The IHG Owners Association Celebrates 70 Years of Strengthening the Returns on Members' Investments in IHG hotels

Join Us in Celebrating 70 Years of Advocacy

Your Voice. Your Source.

The IHG Owners Association represents the interests of over 5,000 owners and operators of more than 3,500 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) brand hotels worldwide. We provide our members with an unrivaled platform for sharing their views and communicating with IHG leadership regarding critical industry topics and hotel operations. 

Our mission is to strengthen the returns on members' investments in IHG hotels. We ensure owners like you have the access, insights and influence you need to strengthen your business profitability and value.

Industry News

Press Release
IHG Owners Association Announces 2025 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Mark Zipperer

January 21, 2025 (Atlanta) – The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Zipperer as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2025. Zipperer …

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IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils innovative experiential Holiday Inn Express public space design

IHG Hotels & Resorts reveals the future-ready Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 public space design set to attract and excite travelers and owners across Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) when it’s launched later this year.

By IHG Hotels & Resorts

Industry Events

2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

March 18 - 20

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is a highly anticipated annual gathering of prominent leaders and investors in the hotel industry along with up-and-coming hoteliers and entrepreneurs. Join the club of over 2,000 hotel owners, developers, franchisors and more. 

2025 Past Chair Trip

November 16 - 24

Embark with 2024 Chair Nellie Dhanji and fellow IHG owners November 16-24, 2025, on our 50th Past Chair Trip to Chilean Patagonia. Take advantage of the adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Santiago, Valparaíso and Patagonia.

Latest Issue of OWNER Now Available

Cover of OWNER magazine

Explore the latest issue of OWNER magazine, now available to Association members! This special edition celebrates the Association’s upcoming platinum anniversary and reflects on our seven decades of owner advocacy. Read today to get an inside look into our many value-driven benefits, programs and resources, including 2025 budgeting guidance from Strategic Partner HotStats, the Global Board of Directors’ key roles and newest members, how Association members have helped Give Kids The World host a milestone 200,000 families and more.

Activate Your 2025 Membership Today

2025 membership to the IHG Owners Association is open! Join or renew today to take advantage of our many powerful member benefits and resources, each designed to help build your business—and to help us celebrate our 70th anniversary!

Let's Talk All Things Budgeting with HotStats

Check out the latest episode of the Association’s Hotelier Hot Topics podcast, titled “Let's Talk All Things Budgeting with HotStats.” Listen or watch a recording today to hear Mike Grove, CEO of Strategic Partner HotStats, discuss U.K. and European hotel performance through 2024 with Andrew Kendrick, Managing Director at Splendid Hospitality, and Neetu Mistry, Chief Commercial Officer at Cycas Hospitality.

Another Year of Accomplishments

Check out our most recent Accomplishments video showcasing our unwavering dedication to drive revenue and strengthen returns on investments for IHG owners worldwide. From standard revisions as a direct result of our advocacy to IHG to expanded member benefits and resources, the Association was able to generate more than $50 million in owner value and savings.

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Feedback from the @gbta_global’s 2025 Business Travel Outlook Poll reveals an overall positive trajectory, with 48% of travel buyers expecting their companies to take more business trips this year. Also covered by the report is how technology, sustainability and remote work practices could impact

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@vignettehotels@ihghotels’ latest luxury and lifestyle brand, welcomes its first destination in South America—the breathtaking SOUMA Hotel Lima in Peru. Located in the vibrant Miraflores neighborhood overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this property offers an authentic travel experience integrating the

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The Global Travel Awards, which recognize the best in travel every year, awarded the @ihgonerewards program its Global Travel GT Tested Reader Survey Award for the Best Hotel Rewards Program for the 20th consecutive time—in addition to recognition in four other categories.
Owners can get a taste of

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Los Angeles' hospitality and tourism industries were significantly impacted by the wildfires last month. At the recent Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the hospitality community came together to support the city's recovery through efforts such as assembling care kits for first responders

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The IHG Owners Association hosted a 2025 Global Chair Leadership Orientation at the beautiful Kimpton Overland Hotel, bringing together dozens of owners and operators who volunteer their time and voice to leading our Working Groups. Thank you to these members for joining us for two days of events

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Join us next Tuesday, February 11, at 1:00 PM ET for our AMER Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) 2025 kick-off, a webinar featuring 2025 ELN Chair Krishna Deva and Association Past Chair Navroz Saju, who will provide insights on how to effectively use the Association’s resources to drive professional

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