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IHG Opens New Candlewood Suites Atlanta Smyrna
IHG Hotels & Resorts | January 24, 2024
Smyrna, Georgia (Jan. 24, 2024) – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 93 room Candlewood Suites Atlanta Smyrna ® in Smyrna, Ga. The hotel is being managed by Sandpiper Hospitality, a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment. The hotel is located near Truist Park, which is home to the Atlanta Braves, Wellstar Cobb and Piedmont Hospitals, along with several large corporate headquarters including QuickTrip, Papa Johns and The Weather Channel. It is also in close proximity to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta A...
IHG Appoints Jolyon Bulley as Americas CEO
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 17, 2023
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Jolyon Bulley will succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. Jolyon is currently IHG’s Chief Executive Officer for the Greater China region, and also the Group’s Transformation Lead for Luxury & Lifestyle. The appointment follows the announcement on 5 May that Elie will become IHG’s Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 July following Keith Barr’s decision to step down to return with his family to the US. Jolyon has been CEO for Greater China since 2018 and is a member of IHG’s Executive Committee. He was previously Chief Operating Officer (COO) for ...
IHG’s Group CEO Keith Barr to Step Down
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 5, 2023
InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Keith Barr has informed the Board of his decision to step down from his role as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and from the IHG Board. Keith intends to return with his family to the US. His final day as CEO will be 30 June, after which he will remain available to support and advise the business until the end of 2023. Keith will be succeeded by Elie Maalouf, a member of IHG’s Board and Executive Committee, who has led IHG’s Americas business as regional CEO for the past eight years. Elie will take up his new position on 1 July and will be base...
IHG Heralds Two New Signings in Lin-gang, Shanghai, With the First Vignette Collection Hotel Entering Greater China
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 8, 2023
Shanghai, 8th February 2023 -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hospitality companies, is delighted to announce the recent signings of Crowne Plaza Shanghai Snow World and Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection – the first Vignette Collection hotel in Greater China. The hotels are part of the Shanghai Yaoxue Snow World Complex, a highly anticipated integrated sports-entertainment-tourism resort with the world's biggest alpine-themed indoor ski park, which is expected to become a major tourist destination in Shanghai after opening. As they build this world-class tourism destination, the sig...
IHG and Iberostar Sign Strategic Alliance for Resort and All-Inclusive Hotels in the Caribbean, Americas, Southern Europe and North Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 21, 2022
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG or the Company) and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Iberostar) announce today a long‑term commercial agreement for resort and all-inclusive hotels. Iberostar is a family-run business based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with more than 65 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, an excellent reputation for operating resorts in outstanding locations, and a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. Through this strategic alliance, Iberostar will retain 100% ownership, preserving its autonomy and values. Up to 70 hotels (24.3k rooms) will be added to IHG’s system under the Iberostar Beachfro...
IHG Partners With Msafiri Limited to Open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Hotels Across African Markets
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 3, 2022
AFRICA, 3 November 2022: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall and The Fairview Nairobi in Kenya and Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam in Tanzania are now open and are welcoming guests. Across each property, IHG Hotels & Resorts and the new owners will elevate the guest experience by completing renovations and enhancements, incorporating brand hallmarks and sta...
Three Franchise Companies Account for 66% of the Projects in the U.S. Construction Pipeline at Q3 2022 Close
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to the quarterly United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines at the end of Q3 2022 are led by Marriott International with 1,385 projects/168,725 rooms. Following Marriott is Hilton Worldwide with 1,351 projects/152,383 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 787 projects/79,382 rooms. Combined, these three companies account for 66% of the projects and 64% of the rooms in the total pipeline. Each company has seen growth year-over-year. These three franchise companies also have the ...
Top Three Franchise Companies Account for 69% of Projects in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 3, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, NH – May 3rd, 2021 – In the recently released Q1‘21 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the franchise companies with the largest U.S. construction pipelines at the end of Q1‘21 are Marriott International with 1,354 projects/178,290 rooms, followed by Hilton Worldwide with 1,248 projects/145,256 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 807 projects/81,702 rooms. These three companies combined account for 69% of the projects and 65% of the rooms in the total U.S. construction pipeline. At the end of Q1‘21, the franchise company with the most projects in the under c...
