InterContinental brand to debut in Crete
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island.
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Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
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…
IHG spreads wings with Kimpton in Bangkok and Tokyo with October openings
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…
IHG’s InterContinental Resort comes to Khao Yai
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 restores 18th-century riverside landmark in Lyon, France
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…
IHG enhances online search for MICE spaces worldwide
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has collaborated with Social Tables to launch the company’s new groups and meetings digital experience.
‘Underwater’ hotel InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland opens
The mostly below ground property is poised to welcome guests in the fourth quarter of 2018.
2020 vision: IHG unveils Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku
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.
IHG buys into Regent Hotels & Resorts and goes back to the 80s with Hong Kong property
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…
IHG hotels in Japan earn an incredible fourth Michelin Star
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…
Fiji: Will island’s largest ever hotel make 2020 debut?
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.
IHG aims to become lifestyle choice for Asian travellers
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…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
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,…
InterContinental Hong Kong to undergo “spectacular transformation”
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…
The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC
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…
IHG to enter Bintan with double project
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,…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and more
X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel
Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences
Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more
Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang
Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 310 studios and…
The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more
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…
IHG unveils first Hotel Indigo resort in Bali
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more
Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
The latest appointments, including Cachet Hotel Group’s Southeast Asian execs
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…
IHG sets sights on South Korea
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US
Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay
Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 317
Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…
The latest appointments from Travelport, AirAsia, Mandarin Oriental and more
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…
Hua Hin resorts join forces for beachfront dining
Five of Hua Hin’s top resorts have come together to create a new beachfront dining experience.
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort,…
The latest appointments from Movenpick, IHG, Six Senses and more…
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
IHG boosts Indian portfolio with multiple deals
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.…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…
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…
One million hotel rooms rise around the world
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu
ibis Saigon Airport
Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International
Grade: Economy
Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments
Facilities:…
Alain Ducasse opens restaurant at InterContinental Hong Kong
World famous French chef Alain Ducasse has opened a new restaurant at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
Rech by Alain Ducasse, which becomes the first international outpost of the…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, the US and Czech Republic
Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing
Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 180
Facilities:…
Crowne Plaza revamps MICE space in Queenstown
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…
IHG confirms card fraud at multiple hotels
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…
The latest appointments from SITA, IHG, Six Senses and more
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Vancouver, the Maldives, Budapest and Kota Kinabalu
Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver
Location: In a new twisted tower on West Georgia Street, in Vancouver’s CBD
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 147 suites
Facilities: Chinese…
Marriott to extend Asian domination
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…
IHG to launch first luxury hotel in Laos
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…
IHG brings boutique brand to Oceania
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…
IHG takes over major hotel in Alice Springs
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…
Holiday Inn branches out in Bandung
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…
The latest industry appointments
PETER SEAH will succeed Stephen Lee Ching Yen as chairman of Singapore Airlines. Currently deputy chairman, Seah will take over the top role on 1 January 2017. A banker for more than 30…
The latest industry appointments
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
InterContinental opens at huge Shanghai MICE hub
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…
IHG signs five new hotels in Germany
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham gets “next gen” upgrade
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…
China’s Anbang lines up IHG bid
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…
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport opens 10-storey extension
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…
IHG heads south for NZ expansion
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…
Holiday Inn to rise on Thailand’s eastern seaboard
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
IHG opens Crowne Plaza hotel in Pune
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…
IHG teams up with Vietjet for new airport hotel
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…
Holiday Inn Express makes Malaysian debut
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
VR and personalised rooms – IHG reveals a vision for the future of luxury hotels
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…
IHG changes model to drive Holiday Inn Express growth in China
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.…
Holiday Inn plans triple launch in India
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,…
The latest industry appointments
KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Australia
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…
IHG adds two Holiday Inn Express hotels in India
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…
IHG has largest Asian pipeline
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…
IHG targets Indonesian talent with uni tie-up
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…
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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…
Sheraton Pattaya to become an InterContinental
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…
Holiday Inn opens in Chongqing University Town
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…
Bulgaria’s first InterContinental Hotel to open in Sofia
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…
Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon to open in 2018
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…
InterContinental to open luxury resort in Phuket
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…
IHG plans global expansion for new Kimpton brand
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…
IHG opens 5,000th hotel
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…
IHG adds another Holiday Inn in Indonesia
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…
IHG signs first Hotel Indigo in Phuket
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…
IHG, Uber team up for loyalty members
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…
Holiday Inn Express transit hotel to launch at Delhi Airport
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…
IHG rolls out initiatives for business guests
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…
Holiday Inn Express to debut in Malaysia in 2016
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…
IHG signs new Crowne Plaza in central Sydney
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…
IHG signs Hotel Indigo London
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…
IHG showcases hotels to Korean travel trade
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…
IHG reveals plans for third Hotel Indigo in Berlin
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…
Holiday Inn opens in Cairns
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…
Crowne Plaza debuts in Bandung
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…
IHG opens new training centre in West Bengal
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…
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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…
IHG rolls out pointer boost system
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…
IHG commits to global water conservation
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,…
Holiday Inn Express to debut in Krabi
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,…
Holiday Inn Express to open in Bangkok’s Chinatown
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…
InterContinental Hong Kong sold for US$938m
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…
InterContinental to rise in Chennai
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…
Holiday Inn Singapore relaunches after revamp
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…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in South Korea.
Located in the centre of Seoul, close to the main Myeongdong shopping district, the…
IHG revPAR rises 6% in “strong” first quarter
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…
IHG, Dur Hospitality launch first hotel under master development agreement
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…
IHG partners Amadeus for “next-gen” reservation system
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…
First Holiday Inn Resort to open in Fiji
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for its first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji.
Located adjacent to the entrance to Denarau Island, Holiday Resort…
Holiday Inn Express to arrive in Adelaide
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a franchise agreement for its first Holiday Inn Express in Adelaide.
Opening in 2018, the 245-room new-build budget hotel will be…
IHG launches Indigo brand in Dubai
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…
Riyadh, Jeddah to boast 16,000 new hotel rooms by 2018
The year 2018 will work positively for the two cities of Riyadh and Jeddah.
A new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) reported a forecast to see an increase of 16,000 new…
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GEORGE WEE has been promoted to the position of regional vice president for China with FRHI Hotels & Resorts. Wee will take on the new role in addition to his existing position as…
IHG targets Chinese guests with new service initiative
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…
IHG brings Holiday Inn Express to Papua New Guinea
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…
IHG rolls out rewards scheme for business travellers
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…
IHG unveils online resource for hotel developers
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"…
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RUUD HULSCHER has become Outrigger Resorts' new general manager of operations. Hulscher moves to the company's Phuket head office from the Outrigger on Phi Phi Island, where he served as…
Holiday Inn adds family beach resort in Bali
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn resort in Bali, designed to cater to the family market.
Located directly on the beach, the Holiday Inn Resort Bali…
The latest industry appointments
CHEOK HUEI SHIAN has been appointed chief financial officer of AirAsia X. The move marks a promotion for Ms Cheok, who joined AirAsia in 2004 and has held several senior roles. Prior to…
IHG celebrates “excellent year” as profits rise 10%
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…
IHG rebrands resort in UNESCO-listed Lijiang
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…
IHG brings new celebrity restaurant concept to Asia
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…
IHG expands its presence in South Africa
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…
IHG to debut Chinese brand
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…
IHG targets Bangkok medical tourists
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…
Hotel Indigo unveils “local” F&B concept
IHG's boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, has launched new "locally crafted" food and beverage concept, aimed at offering its guests the best produce from a hotel’s local area.
Hotel…
“Brands must build Trust Capital”: IHG
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.…
IHG signs first hotel in Busan
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…
Healthy cooking from IHG
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…
Hotel Indigo debuts in Southeast Asia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first ever Hotel Indigo property in Southeast Asia.
Located on Wireless Road in central Bangkok, the new hotel is designed to fit in…
Holiday Inn Express adds new hotel in Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in central Bangkok.
The Holiday Inn…
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CLINTON ANDERSON has been named as Sabre's new senior vice president of strategy & business development. Anderson previously spent nearly 20 years with Bain & Company, leading…
IHG brings more luxury to Jakarta
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…
DUR expands its hospitality portfolio
In an effort to expand its Holiday Inn brand, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently inked a master development agreement (MDA) with Dur Hospitality Company. The agreement was for…
IHG boosts boutique segment with Kimpton deal
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…
Crowne Plaza Changi to add new wing
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is adding a new 243-room extension to the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
The current 320-room hotel, which opened in 2008, will be expanded with the…
InterContinental launches global nanny scheme
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has moved to enhance its family credentials with a new partnership aimed at offering professional nanny services at its global portfolio of hotels.…
Crowne Plaza to open in Christchurch
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for a Crowne Plaza in Christchurch.
Located in the centre of the New Zealand city, opposite the planned…
InterContinental to arrive in Perth
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement to operate a luxury hotel in Perth.
After 18 years of management, the property's owner UNIR Hotels has decided to redevelop…
Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi Opens
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi. This is the group’s second Holiday Inn and fifth IHG hotel in the capital.
The 175-room…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Surabaya
IHG has continued the rapid roll-out of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Indonesia, with the launch of the budget brand's first location in Surabaya.
The new Holiday Inn Express…
IHG ignores call for high-profile merger
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…
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RAJIT SUKUMARAN has been named as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of acquisitions & development for Asia Pacific, excluding China. Based in Singapore, he will also…
InterContinental Muscat to undergo refurbishment
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently signed a multi-year contract extension with Omran for InterContinental Muscat. The 258-room hotel will undergo extensive refurbishment which…
IHG adds Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta
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…
InterContinental relaunches famous Sydney hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has rebranded and relaunched one of Australia's most famous hotels.
Since opening in 1991, the former Ritz-Carlton hotel at Double Bay has hosted…
IHG opens new Crowne Plaza in India
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…
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MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…
World’s tallest Holiday Inn rises in Manhattan
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the world's tallest Holiday Inn.
The new 492-room Holiday Inn Manhattan - Financial District hotel, New York City, stands more than 138…
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DIMITRIOS KARAGKIOULES has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for Thailand. With more than 20 years of airline experience, Karagkioules move to Bangkok from Athens, where he…
Crowne Plaza unveils new business-friendly room
IHG's upscale brand, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled a new guest room design intended to cater to the "modern business traveller".
In partnership with design companies…
IHG announces two airport hotels in Dubai
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…
Americas growth leads IHG’s boost
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…
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SHANTHA DE SILVA has become IHG's new head of Southwest Asia, overseeing India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. An IHG veteran, de Silva started his career with the company 30 years ago…
Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown opens for business
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown. This is the second IHG Holiday Inn property and sixth hotel in Abu Dhabi. The…
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DAVID UDELL has been named as Hyatt's new group president for Asia Pacific. The move marks a promotion for Hyatt veteran Udell, who has served the company for 32 years, most recently as…
Holiday Inn opens in Korean high-tech city
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn brand in South Korea, with the addition of a new hotel in the high-tech city of Songdo.
The brand…
IHG brings Hotel Indigo to Singapore
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,…
IHG partners with Penfolds
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…
IHG announces new hotel in Turkey
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…
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AGATHA LEE has been appointed as Abacus' new general manager for Hong Kong. Ms Lee has served as Cathay Pacific's country manager in Italy since 2011, and has also held various sales and…
IHG profits dip as it continues to sell hotels
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…
IHG develops Crowne Plaza in Noida
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…
Brisbane to welcome first Holiday Inn Express
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal to launch its first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Brisbane.
The 226-room budget hotel will be located in Brisbane’s Spring Hill…
New Holiday Inn Express opens in Bali
IHG has opened a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bali.
The Holiday Inn Express Bali Raya Kuta becomes the brand's fourth property in Indonesia, and comes only eight months after…
IHG set to expand in UAE
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…
IHG dishes up new kids menu
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…
IHG launches first ever Even Hotel
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…
IHG unveils its ‘3D Connected Traveller’ Series
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…
IHG opens third Holiday Inn Express in Thailand
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…
IHG aims to drive more travellers to Japan
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…
Asian revPAR growth drives IHG
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)…
Omran inaugurates Crowne Plaza Duqm
Paving the way for increased local and foreign investment in Oman, Omran officially inaugurated the Crowne Plaza Duqm hotel. The hotel was officially inaugurated under patronage of His…
IHG, IL&FS Skills to provide hospitality training
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)…
IHG unveils new Holiday Inn Express prototype
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…
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MARK MEEHAN has been appointed as Travelport's new managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Meehan has spent 15 years with the travel technology company in a variety of…
InterContinental Hotels to launch in Muscat
Muscat is getting another five star hotel near the Muscat International airport. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Muscat Golf Course Project LLC announced the construction of a…
InterContinental arrives in Nha Trang
IHG has launched its luxury InterContinental hotel brand in Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang.
The new InterContinental Nha Trang hotel overlooks Nha Trang Bay and offers 223 rooms…
US travel industry rallies against LGBT legislation
Several major companies in the travel industry have spoken out against proposed legislation that would allow businesses to refuse service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender…
Staybridge Suites to open in Al Khobar
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for a 189-key Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar. This will be the first…
Crowne Plaza opens MICE hotel in Chongqing
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Chongqing, focusing on the conference and events market.
The new Crowne Plaza Chongqing New North Zone…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta.
The new-build Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Thamrin is located in the centre of the Indonesian…
Holiday Inn Launches in Mauritius
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) recently announced the opening of Holiday Inn Mauritius Airport. The hotel is in close proximity to the new SSR International Airport.
The 140-room…
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ALAN TANG has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Frasers Hospitality. With 13 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Tang joins the serviced apartment company…
Holiday Inn adds long-stay option in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new Holiday Inn in Jakarta, designed to cater for the needs of long-stay guests.
Set to open in 2015, the 447-room Holiday Inn &…
Indigo signs up trainer brand to get guests out
Hotel Indigo has teamed up with footwear brand Superga to encourage its guests to get out and explore local areas.
The brand’s UK and Germany hotels will now have limited-edition…
IHG to recruit 110,000 staff in China
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…
IHG opens Holiday Inn Amritsar
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…
IHG launches kids menu
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…
IHG® signs three hotels in Russia, CIS
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…
IHG signs three Russia and CIA hotels
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…
InterCon’s US restaurants go green
InterContinental has become the first hotel brand in the US to have all its hotel restaurants certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA).
In September 2011, the…
IHG signs new London Crowne Plaza
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…
InterContinental signs O2 hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract to open a hotel at The O2 in London.
The new hotel is due to open in 2015 with 452 rooms with a spa, restaurants, club…
IHG, TAJ RP inks deal for Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
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…
IHG announces first European TV ad
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…
New Turkey hotel for Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is to launch a hotel in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
The 161-room hotel will be the brand’s 16th in the country but parent company InterContinental Hotel Group’s first…
Staybridge Suites Beirut opens
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Staybridge Suites is now operational in Beirut. This launch marks the entrance of the brand into Lebanon. The suites are located in Verdun Street in…
Crowne Plaza signing in Lyon
A Crowne Plaza-branded hotel is to open in Lyon early next year.
Parent company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will debut the brand in the French city in Q1 2014 with 164 rooms.…
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Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot took up the position in July having worked for Michelin star restaurants in…
Intercontinental starts social media ‘scavenger hunt’
Hotel giant Intercontinental has launched its new social media campaign, encouraging its fans on Facebook to engage with the brand.
The ‘Digital Detective’ campaign asks guests to…
Makkah to get accommodation boost
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) signed an agreement with Makkah Real Estate Company to build the largest Holiday Inn in Makkah. The new hotel will boast 1,238 rooms and is due to open in…
IHG brings Hotel Indigo to Lijiang
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…
Asian hotels boost IHG
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…
IHG announces US$350m dividend
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…
New InterCon to arrive in Sydney
IHG has signed a deal to that will see it open its second InterContinental hotel in Sydney.
The company has penned a new management deal to take over the running of a famous hotel in…
Holiday Inn Express to expand across Australia
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has formed a new partnership that will lead to the roll-out of at least 15 new Holiday Inn Express hotels across Australia.
The hotel company has…
IHG signs third Rome Holiday Inn hotel
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…
IHG to open Paris’ first Hotel Indigo
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…
Holiday Inn Express arrives in Singapore
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its Holiday Inn Express brand in Singapore.
In the inaugural property opened its doors today (17 July 2013) on the city's main…
Poor connectivity pains travellers
Poor internet connectivity is the biggest headache facing travellers today, according to a new global survey.
The poll of 10,000 travellers by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)…
IHG brings InterCon to Osaka
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…
IHG opens Holiday Inn Riyadh Meydan
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…
flydubai rolls out hotel packages
In celebration of its fourth anniversary, flydubai has launched a new hotel offering allowing passengers to plan their holiday through flydubai.com. This new initiative is offered through an…
IHG partners with IIMT
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT).
The partnership will expand IHG’s…
Holiday Inn Express to launch in Australia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed plans to introduce its Holiday Inn Express brand to Australia, with the signing of a new property in Perth.
Set to open in 2015, the…
IHG lures loyal guests with free Wi-Fi
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…
Holiday Inn launches new lobby concept
Holiday Inn has launched its new open lobby concept in London after a successful trial in the US.
The chain’s lobby has been redesigned and opened up to include a reception, restaurant,…
New cities to drive Asian travel – report
The growth of the global travel industry will be driven by emerging Asian cities, many of which people still haven't heard of, and some of which still haven't been built, according to a…
Social media “heightens desire to travel”
Social media is increasing our desire to travel through our natural feelings of sharing and jealousy, a recent panel discussion has suggested.
Speaking at the IHG report launch this…
Hotels “need to shift into deeper kinship”
Hotels will increasingly categorise guests by needs and occasions instead of a hierarchal structure, the chief executive at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has said.
Speaking at the…
Marriott trumps IHG in 2012 results
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…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in India
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially debuted India’s first Holiday Inn Express in Ahmedabad yesterday.
The hotel, and a further 18 properties under the same brand are being…
IHG identifies Middle East key drivers of demand
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…
Holiday Inn Express to open in Ahmedabad
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad this month.
The 173-room property will be India’s first Holiday Inn Express and only the second to open in…
IHG adds Holiday Inn in Krabi
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…
IHG signs first EVEN wellness hotel
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…
IHG inks deal for first UAE Crowne Plaza resort
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…
IHG ramps up Indonesian expansion plans
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…
Crowne Plaza to open 10 Chinese hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is continuing to expand its upscale Crowne Plaza brand in China, with the addition of 10 new hotels in the country between August and December 2012.…
New InterCon to open in Osaka
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open a new hotel in Osaka.
Located in the Umekita district of Japan’s second largest city, the InterContinental Osaka will form…
IHG boosts Chinese online presence
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…
IHG to launch boutique brand in Tianjin
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…
Environment on the agenda for IHG Hotels
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…
DIC’s Ishraq launches Holiday Inn Express Bahrain
Dubai International Capital's 'DIC' majority-owned Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Company and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Bahrain.…
Green round-up 08Aug12
Environment based news from the travel industry
Giant gardens open in Singapore
A huge new botanical park has opened in Singapore's fast-expanding Marina Bay area.
The Gardens by the…
IHG signs first eight Hualuxe hotels
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…
Asia drives IHG, with Park Lane to be sold
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…
Asia drives IHG performance
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,…
IHG cited in online booking probe
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…
Marriott targets Chinese travellers
Marriott International has unveiled a new programme offering a range of services to Chinese outbound travellers.
The 'Li Yu' scheme, which means 'serve with courtesy' in Mandarin, features…
IHG, Movenpick Accor expand Asian portfolios
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…
Crowne Plaza to launch in Hong Kong
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open a new Crowne Plaza property in Hong Kong later this year.
The Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East is expected to open its doors on 28…
Holiday Inn Express starts major Southeast Asian roll-out
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has commenced a major expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the opening of the region's first property in Bangkok.
The…
InterCon Danang to open on 1 June
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will launch a new luxury hotel in Central Vietnam later this week.
Opening on Friday 1 June, the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is located…
Hotel news briefs 09/05/12
Luxury success lends to SLH boost
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has seen business improve 20% as the luxury sector continues to thrive. The hotel collection has attributed a rise…
IHG launches Crowne Plaza in Phuket
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…
IHG to recycle bathroom amenities
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…
Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality industry witnesses expansion boost
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will witness up 54.0% growth rate in the hospitality sector with an addition of 25,398 rooms, as per the Al Taameer Real Estate Investment report. The Kingdom is…
IHG launches Chinese hotel brand
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…
IHG launches wellness-focused hotel brand
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…
