Articles tagged “ihg”

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.

Lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific are no longer a niche. They’re now part of the mainstream. It would be interesting to see how traditional hotel brands adapt to this.

Neil Jacobs fundamentally redefined ultra-luxury resorts by positioning Six Senses with themes of wellness and environmental stewardship. This created a new market category that many rival brands have been emulating.

For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news about Mediterranean numbers.

IHG’s confidence in domestic U.S. travel and bullish outlook on China suggest it’s more focused on geographic diversification than short-term headwinds. Its message: the turbulence is real, but not enough to stop the long-haul growth.