Karin Sheppard returns to Europe with more than 15 years of IHG experience across multiple markets.
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay opens in The Quayside
IHG expand their empire to the trendy and modern area of The Quayside with the opening of InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
IHG open InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel
The latest addition to the downtown Los Angeles hotel landscape has opened from IHG can be found within the billion dollar Wilshire Grand Center.
IHG CEO Richard Solomons to retire, succeeded by Keith Barr
Richard Solomons, Group Chief Executive Officer of hotel giant IHG, is to retire. He will step down as CEO on June 30Êand retire from IHG on August 30. Mr Solomons will be succeeded by Keith Barr, a member of IHGÕs executive committee who has worked for IHG for 17 years, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
The International Association of Hotel General Managers appoints new governor
The International Association of Hotel General Managers (IAHGM), has announced the appointment of Anthony Liddiard to its Board of Governors. Mr Liddiard has over 35 years’ experience as a senior executive across the hospitality industry, including a long career with IHG.
TripAdvisor enters instant booking partnership with IHG
TripAdvisor has entered a partnership with IHG to include all of the companyÕs hotel brands in the TripAdvisor instant booking marketplace. In the coming months, consumers will be able to instantly book rooms at IHG properties directly, without leaving the TripAdvisor website or app.
Pro-invest group opens new 226-room Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central Hotel in Australia
Smart, streamlined and innovative accommodation: thatÕs what the new Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central is bringing to savvy travellers visiting downtown Brisbane. Showing off its 226 rooms and expansive public spaces, the worldÕs fastest growing hotel brand officially opened in BrisbaneÕs Spring Hill. Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central opened its doors to the world on April 3, offering everything guests need and more where it matters most and appealing to travellers seeking a place to rest.
Claire Bennett appointed Chief Marketing Officer for IHG
Claire Bennett has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer for IHG effective immediately
Dual-brand hotels finding footing internationally
Hotel brand companies are seeing the success of dual-branded properties in the US and looking at international markets for potential new development opportunities. Brands might initially consider the same international markets for dual-branded properties as they would for single-branded hotels.
Choice Hotels appoints Keith Biumi as Regional Vice President, Membership Development of Ascend Hotel Collection
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has appointed Keith Biumi to the position of Regional Vice President, Membership Development of the Ascend Hotel Collection. The Ascend Hotel Collection is the world’s first and largest portfolio of distinctive upscale independent hotels and resorts, backed by the global resources of Choice Hotels.
