All Brands Owned by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)

Is IHG owned by another company?
No, IHG operates as an independent publicly traded company. The company traces its origins to Bass Brewery, founded in 1777, but has maintained its independence throughout its evolution into a hospitality company. IHG is listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker IHG and is owned by its shareholders worldwide, with no single controlling shareholder or parent company.

Is IHG publicly traded?
Yes, IHG is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IHG. The company also has ADRs listed in the United States. In 2025, IHG returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders through ordinary dividend payments of 184.5 cents per share and a $900 million share buyback program, which reduced the share count by 4.8 percent. A new $950 million buyback has been approved for 2026.

When was IHG founded?
IHG traces its origins to 1777 when William Bass founded Bass Brewery in Burton upon Trent, England. The company entered hospitality through the acquisition of Holiday Inn in 1989 and InterContinental Hotels in 1998. In 2003, the company separated from its pub and restaurant business and became InterContinental Hotels Group as an independent hospitality company.

What is IHG's market position?
IHG is one of the world's largest hotel companies, operating 6,963 hotels with over 1 million rooms across more than 100 countries. The company ranks behind Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide in total room count but has a development pipeline of 339,526 rooms, equivalent to 33 percent of its current system size. IHG opened a record 443 hotels in 2025 and signed 694 more into its pipeline.

How many brands does IHG own?
IHG owns and operates 20 hotel brands organized into four categories: Luxury and Lifestyle (InterContinental, Regent, Six Senses, Vignette Collection, Kimpton), Premium (Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, voco, Garner, Noted Collection, Ruby), Essentials (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels), and Suites (Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Even Hotels, Atwell Suites). The company also has an Exclusive Partners agreement with Iberostar Beachfront Resorts.

Who is the CEO of IHG?
Elie Maalouf is the Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels and Resorts. He took leadership in 2023 and led the company to record hotel openings, over 1 million rooms globally, and adjusted EPS growth of 16 percent in 2025. Under his leadership, IHG has focused on accelerating brand growth, expanding in key markets, and driving ancillary fee streams.

What is IHG's revenue?
IHG reported total revenue of $5,189 million for full year 2025, up 5 percent from 2024. Revenue from reportable segments was $2,468 million, up 7 percent. Operating profit from reportable segments was $1,265 million, up 13 percent. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,332 million, up 12 percent. Total gross revenue across all hotels in IHG's system was $35.2 billion, up 5 percent.