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Stay informed on IHG’s footprint in the UK hotel sector. From new brand debuts and property openings to loyalty programme enhancements, corporate strategy updates and franchise agreements, this section delivers in-depth news and market intelligence. You’ll also find analysis of IHG’s sustainability initiatives, partnerships and performance metrics across its portfolio. Whether you’re benchmarking against one of the world’s largest hotel groups or exploring collaboration opportunities, this hub equips you with the latest intel on IHG’s UK operations.
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Aug- 2022 -23 AugustOpinion
Making smart choices for the hotels of tomorrow
The hospitality sector had a particularly rough time during the pandemic, but recently, I’ve spotted many announcements of new hotels. Hopefully, it’s a positive sign that the sector is on the road to recovery. Indeed, booking a holiday was top of the list for many as we returned to normality,…
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22 AugustLatest News
Europe’s hotel construction pipeline remains steady in Q2
The second quarter of 2022 saw a steady growth in new hotels opening in Europe, with 188 new hotels with 28,350 rooms opening in the first half of the year, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), The report saw a continuation of the…
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16 AugustFeatures
Changing Scenery: Michael Martin on moving from Asia to Scotland
Can you tell me about your history in the industry? My first job was on a youth opportunity scheme in the early ‘80s in my hometown of Winchester. Having not made up my mind about what I was going to do as a career, I immediately fell in love with…
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10 AugustPeople
Hotel Indigo Chester appoints new GM
Hotel Indigo Chester has revealed it has appointed Scott Rankin as its new general manager. Rankin joins from Holiday Inn Portsmouth where he was Business Excellence manager. He has held numerous roles within hotels over the last 22 years from chef, Reception manager, Sales manager to GM and has previously…
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9 AugustHotel Brands
IHG announces share buyback after revenues rise 52%
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced a $500m (£412.6m) share buyback after the group reported that its revenue has more than doubled, rising by 52% in its results for the half-year to 30 June 2022. Over the period, the group saw further significant improvement in trading in the Americas during…
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8 AugustAppointments
InterContinental Edinburgh The George welcomes new general manager
InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG hotel, has announced the appointment of Michael Martin as its new general manager. Martin brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry including two decades in leadership roles within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). His previous roles include regional general manager…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyHotels
Select Group acquires The Mere Golf Resort & Spa
Select Group, a UAE-based property developer, has announced the acquisition of The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, located in Knutsford, UK. The group already has a built up hospitality portfolio and claims to have a number of successful relationships with several hospitality giants, including IHG, Acoor, Six Senses and Radisson.…
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Jun- 2022 -21 JuneHotel Brands
IHG partners with Unilever on sustainability initiative
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced a global collaboration with consumer goods company Unilever to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities in over 4,000 hotels. IHG reportedly became the first global hotel company to remove bathroom miniatures in 2019 in its pledge to eliminate single-use items throughout the guest stay…
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20 JuneHotels
Hospitality industry launches resource hub to aid refugees
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the network for responsible hospitality, has launched a new guidance and resource hub for hotels seeking to support refugees and internally displaced people. Hotels across the UK and Europe, from global brands to small independent operators, have been opening their doors to support people fleeing the conflict. …
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13 JuneHotel Brands
IHG Hotels partners with Deputy
Workforce management app Deputy has been selected by IHG Hotels and Resorts as an approved vendor for its portfolio of nearly 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world. The global hotel company’s franchise owners will reportedly have the opportunity to access Deputy’s supply workforce management tools, which include…
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