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IHG to open office in Riyadh
IHG has announced plans to open an office in Riyadh in March 2020. The news comes as IHG continues to expand its portfolio in the Kingdom in response to Vision 2030 and the opportunities it presents to the tourism and hospitality sector.
Wayne West III Assumes Chairmanship of IHG Owners Association; 2020 Association Global Board of Directors Announced
The IHG Owners Association, which represents InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®) franchise hotel owners worldwide, announced that Wayne West III has assumed chairmanship of its Global Board of Directors for 2020.
Hoteliers in fragile ecosystems focus on sustainability
As tourism continues to grow in fragile environments such as the Maldives, Galapagos Islands and Iceland, hoteliers in those areas are homing in on safer operations and development to better preserve for the future.
InterContinental Hotels appoints first female AGM for IHG Oman
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Anna-Marie Dowling as the area general manager for its IHG Oman properties. Dowling, who is also the general manager at InterContinental Muscat, is the first woman to take over the role at the 43-year old property.
Article by Priyanka Praveen for hoteliermiddleeast.com
South America more attractive as other regions falter
With a focus on hotel development in South America, executives from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Accor said during the first day of SAHIC that it's important to take a long view.
IHG launched franchise sales efforts for its newest brand, Atwell Suites, in the United States. The company expects the upper-midscale brand's first locations to begin construction in early 2020 and open in 2021.
Article by Chuck Dobrosielski for hotelmanagement.net
The boutique hotel trend is reaching college campuses
Colleges are investing in upscale lodgings that reflect the brand of the school. This is a smart move to attract prospective faculty, donors and students and is proving to be big business for the hotels as well.
IHG and Mr & Mrs Smith announce exclusive loyalty partnership
From early next year, IHG Rewards Club members will be able to earn and redeem points at over 500 handpicked Mr & Mrs Smith hotels in new and iconic locations, when booking through IHG's direct channels.
IHG and JA Worldwide to help young people build skills and experience in hospitality
IHG announced a global partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the world's largest youth-serving NGOs, which focuses on preparing young people for future employment and entrepreneurship.
Article by a Guest Contributor on insights.ehotelier.com
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.
