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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.
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.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meeting, coming soon in the U.S. and Canada! 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 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.
Embark with 2024 Chair Nellie Dhanji and fellow IHG owners November 16-24, 2025, on our 50th Past Chair Trip to Chilean Patagonia. Take advantage of the adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Santiago, Valparaíso and Patagonia.
