IHG has mapped its global estate of more than 5,000 open properties and the majority of its pipeline hotels against risks related to both water quantity and water quality and has also identified the actions needed to address these risks.
IHG announces global partnership with Alipay
The new partnership will initially apply to IHG’s existing estate of more than 270 hotels in Greater China, as well as a number of hotels around the world that participate in IHG’s China Ready Programme, which offers a range of tailored services to Chinese travellers.
IHG to add five new Holiday Inn and Holiday Express hotels in Germany
IHG has 64 hotels in Germany and 33 in the pipeline, including 53 Holiday Inn brand family hotels open with 32 in the pipeline.
Clive Murray appointed Area GM Malaysia and Batam and GM of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
A hospitality veteran with more than 26 years of experience, Murray was most recently the General Manager of Radisson Blu Shanghai New World.
Tara Nguyen appointed new Executive Assistant Manager at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Tara started her career in the hospitality industry in 2003 and has spent over 12 years with InterContinental Hotels Group.
Karin Sheppard appointed to Tourism Accommodation Australia Board
The Chief Operating Officer of InterContinental Hotels Group has been appointed to the Board of Tourism Accommodation Australia.
Kimpton set to open in Paris in 2020
The second Kimpton in Europe will be fully transformed with the brand’s signature design to feature 149 guestrooms including 27 suites, luxury spa and fitness facilities, and a state-of-the-art meeting space overlooking the high-end Parisian streets, buildings and rooftops.
IHG makes two senior promotions to Operations and Development, Design and Openings leadership teams
Karan Khanna, Vice President, Design & Engineering, has been appointed Vice President, Operations, UK&I and Michael Walsh, currently Head of Capital Projects at IHG, will assume Karan’s vacated role.
Study reveals the pros and woes of small business travel
For small business travelers, affordability is key, and most feel that when compared to larger companies, they pay more for travel and that it is more difficult and time-consuming to book affordable business travel.
First Hotel Indigo opens in Singapore’s Katong neighbourhood
Incorporating the colourful charm of the surrounding neighbourhood into its architecture and design, Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong features design elements inspired by the rich and vibrant culture of the Peranakans (Straits-born Chinese).
