most pressing industry challenges. Attendees will gain valuable connections, practical strategies and real-world solutions to help improve hotel performance.

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