In the domestic high-end hotel owner circle, it seems that there has not been a deal rumor that stirs the nerves of the whole industry for a long time except for those related to R&F Properties.
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CMA extends inquiry into ‘suspected sharing’ of sensitive data by hotels
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it is continuing to investigate suspected anti-competitive conduct by three leading hotel groups and hotel data analyst CoStar following six months of information gathering…
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IHG launches US beta of AI search across digital channels
The new search tool allows travellers to enter requests in everyday language rather than relying only on standard filters.
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Centinel Public Partnerships and IHG selected as partners for US Air Force Lodging
Centinel Public Partnerships LLC (Centinel) and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have been selected by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) as its commercial partners to own, develop and manage on-base lodging across U.S…
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China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong travel demand
Several major US-listed global hotel chains reported strong performance in China in the first quarter, driven by robust business and leisure demand, with momentum expected to continue through the year…
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Hotels Marriott Hyatt Transform Properties Through Conversions in 2026
Major hotel chains including Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG are rapidly converting existing properties into midscale brands to accelerate growth in expensive markets during 2026, avoiding costly new construction…
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CMA launches investigation into leading three hotel chains
Watchdog is probing whether hoteliers broke competition law by sharing sensitive market data
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Private equity circles resilient extended stay and hybrid sector
Private equity’s next big bet in hospitality real estate looks increasingly to be taking shape around extended stay, co-living, and hybrid lodging, a set of subsectors that until recently were peripheral to the core hotel and hospitality business…
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IHG's India hotel portfolio set to triple in 5 years: CEO Elie Maalouf
British hospitality giant IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to more than triple its open and in pipeline hotel portfolio in India to 400 over the next five years, according to the company’s top executive.
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IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy
With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.
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The gap between the cheapest and most expensive properties in Europe is growing
The gap between Europe’s most expensive and cheapest destinations has nearly doubled in 10 years thanks to the growing cost of luxury properties.
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IHG’s Christophe Laure on the next era of the Intercontinental and luxury hotel growth
As luxury hospitality grows into a $166bn (€142bn) global market, IHG’s new head of luxury and lifestyle, Christophe Laure, shares how Intercontinental Paris Le Grand is refining its approach to stay ahead in an……
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Holiday Inn Express adds scent-based alarm clocks to rooms
Wake up and smell the bacon. Holiday Inn Express by IHG is launching a world-first hotel experience with a scent-based alarm clock in an effort to improve guests’ sleep and mornings.
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The Savoy Hotel sheds jobs as losses widen
Losses widened at The Savoy Hotel as it shed jobs during its latest financial year while a major renovation project started.
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IHG appoints MD of world’s tallest hotel in Dubai
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced hotelier Heinrich Morio as Managing Director of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, ahead of its opening on 15 November 2025.
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The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet review – a monument to Afghan resilience
A sweeping social history of Afghanistan is seen through the lens of Kabul’s InterContinental hotel, where staff endured the horrific realities of life in a war zone
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IHG Hotels & Resorts teams up with China’s King Pro League
Multinational hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a collaboration with the Chinese professional Honor of Kings (HoK) league, the King Pro League (KPL). Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed…
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Six Senses CEO steps down, teases new venture
Neil Jacobs departed the IHG Hotels & Resorts-owned luxury wellness resort brand after 13 years — and said he’ll announce a new project soon.
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