Articles tagged “ihg”

IHG’s decision to debut its new soft brand outside of the Americas says a lot about its strategic thinking.

Is the U.S. hotel sector entering a recession? Will other hotel groups join Hyatt in layoffs? These are some of the things that Skift is looking out for during earnings season.

You may travel a lot with the kids, but AI should be smart enough to know when you want to leave them at home.

Major chains tout hundreds of millions of members, but a new Skift metric reveals wild disparities in how they build their programs. Marriott, for instance, is in the middle of the rankings when measured by members per room.

IHG's newsest brand, Ruby, has a track record in Europe, but in the U.S., it’s starting from scratch.

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf discussed his growth strategy, focusing on Asia and Middle East expansion, luxury travel trends, and other key efforts.

What's next for Airbnb? How are the most important travel companies using AI? And do travelers have 'price fatigue'? Here's what we heard from more than two dozen executives at the Skift Global Forum.

IHG is steering its next phase toward Asia and the Middle East, says CEO Elie Maalouf. Younger populations, faster GDP growth, and infrastructure investment create a promising growth story.

IHG’s one million-room milestone is impressive. So is the pace of conversions. But revenue pressure in key regions can’t be ignored.

IHG's new deal with Emirates is as part of broader push to capture the underserved corporate segment. Expect more partnerships that offer fast-track loyalty status in exchange for direct bookings.