Hotels

IHG supports the growth of its Thailand leaders, with Speed Mentoring event

Kanchan Nath Mar 13, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts celebrated International Women’s Day with its EMEAA leadership team mentoring its Thailand-based hotel leaders in their career development via a Speed Mentoring…

Hotels

Nine new hotels from IHG Hotels & Resorts across UK

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its powerhouse status in the UK & Ireland with the addition of nine new hotels.

Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the…

Hotels

IHG continues its expansion in Phuket with two Holiday Inn Resort conversions

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the growth of the Holiday Inn brand in Thailand, following a franchise agreement with Destination Group a hospitality and restaurant leader in Thailand to…

Hotels

IHG to open first Holiday Inn hotel in Lahore, Pakistan 

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts with presence in more than 100 countries, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Pakistan-based real estate development company Delta Centauri Pvt.…

Training

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Skills Academy goes global 

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its world class training programme to offer core learning content in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource that will benefit…

Hotels

10 breathtaking IHG hotels opening in 2023

Kristin Mariano Dec 13, 2022

From a spectacular island retreat in Danang to a historic haven on Kowloon’s waterfront, IHG Hotels & Resorts has curated a list of all new Asia properties opening in 2023 for the…

Hotels

Cola Holdings and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen their partnership

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce it has extended its partnership with a key Owner group: Cola Holdings – for Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street.

Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts heralds two new signings in Portugal for Vignette Collection and Crowne Plaza

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the recent signing of Convent Square Hotel Lisbon - Vignette Collection, and Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon. 

Saudi Arabia

IHG debuts Vignette Collection in ME with a signing in Saudi Arabia 

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

The new hotel is in line with IHG’s commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years.

Hotels

IHG sighs for InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay  

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a Management Agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the Kingdom. 

Hotels

IHG to manage Hotel Indigo in Jeddah 

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2022

 IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Co (SIGMAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ghazzawi Group, for its second Hotel Indigo in…

Hotels

ATM 2023 partners with IHG

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Arabian Travel Market (ATM)has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts, to become its official hotel partner for ATM 2023, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1-4…

Hospitality

IHG announces new partnerships to combat human trafficking

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2022

Senior advisors from both organisations will also join IHG’s anti-human trafficking steering committee and provide subject matter expertise for the company’s initiatives to deter criminal…

Features

IHG celebrates growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jul 28, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the rapid growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand, as the Luxury & Lifestyle brand approaches its first anniversary next month.

IHG marks 6,000 hotels milestone with partnerships to reward travellers

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2022

The 6,000 Club features a collection of stunning newly opened hotels from IHG’s iconic portfolio, showcasing the global reach of its 17 brands and the many ways its hotel teams delight…

IHG launches newest hotel brand Voco in Qatar

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has rebranded voco Doha West Bay Suites – the first voco property in Qatar

Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts enter preferred partnership for optimised distribution

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2022

Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced that Expedia Group is now a preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates through Expedia Group’s…

IHG and Siam Sindhorn join hands to open first Vignette Collection hotel in Asia in 2022

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2022

IHG Hotels and Resorts and Siam Sindhorn Co have announced the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia within the bustling city of Bangkok

Global

Ho ho ho! IHG Hotels offer Santa-inspired suites

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with the real magic of Coca-Cola to give the ultimate gift this holiday season

Hospitality

Meet Vignette Collection: IHG launches new lifestyle collection brand

Megha Paul Aug 31, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced Vignette Collection as its new luxury and lifestyle brand, with hotels in Australia and Thailand the first to join the collection

Hospitality

IHG’s triple Thailand signing with Asset World

Megha Paul Jun 22, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three hotels in Thailand with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC)

Hospitality

IHG expands Kimpton brand in South East Asia with Koh Samui property

Megha Paul May 4, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants with the signing of Kimpton Koh Samui, the second Kimpton hotel in Thailand following the brand’s…

IHG spreads wings with Kimpton in Bangkok and Tokyo with October openings

Megha Paul Sep 8, 2020

IHG will debut its luxury boutique brand Kimpton Hotels in two new markets next month, with Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok opening in Thailand on 1 October and Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo opening in…

Accor-IHG merger rumors: Is consolidation imminent?

Harry S. Johnson Aug 26, 2020

Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG, industry analysts say that although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves…

IHG Hotels offers fresh take on clean

Megha Paul May 19, 2020

As the world adjusts to new travel norms and expectations, IHG Hotels & Resorts is enhancing the experience for its hotel guests around the world, by redefining cleanliness and…

IHG’s InterContinental Resort comes to Khao Yai

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a management agreement with Elysian Hotel Management Company, for a unique new property near Khao Yai National Park in…

IHG signs to double portfolio in Thailand’s popular destinations

Christian Tolentino Jan 16, 2020

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed with integrated lifestyle group Asset World Corporate (AWC) to manage a portfolio of properties across Thailand's popular destinations.

IHG intensifies effort to fight human trafficking

Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020

January is recognised as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the US and IHG has intensified its ongoing effort to fight human trafficking. The company has…

IHG to unveil Hotel Indigo in Russia’s capital

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch its Hotel Indigo brand in Moscow. The boutique brand Hotel Indigo Moscow – Tverskaya will be housed within a converted…

IHG’s voco debuts in Saudi Arabia’s capital city

Christian Tolentino Nov 11, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of the 5-star voco Riyadh, the first voco hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.

IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Bengaluru

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts for Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. This 170-keys hotel is…

PREM Group inks pact with IHG for Benelux and Germany

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Irish based PREM Hospitality has signed a multiple development agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The deal will see PREM Hospitality sign franchise agreements for…

IHG’s annual Giving for Good month sets new record

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that 160,000 colleagues from its hotels and corporate offices in 88 countries around the world took part in its second annual Giving for…

IHG partners with OzHarvest to feed hungry Australians

Christian Tolentino Oct 15, 2019

IHG has partnered with Australian food rescue charity OzHarvest to tackle waste minimisation, preventing good food from hotels going to waste and using it to feed hungry Australians via a…

IHG-JA Worldwide pact to help young people build skills

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a global partnership with Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA), one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs, which focuses on preparing…

Hot hotel openings: IHG and Accor launch in the Maldives and more

Christian Tolentino Sep 27, 2019

On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, IHG and Accor go head-to-head with new resorts in the Maldives, LEGOLAND announces its Pirate Island Hotel and more.

IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Wroclaw, Poland

Poe Aye Sep 26, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues to expand their footprint across Poland with their recent signing of Holiday Inn Express Wroclaw. The announcement came at IHG’s Poland…

IHG and Mr & Mrs Smith unveil exclusive loyalty partnership  

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

Hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Mr & Mrs Smith, the travel club and boutique hotel specialists, have announced their exclusive loyalty partnership. From early…

IHG’s sleep hygiene tips to beat the ‘first night effect’

Christian Tolentino Sep 13, 2019

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has compiled a list of practices and habits – known as sleep hygiene – that can make the difference between restlessness and deep slumber.

IHG debuts in the Maldives

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort (InterContinental Maldives), the latest in a series of new luxury resort openings which…

IHG’s avid hotels fuels international growth with new market entry

Christian Tolentino Aug 8, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced that its avid hotels brand continues to expand, with nearly 200 signings now in place for new locations.

Features

Going big: IHG says goodbye to bathroom miniatures

Christian Tolentino Jul 31, 2019

IHG says goodbye to bathroom miniatures with the announcement that by 2021, its estate of almost 843,000 rooms will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities.

Hospitality

First IHG hotel to open in North Poland

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open its first hotel in the northern part of Poland at the beginning of July. The Holiday Inn Gdansk – City Centre will be opened in cooperation…

Hotels

IHG’s avid hotels drives growth with nearly 50 projects in the pipeline

Christian Tolentino Jun 27, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced continued strong momentum for its avid hotels brand with nearly 50 projects approved for planning or currently under construction.

Hotels

IHG to reduce food waste by 30% through AI-based tech

Christian Tolentino Jun 21, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with tech company Winnow to automatically track, measure and reduce food waste for more sustainable and efficient operations.

Hospitality

IHG signs Hotel Indigo London-Clerkenwell

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Omenport Developments Ltd for Hotel Indigo London – Clerkenwell.

Hotels

IHG rolls out next phase of brand design prototypes

Christian Tolentino May 16, 2019

IHG has unveiled updated designs and food and beverage solutions for three of its mainstream brands set to roll out this year.

Hotels

IHG’s first voco in ME: “The reception has been overwhelmingly positive”

Christian Tolentino Apr 22, 2019

We got in touch with the GM of the first voco in the Middle East and asked him to spill the beans about the brand’s plan and the highlights of the new hotel.

Hotels

IHG restores 18th-century riverside landmark in Lyon, France

Christian Tolentino Apr 10, 2019

Nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the landmark InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu will open in June 2019. The historical building, a former hospital that operated for more than…

Hotels

IHG’s voco makes its way to the Middle East

Christian Tolentino Apr 5, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.

Hotels

IHG sleep study reveals “travelling can be challenging for our health”

Christian Tolentino Mar 18, 2019

A new global study released on World Sleep Day has revealed that four in five (80%) of travellers struggle to sleep when away from home.

Hotels

IHG signs deal to debut avid in Germany

Christian Tolentino Mar 7, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Germany-based Sirius Hospitality Holding GmbH have announced the signing of the first avid hotel in Germany.

Hotels

IHG to open seven new hotels in India

Mili Mar 1, 2019

After the massive Six Senses acquisition, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making waves in India. Under the IHG-SAMHI partnership, it today announced the opening of seven more Holiday…

Hotels

IHG acquires Six Senses for USD 300 million

Christian Tolentino Feb 13, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) makes a major move with the USD 300 million acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Hotels

On the double: IHG opens second voco in the UK

Christian Tolentino Feb 12, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a franchise agreement to debut voco, its new upscale brand in the West Midland’s town of Solihull.

Hotels

IHG unlocks Kimpton’s global growth with over 25 hotels in the pipeline

Christian Tolentino Jan 29, 2019

IHG’s Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has revealed its strongest state in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development.

Hotels

Bold, distinctive, informal: IHG to launch voco in South East Asia

Christian Tolentino Jan 23, 2019

Just after opening its first voco hotel in Australia — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced its debut in South East Asia.

Hotels

“Something new to Heathrow”: IHG to open 190-room Staybridge Suites

Christian Tolentino Jan 17, 2019

IHG’s extended-stay brand, Staybridge Suites, has announced to open minutes away from one of the busiest airports in the world, Heathrow Airport.

Hotels

IHG to open second Kimpton hotel in the Netherlands

Christian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with Omnam Group to open Kimpton Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2022.

Hospitality

IHG to debut Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Thailand

Christian Tolentino Oct 24, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement to debut its boutique hotel brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok.

Hotels

IHG enhances online search for MICE spaces worldwide

Christian Tolentino Oct 23, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has collaborated with Social Tables to launch the company’s new groups and meetings digital experience.

Hotels

IHG reintroduces Regent Hotels & Resorts brand and inks first property in KL

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the relaunch of Regent Hotels & Resorts brand that has set the bar for luxury accommodations.

Hotels

IHG’s avid hotels to debut in Europe starting with German market

Christian Tolentino Oct 10, 2018

IHG has announced an agreement with GS Star for 15 avid hotels to open in Germany over the next five years.

Hotels

Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok

Christian Tolentino Sep 26, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.

Hotels

IHG Unique Meetings: “We have reimagined the conference room”

Alastair Newport Aug 14, 2018

IHG announced the launch of Unique Meetings, a range of “one-of-a-kind" MICE locations and experiences.

Hotels

IHG launches programme to boost corporate travel experience for SMEs

Kristin Mariano Aug 10, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group has launched Business Edge – a comprehensive programme with discounts and data, designed to enhance the corporate travel experience for small and midsize…

Hotels

2020 vision: IHG unveils Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku

Alastair Newport Jul 20, 2018

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the new Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku will be the “ultimate boutique hotel experience” when the new property launches in 2020.

Hospitality

IHG set to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lankan capital

Christian Tolentino Jul 18, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management deal with Pearl Grand Tower Hotel Limited to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lanka. 

Hospitality

IHG sets out to acquire 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts

Christian Tolentino Jul 4, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has set out to acquire a 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts, with a goal of bringing the brand to the top of the luxury segment and accelerating its…

Hospitality

IHG celebrates 1000th EMEAA hotel in Vietnam’s world-famous Phu Quoc Long Beach

Christian Tolentino Jun 22, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has more than a thousand reasons to celebrate as it opens its latest hotel in the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region.

Hotels

IHG’s new upscale brand to add more than 200 hotels over next decade

Christian Tolentino Jun 13, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its new upscale brand, voco, along with the announcement of its first signing in Australia.

Hotels

IHG seizes Saudi’s strong tourism sector with Crowne Plaza Riyadh

Christian Tolentino May 29, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, its 32nd property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Hotels

IHG signs double deal with Arabian Hotels in Egypt

Christian Tolentino Apr 23, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced an agreement with Arabia Hotels to open two new properties in Giza – the Holiday Inn Giza Sun Capital and Staybridge Suites Giza Sun…

Hotels

IHG signs agreement to debut Holiday Inn Express in Saudi Arabia

Christian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Express Inn…

Thailand

IHG to build 170-key resort luxury resort in Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay

Christian Tolentino Apr 2, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a signing agreement with Soraya Development Company Limited (SDCL) to develop a new resort in Phang Nga Bay - the InterContinental Yao Yai…

Hotels

IHG buys into Regent Hotels & Resorts and goes back to the 80s with Hong Kong property

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2018

IHG continues its acquisitions streak by expanding its luxury portfolio. While the rest of us were either sleeping or shuttling about, it snapped up a 51% stake in Regent Hotels and Resorts…

Hotels

Holiday Inn ng IHG magbubukas sa gitna ng Cebu Business Park

Christian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018

Ang unang Holiday Inn sa Cebu City ay magkakaroon ng 180 guest rooms na dinisenyo para sa mga business travellers.

Hotels

IHG continues expansion with opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center

Christian Tolentino Feb 12, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) extends its reach in the Middle East with the opening of The Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center.

Hotels

World Economic Forum: IHG publish 2018 trends report in Davos

Alastair Newport Jan 24, 2018

Provenance is the foundation for enduring brand success and has become more important than ever for organisations wanting to succeed in today’s complex consumer environment. That is the…

Hotels

IHG adds Hotel Indigo Venice to its boutique portfolio in Italy

Christian Tolentino Jan 11, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant’Elena - the third Hotel Indigo to be signed in Italy slated to open in 2019.

Hotels

IHG hotels in Japan earn an incredible fourth Michelin Star

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2017 1

The Stars are shining brightly for IHG’s hotels in Japan with the addition of a record 4th Michelin Star to its restaurant trophy cabinet, recognising the exceptional culinary pleasures…

Hotels

IHG Singapore raises 50,000 USD for charity APSN

Alastair Newport Sep 14, 2017

Following fundraising efforts by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHGemployees based in Singapore, Michael Martin, regional general manager IHG Singapore, Malaysia and Batam, presented the…

Features

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced its IHG®Business Rewards promotion, Booker Bonus.

michael Sep 7, 2017

Members can earn between 50% to 100% extra bonus points on bookings made through participating IHG hotels worldwide, IHG said in a statement. IHG members who book between 1 September and…

Hotels

IHG aims to become lifestyle choice for Asian travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to launch a series of new lifestyle hotels - including new brands – across Asia, as it seeks to target the new wave of affluent middle…

Hotels

IHG to enter Bintan with double project

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered the Indonesian island of Bintan for the first time with the signing of agreement for two new-build hotels. Scheduled to open in 2019,…

Hotels

IHG unveils first Hotel Indigo resort in Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017

The world’s first Hotel Indigo in a resort location opens in Bali this month. The launch of the Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach marks a significant evolution for the brand, which was…

Hotels

IHG sets sights on South Korea

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea. The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Movenpick, IHG, Six Senses and more…

Mark Elliott May 31, 2017

GERARD HOTELIER has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of operations for Asia. A long-term executive with the Swiss hotel group, Hotelier became GM of the Mövenpick…

Hotels

IHG boosts Indian portfolio with multiple deals

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has expanded its collection of Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in India, with the opening of one property and the signing of three more.…

Hotels

IHG expands Holiday Inn footprint in Germany

Aaron Greenwood Mar 13, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of eight new hotels within the Holiday Inn brand family in Germany.  The announcement comes as IHG has recently reported…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb GM wins IHG accolade

Gemma Greenwood Feb 9, 2017

Laura Eggleton, General Manager of Action Hotel’s Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, has been awarded the prestigious IHG General Manager of the Year Award for the India, Middle East and Africa…

Hotels

IHG confirms card fraud at multiple hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017

IHG has become the latest hotel group to admit to cyber-security breaches at its properties. The incident came to light on 28 December 2016, when IHG revealed that it was…

Appointments

The latest appointments from SITA, IHG, Six Senses and more

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

ILYA GUTLIN has been named as the president of SITA's Air Travel Solutions division, leading the delivery of products to the company's airline and airport customers. He previously held…

Hotels

IHG trends report identifies traveller paradoxes

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched its 2017 Trends Report, highlighting the uncompromising nature of today’s customer who increasingly expects brands to deliver experiences…

Hotels

IHG to launch first luxury hotel in Laos

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch the first InterContinental hotel in Laos.   Set to open in 2021, the new-build InterContinental Vientiane will become the…

Hotels

IHG brings boutique brand to Oceania

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will launch its upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in Oceania for the first time, following the signing of a new management agreement. The…

Hotels

IHG revitalises RAK hotel project

Gemma Greenwood Nov 23, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to revitalise the InterContinental Mina Al Arab Resort in Ras Al Khaimah project in partnership with local developer RAK Properties.…

Hotels

IHG takes over major hotel in Alice Springs

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2016

IHG has returned to Australia's Northern Territory with the rebranding of one of the biggest hotels in Alice Springs. The hotel group has penned a franchise agreement for the…

Hotels

Al Futtaim and IHG ink deal for UAE’s largest Holiday Inn

Gemma Greenwood Nov 13, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with Al-Futtaim to manage the largest Holiday Inn hotel in the UAE. The 520-room Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City will operate…

Appointments

New area DOSM at IHG

Gemma Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

Sayed Tayoun has joined InterContinental Hotels in Dubai Festival City as Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Tayoun brings with him 15 years of hotelier experience and an extensive…

Hotels

IHG launches Business Success Package promotion

Gemma Greenwood Oct 18, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its Business Success Package promotion for business travellers. The package provides a complete guest experience for globetrotting…

UK

IHG and Novum plan major European expansion

Aaron Greenwood Oct 4, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Germany’s NOVUM Hotel Group have announced the signing of a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) spanning 20 hotels across Europe in markets such as…

Hotels

IHG to open its first property in The Maldives

Gemma Greenwood Sep 26, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (“HPL”) to open a new InterContinental® resort on the island of Maamunagau in the…

Hotels

IHG signs Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park

Gemma Greenwood Sep 25, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal to manage Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park. The newly built hotel will operate under a management agreement with an affiliate of the…

Hotels

IHG signs five new hotels in Germany

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has added another five new Holiday Inn and Holiday Express hotels to its portfolio in Germany. The UK-based hotel group recently announced a record…

Hotels

China’s Anbang lines up IHG bid

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2016

China’s Anbang Insurance Group, which failed in its bid to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts earlier this year, has now turned its attentions to IHG. The UK’s Sunday Times…

Hotels

IHG heads south for NZ expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reveals plans for a significant expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand, with two new South Island hotels including the country's first ever Holiday…

UK

IHG makes senior appointments in the UK

Aaron Greenwood Jul 15, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has made two new senior appointments in the UK.   Karan Khanna, VP, Design & Engineering, has been appointed VP, Operations, UK&I. Michael…

Hotels

IHG hotels partners with a Futurist

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2016

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has sought the expertise of Fortune 500 Futurist, Faith Popcorn. The collaboration comes as the InterContinental brand celebrates 70 years of luxury…

Hotels

IHG opens Crowne Plaza hotel in Pune

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of its first Crowne Plaza hotel in Pune. The 173-room Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre is located in the Koregaon Park…

Hotels

IHG和越捷航空合作建立机场酒店

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）近日和越南最大的廉价航空越南越捷航空展开了合作，将在胡志明市新山一国际机场开发一座新的机场酒店。 该项协议由Thuy Dong-Duc Binh Trading与越捷航空签署，将在胡志明机场新建一座假日酒店，这也是该品牌在越南将拥有的第一座酒店。…

Airlines and Aviation

IHG teams up with Vietjet for new airport hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with Vietnam’s largest low-cost carrier, Vietjet, for the development of a new hotel close to Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International…

Hotels

IHG发布未来奢旅趋势：虚拟现实&私人定制客房

Mark Elliott May 18, 2016

在洲际酒店集团（IHG）迎来70周年纪念日之时，其公布了对未来70年后奢华旅游酒店业的预期。 IHG携手《财富》世界500强顾问兼趋势学家Faith Popcorn进行专业探讨，后者提供了一系列他们预测未来酒店业将会大受欢迎的主流创新内容。这些新内容包括虚拟现实、为旅客量身定制的客房内部构造，以及前往从未有人涉足的地点和无与伦比的体验。…

Hotels

VR and personalised rooms – IHG reveals a vision for the future of luxury hotels

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016

As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed its vision for the future of luxury travel and hospitality in the next 70 years. The company has…

Hotels

IHG changes model to drive Holiday Inn Express growth in China

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has created a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China, through which it hopes to further expand the budget hotel concept.…

Hotels

IHG targets 40% growth by 2021

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is expecting to record more than 40% growth across the Middle East in the next three to five years, with 25 new hotels in the pipeline. Currently,…

Hotels

IHG adds two Holiday Inn Express hotels in India

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened two new Holiday Inn Express Hotels in India, located in Delhi and Chennai. Holiday Inn Express Chennai is located on Old Mahabalipuram…

Hotels

IHG has largest Asian pipeline

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has the largest pipeline of new hotels in the Asia Pacific region (not including China), a new report has revealed. Lodging Econometrics' latest…

Hotels

IHG targets Indonesian talent with uni tie-up

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is aiming to attract more of Indonesia’s top hotel school graduates following the signing of a new partnership with Taylor’s University. The hotel…

UK

IHG to develop dual-branded Heathrow property

Aaron Greenwood Feb 12, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel development near Heathrow Airport, London. The two hotels Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road and…

Hotels

IHG plans global expansion for new Kimpton brand

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2016

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is about to go global, following its recent acquisition by IHG. The company, which currently operates a hospitality portfolio across the US and…

UK

IHG officially opens the InterContinental London – The O2

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially opened its newest property in the capital, the InterContinental London – The O2.  Adjacent to the O2 Arena and just 400m from North…

Hotels

IHG opens 5,000th hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reached a major milestone today (12 January 2016), when it opened its 5,000th hotel. The launch of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side in New York…

Hotels

IHG adds another Holiday Inn in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Indonesia. The 176-room Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka, which has been rebranded from an independent…

Hotels

IHG signs first Hotel Indigo in Phuket

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement to open the first Hotel Indigo in Phuket. The upscale boutique brand will arrive on the Thai resort island in 2018, with…

Hotels

IHG, Uber team up for loyalty members

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Uber recently announced a new collaboration. With immediate effect, anyone traveling within the US and signs up as a new Uber rider can earn…

Hotels

IHG rolls out initiatives for business guests

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the global launch of two industry initiatives for business travellers. The IHG Assist and IHG Meeting Point will be rolled out…

UK

IHG to build new Crowne Plaza in Serbia

Aaron Greenwood Dec 2, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Novi Sad, located in Serbia’s second largest city. The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise…

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IHG悉尼将建新皇冠假日酒店

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）新签订了一份管理协议，将在悉尼市中央商业区新建一座皇冠假日酒店。 酒店计划于2019年正式对外营业，拥有160间客房。悉尼达令港皇冠假日酒店毗邻悉尼达令港国际会展中心，将主要针对商务旅行者们，酒店拥有5间会议室，以及一个24小时商务中心。 其他的酒店设施包括一间餐厅、酒吧、健身中心和室外泳池等。…

Hotels

IHG signs new Crowne Plaza in central Sydney

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Sydney’s central business district.     Scheduled to open in 2019, the 160-room…

UK

IHG signs Hotel Indigo London

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo London – Aldgate in the UK's capital.  The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise agreement…

Hotels

IHG showcases hotels to Korean travel trade

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently held an event in South Korea to showcase its properties to the country's travel trade. The inaugural ‘IHG Korea Showcase’ was held at…

Hotels

IHG plans dual Holiday Inns in Munich

Aaron Greenwood Oct 5, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel development in Munich, Germany. The two hotels - Holiday Inn Munich City - East and Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG reveals plans for third Hotel Indigo in Berlin

Aaron Greenwood Sep 15, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed the signing of Hotel Indigo Berlin City - East Side.   The new-build hotel will be owned by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and…

Hotels

IHG launches its Club InterContinental

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2015

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts recently announced its intent to launch a dedicated site - Club InterContinental – offering exclusive guest benefits and privileges. The new…

Hotels

IHG opens new training centre in West Bengal

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its second IHG Academy training centre in India. Under a partnership with IL&FS Skills, IHG has opened a new training campus in…

Hotels

IHG rolls out pointer boost system

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the launch of its ‘accelerate’ promotion programme, which offers IHG Rewards Club members an opportunity to earn IHG Rewards Club…

Hotels

IHG commits to global water conservation

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has made a firm commitment to reduce water consumption at its global portfolio of 4,900 hotels. The company has appointed the Water Footprint Network,…

Hotels

IHG to open fifth property in France

Aaron Greenwood Jun 17, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to open its fifth property in France.  The InterContinental Lyon Hotel Dieu, which is located in Lyon, will operate under a management…

Hotels

IHG expands Middle East portfolio

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced four new signings across four brands last week including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo.  The signings will…

Hotels

IHG revPAR rises 6% in “strong” first quarter

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) experienced a global rise in revPAR (revenue per available room) in the first quarter of 2015. The company's revPAR climbed 5.9% year-on-year in Q1…

Hotels

IHG, Dur Hospitality launch first hotel under master development agreement

Mark Elliott May 7, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the signing of a franchise agreement for the first Holiday Inn in Tabuk with Dur Hospitality Company. The 83-room Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG and Amadeus to develop “ground-breaking” GRS

Aaron Greenwood Apr 29, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Amadeus have confirmed plans to develop a next-generation Guest Reservation System (GRS) that they claim will revolutionise the technological…

Hotels

IHG partners Amadeus for “next-gen” reservation system

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has teamed up with travel technology company Amadeus to develop a new guest reservation system. As the launch partner, IHG will work with Amadeus on…

Hotels

IHG launches Indigo brand in Dubai

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently launched its boutique brand Hotel Indigo in UAE. The brand was launched with management agreement with Sunflower FZE for new 285-room…

Hotels

IHG targets Chinese guests with new service initiative

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially launched a new global programme for hotels wanting to cater for Chinese guests. Called 'Zhou Dao', the new service initiative is…

Hotels

IHG to revamp loyalty programme

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed significant changes to its loyalty programme, IHG Rewards Club.   IHG has committed to introducing a new membership level in July, which…

Hotels

IHG brings Holiday Inn Express to Papua New Guinea

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its first ever Holiday Inn Express in Papua New Guinea. Set in almost five hectares of grounds, the new budget hotel is positioned in…

UK

IHG to open Hotel Indigo in Bath

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to expand its UK footprint following the signing of the Hotel Indigo Bath.  The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with St James’…

Hotels

IHG rolls out rewards scheme for business travellers

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2015

In an effort to tap into its growing business segment, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) launched its IHG Business Rewards. This is a new global business bookings programme that…

Hotels

IHG unveils online resource for hotel developers

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new online resource designed to help hotel developers in Asia, the Middle East & Africa (AMEA). The new "Build for Success"…

United Arab Emirates

IHG Abu Dhabi launches Byblos Sur Mer

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi recently announced the launch of Byblos Sur Mer. The new outlet celebrates Lebanese cuisine across a waterfront setting. Located in the hotel’s private…

UK

IHG previews sweeping changes to Holiday Inn Express brand

Aaron Greenwood Mar 14, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled its ‘next generation’ guest experience for its Holiday Inn Express brand in Europe.  Developed following feedback from guests, the new…

Tourism

Chinese boom in Abu Dhabi: IHG Report

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2015

A recent report on ‘Future of Chinese Travel’ states that Abu Dhabi and Dubai would benefit from increasing Chinese travellers. As per the report released by InterContinental Hotels…

Hotels

IHG expands in France with new hotel signings

Gemma Greenwood Mar 8, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal for three new Holiday Inn brand family hotels in France that will add nearly 500 rooms to its French portfolio. Holiday Inn Express…

Hotels

Cities to benefit most from Chinese outbound boom – IHG

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2015

Major global cities should prepare for an influx of Chinese tourists over the coming years, according to a new study by IHG. The report, published in partnership with Oxford…

Hotels

IHG celebrates “excellent year” as profits rise 10%

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has called 2014 an "excellent year" as it achieved rising revenues and profits. Announcing its preliminary full-year results, the company revealed…

Hotels

IHG dining rewards launched

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2015

Dining is getting innovative with IHG Hotels. The Group has recently launched its IHG Dining Rewards programme in the UAE. The new programme has grown to over 1000 members in the…

Hotels

Gateway partners with IHG

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2015

In a bid to stay ahead of competition, Gateway recently inked an agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to provide agents with access to all InterContinental Hotel Group…

Hotels

IHG rebrands resort in UNESCO-listed Lijiang

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2015

IHG has continued its growth in China's UNESCO-listed ancient town of Lijiang, with the opening of a new luxury InterContinental hotel. The new InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town…

Hotels

IHG brings new celebrity restaurant concept to Asia

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2015

IHG will launch a new restaurant concept in Asia this year, when celebrity chef Theo Randall brings his 'Theo Mio' Italian restaurant to the InterContinental Bangkok. Marking…

Hotels

IHG expands its presence in South Africa

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

In an effort to expand its presence in the African continent, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently inked a franchise agreement with Choice Decisions 65 (Pty) Ltd. The…

Hotels

IHG to debut Chinese brand

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled its first two Hualuxe Hotels, which are designed especially for the Chinese market. The new brand will make its debut in the first…

Hotels

IHG targets Bangkok medical tourists

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new hotel that is expected to cater for the rising number of medical tourists to Bangkok. Opening in 2018, the 200-room Holiday Inn…

Hotels

“Brands must build Trust Capital”: IHG

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2015

Brands must built trust in both brand and organisation to attract customers, adding a fourth ‘C’ in Trust Capital, the latest InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) report has said.…

Hotels

IHG signs first hotel in Busan

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for its first hotel in South Korea's second largest city, Busan. Being developed in the central Seomyun district of…

Hotels

Healthy cooking from IHG

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2015

In an effort to highlight the benefits of healthy cooking, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced a partnership with Teresa Cutter. Cutter is the founder of The…

Hotels

IHG brings more luxury to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

IHG has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residential complex in Jakarta. Located in the west of the Indonesian capital, the new development will comprise the…

Hotels

IHG boosts boutique segment with Kimpton deal

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed to acquire US-based boutique hospitality company, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The deal, worth US$430 million in cash, will see IHG…

Hotels

IHG signs double Koh Samui deal

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Thailand-based property group, The Platinum Samui Co., to develop the first Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express hotel…

United States

IHG ignores call for high-profile merger

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has ignored pressure from one of its shareholders to consider a merger with another high-profile hotel chain. The hotel group was forced to make a…

Hotels

IHG’s launches special occasions guide

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

With the festive season just round the corner, the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its ‘Insiders guide to special occasions ‘. The guide provides essential tips on…

Hotels

IHG adds Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued to the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the launch of a new property in Jakarta. Located in the…

Hotels

IHG opens new Crowne Plaza in India

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has expanded its portfolio in India, with the launch of the 200-room Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre. Located in the business district of…

Hotels

IHG announces two airport hotels in Dubai

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently inked a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for a new 450-room Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and 250-room Staybridge Suites…

Hotels

Americas growth leads IHG’s boost

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2014

A stronger performance for InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) properties in the Americas has helped the hotel giant post a boost in its results so far this year. The region’s RevPAR…

Hotels

IHG brings Hotel Indigo to Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new dual management agreement that will include the introduction of Singapore's first Hotel Indigo. The deal, penned with Katong Holdings,…

Hotels

IHG partners with Penfolds

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced a new partnership with global wine company, Treasury Wine Estates. The partnership offers a premium selection of wine from…

Hotels

IHG announces new hotel in Turkey

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) recently announced signing of Holiday Inn® Kayseri - Düvenönü. Operating under a franchise agreement with Ali Sert Otel Tur Ins San Tic LTD, the new…

Hotels

Eight graduate from New Delhi IHG Academy

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2014

Eight participants have graduated from the inaugural class of the IHG Academy in New Delhi, with five to take up hotel roles in India. The academy was set up by IHG and I&FS…

Travel Tech

Smartphones top holiday essentials for UAE travellers: IHG survey

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014

A recent research conducted by IHG® Rewards Club reported that UAE residents are amongst the most smartphone reliant of those surveyed. The survey was conducted among 10,000 travellers…

Hotels

IHG agrees Paris hotel sale

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has received a binding offer of EUR300 million (US$442m) for the InterContinental Paris – Le Grande. The hotel has been acquired by Qatar-based…

Hotels

IHG profits dip as it continues to sell hotels

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported an 8% drop in operating profit for the first half of the year as it looks to continue disposing of its owned hotels. The hotel group…

Hotels

IHG develops Crowne Plaza in Noida

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Noida, near Delhi. The Crowne Plaza Taj Expressway Noida is being built by…

Hotels

IHG set to expand in UAE

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced signing of two new hotels in Abu Dhabi. The signing will mark the entry of a second InterContinental and second Holiday Inn property into…

Hotels

IHG dishes up new kids menu

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2014

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has rolled out its new signature InterContinental Planet Trekkers Menu. This menu has been exclusively created for children, across the…

Hotels

IHG launches first ever Even Hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first ever property under its new health and fitness-focused brand, Even Hotels. Initially launched in 2012, Even Hotels is designed…

Hotels

IHG在泰国新开第三家智选假日酒店

Simon Willmore Jun 4, 2014

洲际集团在泰第三家即曼谷第二家智选假日酒店投入运营。该酒店位于沙通商业区，可提供184间客房，免费WIFI，早餐和健身中心。其隶属于泰国TCC酒店集团，临近Chong Nonsi地铁站。 作为该品牌在泰首都的第二家店，它已加入智选假日旗下。今年下半年位于Sukhumvit 11的新店有望开业。

Hotels

IHG unveils its ‘3D Connected Traveller’ Series

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

In an effort to better understand its guests, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) recently released its 2014 trends report. The report highlights the fact that in order to retain guests…

Hotels

IHG opens third Holiday Inn Express in Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn - the brand’s third property in Thailand and the second in Bangkok. Located in the Sathorn…

Hotels

IHG aims to drive more travellers to Japan

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new English-language web page aimed at driving more international travellers to its hotels in Japan. Titled 'Visit Japan', the new…

Hotels

Asian revPAR growth drives IHG

Mark Elliott May 2, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved a steady rise in revenues in the first quarter of 2014, driven by its hotels in Asia. The company's revenue per available room (revPAR)…

Hotels

IHG, IL&FS Skills to provide hospitality training

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and IL&FS Skills have announced the launch of the 15th IHG Academy programme in India. The partnership will see IL&FS Skills (IIS)…

Hotels

IHG unveils new Holiday Inn Express prototype

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new prototype design for its Holiday Inn Express brand. Initially developed for properties in the US and Canada, the new design includes…

Hotels

IHG expands in Turkey

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is fast expanding in the Turkish market with the signing of three Holiday Inn® hotels – Holiday Inn Ankara Çukurambar, Holiday Inn Istanbul Tuzla Bay…

Hotels

IHG profits rise 10%

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved a strong rise in profits last year, as it launched new brands and sold assets. The world's biggest hotel company, in terms of room inventory,…

Hotels

IHG expands in Oman

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2014

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, making it the third IHG hotel in the city. The hotel caters well for business travellers and families. The…

Hotels

IHG to recruit 110,000 staff in China

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled plans to recruit another 110,000 staff in China, as it looks to double its portfolio in the country. The company currently employs…

Hotels

IHG inks agreement for Staybridge Suites in Jeddah

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2013

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a 15 year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for a Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah. The Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall is…

Hotels

IHG opens Holiday Inn Amritsar

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Amritsar Ranjit Avenue.  Located in the city’s commercial district of Ranjit Avenue, the hotel offers…

Hotels

IHG launches kids menu

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently launched the global children’s hotel menu designed by a child food expert and award winning chef. The menu launches in early 2014. The…

Hotels

IHG launches ‘Lending Locker’ to make guests feel at home

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

IHG's Candlewood Suites brand has launched a new initiative that will enable guests to borrow items and appliances they have left at home. Following an in-house study which revealed…

Hotels

IHG® signs three hotels in Russia, CIS

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is expanding its foot print in the Russia and CIS market. The hotel group has announced the signing of three more hotels in the region: Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG signs three Russia and CIA hotels

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed three hotels in Central Asia and Russia: Holiday Inn Express Naberezhnye-Chelny, Holiday Inn Express Samara and Staybridge Suites Baku. The…

UK

IHG signs three Holiday Inn properties

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013

InterContinental Hotel Group has signed three Holiday Inn properties in the UK, it has announced. The hotels, which will all be operated under franchise agreements, will be opened in…

Hotels

IHG signs new London Crowne Plaza

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract to open another Crowne Plaza in London. The Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment is due to open in spring 2015 with 130…

Hotels

IHG, TAJ RP inks deal for Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2013

IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) recently inked an agreement with TAJ RP International Limited to open a Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina in 2016. The new hotel will be located near the…

UK

IHG announces first European TV ad

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group has launched its first television advertising campaign in Europe, promoting the Holiday Inn Express brand. The promotion will appear on screens from…

Hotels

IHG brings Hotel Indigo to Lijiang

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the launch of its Hotel Indigo brand in Lijiang, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town in southwest China's Yunnan province. Located…

Hotels

Asian hotels boost IHG

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) posted a positive set of results for the first half of the year, driven by its hotels in Asia. The hotel company's operating profits jumped 20% to…

Hotels

IHG announces US$350m dividend

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013

The biggest hotel company in the world, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has revealed that its first half pre-tax profits rose by 65.6% in the six months ending 30 June prompting a…

Hotels

IHG signs third Rome Holiday Inn hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed its third Holiday Inn hotel in the Italian capital, the Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana. The property, which is due to open towards the end of…

Hotels

IHG to open Paris’ first Hotel Indigo

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013

InterContinental Group (IHG) has signed a deal with French management company Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) to open its first Hotel Indigo in Paris. The property, which will be…

Hotels

IHG brings InterCon to Osaka

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2013

IHG has launched its InterContinental brand in Osaka. The new luxury hotel has opened as part of a new mixed-use development in the centre of Japan's second biggest city, which also…

Hotels

IHG opens Holiday Inn Riyadh Meydan

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of Holiday Inn Riyadh Meydan in downtown Riyadh. The eight storey hotel offers 290 rooms including 46 spacious suites. The…

Hotels

IHG partners with IIMT

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 10

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT).  The partnership will expand IHG’s…

Hotels

IHG announces first Staybridge Suites in KSA

Mark Elliott May 21, 2013 0

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) recently signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge…

Global

IHG sees Q1 growth

Mark Elliott May 8, 2013 1

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has posted a 3.1% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for its hotels in the first quarter year-on-year. The hotel chain also saw a 2%…

Global

IHG forays into Mauritius

Mark Elliott May 5, 2013 0

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) signed a new franchise agreement with Airport Hotel Limited that will see the Old Manor House at Plaisance Airport become Holiday Inn Mauritius –…

Global

IHG opens first Crowne Plaza in Madinah

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2013 16

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently opened Crowne Plaza Madinah.  The opening marks the first Crowne Plaza hotel in the Holy City. The hotel boasts 506-rooms and suites…

Global

IHG opens fourth Crowne Plaza in Oman

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2013 17

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Duqm.  The new hotel will join IHG’s three existing Crowne Plaza hotels– Muscat, Sohar and Salalah. The hotel…

Global

IHG makes hotels available on Ctrip.com

Apr 5, 2013 20

In a further effort to target Chinese travellers, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has begun adding its entire portfolio of global properties to Ctrip.com. The move is being…

Hotels

IHG lures loyal guests with free Wi-Fi

Mar 26, 2013 9

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is rebranding its Priority Club Rewards programme, with the offer of free Wi-Fi for all its members. From July 2013, the hotel company will rebadge the…

Hotels

Marriott trumps IHG in 2012 results

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2013 16

Marriott appeared to come out on top of two company results issued by the hotel chain and rival InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) this week. Marriott posted a 17% increase in profits for…

Hotels

IHG profits jump 10% in 2012

Feb 19, 2013 17

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved a strong 10% rise in profits last year. The company generated a full-year operating profit of US$614 million in 2012, up from US$559m in…

Hotels

IHG to open two hotels in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2013 8

International Hotels Group (IHG) plans to open two hotels in Saudi Arabia in 2013, said IHG India, Middle East and Africa COO Pascal Gauvin.  Planned openings in the Kingdom this year…

Hotels

IHG expands academy in China

Jan 15, 2013 16

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new IHG Academy in China - its 150th worldwide. The IHG Academy programme partners community organisations and education providers with…

Hotels

IHG to add new InterCon in Jakarta

Dec 20, 2012 16

IHG has announced the signing of a new InterContinental hotel in Jakarta. Scheduled to open in 2015, the 480-key the InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences will be…

Hotels

IHG signs InterContinental resort in Phuket

Dec 19, 2012 9

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of InterContinental Phuket Rawai Beach Resort. Designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, the resort will be a redevelopment…

Hotels

IHG identifies Middle East key drivers of demand

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2012 14

The Middle East hospitality industry is unique and has certain key demands. Changing demographics, a strong and growing aviation sector, and religious tourism – are the key factors demand…

Hotels

IHG adds Holiday Inn in Krabi

Oct 31, 2012 0

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn resort in the southern Thai province of Krabi. The former Sala Talay Resort & Spa has been rebranded as will reopen…

Hotels

IHG signs first EVEN wellness hotel

Oct 25, 2012 8

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed its first EVEN Hotels property - the company's new wellness-focused brand. Located in midtown Manhattan, the new hotel will become the…

Hotels

IHG inks deal for first UAE Crowne Plaza resort

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2012 12

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced signing an agreement with Kuwaiti-owned Almadina Real Estate Development to open a 442-room Crowne Plaza Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The…

Hotels

IHG, Select Group ink deal for Dubai

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2012 17

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina. Part of the Bay Central development in the…

Hotels

IHG ramps up Indonesian expansion plans

Sep 6, 2012 0

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed a major expansion plan for Indonesia, including the growth for its Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands and the nationwide launch of…

Hotels

IHG boosts Chinese online presence

Aug 14, 2012 20

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new e-store on one of China’s most popular online travel booking platforms, Taobao Travel. The move, which is the first by an…

Hotels

IHG to launch boutique brand in Tianjin

Aug 14, 2012 16

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch its Hotel Indigo boutique brand to Tianjin. Opening on 15 September, the Hotel Indigo Tianjin Haihe will become the brand's…

Hotels

Environment on the agenda for IHG Hotels

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2012 15

In an effort to highlight its sustainable initiatives, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is known for its commitment to the environment, and its numerous activities and initiatives aimed…

Hotels

IHG signs first eight Hualuxe hotels

Aug 8, 2012 15

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed the first eight properties in its new Hualuxe brand, which focuses purely on the Chinese domestic market. Since announcing details of Hualuxe…

Hotels

Asia drives IHG, with Park Lane to be sold

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2012 16

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted improved financial results for the first half of 2012, as it put the InterContinental Park Lane up for sale.   In its half-year results, IHG…

Hotels

Asia drives IHG performance

Aug 7, 2012 1

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted improved financial results for the first half of 2012, driven by the strong performance of its hotels in Asia Pacific. In its half-year results,…

UK

IHG cited in online booking probe

Aug 1, 2012 15

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and two online travel agencies, Expedia Inc and Bookings.com, have been cited by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in an investigation into the sale of…

Hotels

IHG, Movenpick Accor expand Asian portfolios

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2012 7

Several new hotels have opened across Asia in recent weeks, including new resorts and city properties.  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has celebrated to launch of a new luxury resort…

Hotels

IHG launches Crowne Plaza in Phuket

May 8, 2012 15

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the launch of the Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Beach Resort. The opening marks the first Crowne Plaza resort in…

Hotels

IHG to recycle bathroom amenities

Apr 24, 2012 17

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has formed a new partnership with Clean the World to recycle partially-used soaps and bottled amenities from hotel guest rooms. The bathroom amenities…

Hotels

IHG launches Chinese hotel brand

Mar 19, 2012 18

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new upscale hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese traveller. HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, which translates from Hua, meaning…

Hotels

IHG launches wellness-focused hotel brand

Mar 1, 2012 17

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the launch of EVEN Hotels, a new wellness-focused brand. Initially being rolled-out in the US, the new brand is said by the company to meet…

Hotels

Bharat Hotels ends IHG franchise deal

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 0

The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, an enterprise of Bharat Hotels Ltd, has ended its franchise agreement with Inter Continental Hotel Group (IHG) by rebranding its Goa and Mumbai properties.…

Hotels

IHG sees revPAR growth in Q3

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 15

Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved 6.4% growth in its group-wide revenue per available room (revPAR) in the third quarter of 2011. According to results released today, the group…

UK

IHG to “freshen up” Crowne Plaza brand

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2011 16

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans for a majorglobal repositioning of its Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand. The threephases of the repositioning are defined as…

Hotels

IHG to “freshen up” Crowne Plaza brand

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2011 16

Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans for a major global repositioning of its Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand. Speaking at the Americas Investors & Leadership…

Travel Tech

IHG introduces new website guarantee

Sep 21, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new 'Best Price Guarantee' initiative for online bookings. The guarantee means that any guest booking via the IHG website who finds a lower…

Hotels

IHG sees big potential in Russia and CIS

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2011

Moscow has relatively few hotels compared to other major capitals like London, UK InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) sees Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as a…

Airlines and Aviation

BA, IHG expand Russia offering during PM visit

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2011

British Airways has announced it will introduce its First and Club World classes on flights to Moscow next year. The airline announced the changes during the UK trade delegation in Russia,…

Hotels

IHG to open 100 Russia hotels by 2020

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2011

Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced it plans to open 100 hotels in Russia and the CIS by 2020. Angela Brav, CEO of IHG in Europe is currently on the Prime Minister's trade…

Face‑to‑Face

TDA Face-to-Face: Mark Flower, IHG

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2011

Mark Flower, Director - Commercial, Southeast Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group1) Can you tell us about the new IHG office that has opened in…

Hotels

IHG launches new sustainable hotel website

Aug 25, 2011

IHG has launched a new version of its sustainable hotel website. Innovation Hotel version 2.0 is an upgrade of the original site, which was launched in 2008 to showcase and sustainable…

Hotels

IHG launches Windows app

Jul 21, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the global launch of its Priority Club Rewards app for Windows Phone. This new app enables customers to find and book hotel rooms, check…

UK

IHG reshuffles management division

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2011

Inter Continental Hotels Group has appointed a new head for its new European division and completed a regional realignment which combines the Middle East and Africa with Asia Australasia,…

Hotels

IHG launches booking apps for all seven brands

Jun 24, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the launch of new iPhone booking apps for each of its seven brands - InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG to open 150 hotels by 2020

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has drawn up big plans for India with increased focus on the mid-scale segment, Financial Express reported.The global chain is targeting to have 150…

Hotels

IHG to bring new hotel brands to Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2011

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has revealed it will launch its Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo brands in Asia."Our strategy for…

Hotels

IHG EMEA chief to take over Americas division

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed that its current president for the EMEA region, Kirk Kinsell, has been appointed president of its American operation.Kinsell succeeds…

UK

IHG signs full content deal with Travelport

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a long-term full content agreement with Travelport. The hotel chain's full rates will be included on Travelport using the Best Available Rate…

Face‑to‑Face

IHG to open three new academies in China

Mark Elliott May 31, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of three new IHG Academies in China. The three facilities are being developed in partnership with the Tianjin Vocational…

Hotels

IHG signs multi-brand deal in China

May 26, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed new multi-brand management contract with Poly Real Estate Co for the development of six new properties in locations across China. The deal…

Hotels

IHG to open Dubai’s first Staybridge Suites property

Mark Elliott May 18, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with H.E.Sheikh Rakadh Bin Salem Bin Rakadh Al Amiri to open IHG's first Staybridge Suites in Dubai. Staybridge Suites Dubai -…

Hotels

IHG signs two Staybridge Suites in UAE

Mark Elliott May 5, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement Action Hotels to develop two Staybridge Suites in the United Arab Emirates. Staybridge Suites Ras Al Khaimah, scheduled to…

Hotels

IHG signs Holiday Inn in Medina

May 4, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company for a new 400-room Holiday Inn hotel in the Holy City of Medina. The deal, signed at…

Hotels

IHG to open 19 Holiday Inn Hotels by 2016

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a joint venture partnership with Duet India Hotels Group (DIHL) to develop 19 new Holiday Inn Express hotels across India.Upcoming Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG JV to expand Holiday Inn Express brand in India

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a joint venture partnership with Duet India Hotels Group (DIHL), the hotel investment arm of the Duet Group, to develop 19 new Holiday Inn…

Hotels

IHG to develop Chinese hotel brand

Mar 30, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to develop a new upscale hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese market. The company, which now has a portfolio of 150…

India

IHG CEO steps down as of June

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2011

Andrew Cosslett will step down as CEO of InterContinental Hotels later this year. Cosslett will leave his post on 6 June but assured investors that no major strategic changes would follow…

Hotels

IHG appoints new COO for South West Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South West Asia. Chris Moloney will spearhead IHG's operations in India, playing a significant role…

Hotels

IHG to manage Samui’s Baan Taling Ngam resort

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered a management agreement Thailand's Elite Villa Co Ltd, to launch the InterContinental Resort brand in Koh Samui. IHG will take over the…

Hotels

IHG to launch Hotel Indigo brand in Phuket

Feb 24, 2011

Hotel Indigo, IHG's boutique hotel brand, yesterday announced that it will open in Phuket. This is Hotel Indigo's second development in Thailand and the first boutique in a resort…

Hotels

IHG to open new Crowne Plaza in Delhi

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2011

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will open its doors in the second quarter this year. Located in the sub city of Rohini, the hotel is the first upscale property in the city's northwest. The…

Hotels

IHG to open new Crowne Plaza in Delhi

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2011

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will open its doors in the second quarter this year. Located in the northwest of the city, the new property will be the first upscale hotel in the area.…

Hotels

Asian hotels boost IHG

Feb 16, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported that revenue per available room (revPAR) at its Asia Pacific hotels increased 12.4% in 2010, led by a 25.8% increase for the group's Greater…

Hotels

IHG signs new Holiday Inn in Rotorua

Feb 14, 2011

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) will establish its fifth Holiday Inn hotel in New Zealand on 1 March, following the signing of a 10-year agreement for the privately-owned Heritage…

Hotels

IHG Priority Club launches online game

Jan 27, 2011

Members of the InterContinental Hotel Group's (IHG) Priority Club Rewards scheme can score thousands of loyalty points for simply answering travel trivia questions in a new online game, 'Win…

Hotels

IHG’s Hotel Green scheme endorsed by LEED

Jan 25, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that its in-house sustainability system, 'Green Engage' has been awarded with a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)…

Hotels

IHG pays guests’ airline baggage fees

Jan 17, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new scheme which offers to pay its guests' airline checked baggage fees. The 'Check It Free' promotion, which runs until 30 April 2011,…

Hotels

IHG loses contracts on three Eros hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2011

Intercontinental Hotel Group's (IHG) development plans have been dealt a blow after their management agreement with real estate developer Eros fell through. An IHG spokesperson told Daily…

UK

IHG woos investors with bold claims in London

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2010

IHG is forecasting "an era of unprecedented opportunity and sustained growth" for the company as it responds to favourable socio-economic trends in high priority markets like India, as well…

Hotels

IHG launches Holiday Inn Express in India

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2010

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed a series of contracts for the management of six new hotels with leading Delhi-based…

Hotels

IHG pilots mobile phone check-in solution

Sep 28, 2010

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces the hospitality industry's first pilot of a mobile-based front desk bypass solution that…

Global

IHG signs 18 new European hotels

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2010

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed 18 new hotels to its portfolio during the summer months. Properties will open in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany,…

Global

IHG notes positive booking trends for 2010

Mark Elliott May 9, 2010

Occupancies are more buoyant in 2010, fuelled by growth in intra-regional and leisure travel, according to InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG)."The low-cost airlines have really…

Global

IHG launches Priority Club Rewards iPhone app

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2010

Singapore, 27 April 2010 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the global launch of its Priority…

Global

IHG launches Priority Club Rewards iPhone app

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2010

International Hotel Group (IHG) today launched its Priority Club Rewards iPhone application. The app complements IHG's enhancement of mobile websites to allow customers to find and book…

Features

IHG launches first India’s newly-built Holiday Inn

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2010

Mumbai, April 15, 2010: IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has launched the first new-built Holiday Inn hotel in…

Global

IHG launches first India’s newly-built Holiday Inn

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2010

Mumbai, April 15, 2010: IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has launched the first new-built Holiday Inn hotel in…

Global

IHG consolidates global marketing agency services

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2010

NEW YORK, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that it has consolidated its…

Global

IHG to launch InterCon hotel in Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010

Shanghai, 29 March 2010 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms and China's largest international hotel operator announced…

Global

IHG profit drops 34% in 2009

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has released its annual results for 2009, with operating profit, before exceptional items, declining 34% year-on-year to of US$363 million.…

Global

IHG partners EarthCheck in Bora Bora

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

16 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): French Polynesia - When it comes to vacations in paradise, guests have increasingly high expectations of resorts. InterContinental's Bora Bora Resort…

Global

IHG launches Staybridge Suites in Saudi

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2010

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Al Hokair Group, the leading Saudi-based company for developing hotels and amusement parks, today announced the signing of the first…

Global

IHG sees record year of hotel openings

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2010

ATLANTA - Globally in 2009, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, opened a record 439 hotels (more than 55,000…

Global

IHG invests in CSR

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2010

February 22, 2010 - Dallas, TX - The MPI Foundation announces a new five-year investment from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to further the advancement of thought…

Features

IHG signs deal with Saga

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2010

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a multi-million pound deal with Saga, the over fifties holiday specialist, to become the exclusive hotel provider for Saga's short…

Hotels

IHG takes over Paris hotel

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2009

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel company, announces the opening of the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau today. A stone's throw away from the Arc de…

Global

IHG chief Cosslett visits Bangkok

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2009

Bangkok, 11 December 2009 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Chief Executive Andrew Cosslett was in Bangkok recently to view the group's latest properties in Thailand. As part…

Global

IHG exec in novel wake-up call

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2009

Singapore, 20 November 2009 - InterContinental Hotel Group's Jolyon Bulley provided a unique wake up call to commuters in Singapore's Central Business District this morning.The…

Global

IHG to open new Hua Hin resort

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2009

Hua Hin, Thailand, 19 November 2009 - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the 1 December 2009 opening of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort,…

Global

IHG profits fall 19% in third quarter

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009

Third Quarter Results to 30 September 2009Financial results 2009 2008 …

Global

IHG opens two new properties in Abu Dhabi

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2009

01 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Today InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) opened two new hotels in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi - a Crowne Plaza hotel and Staybridge Suites, its first…

Global

IHG offers for Visa cardholders

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2009

Taking a break has been made easier for all Visa cardholders following the release of special promotions at more than 200 selected InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels across Asia…

Global

IHG Priority Club offers double points

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2009

ATLANTA - Just in time for consumers to start thinking about how they'll save for the holiday season, earning double the Priority Club points starting with their second stay at any…

Global

IHG brings Hotel Indigo to HK

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2009

Hong Kong, 29 September 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group, signed a management contract for its first Hotel Indigo in Hong Kong…

Global

IHG launches ‘key card hotel’ in NYC

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2009

New York, 17 September 2009 - IHG, the world's largest hotel group, today unveils the Holiday Inn "Key Card Hotel," the first-ever hotel made of key cards in New…

Global

IHG’s Priority Club’s ‘Flights Anywhere’ takes off

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2009

Redefining "the sky is the limit," IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) Priority Club

Global

IHG signs multi-brand deal with TCC

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2009

Singapore, 14 September 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the signing of a deal with leading Thai conglomerate TCC (Thai Chareon Corporation) to…

Global

IHG opens second hotel in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2009

Ho Chi Minh City, 9 September 2009 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces the opening of the 305-room…

Global

IHG pledges US$1million to Oxford University

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2009

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel company, and the University of Oxford have joined forces to accelerate vital and innovative research into…

Global

IHG adds Al Khobar’s second Holiday Inn

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is continuing to expand in Saudia Arabia with the opening of its second Holiday Inn in Al Khobar. The 180-room Holiday Inn Al Khobar Corniche is located…

Global

IHG launches in Dubai Festival City

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will openanother key property in Dubai this July; the InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City. The 212-unitproperty will be IHG's first…

Global

IHG pens deal for Oman waterfront hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with Blue City Company 1 (BCC1), the developers of Oman's Al Madina A'Zarqa real estate infrastructure project, for the…

Global

IHG offers dynamic pricing to corporate accounts

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is inviting preferred business accounts in Asia Pacific to move to a dynamic pricing model, rather than standard contracted rates. The hotel group…

Global

IHG Bangkok hotel reopens after revamp

Mark Elliott May 29, 2009

The THB890million (US$25.8million ) refurbishment of the 10-year-old InterContinential Bangkok hotel in Thailand, at the core of the city's commercial and business district, is now…

Global

IHG launches 25th China academy

Mark Elliott May 20, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the launch of its 25th IHG Academy in Chengdu, China. The new IHG Academy is established in partnership with the Chengdu Vocational…

Global

IHG unveils 600th revamped Holiday Inn

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2009

The US$1 billion Holiday Inn brand relaunch programme was first announced in2007, and intends to create a more contemporary brand image, increase qualityand drive consistency. The…

Global

IHG confirms 31 new hotels in India

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a confirmed development pipeline of 31 hotels to be opened across India over the next few years. The new properties will add a total…

Global

IHG plans world’s largest Holiday Inn

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Crocus Group have signed a deal to build the world's biggest Holiday Inn hotel in MoscowCrocus Group will invest more that US$100 million in the…

Hotels

IHG to reduce environment impact

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is trialling a new online system called 'Green Engage', which will help hotels energy consumption more effectively. Early trials have shown potential…

Hotels

IHG expands quality assurance

Jan 29, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the expansion of its Quality Assurance programme for all properties and brands in the EMEA region. The programme is designed to measure and…

UK

IHG brings Hotel Indigo brand to London

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors of Hotel Indigo London Paddington, marking the boutique brand's first property outside North America. There are currently 21 Hotel…

Features

IHG announces Bonus Points offer

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2009

In celebration of the New Year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is offering travellers a bigger return for their stays. From 12 January until 30 April, members of Priority Club…

Hotels

Bharat terminates IHG India deal

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2008

As reported previously by TDA earlier, Bharat Hotels in India has confirmed that it is terminating its franchise agreement with the InterContinental Hotel Group, Anil Mathur reports from…

Hotels

IHG issues profit warning

Nov 12, 2008

Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) hotels has warned of a sharp deterioration in trading conditions in October and issued a profit warning for the final quarter, according to a BBC report.…

Features

New IHG brand set for Asian launch

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2008

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, in the Asia Pacific region. The brand will become IHG's fifth brand in the region after…

Hotels

IHG signs multi-property deal in China

Oct 16, 2008

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signature of a deal to open six new hotels under three brands in four Chinese cities by 2013. The agreement, signed with the Shimao…

Hotels

IHG goes it alone in India

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2008

In a major shift, the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is parting company with the Bharat Hotels in India, which runs hotels under the Grand name. Anil Mathur reports that fours…

Hotels

IHG press ahead with expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2008

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced plans to continue its global property portfolio expansion in the Americas region, which has grown from 13 to 21 in the past months.…

Hotels

IHG’s US sales weaken

Sep 24, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported that the hotel market at its Americas division stagnated last month, hurt by weaker sales as the US economy slows. According to a Bloomberg…

Hotels

IHG moves into Wuhan

Sep 14, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced it has signed deals to manage two new hotels in Wuhan, Central China. The two hotels, InterContinental Wuhan and Holiday Inn Wuhan New City…

Hotels

IHG launches Million Points Campaign in China

Sep 9, 2008

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) and has announced the start of its Million Points Campaign in China. From now until 15 December, ten Priority Club Rewards (PCR) members stand a chance to…

Hotels

1,000 new Korean rooms for IHG

Aug 27, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with South Korea's Gwangwondo Development Corporation (GDC) to manage three new resort & suite projects in the country. The…

Hotels

IHG profits down

Aug 13, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that its second-quarter profits fell 21%, Bloomberg has reported. The hospitality giant blamed the results on climbing administrative costs.…

Global

IHG for Kuwait

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group and Bukhamseen Holding Group have signed an agreement to develop the InterContinental Kuwait Downtown. Set to open in early 2010, the 200-room property…

Hotels

IHG expands training academies

Jul 21, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group is tackling the war for talent in China head on. Two years after opening its first training institute - IHG Academy- in Shanghai, the company is to nearly…

Hotels

IHG bullish about Vietnam

Jun 26, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is confident that Vietnam will recover from its current inflation problems, to become a good investment market, Bloomberg has reported. "Overall, we'd…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

IHG’s eco-friendly hotel plan

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group has developed virtual plans for what could be the world's first 100% ecologically-friendly hotel. The solar powered 'Innovation Hotel' outlines the latest…

Global

IHG in Damascus

Mark Elliott May 12, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to develop develop an InterContinental Hotel in the Syrian capital. Located in the city centre, the 370-room InterContinental Damascus,…

Global

IHG in Jordan

Mark Elliott May 6, 2008

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to develop a US$70 million resort, on the shores of the Jordanian Dead Sea. Set to open in late 2012,…

Hotels

IHG Academy expands in China

Mar 27, 2008

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has launched its 12th IHG Academy, this time in Shenzhen. The partnership with the Shenzhen Tourism College of Jinan University marks the Academy's entry…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways on IHG reward programme

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2008

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group has added Jet Airways as Priority Club Rewards' newest airline partner. Members are offered the option of earning JetPrivilege miles or Priority Club…

Features

IHG’s record signings in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group Asia Pacific grew new signings at a record pace last year, adding nearly 100 new hotels to its regional pipeline. That means an average of one new hotel…

Features

IHG on a roll in Asia-Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2007

The current growth momentum is especially strong in the key markets of China, Japan and India. Some of the brands within the IHG portfolio are also set to appear for the first time in…

Hotels

IHG Academy expands in China

Sep 7, 2007

First launched in Shanghaiin June 2006, their expansion continues to include the Chongqing Campus thatopened in February this year. The IHG Academy offers a seriesof specially-developed…

Hotels

IHG announces new global marketing team

Aug 3, 2007

The team will beheaded by Nina Bibby whilst continuing in her role as senior vice president,worldwide brand management, reporting directly to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)Peter Gowers.…

Airlines and Aviation

IHG appoints Vice President Sales & Marketing, Greater China

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2007

Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) announced the promotion of Dexter Chia, to Vice President Sales & Marketing, Greater China.He will be responsible for the brand performance…

Hotels

IHG announces new CE Asia.

Jul 11, 2007

IHG has also appointed, Kirk Kinsell as President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). The announcement was made much sooner than most have expected, sighting that the immediate…

Travel Tech

IHG sticks with Travelocity

Jun 20, 2007

As IHG's certified online intermediary, Travelocity has access to the hotelgiant's 3,700 properties across its entire suite of brands. The deal also givesIHG-access to customers of…

Hotels

Earn points with IHG

May 21, 2007

Members of the IHG guest loyalty program who use the credit card can gain Priority Club Reward points for everyday purchases and double points for money spent in IHG hotels worldwide.…

Hotels

IHG speculation

May 21, 2007

The company has so far denied the rumours, but a clear favourite has emerged in the guise of the Barclay brothers, owners of the Ritz hotel, who increased shareholdings this week.

Hotels

IHG revenue up 10%

May 10, 2007

IHG signed almost 23,000 rooms this quarter, up 25% on 2006, with 6,352 rooms in the Asia Pacific region.

Features

IHG franchise plans

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2007

Followingthe successful opening of the first six Holiday Inn Express hotels, IHG said itwill be targeting further brand development initiatives on gatewaycities and economic…

Appointments

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team, with the addition of Tommy So as the director of food and beverage and James…

TD Syndicated Partner

Emirates Boss to Discuss Middle East Aviation Growth at ATM 2023

Harry Johnson Mar 15, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Sir Tim will reflect on Emirates’ long-term strategy as it begins to ramp up aircraft deliveries from 2024 while balancing growth Full article: Emirates Boss to Discuss…

TD Syndicated Partner

Middle East and Africa business travel spending to recover by 2024

Harry Johnson Mar 8, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | MEA business travel achieved 86% of its 2019 levels during 2022, outperforming the recovery in Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe Full article: Middle East and Africa…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2023, concludes successfully in Goa

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2023

After two days of insightful and forward-looking discussions and deliberations, HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2023, India’s most exclusive Hospitality Summit, wound down at the Taj Resort &…

Appointment announcement

W Maldives welcomes Constance Chang as Director Of Sales & Marketing

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2023

W Maldives is pleased to announce the appointment of Constance Chang as the Director of Sales & Marketing. With over a decade of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality,…

Hotels

A first glimpse at the reimagined Regent Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

 As it starts preparing for its grand reopening in June 2023, Regent Hong Kong shares the first glimpse of its stunning transformation

Hotels

Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2023

 IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Registration now opens for 30th edition of ATM 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May.

TD Syndicated Partner

Arabian Travel Market opens registration for its for 30th edition

Harry Johnson Jan 16, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Tourism and hospitality professionals from around the world can now register to attend Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…

Tourism

Ras Al Khaimah records its highest visitor numbers in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces its highest-ever annual visitor numbers, with the Emirate welcoming over 1.13M overnight arrivals in 2022, a total…

Appointment announcement

Ascott appoints industry veteran Serena Lim As Chief Growth Officer

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Serena Lim as its Chief Growth Officer. Serena will lead Ascott’s global business development…

TD Syndicated Partner

Ascott names new Chief Growth Officer

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with portfolio spanning over 224 cities across 43 countries in…

Netherlands

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…

Hotels

Hotel Indigo Exeter opens after renovation

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project. Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former…

Hotels

PREM group to operate a new futuristic hotel at Innovation Campus

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

PREM Group has announced that it will manage and operate voco Brussels City North on behalf of Living Tomorrow.

Hotels

InterContinental Kaohsiung brings smart luxury to Taiwan’s south

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

Situated next door to Kaohsiung's 5G Development Area, International Airport, Port Cruise Terminal, and the International Exhibition Center, and a short stroll away from harbour bay, the…

Hotels

Active GCC hotel development pipeline now 40% of existing room supply

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

According to new research commissioned by Arabian Travel Market (ATM), and conducted at the end of September 2022 by hotel market intelligence and global benchmarking company STR, the GCC…

Hotels

Carlton Cannes to become Europe’s first new generation Regent Hotel in spring 2023 

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced an historic addition to its Regent Hotels & Resorts portfolio - a continuation of its partnership with the hotel’s owner and developer…

Japan

Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal…

Features

Black Friday Specials Part 2

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

We have assimilated special offers for 'Black Friday' to help you plan the perfect holidays at the most cost-effective promotional prices. 

Hotels

First look: InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping ushers in a new era of luxury

Chris Head Nov 11, 2022

A new discovery of Chiang Mai’s heritage and Lanna culture

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives.

Appointments

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team

Kristin Mariano Oct 24, 2022

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…

Hotels

The full-on fun for families and couples as Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut Beach debuts in Samui

Chris Head Oct 3, 2022

New beachfront resort with the largest indoor kids’ club in Samui opens in October 2022 with special grand opening package that starts at THB 3,600 per night

Global

WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…

Appointments

Alexander Suski to be consultant CEO of Terra Sol Hospitality

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2022

Seasoned hotelier, Alexander Suski, takes on the role of consultant CEO of Terra Sol Hospitality, overseeing the launch of one of the region’s most eagerly awaited developments, Terra Solis…

Guest Column

Is Sustainability Green Washing or Green Blushing in the Hospitality Industry?

Jefrey Walter L Aug 25, 2022

As more travelers have become aware of sustainability and its benefits, many sectors within the hospitality industry such as travel, hotels, airlines, transportation, retail, etc tend to…

AQBooking.com launches in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2022

AQBooking.com, the new luxury booking service for elite global travellers, has launched in Thailand, bringing a wealth of high-end travel and hospitality services to its community of savvy,…

Hotels

InterContinental brand to debut in Crete

Kristin Mariano May 26, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island.

Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2022

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…

Thailand is easing up entry regulations from February 1, 2022

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2022

Thailand authorities have officially confirmed the following specially-designed entry schemes starting from February 1, 2022.

The Ultimate Travel Pillow Buying Guide

Chris Head Jan 6, 2022

Holiday seasons are coming. Are you getting prepared to take a break this year and enjoy a vacation with your loved ones? Or are you one of those people who’ve been thinking about the…

High quality service is top priority for over two-thirds of British travellers

Megha Paul Jan 4, 2022

Over two-thirds of British travellers placing high-quality service above all else when booking a hotel, voco hotels announced turn up service to cater to guests needs and expectations

Phuket Hotels Association ropes in new leadership team

Megha Paul Dec 20, 2021

The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team

Over a third of UAE hotel guests seek homely experience

Megha Paul Dec 9, 2021

New global travel survey has found that UAE travelers seek a homely experience when staying in a hotel, with 36% saying they like to feel like they’re visiting a friend’s home

Regent Phu Quoc, Vietnam to open in spring 2022

Kristin Mariano Dec 2, 2021

Opening its doors in spring 2022, Regent Phu Quoc is an ultra-luxury all suites and villas resort set in an unrivalled private beachfront location in Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.

Sharjah Tourism Forum concludes with positive outlook on global travel industry

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021

Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF), Middle East and Sharjah’s leading travel showcase successfully concluded rounding off the first hybrid event in its 8-year history

Quarantine Free Travel

Singapore’s quarantine-free travel programme (VTL) now lists 21 countries

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

On November 15, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced the extension of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) to include India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

InterContinental Sofia is Bulgaria’s leading hotel and luxury business hotel of Eastern Europe for 2021

Chris Head Oct 29, 2021

The five-star hotel wins the prestigious awards for a third year in a row, The World Travel Awards and the World Luxury Hotel Awards are the most acclaimed award institutions in hospitality…

Travel Tech

Groups360 achieves new compliance as part of commitment to customer confidentiality

Megha Paul Sep 29, 2021

Groups360 announced that GroupSync, the company’s cloud-based solution for meeting planners and suppliers has achieved SOC 2 compliance

WTTC unveils net zero roadmap for tourism at virtual ‘Climate Week’ event

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2021

WTTC has announced the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the tourism sector to support the industry in combatting climate change during its virtual climate week event

Bookworms rejoice! Explore fascinating cities through Kimpton Book Club

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

Kimpton Book Club is inviting travellers to explore the fascinating cities where some Kimpton hotels are found through stories new and old, inspired by or set in these favourite and bucket…

Reopening updates

Saudi Tourism unveils virtual trade roadshow

Megha Paul Mar 8, 2021

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has launched an international virtual roadshow under the ‘Journeys in Arabia’ platform, which aims to inform and inspire travel trade partners about the diverse…

Global

Four in 10 Brits say past year is longest they have ever gone without holiday

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2021

Four in 10 Brits said the past year is the longest they have ever gone without a holiday – taking a toll on their overall mood and wellbeing

InterContinental Sofia is Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel for 2020 at the World Travel Awards

Chris Head Nov 16, 2020

GM Angelo Zuccala talks about the key to this and many other achievements after only two years of operation.

IATA: Risk of COVID-19 transmission inflight is low

Harry S. Johnson Oct 9, 2020

(IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19

When age-old traditions take on a modern edge: Kimpton debuts in South East Asia with Bangkok property

Megha Paul Oct 6, 2020

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has now brought Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ signature heartfelt service and distinctive design to the heart of Thailand with the opening of Kimpton…

Kew Green CEO opens up about exciting new Thai Anglo partnership

Alastair Newport Jul 29, 2020

Following the formation of Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand in a joint venture with Siamese Asset, the company announced seven new hotels in Bangkok - I spoke to Kew Green…

Hot hotel openings this week

Megha Paul Jul 24, 2020

The week witnessed a series of milestone hotel openings

Hospitality

WTTC calls on world leaders to implement new ‘Safe Travel’ protocols

Alastair Newport May 12, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),  has published a range of new worldwide measures to restart the travel & tourism private sector. The organisation has now called upon…

Kimpton Hotels makes Spanish debut in Barcelona’s vibrant Gothic quarter

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, IHG’s boutique luxury brand, marked its first opening in Spain. Kimpton Vividora Hotel is located in the heart of the Ciutat Vella district (the old…

Hospitality

Customer loyalty and keeping up with ever-evolving customer expectations 

Alastair Newport Feb 17, 2020

Loyalty programmes have steadily been opening up to a wider audience, but many brands are taking steps that are simply derivatives of traditional loyalty schemes rather than…

Hospitality

Botanical-inspired hotel opens in Brussels

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo has marked the opening of Hotel Indigo Brussels - City in Place Charles Rogier. Within walking distance to some of the city’s main sightseeing…

Hot hotel openings: “Madrid is having its moment”

Christian Tolentino Jan 24, 2020

In this week's list of hot hotel openings, Madrid welcomes two new luxury hotels, Avani unveils its entry into Thailand’s resort town of Krabi, IHG debuts Hotel Indigo in Japan and more.

InterContinental Bali Resort appoints new resort manager

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

InterContinental Bali Resort has welcomed Eleftherios P. Kavieris (Terry) as the new resort manager. He is no stranger to IHG or Bali, as previously he was the resort manager of Hotel…

The story of Hanoi’s crowning glory: InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

Christian Tolentino Jan 9, 2020

On top of it all, crowning Hanoi's skyline is InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, a luxury hotel built by IHG as one of its 'new generation' hotels.

voco Al Khobar: The new luxury hotspot opens in Saudi

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its second voco hotel in Saudi Arabia in partnership with developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. ­ Offering a spacious, modern,…

Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020

Christian Tolentino Dec 20, 2019

In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.

Hot hotel openings: Club Med opens on its own private island and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 13, 2019

This week on hot hotel openings, we've got four of the best hotels and resorts from around the world — from Shenzhen's east coast to the archipelago of Seychelles off East Africa and more. 

The average family spans 2,077 miles around the world

Christian Tolentino Dec 9, 2019

A poll by IHG discovered the modern family is quite literally growing further apart, with one in 10 having family living more than 10,000 miles away.

Hot hotel openings: COMO Cocoa Islands and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 6, 2019

On this week's round-up of hot hotel openings, COMO Cocoa Islands heats up in the Maldives, Rotana opens a five-star retreat in Dar es Salaam, Ritz-Carlton reopens in the US Virgin Islands…

InterContinental Sofia and the road to success

Chris Head Dec 4, 2019

Only a year and a half after its opening, InterContinental® Sofia is already а leader in the luxury travel market in Bulgaria and can proudly talk about the key to its success.

Oxford city centre property reopens as voco Oxford Spires

Christian Tolentino Nov 26, 2019

Built 20 years ago, surrounded by beautiful grounds and the famous spires of Oxford, a city centre property has been re-branded under IHG’s upscale brand.

Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Ready to do business

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2019

In travel tech this week, Google Maps launched a new feature, while Hotelbeds announced good financial year and that they are now ready to do business.

5 activities you shouldn’t miss in Koh Samui

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2019

Travelling to Koh Samui? Make sure you don’t miss out on some of the activities that you can only experience on the island.

Kimpton Hotels encourages guests to ‘Stay Human’

Christian Tolentino Oct 24, 2019

IHG's Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has launched 'The Kimpton Stay Human Project' in Europe, with a mission of connecting guests to one another, themselves and the locals of the city.

California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Hotels in the most populous state of the US will have to stop giving guests small plastic shampoo bottles under a new law set to take effect starting in 2023. Gavin Newsom, governor…

InterContinental GM: “Hanoi has increased its visibility on the international stage”

Christian Tolentino Oct 9, 2019

TD speaks with General Manager Robbert Manussen about his management style, the state of tourism in Hanoi, MICE in Vietnam and creating a truly memorable stay.

Unstoppable: Global hotel pipeline soars to new heights

Christian Tolentino Oct 1, 2019

Provider of global hotel intelligence Lodging Econometrics (LE) has compiled construction pipeline counts for every country and market, revealing a record high of rooms around the world.

7 luxurious and romantic experiences in Koh Samui

Kristin Mariano Sep 17, 2019

Looking for a romantic destination to pop the question or celebrate years of love, then Koh Samui is just the perfect place for you.

Hot hotel openings: Rosewood’s new “mansion in the sky” and more

Christian Tolentino Sep 13, 2019

On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re taking a look at Rosewood’s sky-high property in Guangzhou, a luxury lodge in the Arctic Circle and more.

The lifecycle of hotel revenue management

Kristin Mariano Sep 11, 2019

Read on to discover how advanced pricing and forecasting systems can assist with critical business decisions at each key stage of development.

Hot hotel openings: Okinawa’s new beach-front paradise and more

Christian Tolentino Aug 16, 2019

In this week's list of hot hotel openings, we're seeing enviable properties — from the picturesque island of Okinawa to the bustling fashion district of Milan.

Features

Beppu ushers “new era in travel” with first international luxury resort

Christian Tolentino Aug 5, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels & Resorts) has announced the opening of ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa — Oita Prefecture's first international luxury resort, offering…

Features

Hot hotel openings: Santorini’s 5-star resort on a volcanic island and more

Christian Tolentino Aug 2, 2019

In this week’s roundup, we’re looking at Santorini’s latest beachfront resort, a new Art Deco hotel in Miami, a historic hotel revival and more.

Features

Hot hotel openings: In the heart of the Great Barrier Reef

Christian Tolentino Jul 19, 2019

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Royal Hampton Court Palace — let’s take a closer look at this week’s hot hotel openings around the globe.

Hospitality

Franchising in Europe is the “preferred means of expansion for midmarket properties”

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

The scaling up of a company’s presence using the franchise model, in the hospitality sector, has gained significant traction in Europe, it was revealed this week. Following a study, from…

Hospitality

To automate or not to automate, that is the question

Christian Tolentino Jul 10, 2019

In an industry where personal touches matter a great deal, we are treading a fine line between innovation and over-kill.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: The Luxury Collection’s crowning glory and more

Christian Tolentino Jun 28, 2019

In this week’s list of hot hotel openings, we’ve got stunning new properties from Marriott’s The Luxury Collection, Nobu Hotels, Mövenpick and more.

Tourism

100 minutes itineraries in Berlin

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2019

What can you do in Berlin 100 minutes? Designed to cater to the ever growing appetite for short breaks and quick cultural insights, Hotel Indigo’s 100 minutes collates the best of the best…

Hospitality

74% of frequent travellers see benefits in enrolling in a hotel loyalty program

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has undertaken an in-depth consumer survey to better understand the needs and expectations of the road warriors in India. The survey revealed that…

Hospitality

An aviator’s dream: Holiday Inn unveils Heathrow hotel complete with runway views

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Holiday Inn has launched its latest Holiday Inn on Bath Road, just five minutes from Heathrow airport. The hotel showcases 433 high-spec, luxuriously finished rooms, with triple glazed…

Hotels

China’s hotel pipeline intensifies, up 15% by projects

Christian Tolentino Jun 13, 2019

Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) have reported that China’s hotel pipeline continues to expand 15% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Restoring historic icons

Christian Tolentino Jun 7, 2019

In this week’s hot hotels round-up, we’ve got three historic hotels that have opened its doors after getting a royal transformation.

Hospitality

“Robots will remain as a gimmick”: The real tech trends by Amadeus

Christian Tolentino May 23, 2019

Tech firm to the travel industry Amadeus has gathered insights from industry leaders on which tech trends they think will have the most significant impact.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: MGallery relives the Samurai era and more

Christian Tolentino May 10, 2019

On this week’s hot hotels round-up — we’re mixing it up with newly-launched properties in Kyoto, Venice, Bangkok and Zhanjiang.

Hospitality

The future of hospitality: Room types, tech and achieving cult status

Christian Tolentino Apr 30, 2019

Amadeus and IHG have collaborated to explore changes we can expect as guest insight, tech optimisation and the ability to hyper-personalise take effect.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Miami Beach “through the lens of a local” and more

Christian Tolentino Apr 19, 2019

In this week's hotel round-up, we're seeing hot openings from Lennox Hotels, The Weekend, IHG's voco, Plateno Group and Marriott's The Luxury Collection.

Hotels

“Completely revamped”: Edinburgh hotel set for GBP 5.5m transformation

Christian Tolentino Apr 11, 2019

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has unveiled a landmark revamp to provide guests with a ‘next generation’ hotel experience.

Global

EyeforTravel: Why the travel industry is struggling to create strong digital brands

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Travel companies are struggling to transform themselves for the digital age, with digital transformation, technological and data siloes and internal data quality their top three internal…

Interviews

Hotel Indigo GM: “We always need to remember why we are here”

Christian Tolentino Apr 1, 2019

In this TD interview, we speak with Carl Davies-Phillips about his leadership style, how he motivates his team, and the hotel brand he fell in love with.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: “Where the well-heeled flock for a getaway”

Christian Tolentino Mar 29, 2019

In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Meliá Hotels International, Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Holiday Inn & Suites and Hyatt.

Hotels

China’s hotel construction pipeline hits all-time high

Christian Tolentino Mar 21, 2019

According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: A gem in the Parisian Opera District

Christian Tolentino Mar 15, 2019

As we cap off another week, we're featuring the latest properties — from a 'wild' hotel in Mykonos to an icon in London and a former bank in Paris.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2019

EyeforTravel has revealed that over 50 speakers will grace the 22nd edition of its European flagship, the Digital Strategy Summit.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Rayong: A gateway to Koh Samet

Christian Tolentino Mar 8, 2019

In this interview, we asked Rajan Krishnan about his first professional assignment in Southeast Asia and his favourite recommendations in Rayong, Thailand.

Consumer

Breathe in, breathe out set to become a travel industry favourite

Mili Feb 21, 2019

The 13th annual Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 15-17 October 2019. We sat down with Susie Ellis, chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Summit before the madness begins.

Hotels

Staybridge Suites revives linen mill heritage in Scotland debut

Christian Tolentino Feb 21, 2019

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened its first Staybridge Suites in Scotland, Staybridge Suites Dundee.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: India welcomes Four Seasons in Bengaluru

Christian Tolentino Feb 8, 2019

The second Four Seasons hotel opens in India; a secluded ryokan at the foot of Mt Hidari Daimonji; a wellness facility in the heart of Miami and more.

Global

5 travel jobs to look out for in 2019

Chris Head Jan 3, 2019

Here are five hot travel jobs to keep an eye out for in 2019, including luxury travel advisor.

Hotels

Hotel revenue management: Solutions, best practices and revenue managers’ roles

Altexsoft Team Dec 24, 2018

Hotel revenue management, the facets that shape it, and the most effective revenue-increasing strategies.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Silversands Grenada and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 30, 2018

For this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've got new properties from Silversands Grenada, Hilton, Barceló Hotel Group, IHG and Le Sereno.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Amari Vientiane and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018

It’s Friday once again and we’re ending the week with the latest hotel openings from Amari, Conrad, Staybridge Suites, Hilton, and Marriott International.

Hotels

Kimpton’s London debut: “It’s what guests in this city are craving”

Christian Tolentino Oct 25, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the debut of Kimpton Hotels brand in the UK with the opening of Kimpton Fitzroy London.

Hotels

Performance-enhancing AI and data science in hospitality

Altexsoft Team Sep 20, 2018

One hotel provides facial recognition check-in and a chatbot that answers your questions in a couple of seconds, while the latter has only comfortable rooms to offer. What hotel would you…

Hotels

Now open: Holiday Inn Express comes to India’s business hub Gurugram

Mili Sep 11, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, inaugurated the Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector 50, the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Gurugram,…

Hotels

Is this really the “Guestroom of the Future”?

Alastair Newport Aug 31, 2018

Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) subsidiary Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has revealed that it has had its patent application approved for its WorkLife Room concept.

Hospitality

Sabre unveils Business Travel Services suite with three new tools

Kristin Mariano Aug 27, 2018

Sabre Corporation has announced Business Travel Services, the new corporate hotel booking solution with three additional features. The service will be available in Summer 2019.

Hospitality

‘Underwater’ hotel InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland opens

Mili Aug 17, 2018

The mostly below ground property is poised to welcome guests in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Travel Agents

Is data personalisation simply to improve the human touch?

Kristin Mariano Aug 6, 2018

Personalisation is the winning ingredient in travel and we have been seeing signs of it creep into more mainstream experiences. Whoever owns the traveller’s journey from end-to-end will win.

Hotels

Artificial intelligence in hospitality – friend or foe?

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2018

Hotels and travel management companies are increasingly using AI to carry out customer service tasks, which are important in managing bookings and service.

Hospitality

“First impressions count” says Impiana Resort Patong GM

Alastair Newport Jun 28, 2018

Travel Daily speaks to general manager of Impiana Resort Patong, David McCallum

Air

RateGain launches new features to empower airlines with competitor intelligence

Mili Jun 28, 2018

RateGain Technologies, the market leader in big data solutions for Travel and Hospitality industries, announced new product updates to AirGain to empower airlines with competitor…

Hospitality

InterContinental Hotels, Ratanakorn Asset and the Thai EEC project

Alastair Newport May 23, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced it has signed up with Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset, to develop eight new sites in Thailand, totalling 2000 rooms, slated to open…

Hospitality

Zero commission on Hyatt’s new programme targeting corporate travellers

Christian Tolentino May 23, 2018

Hyatt Hotels has announced Hyatt Leverage, a global business travel programme that offers special rates to qualifying SMEs at participating properties worldwide.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express’ Friday the 13th escape plan offers free stays for 13 campers

Christian Tolentino Apr 12, 2018

Holiday Inn Express will provide the perfect Friday the 13th escape plan which includes complimentary rooms with free shuttle service and breakfast for 13 lucky guests.

Airlines and Aviation

Artificial Intelligence: SITA’s drive to make lost baggage a distant memory

Alastair Newport Mar 7, 2018

Not content with creating robot baggage handlers at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, SITA is now promising to end the frustration and expense of lost baggage…

Hotels

Here’s why young Brits don’t want to work in hospitality

Christian Tolentino Mar 2, 2018

A career in hospitality leads to a reputable path with many avenues. But why are young Brits turning away from hospitality?

Hotels

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin celebrates opening with star-studded launched party

Alastair Newport Feb 27, 2018

A glittering grand opening ceremony has been held for Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, Asia’s first Holiday Inn water park resort,  set  on Thailand’s Gulf coast, just 2.5 hours’ drive from…

Hotels

New revenue stream dawns for luxury hotels with DayBreakHotels

Simon Willmore Feb 22, 2018

DayBreakHotels, a Rome-based travel tech start-up launched by Simon Botto, Flavio Del Greco, Lorenzo Stabile and Michele Spadone in 2013, recently caught the attention of Hotel Jumpstart,…

Entrepreneurs

Young travel tech rock star seeks to connect traveller and hotelier needs

Simon Willmore Feb 13, 2018

We sat down with Tink Labs founder and CEO Terence Kwok to learn why this sharp-eyed Hong Kong native and his product have both reached rock-star status in the hospitality and tourism scene.

Hotels

InterContinental Hotels promote seasoned executive to MD for Europe

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as Managing Director for IHG across its European business.

Tourism

What’s happening in Dubai in 2018?

Jill Sayles Jan 26, 2018

This year, Dubai will see the launch of the world’s longest urban zipline, the opening of the Frame, Zaha Hadid’s’ ‘The Opus’ building, and a six-week special of Van Gogh’s Alive exhibition.…

Travel Tech

Keeping revenue and guest satisfaction handy

Simon Willmore Jan 26, 2018

Handy has made it possible for hotel operators to engage with guests through all stages of the travel journey, even as they step out of the actual hotel.

Appointments

Hilton unveil new leadership for India

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2018

Hilton has announced the appointments of Navjit Ahluwalia (main picture - left) as senior vice president and country head for India, and Jatin Khanna as vice president and head of…

Hotels

Hotel Okura Manila to launch in PH

Christian Tolentino Dec 28, 2017 13

Manila, Philippines – Hotel Okura Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s leading hotel chains announced the launch of its first luxury hotel in the country later in 2018.

Consumer

Quench your thirst at Beer Republic

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 8

Thai nationals and expatriates alike can now look forward to an enjoyable – if slightly irreverent – destination for socialising and unwinding with the recent opening of Beer Republic at one…

Hotels

The future? InterContinental enters franchise agreement with HK CTS Hotels

Alastair Newport Dec 1, 2017 18

HK CTS Hotels has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group at Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido, pursuant to which they would jointly operate…

Hotels

Fiji: Will island’s largest ever hotel make 2020 debut?

Alastair Newport Nov 14, 2017 8

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement with Quantum Hi-Tech Group Limited to develop the largest hotel in Fiji, Crowne Plaza Fiji Wailoaloa Beach.

Attractions & Tours

The perfect match? Singapore host ILTM Asia Pacific 2018

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 0

ILTM Asia Pacific which takes place for the first time at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, 21 – 24 May 2018, is attracting the attention of the world’s leading luxury travel brands…

Hotels

Pair of aces sign for SE Asia’s first Holiday Inn water park

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2017 33

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is delighted to announce two senior appointments ahead of the resort’s opening later this year.  Franck Rodriguez has been appointed general manager of Holiday…

Hotels

InterContinental finally brings Kimpton to Asia

Alastair Newport Oct 23, 2017 18

InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed three management contracts to introduce its luxury boutique hotel brand, Kimpton Hotels &…

Hotels

Doors open on Perth’s newest luxury hotel

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2017 21

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has unveiled InterContinental  Perth City Centre – the sixth InterContinental hotel in Australia.

Hotels

InterContinental: the psychology of luxury

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2017 14

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has released the findings of its ‘Psychology of Luxury’ study, a first-of-its-kind survey examining attitudes and perceptions towards luxury…

Hotels

InterContinental Perth City: Autumnal Opening

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2017

The world’s largest luxury hotel chain InterContinental Hotel Group are all set to open their latest property - InterContinental Perth City Centre – this October. The city's King Street…

United States

Cancellation changes give owners inventory control

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017 0

August 23, 2017 By  Dana Miller dmiller@hotelnewsnow.com @HNN_Dana REPORT FROM THE U.S.— Hotel brands, such as Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017

BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…

Hotels

InterContinental Hong Kong to undergo “spectacular transformation”

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

The InterContinental Hong Kong is about to embark on a major renovation project. IHG revealed this week that the habourfront hotel will close its doors from the first quarter of 2019, for…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Thiti Thongbenjamas talking about Emboodhoo Lagoon Maldives

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

This week, Travel Daily's Managing Director, Gary Marshall, chats face-to-face with Singha Estate's Chief Investment Officer, Thiti Thongbenjamas, about his company's plans for the new…

Appointments

The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Vistara, Millennium Hotels and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

LESLIE THNG has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture. Thng, a former chief executive of SilkAir, was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including Cachet Hotel Group’s Southeast Asian execs

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017

KIMY CHEN has been announced as Cachet Hotel Group's new president of Southeast Asia. The move marks a promotion for Ms Chen, who previously helped grow the Cachet brand in Greater…

Hotels

Chinese hotel development starts to accelerate

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Hotel construction in China could start to accelerate again in the coming years, new data has revealed. China has the Asia Pacific region’s largest hotel pipeline, but it has been…

Appointments

The latest Asian appointments from Shangri-La, Travelport, Tourism NZ and more

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts' new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Travelport, AirAsia, Mandarin Oriental and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

MING FOONG has become Travelport's new managing director for Greater China & Online Business Group Asia Pacific. Having joined Travelport in 2012, Foong’s most recent role was…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Garuda, AccorHotels, Amadeus and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2017

LAURENT A. VOIVENEL has joined Swiss-Belhotel International as senior vice president of operations & development for the Middle East, Africa & India. A seasoned industry…

Pacific Islands

Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

Hotels

One million hotel rooms rise around the world

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

More than one million new hotel rooms are currently being constructed across the globe, a new report has revealed. In its latest Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, Lodging…

UK

Imperial Hotel Blackpool joins RBH portfolio

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has welcomed the Imperial Hotel Blackpool to its portfolio.  The addition of the 4-star property, which boasts a seafront location on the North Promenade,…

Appointments

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…

UK

RBH appointment to steer European expansion 

Aaron Greenwood Feb 19, 2017

Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that Tom Goldscheider has joined the company as director of Business Development.  Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Goldscheider – formerly of…

Hotels

Crowne Plaza revamps MICE space in Queenstown

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2017

IHG has upgraded the conference and banqueting facilities at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown. The half-a-million-dollar refurbishment has covered all of the New Zealand hotel's function…

UK

Karl Emerick appointed GM of Crowne Plaza Felbridge

Gemma Greenwood Jan 27, 2017

Karl Emerick has been appointed general manager at the 116-bedroom Felbridge Hotel and Spa, East Grinstead, Sussex which is undergoing a £3 million plus upgrade in line with its rebranding…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including Sabre’s Frank Trampert and Nikki Beach’s new president

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

FRANK TRAMPERT has been appointed as the new managing director & chief commercial officer for Sabre's hospitality business in Asia Pacific. Trampert has extensive experience in the…

Hotels

Marriott to extend Asian domination

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2016

Marriott International, which is now the world's largest hotel group, is set to extend its leadership position in Asia in the coming years. According to a new report from Lodging…

UK

Holiday rental providers forge new partnership

Aaron Greenwood Dec 8, 2016

Accomable, a global platform for finding adapted hotels and vacation rentals for disabled and elderly people, has partnered with Sykes Cottages, the UK independent cottage rental agency, to…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2016

ROB GREEN has been named as HomeAway's new head of sales for Asia. Previously overseeing the commercial and operations teams for leading travel companies, Green will now be tasked with…

Hotels

Sri Lankan arrivals surge as hoteliers flock to country

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

International visitor arrivals to Sri Lanka have showed strong double-digit growth in 2016, and international hotel groups are now flocking to the island to capitalise on the rising…

Hotels

Holiday Inn branches out in Bandung

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2016

IHG has continued to expand its Holiday Inn brand in Indonesia with the launch of its second property in Bandung, the country’s third largest city. The former Aston Primera Pasteur…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

BLTM celebrates successful inaugural show

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

The organisers of the inaugural Business & Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) in India have hailed the event a success. The event, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon from 24-25…

Guest Column

Check-In: Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

Amidst the whirl of ultra-modern, high-rise development that characterises 21st Century Singapore, one hotel is on a mission to retain and promote the city's Peranakan heritage. While…

Hotels

Asia to drive hotel industry consolidation

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2016

The move towards consolidation in the hotel industry is likely to continue in future, driven by Asian acquisitions, delegates at the ACTE-CAPA Global Summit have heard. Addressing the…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

New BLTM trade show debuts in India

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2016

The inaugural Business & Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) kicks off tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon. The new event, which runs from 24-25 October, become India’s first travel mart…

Appointments

Executive appointments, 3-7 October

Aaron Greenwood Oct 6, 2016

Munich Airport appoints third MD  Munich Airport has appointed Andrea Gebbeken its third managing director alongside Dr. Michael Kerkloh and Thomas Weyer. Originally from Germany's…

Hotels

First InterContinental resort confirmed for Maldives

Aaron Greenwood Sep 27, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited to open a new InterContinental resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives.…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2016

RANJAY RADHAKRISHNAN has become the new chief human resources officer at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), effective 1 December. He joins IHG from Unilever, where he has spent 23…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2016

ROBERTO MARTINOLI has been appointed CEO of Silversea Cruises, effective 19 September. A Silversea board member since 2013, Martinoli takes over as CEO following a long career in the…

Hotels

InterContinental opens at huge Shanghai MICE hub

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new luxury hotel at a major conference venue in Shanghai. The InterContinental Shanghai NECC is now open, located within the new National…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2016

TOMOE MAKINO has become TripAdvisor's new country manager for Japan. He joins the travel site from Twitter, where he served as senior growth director for Japan. Makino has also held…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

UK

Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham gets “next gen” upgrade

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016

The Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham has embarked on a renovation in line with the budget brand's "Next Generation" room concept. Redefine BDL Hotels, which operates the hotel on behalf of…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2016

HENRY GRAY has become Six Senses' new vice president of operations for hotels & resorts, based in Bangkok. A British national, Gray previously served as Six Senses' area director for…

Appointments

This week’s executive appointments

Gemma Greenwood Aug 2, 2016

Rabih Zein has been appointed general manager of Radisson Blu Resort, Sharjah. Formerly a cluster general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Duqm and Park Inn by…

Hotels

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport opens 10-storey extension

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has opened a major 10-storey extension that increases the hotel's total capacity by more than 75%.    Designed by the same company that created the…

Hotels

洲际酒店新西兰南部扩张

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）日前公布计划，将全力扩张其位于新西兰的业务，将在南部两座岛屿新增两座物业，其中就包括新西兰第一家智选假日酒店。 通过和USAR的合作，洲际酒店将于今年晚期新开业昆士兰假日酒店。2018年，全新的智选假日酒店将来到基督城，酒店将位于城市中心，这也是智选假日酒店品牌在新西兰的首座物业。 IHG澳大拉西亚&日本区首席运营官Karin…

UK

Construction to begin on Hotel Indigo Bath

Aaron Greenwood Jul 12, 2016

St James’s Hotel Group has been granted permission by Bath & North East Somerset Council to start main construction work on the first phase of the new 117-bedroom Hotel Indigo Bath.…

Travel Tech

Augmented and virtual reality to take GCC by storm

Gemma Greenwood Jul 11, 2016

Augmented and virtual reality technology will redefine the GCC business and consumer experience by 2025, new research conducted by Frost & Sullivan has revealed. GCC organisations are…

UK

Hotel Indigo York scoops design award

Gemma Greenwood Jul 8, 2016

Hotel Indigo York scooped The Press People’s Award at the recent York Design Awards 2016, just a year on from its opening.  The hotel was voted most popular among 27 other schemes in…

Hotels

Dual-branded hotels the future: HVS

Aaron Greenwood Jul 4, 2016

Customers booking a stay with a particular hotel group are increasingly likely to be offered a choice of two brands on one site as the number of two-in-one or ‘dual-brand’ hotels looks set…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2016

DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…

Hotels

West Bengal hotel inventory on the rise

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2016

The supply of hotel rooms in West Bengal is on the rise, with the total number of rooms in the Indian state expected to increase by around 35% by the end of the fiscal year. The…

Hotels

Holiday Inn to rise on Thailand’s eastern seaboard

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement to launch a new Holiday Inn on Thailand's industrial eastern seaboard. Schedule to open in 2018, the new Holiday…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2016

KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…

Tourism

Andhra Pradesh launches new tourism facilities

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2016

Andhra Pradesh has launched a series of new water sports and adventure tourism facilities across its tourist destinations. The Indian state has inaugurated new water sport activities…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016

JEFFREY GOH has been announced as the Star Alliance's new CEO, replacing Mark Schwab who will retire at the end of the year. Goh joined Star Alliance from IATA in 2007, and currently…

Hotels

智选假日酒店来到马来西亚

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）在马来西亚新开了首座智选假日酒店。 吉隆坡市中心智选假日酒店是智选假日品牌（Holiday Inn Express）首次来到马来西亚。 吉隆坡市中心智选假日酒店的推出，标志着该品牌在东南亚扩张的最新一步。在此之前，智选假日已经来到泰国、印尼和新加坡。 新酒店位于拉惹朱兰路，距离吉隆坡金三角区域十分近，这一区域有着该市的重要商贸、零售和娱乐设施。…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express makes Malaysian debut

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first ever Holiday Inn Express hotel in Malaysia. The launch of the new Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre marks the…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2016

JOHN BRUNS has been named as the new president of Boeing China, effective 1 July. He will be based in Beijing. A company veteran, Bruns initially joined McDonnell Douglas in 1986 and…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 29, 2016

ANDREW LANGSTON has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality's new executive vice president for Indochina, based in Bangkok. Langston has extensive experience in the Asian hotel…

景点和景区

蔻立岛将于今年迎来1百万旅客

Mark Elliott May 27, 2016

今年，一份新调查现实，超过1百万旅客将前往蔻立旅游。蔻立在经历过2004年的海啸之后，经历了巨大的重建工程。 在海啸结束后的第一年，前往攀牙府的游客人数下降至30万，不过一直都保持着持续的上升趋势。在2015年总共有962020位旅客前来攀牙府旅游，预计今年将突破1百万大关。 根据酒店咨询公司C9…

Hotels

洲际酒店开放智选假日酒店特许经营

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

5月10日，为了更好的布局中端酒店市场，获取资源优势，洲际酒店集团正式宣布针对旗下智选假日酒店品牌开放在华特许经营模式。 这是洲际酒店入华32年以来首次在中国尝试特许经营。在特许经营模式中，酒店业主能参与酒店管理，管理集团主要负责提供商标、管理体系、培训及销售平台等资源。…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

SHELDON HEE has been announced as Singapore Airlines' new general manager for the UK & Ireland. Hee has spent the last 18 years with SIA, including a spell as general manager for…

Hotels

Wei Retreat plans global roll-out for new style of Chinese resort

Mark Elliott May 3, 2016

A new luxury resort company has opened its first property, and is now promising to bring a new style of Chinese hospitality to the world. Wei Retreat is the brainchild of Philip Wei, a…

Hotels

Holiday Inn plans triple launch in India

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to add three more midscale Holiday Inn hotels in India this year. The Business Standard reported the company’s head of Southwest Asia,…

Hotels

假日快捷酒店进入澳洲市场

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）将于4月11日在澳大利亚新开首家假日快捷酒店（Holiday Inn Express）。 悉尼麦觉理公园假日快捷酒店（Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park ）是IHG和Pro-invest这批15家假日快捷酒店的第一家，其他的酒店选址已定在布里斯班、阿德莱德和墨尔本。…

UK

Redefine|BDL Hotels expands Holiday Inn Express portfolio

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2016

Redefine|BDL Hotels has confirmed that Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct 7 and Holiday Inn Express Redditch have joined the management company’s portfolio of hotels.  The properties…

Hotels

KSA looks at boost in mid-market hotel development

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2016

The hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant shift towards development of mid-range hotels in 2016, according to a new report. With a market dominated by…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express debuts in Australia

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open its first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Australia on Monday 11 April. The new Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park is the first of 15…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

LIM BOOM KWEE has been named chief operating officer of Dusit International. He joined the Thai hotel group in March 2013 as president of its Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu. His 30-year…

Hotels

洲际酒店拥有亚洲最多在建酒店数量

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2016

近日，一份新调查报告显示，洲际酒店集团（IHG）拥有着亚太地区最大的酒店网络。 总部在美国的酒店行业咨询公司居住经济计量（Lodging Econometrics）发布的最新亚太酒店建设报告显示，IHG目前在亚洲有着117座在建新酒店，总共包括26451间客房。…

Hotels

First InterContinental hotel confirmed for Venice

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of its first InterContinental hotel in Venice - InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani.  The hotel will operate under a…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

TORSTEN EDENS has been appointed as Diethelm Travel's new group operating director. Edens moves to the company's Bangkok head office from his previous role as managing director for…

度假村

芭提雅喜来登酒店将更名为洲际酒店

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）和Amburaya度假公司签订了协议，芭提雅喜来登度假村将更名为洲际酒店。 重命名后的芭提雅洲际酒店将于今年4月正式营业，这是IHG在芭提雅继假日酒店后的第二座酒店。…

Hotels

Sheraton Pattaya to become an InterContinental

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016

IHG has signed an agreement with the Amburaya Resort Company that will see the Sheraton Pattaya Resort rebrand as an InterContinental. The renamed InterContinental Pattaya Resort will…

Hotels

Holiday Inn opens in Chongqing University Town

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2016

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn hotel at Chongqing University Town, a fast-expanding new area in the west of the Chinese metropolis. The new Holiday…

Hotels

Bulgaria’s first InterContinental Hotel to open in Sofia

Aaron Greenwood Feb 25, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of InterContinental Sofia, the first hotel for the brand in Bulgaria.  The property will operate under a management…

Hotels

First global GM-dedicated order launches in Dubai

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2016

The Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) has officially launched from its first regional headquarters in Dubai.  The international organisation -…

UK

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre to open in April

Aaron Greenwood Feb 19, 2016

IHG has confirmed the four-star Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre will open in April.  Located in Manchester’s vibrant Piccadilly area, the 298-room hotel will feature Holiday Inn’s…

UK

Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon to open in 2018

Aaron Greenwood Feb 18, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon.  The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with St James’s Hotel Group and…

Hotels

洲际酒店普吉岛新签度假村

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）于泰国普吉岛新签订了一份度假村的管理协议，将新开其位于普吉岛的首座豪华洲际度假村。 计划于2019年开业，普吉岛洲际酒店度假村位于卡马拉海滩，可以俯瞰安达曼海的壮丽景色。 度假村属于高端MontAzure开发项目的一部分，该项目总面积达73公顷，其中包括奢华公寓、海滩俱乐部、零售商店、医疗健身中心以及一个自然保护区。…

Hotels

InterContinental to open luxury resort in Phuket

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

IHG has signed a management agreement for its first luxury InterContinental resort in Phuket. Scheduled to open in 2019, the new-build InterContinental Phuket Resort will be located…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2016

ROBERT RIJNDERS has become Onyx Hospitality Group's new senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Onyx in the early 1980s, when the…

UK

London to see 7,000 hotel room openings in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Feb 9, 2016

London will see the opening of a massive 7,000 hotel rooms this year, double that of last year’s openings, putting additional pressure on occupancy levels and achieved room rates. …

UK

Belfast hoteliers look to capitalise on tourism growth

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2016

More than 1,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be built in Belfast before 2018, as demand to visit the city outstrips current supply.  The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation is…

度假村

洲际酒店：全球第5000家酒店开业

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）2016年1月12日宣布，其全球第5000家酒店正式开业。 这座新酒店是纽约东城英迪格酒店（Hotel Indigo Lower East Side），正式让洲际酒店迈入拥有5000 酒店之列，其酒店遍布全球100多个国家。 洲际酒店集团首席执行官苏荣琛(Richard…

Hotels

印尼新开一家假日酒店

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）在印尼新开了第六家假日酒店。 Cikarang Jababeka假日酒店（Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka）的前身是一家独立酒店，由其更名而来。酒店毗邻工业园区，离雅加达SoekarnoHatta国际机场约70km路程。 酒店里设有三家餐厅，大堂酒廊，会议室等多种设施。其中，最大的一个宴会厅能容纳约1000位客人。…

UK

Holiday Inn Express previews new hotel design

Aaron Greenwood Jan 7, 2016

Holiday Inn Express has previewed its ‘Next Generation’ hotels, which are set to be rolled out across Europe in 2016.  Modelled on guest insight, the Holiday Inn Express brand’s Next…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

MICHEL MOLLIET has become chief operating officer of AccorHotels in Greater China, overseeing the management of the group’s 125 properties in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Molliet…

Hotels

洲际酒店将建普吉岛英迪格酒店

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2016

近日，洲际酒店集团（IHG）新签订了一家普吉岛的英迪格（Hotel Indigo）管理协议。 普吉芭东英迪格酒店将于2018年开业，酒店配有180间客房。 新酒店位于普吉岛旅游热门地芭东海滩，将会以泰式风格进行装饰和设计。酒店的餐厅和酒吧会提供融入了当地灵感的菜谱。…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express transit hotel to launch at Delhi Airport

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will launch its budget Holiday Inn Express brand at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The company has signed an agreement to take over…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

THOMAS MANGAS has been appointed chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, effective 31 December. The move marks a promotion for Mangas, who is currently the…

Hotels

InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel opens

Aaron Greenwood Dec 15, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has announced the opening of the InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel, France.  The hotel has been converted from the current Grand Hôtel de…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express to debut in Malaysia in 2016

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

IHG will open its first ever Holiday Inn Express hotel in Malaysia next year, following the signing of a new agreement for two properties in Kuala Lumpur. Continuing the budget…

Features

Two new hotels to open at Heathrow T4

Gemma Greenwood Nov 26, 2015

The Arora Group and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have signed an exclusive agreement with Heathrow to develop two hotels directly connected to the airport’s Terminal 4.  The two…

Hotels

印尼新开第8家假日快捷酒店

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）于雅加达中区Wahid Hasyim新开了一座假日快捷酒店，这也是其位于印尼的第八家假日快捷品牌酒店。 酒店拥有160间客房，离市中心Pasar Pagi Tanah Abang市场很近，也紧邻如Grand Indonesia大型购物中心，位于市中心CBD黄金地段。…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2015

GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Warsaw to open in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Nov 2, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Warsaw - City Centre, Poland. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with UBM.  Due to open…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

FILIP BOYEN has been named chief executive officer of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Boyen was appointed as managing director of Hill, Goodridge & Associates, SLH’s…

UK

Hotel Indigo York celebrates official opening

Aaron Greenwood Oct 1, 2015

The new, boutique 101-room Hotel Indigo York has celebrated its official launch with a day of special events.  Hotel owner Splendid Hospitality Group hosted a thank you lunch for…

Hotels

InterCon Estoril opens for business in Portugal

Aaron Greenwood Sep 28, 2015

InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, IHG’s luxury brand, has opened its first hotel on the Estoril Coast, otherwise known as the Portuguese Riviera.  The InterContinental Estoril is…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

GREG WEBB has been named as the new vice chairman of Sabre. Webb moves into the new role from his current position of executive vice president of Sabre and president of Sabre Travel…

Appointments

Executive appointments, 7-11 September

Aaron Greenwood Sep 10, 2015

Peter Kearns is to take on a newly created role as Executive Director of tour operations with the Egyptian-owned Red Sea Group.  Kearns previously worked with the Group to launch UK tour…

Hotels

凯恩斯新开假日酒店

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）于澳大利亚凯恩斯新开了一家假日酒店。 凯恩斯港湾假日酒店更名前是凯恩斯美居港湾酒店，现在已经成为该酒店集团位于澳大利亚的第11座酒店。 酒店位于一个海滩边，离凯恩斯机场不过10分钟的车程。酒店拥有许多一卧室套房，套房里有包括私人阳台、游泳池、餐厅、会议室、24小时商务中心在内的多种设施，同时还有前往市中心的免费班车。…

Hotels

希尔顿酒店首入驻巴布亚新几内亚

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015

希尔顿（Hilton）酒店集团在巴布亚新几内亚新签订了一份酒店的订单，将位于一个拥有大型文化中心的主要多功能区内。 希尔顿这次和Star Mountain Plaza Ltd（SMPL）新签订了一份协议，将管理SMPL在巴布亚新几内亚首都的Star Mountain广场项目中的莫尔兹比港希尔顿酒店和文化中心。…

Hotels

皇冠假日酒店来到印尼万隆

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）将继续其在印尼的扩张，在万隆市新开了一家旗下高端品牌皇冠假日酒店（Crowne Plaza）。 万隆是印尼第三大城市，这次新开的皇冠假日酒店位于万隆市中心，拥有270间客房和套间、三家餐厅、行政酒廊、25米的无边泳池、健身中心、水疗区，和儿童俱乐部。同时，酒店里也设有面积广阔的会议设施和设宴区，总共可以容纳近1000名客人。…

Hotels

Holiday Inn opens in Cairns

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn hotel in Cairns. The former Mercure Cairns Harbourside has now been rebranded as the Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside on…

Hotels

Crowne Plaza debuts in Bandung

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued its expansion in Indonesia with the opening of its first upscale Crowne Plaza hotel in Bandung. Located in the centre of Indonesia's…

Hotels

Hilton commits to major new Papua project

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2015

Hilton has signed its first hotel in Papua New Guinea, as part of a major new complex that will also include a convention centre. Under a new management agreement with Star Mountain…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2015

LINDSAY WHITE has been named as Etihad Airways' new vice president for Australia & Asia Pacific. White brings 30 years of aviation experience to the role, having held various senior…

Hotels

洲际酒店投身全球水资源保护

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）在其全球酒店数量达到4900座之际，表示了将会积极献身节约用水保护水资源的事业中。 洲际酒店集团将和全球水资源保护公司Water Footprint Network共同合作，为洲际酒店特别开发一项全球水资源保护项目。 在使用最新水资源管理方案前，Water Footprint…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express to debut in Krabi

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for its first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Krabi. Scheduled to open in 2017 in the main resort area of Ao Nang,…

Hotels

Hotel giants see rising profits in 2015

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

The world's largest hotel groups have experienced rising revenues and profits in the first half of 2015. Releasing their financial results for the January-June period,…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015

SEAN TREACY has become Royal Caribbean Cruises' new managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia. Treacy has worked for the company since 2006, most recently as regional…

Hotels

Amadeus continues to expand with Itesso acquisition

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

Amadeus has announced its second major acquisition this month, with the purchase of Itesso BV, a provider of cloud-based property management systems (PMS) for the hotel industry. The…

Tourism

Gateway expands its TA payment options

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Gateway recently announced its intent to expand its payment options for travel agents by making it possible to make payments at any Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) branch or ATM.…

Hotels

曼谷中国城新开假日快捷酒店

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）继续了假日快捷酒店在东南亚的开发，近日在曼谷新签订了一家酒店的协议。 这家位于曼谷中国城的假日快捷酒店总共拥有240间客房，将成为该品牌在曼谷的第四家酒店，过去的三年里陆续开了三家。 酒店计划于2017年开业，将作为一个多功能开发中心的一部分，周围将有商店、餐厅和酒吧等区域。该中心位于Chareon Krung路上，离Chao…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express to open in Bangkok’s Chinatown

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015

IHG has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the signing of a new property in Bangkok's Chinatown district. The 240-room Holiday Inn…

Hotels

InterContinental Hong Kong sold for US$938m

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed to sell the InterContinental Hong Kong for US$938 million. The property will be bought by Supreme Key Limited, a consortium of…

Hotels

Hotel Indigo offers smartphone photography masterclass

Aaron Greenwood Jul 5, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)’s boutique brand, Hotel Indigo is offering guests the chance to take part in a series of smartphone photography masterclasses in partnership with the…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2015

LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as Accor's new executive vice president & chief financial officer for the Asia Pacific region. Ms Daley has spent the last 25 years with Accor in…

Face‑to‑Face

凯恩斯首家假日酒店开业

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）和Taisei Kanko Australia Pty有限公司签订了协议，将在凯恩斯新开首家假日酒店（Holiday Inn）。 凯恩斯港畔假日酒店，目前运营的名字是凯恩斯美居港畔。在正式更名为假日酒店之前，酒店会进行一次翻新装修，届时整个澳大利亚的假日酒店将有11家。 洲际酒店集团AMEA首席运营官Karin…

Hotels

洲际酒店首家皇冠假日酒店来到富国岛

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2015

近日，洲际酒店集团（IHG）和越南房地产开发商M.I.K公司新签订协议，将在富国岛上新建拥有300间客房的皇冠假日酒店。 该新酒店将成为IHG在富国岛上的第一座酒店，也是IHG在越南全境内的第三家皇冠假日酒店，将加入河内皇冠假日和岘港皇冠假日酒店的队伍。…

Hotels

全球最大假日酒店落户麦加

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2015

洲际酒店集团（IHG）近日和Al Majd Al Arabiah公司新签订了修建世界上最大的假日酒店的协议。 麦加Abraaj Al Tayseer假日酒店将坐落于沙特阿拉伯的圣城麦加。 酒店共拥有5座高楼，拥有5154客房。其中超过1650间客房将在今年年底之前开业，其他3500间客房将在接下来三年内开业。…

Hotels

World’s largest Holiday Inn to open in Makkah

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Al Majd Al Arabiah Company for what will be the world’s largest Holiday Inn hotel.  Holiday Inn Makkah…

Hotels

Starwood enters Myanmar and plans nationwide push

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first hotel in Myanmar, and is now planning to seek further opportunities to expand across the country. The US-based hotel group has…

Hotels

InterContinental Dubai Marina opens

Mark Elliott May 26, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors to the InterContinental Dubai Marina.  The 132 guest room luxury hotel with 196 fully serviced InterContinental Residential Suites…

Hotels

洲际酒店印度金奈将开四座新酒店

Mark Elliott May 25, 2015

日期，洲际酒店集团（IHG）新签署协议，将把其奢华洲际酒店品牌带到印度金奈。 和Adyar Gate酒店签订的此份协议，计划于今年晚期新开拥有106间客房的金奈Mahabalipuram洲际度假村。此酒店也将成为洲际酒店集团在印度新开的第二家洲际品牌酒店，首家为孟买海滨大道洲际酒店。 同时，这也是Adyar…

Hotels

InterContinental to rise in Chennai

Mark Elliott May 25, 2015

IHG has signed a deal to bring its luxury InterContinental hotel brand to Chennai. The agreement, with Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd, will see the 106-room InterContinental Chennai…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Singapore relaunches after revamp

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has officially relaunched following a nine-month refurbishment. The 512-room hotel has emerged from a multi-million dollar makeover that comprised its…

Airlines and Aviation