Our Mission: To Strengthen the Returns on Members' Investments

The IHG Owners Association is an independent, not-for-profit 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

Press Release
IHG Owners Association Announces 2026 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Prakash Maggan

The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Prakash Maggan, Principal & CFO of Rainmaker Hospitality, as Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2026. Maggan’s …

Press Release
Steve Sickel Appointed CEO of the IHG Owners Association

The IHG Owners Association, which represents the interests of IHG Hotels & Resorts franchisees around the world, announced today that Steve Sickel has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will …

Industry Events

HITEC 2026

June 15 - 18

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is the world's largest, longest-running hospitality technology event. Produced by Strategic Partner HFTP, Association members receive special discounted access to the latest hospitality technology, industry experts, essential education and resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines.

LendingCon 2026

August 04 - 05

LendingCon is a high-level international platform designed to connect global investors, developers and lenders to unlock capital, accelerate hospitality development and foster cross-border partnerships. The conference will showcase bankable hospitality projects, innovative financing models and resilient supply-chain solutions aligned with sustainable growth.

The Lodging Conference 2026

October 05 - 08

The Lodging Conference is the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction, and franchising. Over the past 30 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have gathered  to strategize about development, management, design and operations.

OWNER Magazine Now Available!

OWNER Magazine Cover

OWNER magazine puts 2026 Chair Prakash Maggan into focus, highlighting his priorities around profitability and people, including efforts to protect members’ margins and support hotel teams. This issue also explores an approach for the rest of the year that prioritizes disciplined allocation over growth, celebrates InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ 80th anniversary, shares how Association member Aquilini Properties earned Crowne Plaza’s new RGI incentive and spotlights Allied Member DailyPay’s on-demand payment service to better support hotel staff.

Delivering $40M+ in Member Value

From advocacy-focused Working Groups shaping impactful results to partnerships with leading industry events connecting members worldwide—2025 was a year of momentum for the IHG Owners Association. Check out our 2025 Annual Report to explore how our advocacy-focused Working Groups helped drive millions in value for members, the Emerging Leaders Network’s expanding regional opportunities, the Allied Member Program evolution to meet member needs and much more!

Don't Miss Out on Powerful Benefits

IHG Owners Association membership gives you access to a network of owners, insights and resources that help your business thrive while advocating for your interests and strengthening your returns. Join to connect with peers, find new opportunities and leverage the benefits that can take your hotel to the next level.

Millions in Owner Value

Association Global Accomplishments

See impact in action! Our Accomplishments video highlights how we’ve helped members drive revenue, reduce costs and strengthen the returns on their investments in IHG hotels. From advocacy-led standard revisions to expanded member benefits, the Association delivered more than $75 million in owner value.

New Hoteliers Hot Topics Podcast

In our latest episode, Michael Grove, CEO of Strategic Partner HotStats, and Will Bishop, Director of Commercial at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, spotlight All Things Driving Revenue. Tune in below or on your favorite podcast platform to hear their insights into UK&I and European hotel performance and the strategies owners can use to drive greater revenue to their businesses.

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What should hotel owners actually be doing with AI right now? Join the IHG Owners Association on June 16 at 11:00 AM BST for our EMEAA Expert Session with AI leader Deep Hospitality Co-Founders Nitin Thariyan and Caroline Hardman to get practical insights on applying AI in your properties

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@costar and Tourism Economics have made a significant upgrade to their 2026 U.S. hotel performance forecast, which now projects positive year-over-year occupancy growth and greater gains in ADR and RevPAR. For owners, this environment highlights both opportunity and the importance of operational

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Happening Now: Our Global Board of Directors is meeting with senior IHG leaders for our Q2 Board Meeting, where discussions center on priorities, operations and delivering value to owners. In honor of Celebrate Service Week and InterContinental’s 80th anniversary, our Board and IHG leaders are

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It’s Celebrate Service Week, a time to recognize the incredible teams who bring True Hospitality to life every day. First launched in partnership between the Association and @ihghotels, this tradition continues to celebrate the people at the heart of our hotels. From all of us, thank you for all you

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From energy initiatives to water stewardship, our Europe Sustainability Committee gathered in Windsor to discuss key sustainability priorities. Led by Association Committee Chair Tim Wheeldon and supported by IHG's Cat O'Donovan, the group explored progress on the Journey to Tomorrow program and

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Congrats to Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas for @ihghotels, on his appointment as Secretary-Treasurer of Association Strategic Partner @americanhotelassociation’s Board of Directors. Bringing decades of experience in operations, growth and franchise relationships, Jolyon’s valuable expertise will help

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