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Wayne West III Assumes Chairmanship of IHG Owners Association; 2020 Association Global Board of Directors Announced
The IHG Owners Association, which represents InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®) franchise hotel owners worldwide, announced that Wayne West III has assumed chairmanship of its Global Board of Directors for 2020.
Hoteliers in fragile ecosystems focus on sustainability
As tourism continues to grow in fragile environments such as the Maldives, Galapagos Islands and Iceland, hoteliers in those areas are homing in on safer operations and development to better preserve for the future.
InterContinental Hotels appoints first female AGM for IHG Oman
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Anna-Marie Dowling as the area general manager for its IHG Oman properties. Dowling, who is also the general manager at InterContinental Muscat, is the first woman to take over the role at the 43-year old property.
Article by Priyanka Praveen for hoteliermiddleeast.com
South America more attractive as other regions falter
With a focus on hotel development in South America, executives from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Accor said during the first day of SAHIC that it's important to take a long view.
IHG launched franchise sales efforts for its newest brand, Atwell Suites, in the United States. The company expects the upper-midscale brand's first locations to begin construction in early 2020 and open in 2021.
Article by Chuck Dobrosielski for hotelmanagement.net
The boutique hotel trend is reaching college campuses
Colleges are investing in upscale lodgings that reflect the brand of the school. This is a smart move to attract prospective faculty, donors and students and is proving to be big business for the hotels as well.
IHG and Mr & Mrs Smith announce exclusive loyalty partnership
From early next year, IHG Rewards Club members will be able to earn and redeem points at over 500 handpicked Mr & Mrs Smith hotels in new and iconic locations, when booking through IHG's direct channels.
IHG and JA Worldwide to help young people build skills and experience in hospitality
IHG announced a global partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the world's largest youth-serving NGOs, which focuses on preparing young people for future employment and entrepreneurship.
Article by a Guest Contributor on insights.ehotelier.com
How smart tech could revolutionize hotel operations
Integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into hotel management provides opportunities to improve revenue-management strategy, staffing levels and more.
From serving the ongoing needs of business travel professionals to looking ahead to what's needed most now by travel buyers, suppliers, business travelers and others, GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) Convention returns for its 55th year as the global business travel event of the year.