InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG Hotels & Resorts) is one of the world's largest hotel companies. It operates and franchising a portfolio of 19 distinct hotel brands, with more than 6,000 open hotels and approximately 744,000 guest rooms across over 100 countries. The company serves over 150 million guests annually and employs around 400,000 colleagues worldwide.
The portfolio spans luxury to mainstream segments, including InterContinental, Six Senses, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. IHG runs primarily through a franchise model, partnering with hotel owners rather than owning most of the properties it operates. Its loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards, offers members benefits across the brand portfolio and is described by the company as award-winning.
IHG states its purpose as 'True Hospitality for Good' and cites a 'Room to Grow' commitment to personal and professional development for its workforce. The company operates across the hospitality, hotels and resorts, travel and tourism, and loyalty and rewards sectors, with a global presence in more than 100 countries.
