InterContinental Lands Another Luxury Brand

InterContinental Hotels Group CEO Keith Barr is making good on the promise he made to expand the company’s luxury footprint.

After taking a 51 percent stake in Regent Hotels last year, the company is now adding Six Senses to its formidable lineup.

In a lot of ways it makes sense. It gives IHG a greater footprint in Asia, while also helping the company up its wellness game.

Will this be the end of the spending spree, or will IHG look to splash some more cash?

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— Patrick Whyte, Europe Editor

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