“Relentless focus on growth” is one of the key features of InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) strategy for the future. This ethos has allowed IHG to emerge as a significant player in the highly competitive
. In recent years, IHG has expanded its portfolio to include 19 brands, including the likes of Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, and Candlewood Suites. The company’s focus on growth is evident in
, which peaked in 2023 at almost 2.2 billion U.S. dollars. Notably, in that year, IHG’s standout brand, Holiday Inn, was ranked among the
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Global expansion of InterContinental Hotels Group
The number of IHG hotels worldwide reached over 6,000 in 2023, with the majority - over 5,300 - operating under franchise agreements. Holiday Inn Express was the
IHG brand with the most hotels, with close to 3,200, making up more than half of the company’s portfolio. Meanwhile, the
total number of hotel rooms across IHG properties worldwide saw steady growth over the past decade, peaking in 2023 at almost 74,000. Looking forward, the hotel chain has ambitious expansion plans with approximately 300,000 additional
IHG rooms in the pipeline across the globe, promising a future of continued growth and a broader reach.
What are the main competitors of InterContinental Hotels Group?
In recent years, InterContinental Hotels Group has consistently scored above the
hotel industry’s average American Customer Satisfaction Index score. The company achieved higher scores than both Best Western and Choice Hotel in 2024, however, hospitality behemoths Hilton and Marriott both accounted for higher customer satisfaction than IHG that year. Meanwhile, when looking at the
hotel chains with the highest global property count, IHG ranked within the top six hotel chains, with over 6,000 properties. This count exceeded Best Western's by over 2,000, but fell short of the brand with the highest number of properties, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, by almost 3,000. That said, given its ambitious growth plans and portfolio of trusted brands, IHG is well positioned to give Wyndham a run for its money in the future.
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