OWNER Magazine Now Available!

The latest issue of OWNER magazine features an interview with 2025 IHG Owners Association Chair Mark Zipperer, who shares his hospitality journey and industry outlook, as well as the Board's goals for the year. Plus, readers will learn more about our recent partnerships with leading hospitality events, the Association’s role in helping shape IHG One Pass and how Holiday Inn Express Vancouver is building business and community value through inclusive hiring.

Our Mission: To Strengthen the Returns on Members' Investments

The IHG Owners Association is an independent, owner-led organization that represents the interests of over 5,000 owners and operators of more than 3,500 IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to succeed in the rapidly shifting hospitality landscape. From programs designed to help you save on the products and services you need to exclusive educational and networking opportunities, membership in the Association helps set your business up for growth. See below for some of our highest value membership benefits.

Industry News

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Q1 Trading Update to 31 March 2025

IHG has released it's Q1 2025 Trading Update, delivering 3.3% global RevPAR growth, driven by balanced growth across business, leisure and group travel, along with robust development activity that saw hotel openings and signings significantly ahead of last year.

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The Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates from 4.5% to 4.25%

The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday to tackle the expected hit from U.S. tariffs, helping hotel owners fulfil their ability to support their communities, create local jobs and drive socially productive growth.

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Industry Events

HITEC 2025

June 16 - 19

Join thousands of hospitality professionals in Indianapolis this June for the 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world's largest, longest-running hospitality technology event. Association members can take advantage of complimentary Exhibits pass and Welcome Reception invitation. 

The Lodging Conference 2025

October 06 - 09

The 30th Annual Lodging Conference will take place from October 6-9, 2025, in Phoenix.  As the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction and franchising, the Lodging Conference anticipates there will be over 2,900 hotel owners and senior-level executives from the hospitality industry in attendance.

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.

OWNER Magazine Now Available!

The newest edition of OWNER magazine focuses on 2025 Chair Mark Zipperer, who shares insights into his hospitality journey, views on industry challenge and how he and the Board are delivering on key owner priorities. Plus, explore Allied Member STR’s forecast for the remainder of 2025, Reeco’s purchasing technology and a spotlight on inclusive hiring at Holiday Inn Express Vancouver.

2024 Annual Report Now Available

Get a detailed look into the Association with our 2024 Annual Report, featuring key initiatives and member benefits from the past year. Dig into a strong year for the Association, with highlights including generating more than $74 million in owner value through our advocacy efforts, the growth of the Expert Sessions webinar series, our growing list of value-driven benefits and insights into our strategies and goals for the year ahead.

Activate Your 2025 Membership

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

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Check out our 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 $74 million in owner value and savings.

Instagram Posts

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Association members @salter_brothers, led in part by former Board Member Paul Salter, are solidifying @ihghotels' portfolio in Australia thanks to a long-term agreement to transform existing properties and bring elevated experiences and new facilities. This expansion will drive openings of Regent

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Happy Memorial Day from the IHG Owners Association. In remembrance and honor of those who sacrificed, the Association's U.S. offices will be closed. We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend.

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@aaa_traveler predicts that more 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day holiday period—surpassing the previous record set in 2005! Hotel owners across the U.S. can expect an influx of guests this three-day weekend, especially in top destinations like

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Leading with pride as 2025 Association Chair, Mark Zipperer shares his vision in the latest issue of OWNER magazine. Read now for other engaging articles, including our role in shaping IHG One Pass, recent partnerships with leading hospitality events, Allied Member STR’s outlook and more. Members

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Happening Now: Our UK&I Regional Owner Meeting at the @cpdocklandsofficial, led in partnership with Joanna Kurowska, IHG’s Managing Director, UK&I, is bringing together owners, operators and senior IHG leadership to cover the latest updates impacting hotels.

Thank you to our UK&I Chair Nik Gupta

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In partnership with @ihghotels, Association member @novum.hospitality has opened Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg, the brand’s first property outside of the Americas. Offering guests spacious accommodation with reliable facilities to make them feel at home, this debut is part of an agreement

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