Contradicting reports about group’s plans

Major hotel companies leap into direct booking wars

Large companies watching Marriott-Starwood deal

$12.2 billion deal to create the world’s largest hotelier Following a great deal of speculation about a possible tie-up between Starwood and, initially, Intercontinental Hotels Group, then later Hyatt, a deal has been announced between Starwood and Marriott International. Marriott will buy its rival Starwood for $12.2 billion, creating the world’s largest hotelier. The acquisition was approved unanimously by the ...

IHG “is not considering a potential sale or merger”

Opinions differ on how economic and other woes affect future Asia is still seen as the place to be for hotel investors and developers, despite slower economic growth in the region. The hotel industry not long ago saw countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as bright lights, but the nations are now described as “in trouble” by Political and Economic ...

Hotel group reports 9% rise in operating profit

Worries as IHG incorporates Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Partners pledge to alter technological foundations of hospitality

Report by hotel giant IHG unveils scale of opportunity

IHG focuses on building presence in niche areas

Mobile, millennials, wellness and pleasing business travellers

Underlying operating profit rises to $301 million

Biggest hotel company posts 10% rise in 2013 profit

IHG report says brands must be global, local, personal

Holiday Inn is IHG’s hardest-hit brand in Americas

Rooms include vitamin C shower infusion and light therapy

First will be a newly constructed hotel in Hamburg

Free internet more important for guests than room service

Brand executives revamp suite products for guests