Articles tagged “intercontinental hotel group”

This is IHG's single biggest push into India in its history and reminds the industry that the Hina room pipeline isn't the only place for ambitious growth in the region.

The chain's stock is rising based on hopes of getting details next week about the sale of assets such as the InterContinental New York Barclay in 2013.

If you don't think Expedia and other online travel agencies are worried about this one, guess again. Laws in Europe and the U.S. over rate parity issues vary, but adverse rulings could really shake things up.

The mark of luxury and modernity in the hotel industry today is in technology and touchscreens, which the business hotel focused on during its $30 million renovation to allure young leisure travelers.

Despite the Barclay's iconic status, IHG sees the real value in its properties to be on the management side rather than real estate business.

Despite strong prospects in China and other parts of Asia, the hotel giant still sees a disproportionate chunk of its profit coming out of the Americas.

The system works well in extended-stays where people are staying long term and increasingly looking for more home-like amenities.

IHG is adjusting its services to cater its customers where they are connecting to the hotel company, which is increasingly through mobile apps and less through web pages.

Holiday Inn will need branding beyond comfort to draw guests, which is why IHG is also working on a mobile check-in platform and assigning employees to specifically assist business travelers in 2013.