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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voco hotels Makes Canadian Debut with Three New Hotel Signings

voco hotels, the fastest growing premium brand in IHG's global portfolio, marked its entry into the burgeoning Canadian market with its first three regional signings in Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls.

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Chart outlining IHG's Q1 2025 Performance
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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.

Industry Events

2025 Atlanta Member Meeting

August 26

Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meeting, coming soon in the U.S. and Canada! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.

2025 Indianapolis Member Meeting

September 09

Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Indianapolis Member Meeting! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.

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.

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.

Register for a 2025 Member Meeting

Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meetings, coming soon in the U.S. and Canada.Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and other IHG owners.

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.

Support Our Chairman's Challenge

For nearly 40 years, the IHG Owners Association has supported Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village, with donations from members surpassing more than $1 million. To make this another milestone year for the Village, 2025 Chair Mark Zipperer has issued a Chairman’s Challenge to raise $100,000 for this incredible organization. Click below to find promotional materials or donate today!

Instagram Posts

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This was a record-setting Independence for U.S. hotels, who sold nearly 4.1 million rooms—only the second time the holiday has crossed the 4 million mark since 2000! Despite economic headwinds and softening performance, this strong showing confirms the continued strength of summer leisure travel

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Congratulations to @regenthotels, recently ranked the 3rd most loved hotel brand in @travelandleisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards! Known for its elegance and sophistication, IHG’s recent reimaging of several iconic properties helped propel the long-beloved to the top of this reader-based poll

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European travel demand remains strong! According to the European Travel Commission, 77% of Europeans plan to travel by November 2025 and mostly within Europe. While travelers eye quieter, less crowded destinations, budgets are projected to remain steady or increase, with most spending centered on

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Image from @IHGownersassociation Instagram Post - 07/17/2025

To celebrate this World Youth Skills Day, @IHGHotels is spotlighting IHG Academy’s nearly 20 years of helping young people worldwide explore careers in hospitality. Owners and operators can help inspire the next generation through hands-on Discover sessions, the free Skills Builder platform and the

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Connect with fellow IHG owners at a 2025 Member Meeting in Atlanta, Indianapolis or Montreal to share ideas with peers and gain insight into our industry's future. Whether a long-time member or new to the Association, these town hall-style events are built to inform, inspire and connect. Register

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Image from @IHGownersassociation Instagram Post - 07/17/2025

U.S. hotel performance is on the upswing, according to @CoStar, as demand and RevPAR rebound following a brief dip thanks to later school breaks, recent national holidays and a boost in weekend travel. Luxury and upper-upscale segments reported the strongest gains, while group and transient demand

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