Articles tagged “ihg”

IHG reported a good quarter but the highlight was the announcement of a $750 million share buyback for 2023, bigger than analysts expected.

IHG's hotel rates are higher than in 2019 even though occupancy hasn't recovered. We hear a lot about pent-up demand as a factor, but technology matters more in the long run. Plus, IHG's claim to market-share leadership in China bodes well.

As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality.

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the recent signings of Crowne Plaza Shanghai Snow World and Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection. This is the first Vignette Collection hotel in Greater China.

You can't even stream Netflix in most hotel rooms. That's changing at some IHG Hotel and Resorts hotels, one of several industry upgrades announced in the last few weeks.

Hotels have been finding value in their reward points, even though they've been coy about sharing the financials behind the programs.

Sustainability has become a priority for today’s travelers, not only for consumers but also for business-to-business hotel customers. To overcome fears of greenwashing, hospitality companies need to demonstrate they’re making authentic and measurable efforts toward responsible business practices.

Telesa Via's story at IHG's Kimpton brand of hotels spotlights a broader surge of industry interest in making the hotel sector more welcoming for Black leaders in all roles.

Ah, the challenges of delivering quirkiness at scale.

Listen to the full conversation between IHG CEO Keith Barr and Skift's Sean O'Neill.