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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.
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.
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.
Our upcoming Americas Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) “unConference” is breaking away from traditional industry event formats with a participant-driven approach tailored for emerging Association and hospitality leaders. Registration details will be shared with Association members.
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.
The Americas Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is set to make its return to California on December 10, 2025, with the second annual 4.5-hour Los Angeles Hotel Summit being held at the luxurious new Regent Santa Monica.
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