Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC is a multinational hospitality company that owns, manages, and franchises a broad portfolio of hotel brands. With its corporate headquarters in Denham, United Kingdom, IHG’s operations encompass more than 6,000 hotels and nearly 880,000 guest rooms across almost 100 countries. The company’s brand roster includes InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites, among others, catering to a diverse range of business and leisure travelers.
Formed in 2003 following a demerger from the UK-based Bass Plc, IHG traces its roots in the hospitality industry back to the founding of the Bass Hotel Company in 1946. Since its spin-off, IHG has steadily expanded through strategic franchising, management agreements, and targeted acquisitions. The group’s asset-light model focuses on partnering with hotel owners and investors, enabling rapid global growth while maintaining financial flexibility.
IHG operates through several regional divisions, including the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. In North America, the company boasts a particularly strong presence with thousands of franchised and managed properties. In fast-growing markets such as China, India, and Southeast Asia, IHG has pursued both domestic expansion and local partnerships, reflecting its commitment to capturing demand in emerging economies.
The company is governed by an experienced board of directors and a global executive leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Elie Maalouf, who assumed the role in early 2023. Under his stewardship, IHG continues to focus on enhancing guest loyalty through the IHG One Rewards program, digital innovation, sustainability initiatives, and the ongoing development of its brand portfolio across all market segments.
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