IHG Corporate

21/01/2023

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at IHG! Wishing everyone health and happiness as we usher in the Year of the Rabbit. 兔年大吉,恭喜发财

📷 Pictured: HUALUXE Shanghai Changfeng, Kimpton Bamboo Groove Suzhou and InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC

18/01/2023

Since its launch in 2018, voco hotels has become IHG’s fastest ever brand to go global with over 40 hotels open in over 17 countries… and there’s plenty more to come. We recently agreed the opening for India’s first voco hotels, each set for next year.

voco Jim Corbett will be our first voco to be located in a national park and voco Gurugram Golf Course Extension Road will be ideal for guests visiting Cyber City; the main corporate and recreational hub of Gurugram. Our voco hotels combine the informality and charm of an individual hotel, with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand.

The upscale conversion brand is also popular with owners as it gives them immediate access to IHG’s systems, global scale and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme.

📷 Have a look at some of our newly opened vocos, including Chicago Downtown Mart Plaza, Dubai The Palm and Chongqing Chaotianmen.

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12/01/2023

New year, new global HQ! Yesterday our CEO Keith Barr formally opened IHG’s new global headquarters in Windsor, marking a return to the historic town and the fantastic local community.

Our new office helps our colleagues work collaboratively and flexibly thanks to state-of-the-art technology, modern meeting rooms and event space, a recording studio… topped off with beautiful views of Windsor Castle.

The thoughtful design of the office includes a significant reduction in energy consumption, the use of renewable energy, and the sustainable sourcing of furniture, fixtures and equipment, in line with our Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan.

We’re all very excited to be here. If you’d like to join us, don’t forget to visit our careers website to find out more about life at IHG and current job opportunities: http://ihg.co/61813pX4T

Find out more about our new HQ: http://ihg.co/61823pX4p

12/12/2022

Last week we celebrated the IHG-sponsored 2022 Global Student Research Competition organised by our charity partner, the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership.

The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Responsible Tourism Post Covid’ where the winning students from countries including New Zealand, South Africa and France were invited to the UK and given the opportunity to present on how their communities have changed their approach to think about more sustainable tourism since the pandemic.

As well as the presentation, the students also attended an IHG Skills Academy session, a tour of the Holiday Inn Whitechapel, and the opportunity to speak one-on-one with hospitality experts, before squeezing in a bit of sight-seeing around London.

Through their involvement in the competition, the students developed their flair for research, analysis and communication, all key components to a successful career in travel & tourism, and a mainstay of our Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan, which continues to look for ways to help communities gain access to valuable employment and life skills.

Congratulations to all who took part!

07/12/2022

We are celebrating another great step in our growth journey today, as Vignette Collection marks the first anniversary of its inaugural hotel opening in Brisbane with 14 properties signed or open around the world in the last 12 months.

Vignette Collection’s strong first year is testament to its focus on delivering one-of-a-kind stays and memorable moments, not to mention the quality, sustainability of an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand, together with our new and improved IHG One Rewards programme.

We’re on track to hitting our ambition of securing 100 Vignette Collection hotels over the next decade and we look forward to sharing more milestone news in the coming years.

Learn more about Vignette Collection, and its strong pipeline of properties, here - http://ihg.co/618338Yqz

22/11/2022

Art, technology and travel collide in our InterContinental Hotels & Resorts x Claire Luxton partnership, featuring a selection of exclusive NFTs created just for our members by the British contemporary artist.

Bidding begins today to own a piece of history, which includes:

● Ownership of an NFT featuring a 1-of-10 custom artwork from Claire Luxton
● A one-night stay at InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, opening in 2023
● InterContinental Ambassador status for a year

Celebrate the beauty of global travel by bidding now. The auction runs through December 9. 🦜🌴

Find out more: http://ihg.co/6187MNxEV

21/11/2022

Our guests now have more choice of resort and all-inclusive destinations in some of the world’s most sought-after locations! We have signed a strategic alliance with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts to add up to 70 hotels to our system under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand over the next two years.

The brand will become the 18th for IHG while Iberostar retains 100% ownership, preserving its’s autonomy and values as a family business with resorts in outstanding locations and a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. The first properties set to join in December will be in locations including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil and the Canary Islands (Spain).

Find out more about Iberostar Beachfront Resorts and why we are excited to be working with such a well-respected and like-minded brand: http://ihg.co/6183MNDWV

21/10/2022

Strong trading in Q3 helped our group-wide RevPAR exceed pre-pandemic levels, up 2.7% on 2019 and 28% on last year. Leisure stays have driven demand and more business travel and groups activity has been returning as the year has gone on.

We opened 51 hotels and signed 89 more into our global pipeline. To read our Q3 Trading Update announcement in full, click here - http://ihg.co/6186MmjOo

IHG, Third Quarter Trading Update to 30 September 2022

17/10/2022

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, it’s our purpose to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Today, we are proud to be partnering with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and Harri to launch the initiative – an online jobs portal for Ukrainian refugees seeking employment opportunities in the hospitality industry throughout Europe.

Initially running as a pilot for Ukrainian refugees, the platform provides a centralised space for hotel brands to post job opportunities, and a simple online system for refugees to apply and interview for roles.

We encourage anyone who is displaced by crisis to use this resource and our hospitality peers and colleagues to share it with anyone who would benefit from the opportunities. Any hotel seeking to support refugees with employment opportunities can apply to participate in the initiative.

Visit the Hospitality Unite website: http://ihg.co/6189MYHcU

Find out more about the launch: http://ihg.co/6182MYHcs

12/10/2022

Congratulations to our Chief Sustainability Officer, Catherine Dolton, on being named as one of Sustainability Magazine's Top 100 Leaders. http://ihg.co/6181M994U

10/10/2022

Having open conversations around mental health and wellbeing is so important. We recently invited stress management, burnout and resilience expert Leanne Spencer to host a session for our colleagues, as they consider what World Mental Health Day means to them.

For we have shared three of Leanne's top tips below, in which you can learn how to improve sleep habits, breathing exercises and advice on building recovery time into each day.

03/10/2022

Regent Hotels & Resorts recently debuted Regent Taste Studio, an ephemeral, one-of-a-kind sensory journey where art, design and cuisine meet. The global brand premiere featured Regent Phu Quoc's chefs in concert with world-renowned visual artist Mr. Dripping. Where will it pop up next?

http://ihg.co/6184Mjnb4

Regent Hotels & Resorts debuts Regent Taste Studio - a multisensory dining experience blending culinary talent with artists across creative disciplines

08/09/2022

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are grateful for the extraordinary service she gave to the UK and Commonwealth over so many years. IHG Hotels & Resorts extends its heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time.

01/09/2022

Today marks the start of Giving for Good month – our dedicated month of giving back. As part of our Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plans, we are committed to improving the lives of 30 million people globally and Giving for Good is a key step in helping us deliver this ambition.

Throughout September, our colleagues will have the opportunity to donate their time to important causes in areas such as skills training, disaster response and food security.

It’s a chance for us to use our global scale to collectively make a positive contribution, drive lasting change and show the world what True Hospitality for Good means to all of us at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Since 2018, we’re proud to say Giving for Good month has enabled corporate and hotel colleagues around the world, to provide nearly 350,000 acts of volunteer service within our communities.

We look forward to seeing the ways in which our people give back this year and a big, advanced thank you to all who will be taking part.

19/08/2022

Dr Rebecca Newton recently hosted a second event with our colleagues and HR leaders, to guide them through a workshop session which provided a deep dive into empowering coaching conversations they can have with their teams to be truly transformational people managers.

Covering everything from effective reflection to engagement tools and frameworks, this workshop was designed to help our teams build connections and set up conversations for success.

Learn more about Dr Newton's session, here: http://ihg.co/6189M8reT

09/08/2022

The desire to travel and the demand for hotels has continued to grow across the world from business and leisure travellers. This morning we announced our Half Year Results which show this demand has led to our group profits more than doubling compared to 2021 and revenue per available room was close to pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter. Take a look at some of our highlights in the video below, and read our full statement here: http://ihg.co/6189zA5bB

03/08/2022

Congratulations to our CEO Keith Barr on his 30th anniversary at IHG Hotels & Resorts! Starting out as a dishwasher when he was a teenager, then becoming a general manager and later roles in sales, revenue management and operations. He held several key corporate executive leadership positions in our biggest markets around the world before becoming our CEO five years ago. Proof that there’s always room to grow at IHG. Interested in joining us? Why not take a look at our career opportunities here - http://ihg.co/6188zNae6

16/07/2022

Following the relaunch of our IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, we’ve been hard at work redesigning our IHG app

Guests can find the best rates, book a room in seconds (including an ultra-fast quick book feature), sort results easily to find the information they need, enjoy exclusive benefits for IHG One Rewards members, and manage their stays all in one place. With over 6,000 hotels across 17 brands, there’s plenty of choice.

Why not download the app via Apple store or Google Play and take a look yourself? Read more about the all-new IHG One Rewards app here - http://ihg.co/6189ztNkt

15/07/2022

Today is World Youth Skills Day, and IHG Hotels & Resorts is committed to supporting young people by providing the skills needed for a fulfilling, lifelong career in hospitality, along with transferable skills that can be used beyond the hospitality industry. Since 2004, our IHG Academy programme has been helping people around the world gain valuable employment and life skills through work experience, internships and apprenticeships alongside some of the world’s best hoteliers.

In the past eight years alone, more than 80,000 people have been trained and mentored. While we will continue to proudly offer work experience, internships and placements at our hotels around the world, in 2021 we took another important step to evolve our IHG Academy programme with the launch of a new virtual learning platform called the IHG Skills Academy.

Our new best-in-class virtual learning platform allows us to team up with hospitality schools, NGOs and other partners to provide free online education, expertise and opportunities to more people seeking the valuable skills they need to become employment-ready.

Participants are able to access personalised, immersive learning experiences, as well a wide choice of self-serve educational resources on subjects including hospitality, professional development, career planning, essential skills and mental health.

The IHG Skills Academy launched in English globally in 2021 and will roll out in more languages throughout 2022, with the addition of local market partners and content.

Learn more about the IHG Skills Academy here - http://ihg.co/6184ztXhs

Skip to the content Training Gain exposure and insight into the world of hospitality, with the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced hoteliers in the industry Access to world-class training, with a tailored approach to your learning to help to get you ready for your first job,

04/07/2022

Our InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand is on a roll, with a trio of signings to bring the brand to new destinations, set to open in 2025. InterContinental Penang Resort marks the expansion of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Malaysia, InterContinental Grenada Resort brings the brand to a Caribbean island for the first time and InterContinental Tirana will be a brand debut for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Albania.

Can’t wait and fancy visiting one of our existing properties? General Managers from across our global estate to Departures to share their insider knowledge of each destination. Read the feature in full, here - http://ihg.co/6188zWz3p

Find out where to go in Lyon, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Los Angeles from each city’s resident travel expert: its InterContinental® Hotels and Resorts General Manager.

28/06/2022

For the last eight years, IHG has been recognized in the United States by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.” And this year we received that same recognition in Mexico!

To celebrate this and Pride month, members of our employee network Out & Open raised the Pride flag outside the InterContinental Presidente Mexico City.

We’re not quite done with yet! Next week, we’re back in Europe where our UK team will be celebrating Pride of London on IHG’s float – we can’t wait to share the pictures right here!

23/06/2022

We continued celebrations with a global colleague townhall anchored by Kim Katrin, Co-Founder of The People Project, and organised by our employee network Out & Open.

20/06/2022

Millions of guests visit our hotels each year and we know how thoughtful they are about their impact on the environment when travelling.

We’re passionate about providing our guests with a more sustainable stay and are thrilled to announce a global collaboration with Unilever, to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities in over 4,000 hotels.

This will include Dove products to hotels such as Holiday Inn, avid Hotels and Candlewood Suites.

This builds on our promise in 2019 when we become the first hotel company to commit to replacing bathroom miniatures with full size amenities across all brands, and today all of IHG’s markets are now covered by bulk bathroom amenity contracts.

The switch to full-size formats is expected to save at least 850 tonnes of plastic annually in IHG’s Americas region alone – the equivalent weight of five fully-grown blue whales or 70 double-decker London buses.

Another major step in our pledge to eliminate single-use items, or move to reusable or recyclable alternatives, across the guest stay by 2030. Find out more:

http://ihg.co/6183z5Pxz

Find out more about our Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan here:

http://ihg.co/6184z5PxM

10/06/2022

We’ve had a great time continuing celebrations this week. In the UK, we sponsored Pride in London’s “Proud and Loud: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride” concert, which several of our Out & Open network members and their allies attended. Across the pond in the US, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco, hung their rainbow flag in full colour as they ushered in the month. Over in Asia, Holiday Inn Phuket celebrated being a Booking com Travel Proud certified property! Scroll across to see how our hotels have been celebrating so far!

08/06/2022

Celebrations all round as we have surpassed a milestone 6,000 hotels across the globe! We are incredibly proud of this and of our growing pipeline of more than 1,800 properties – but this achievement is about more than numbers. Every single hotel we open is a special moment for IHG. Thanks must go to our owners for their collaboration and our guests for their love and trust in our brands.

To mark the moment, we have created the ‘6,000 Club’ – a collection of stunning newly opened hotels from IHG’s iconic portfolio, showcasing the global reach of our 17 brands and the many ways our hotel teams delight owners and guests by delivering True Hospitality for Good, every day. Hotels included in the 6,000 Club will be able to gift 25 lucky guests 6,000 points upon check-in!

Our CEO, Keith Barr, also rang the bell for the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, alongside hotel General Managers and colleagues. Another exciting way to commemorate our exciting growth story.

For more details on the hotels included in the 6,000 Club, visit: http://ihg.co/6187zktbt

01/06/2022

We’re really looking forward to celebrating Pride at IHG as part of our commitment to drive an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and showing support across our hotels and offices.

Starting with our sponsorship of Pride in London’s Proud and Loud concert this weekend! Watch this space for updates throughout the month.

01/06/2022

We kicked off celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a tea party at our headquarters in Denham, but there's so much more to come! Whether it's indulging in a Afternoon Tea with royal touches at the voco St. David’s Cardiff or trying our Royal cocktails at the InterContinental Park Lane, our hotels are pulling out all the stops to make it a moment to remember.

24/05/2022

As avid hotels turns five, we celebrate an important milestone for one of our youngest and fastest growing brands!