IHG’s Garner Brand to Debut in Japan with Three Conversion Hotels in Osaka

IHG launched Garner in August 2023 and expects this new brand to reach an estate of over 500 hotels over the next 10 years and 1,000 hotels over the next 20 years. This is the first time an LOI for the Garner brand has been signed outside of North America Three hotels in Osaka would refurbish… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Explores Expansion Opportunities in Greater China

IHG aims to seize growth and empower a new chapter in Greater China’s hospitality industry (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is focusing on expanding its presence in Greater China due to its significant growth potential and mature consumer market. The CEO of IHG, Elie Maalouf, and the executive committee visited Greater China to explore… Read the full press release

IHG Launches New Midscale Conversion Brand, Garner™ – an IHG Hotel, Targeting Affordable Quality for Guests and Higher Returns for Owners

Delivering an unrivalled commitment to quality and choice, new brand will be franchise-ready in early September ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner™ – an IHG Hotel. The brand will be the leading choice for… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Donates $500,000 to No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund, Raising Total Donations to Over $2 Million

No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund Grows Its Impact with Over $2 Million in Total Donations WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The AHLA Foundation today (Jan. 24, 2023) announced a $500,000 donation from IHG Hotels & Resorts to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resort partners with anti-human trafficking organizations, ECPAT-USA and Polaris

Partnerships deepen IHG’s commitment to awareness and prevention efforts, and survivor support ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (July 27, 2022) announced partnerships with two leading anti-human trafficking organizations, ECPAT-USA and Polaris, to strengthen the company’s on-going efforts against trafficking and support survivors…. Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts recognizes 2021 top performing hotels with Spirit of True Hospitality Awards

Annual awards program celebrates hotels for exceptional cleanliness and guest satisfaction Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently recognized nearly 400 hotels and their respective teams as Spirit of True Hospitality Awards recipients for their 2021 accomplishments. The annual awards program acknowledges hotels across… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Julienne Smith as new Chief Development Officer, Americas

Americas Chief Development Officer Joel Eisemann to retire, Julienne Smith, current SVP of Development, appointed to succeed ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today (21 MARCH 2022) announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts recognized as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for the eighth year in a row

Recognition Marks Eight Straight Years in the United States and the First Time in Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has earned a 100 percent score on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been recognized as a Best… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards

Company presents “Spirit of True Hospitality” awards to hotels ranked highly by guests Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the outstanding service, dedication, and… Read the full press release

IHG Army Hotels committed to deliver the best care and true hospitality to military members, their families and communities

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Army Hotels, a portfolio of hotels which serves thousands of guests every day on forty military installations in the United States and Puerto Rico, continues to fulfill its mission to serve communities and military families during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to caring for active… Read the full press release

IHG® again earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index

Company Celebrates Another Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Corporate Equality Index  Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has earned a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been recognized as a Best Place to Work… Read the full press release

IHG focuses on awareness and prevention of human trafficking with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues

Company focuses on awareness and prevention with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S. and IHG®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has intensified its ongoing effort to fight human… Read the full press release

IHG marks the 10th anniversary of IHG® Army Hotels

IHG Army Hotels marks 10th anniversary by awarding 1,000,000 IHG® Rewards Club points to fans   Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is celebrating hospitality for heroes this November in honor of Veterans Day, and National Veterans and Military Families Month. As part of the campaign,… Read the full press release

IHG unveils newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Transformed flagship property is a significant milestone of the Crowne Plaza Accelerate program, charting the future of the brand Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is pleased to welcome guests to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. Owned by… Read the full press release

IHG launches new upper-midscale hotel brand, Atwell Suites™

All-suites brand serves $18 billion segment with thoughtful design that elevates guest experience   Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (15 MAY 2019) revealed its new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites™, to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. The new… Read the full press release

IHG again named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for the fifth year running

Recognition Marks Fifth Straight 100 Percent Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Corporate Equality Index Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has again been named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, earning a perfect 100 percent score on… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Houston – Medical Center

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the InterContinental® Houston – Medical Center. Developed by Medistar Corporation, the elegant and beautifully appointed 354-room luxury hotel is located next to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. The hotel… Read the full press release

IHG to open more than 25 Kimpton hotels across 20 new global destinations

Outlook for the luxury boutique brand is at its strongest in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is set to open more than 25 highly-anticipated Kimpton hotels across 20 new global destinations… Read the full press release

IHG and IHG Owners Association launch Renovation Donation Initiative; donating furniture, fixtures and equipment to non-profit organizations

Industry-leading effort will help hotels manage removal of materials during renovations and make a positive difference in local communities Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) and the IHG Owners Association have launched the Renovation Donation Initiative, an industry-leading reuse program that is part of a shared commitment to operating responsibly. IHG-branded… Read the full press release

IHG® opens its first avid™ hotels property — the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs

New hotel brand delivers the basics done exceptionally well at great value Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the official opening of its first avid™ hotels property, the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs. IHG’s newest mainstream hotel brand was created to meet the needs of 14 million… Read the full press release

IHG® celebrates the first groundbreaking of its new midscale brand, avid™ hotels, in Oklahoma City

Construction on newest hotel brand underway eight weeks after official launch Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The groundbreaking comes only two months after the brand was launched, well ahead of initial projected timing. Since launching avid hotels, developer interest and demand continues to be strong, with more than 100 franchise applications received,… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel

IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel   Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel. As the tallest building west of Chicago, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel forever elevates the… Read the full press release

IHG unveils its new high-quality midscale brand, avid™ hotels — now franchise ready

New Hotel Brand is Now Franchise Ready DENHAM, UK, 2017-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today revealed the name of its new high-quality midscale brand, avid™ hotels, alongside a brand logo and renderings of the hotel exterior, public space and guest rooms. First introduced to owners at the IHG Americas Conference in June, avid hotels is… Read the full press release

IHG® to launch a new, high-quality midscale brand at its 2017 Americas Conference in Las Vegas

New Brand Will Serve Unique, Growing Midscale Traveler in Market Worth $20 Billion Denham UK, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, revealed plans to launch a new, high-quality midscale brand at its 2017 Americas Conference this week in Las Vegas. It will target more… Read the full press release

IHG announces a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region

Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan Set to Build on Brand’s Momentum in the Region ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region. The Crowne Plaza Accelerate plan, which will run for… Read the full press release

IHG announces the appointment of Michael Torres as Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas

ATLANTA, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has named Michael Torres Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas. Torres will provide strategic counsel to protect and enhance the reputation of IHG and its family of brands for the region, which includes the U.S., Latin America, Canada… Read the full press release

IHG names Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean

MIAMI AND ATLANTA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean. Jorge assumes this role after the retirement of industry veteran Alvaro Diago. Jorge will oversee operations for the 220 hotels under… Read the full press release