Ihg

IHG Hotels & Resorts traces its corporate history back to Bass, which began in 1777; key hotel milestones include the founding of InterContinental in 1946, the opening of Holiday Inn in 1952, and IHG becoming a standalone company in April 2003. IHG Development reports 7,014 open hotels and 1,035,589 open rooms as of March 31, 2026, with a portfolio spanning more than 100 countries. Its brand architecture ranges from Luxury & Lifestyle names such as Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton and Hotel Indigo, through Premium brands including voco and Crowne Plaza, to Essentials brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Garner and avid, plus extended-stay Suites brands including Staybridge Suites. The group runs IHG One Rewards, through which members can earn points for reward nights and access member rates and other stated benefits.