InterContinental Hotels Group's 6000 Hotels Milestone

Published on June 9, 2022 at 17:29. Shanghai, China – As the world’s leading internation[...]

Published on June 9, 2022 at 17:29. Shanghai, China – As the world’s leading international hotel group, InterContinental Hotels Group recently celebrated the milestone of 6,000 open hotels and unveiled the ‘InterContinental 6,000 Club’, marking another important milestone in the group’s development and providing guests with rich and diverse travel experiences.

The ‘InterContinental 6,000 Club’ includes a series of stunning newly opened hotels of InterContinental Hotels Group, demonstrating the global influence of the group’s 17 hotel brands and the high-quality service of the team of ‘being good-natured and treating guests with sincerity’, providing owners and guests with more diverse choices and a home-away-from-home experience.

On June 7, Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange accompanied by local hotel general managers and employees to commemorate this milestone moment.

In nearly five years, InterContinental Hotels Group has continuously expanded its brand portfolio and added six distinctive hotel brands through acquisitions or new creations, better attracting hotel owners and also providing guests with more abundant accommodation choices and unique experiences. Currently, InterContinental Hotels Group operates 17 brands globally. The newly added brands in recent years include luxury boutique series: Six Senses Hotels, Resorts and Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts and Vignette Collection; high-end series: voco hotels; quality series: avid hotels and extended-stay series: Atwell Suites.The number of open hotels of InterContinental Hotels Group is expected to increase by 30%. There are more than 1,800 hotels under construction, further confirming that the group’s scale and brand advantages are highly recognized and valued by owners.

Adhering to the core purpose of humanized guest service, InterContinental Hotels Group has also recently reshaped its global guest loyalty program IHG One Rewards to thank guests for their long-term companionship with generous rewards and colorful courtesies. The renewed IHG One Rewards APP mobile application and WeChat mini-program were launched on June 8 to facilitate guests to easily manage their exclusive experiences.

Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, said: ‘I am extremely proud to witness the historic moment of 6,000 open hotels globally with colleagues of InterContinental Hotels Group. Here, I also want to thank our owner partners for their sincere cooperation and guests for their love and trust in our brands. For us, the opening of each hotel is worthy of celebration because it means that guests can unlock more wonderful destinations and enjoy wonderful experiences; at the same time, it also continuously attracts owners to continue to cooperate with us.’

We will also enrich the travel experience of our guests through the IHG Rewards Club loyalty program, creating more unforgettable memories. With over 1,800 hotels under construction, I also look forward to the next chapter of development for InterContinental Hotels Group, celebrating more milestone achievements together.In the coming months, fortunate members of the ‘InterContinental 6,000 Club’ will have the opportunity to receive 6,000 bonus points when staying at participating ‘InterContinental 6,000 Club’ hotels, sharing in the joyous moments. Here are the participating hotels:

1. **Chengdu Jinniu Even Hotel** – Just 4.3 kilometers from Chengdu’s iconic scenic spot Kuan-Zhai Alley, the hotel offers 186 well-lit, vibrant rooms, along with a Tech Hub for guests to maintain a healthy lifestyle even while traveling.

2. **Qingdao JinShui Crowne Plaza Hotel** – Located near Qingdao World Expo Park, the hotel features 301 modern and elegant guest rooms and suites for an effective and quality stay.

3. **Qingdao International Academician Port Hualuxe Hotel** – Located in Licang District, Qingdao, the hotel adheres to the Hualuxe brand concept, creating a mature and exclusive social space and personalized service for business elites and lovers of Chinese culture.

4. **Nanjing Yuanbo Garden voco Hotel** – Situated in Jiangsu Province Yuanbo Garden within the national tourist resort area of Tangshan, Nanjing, the carefully designed 126 rooms and suites and supporting facilities start an interesting journey for guests.

5. **Beijing Yizhuang SinoChip Holiday Inn** – Located within SinoChip Garden in the Yizhuang Economic Development Zone, guests can enjoy the freshness of a natural oxygen bar.

6. **Nyingchi Huafa Holiday Inn** – A 5-minute walk from Nyingchi Milin Airport, the hotel offers a simple and smart travel experience for visiting guests, making travel a little less unnecessary and a little more relaxing and fun.
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Discover the allure of global hotels that offer more than just a place to stay. The Fort Barwara Six Senses Hotel in India is a prime example. This hotel, originally a stunning 14th-century fortress, has been carefully transformed into a serene wellness retreat. For those seeking a luxury experience in Southeast Asia, the Phu Quoc Regent Hotel stands out as the first high-end villa and suite resort in the region. Nestled on the southwest coast of Vietnam, it is conveniently located next to the United Nations World Biosphere Reserve.

In Sydney, Australia, the Kimpton Margot marks the debut of the Kimpton brand. This Art Deco-style hotel boasts a rooftop swimming pool, bar, and a lavish 1,725 square foot ‘Celebrity Suite’. Over in the Netherlands, The Hague voco Hotel is the first of its brand in the country. Designed by an ecologist, it features a garden terrace that creates a natural and atmospheric space.

The Greater China region is a significant market for InterContinental Hotels Group, being the second-largest globally and the fastest-growing. Since entering China 38 years ago, the group has adhered to a ‘In China, For China’ development commitment, placing great emphasis on the Chinese market and evolving with regional growth. Looking ahead, InterContinental Hotels Group plans to boost market investment, enhance product services, and maintain a spirit of innovation to address the new demands of high-quality tourism industry development, all while generating competitive returns for property investors.

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