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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.
STR Reports U.S. Hotel ADR and RevPAR Reached Record Highs in 2022
The U.S. hotel industry reported average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) that were the highest for any year on record, according to 2022 data from STR.
IHG Owners Association Announces 2023 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Navroz Saju
The IHG Owners Association has announced that Navroz Saju has assumed Chairmanship of its Global Board of Directors for 2023, succeeding 2022 Chair Norman Leslie.
The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: 2022 Year-End Edition
Skift is back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality. Female-led luxury seemed to be a common theme this year, alongside those maintaining standards, leading teams and executing on subtle touches for the people who notice. Here are a few brands, ideas and services that deserved a hat tip in 2022.
The U.S. Sees Continued Travel Demand Through Holiday Season, Ending 2022 on a High Note
Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, is seeing a positive trend in U.S. hotel bookings for the 2022 holiday season, with their business data showing that U.S. occupancy for the last two weeks of the year (Dec 18-31) is currently at 27%, pacing 1% behind the same time in 2019.
U.S. Hoteliers Gradually Make Headway Against Labor Shortage
Hoteliers are benefiting from a loosening labor market as perks such as higher salaries, retention bonuses, finder’s fees for new workers, more flexible work schedules, and same-day payments appear to be drawing workers back into the hospitality industry.
NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025
June 01 - 03
Join 2,200+ hospitality visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders at the leading hospitality investment forum, where our 2025 theme "Engagement Drives Returns" explores how strategic stakeholder engagement drives market results.
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.
