InterContinental Hotels Group Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kimpton (NYSE:IHG) published its 2026 Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast on Nov 17, 2025, highlighting 15 food and drink trends to appear across Kimpton's global outlets.

The forecast notes themes such as charcoal cooking, heritage & third-culture cuisine, international pancake varieties, citrus hybrids, texture-driven cocktails, banana milk, layered drinks, garden-to-glass botanicals, and the Garibaldi aperitivo. Kimpton operates 83 properties with over 100 restaurants and bars, where select trends will roll out. The corrected hyperlink for the full forecast is https://culinarytrends.kimptonhotels.com/culinaryandcocktailstrends.

IHG (NYSE:IHG) launched a limited-time campaign, "Take the Vacation – No Excuses," partnering with comedian Megan Stalter to promote discounted, bookable vacation packages and curated itineraries.

Key facts: a commissioned survey of 2,000 consumers found 57% of Americans leave vacation days unused. Packages include up to 25% discounted rates, surprise welcome amenities, curated local activities, and are bookable now through Feb 10, 2026 for stays from Nov 30, 2025 through Nov 2026 at select U.S. and Mexico properties. IHG highlighted its global scale: ~145M IHG One Rewards members, >1M rooms, and ~6,700 open hotels with a ~2,200 property pipeline.

InterContinental (NYSE:IHG) hosted an "Incredible Dinner Party" on Oct 6, 2025, as part of Doors Unlocked by InterContinental during the 63rd New York Film Festival at InterContinental New York Barclay.

Actress, screenwriter and director Molly Gordon co-curated the 48-hour New York package that included a VIP screening, Director Q&A, and a penthouse dinner. Doors Unlocked is a global, bookable series offering insider cultural access in cities including Tokyo (Oct 27–29, 2025), Dubai, Sydney and Phuket.

IHG highlighted InterContinental's legacy and scale—over 230 hotels in more than 70 countries—and positioned the program as a branded concierge-led cultural offering for guests and IHG One Rewards members.

Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel (NYSE:IHG) announces an innovative October events lineup at its South Beach location. The boutique hotel will host three themed Murder Mystery Dinner Series events on October 11, 18, and 25, priced at $158.50 per person, featuring interactive theater and three-course dinners.

The hotel will also host an Oktoberfest Beer Garden on October 4, with tickets ranging from $26.20 to $57.70, featuring local breweries and a beer pong tournament. The Social Club restaurant introduces a seasonal Spooky Cocktail Menu, complementing these fall festivities.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHG) has announced the expansion of its Ruby Hotels brand into the U.S. market, marking its 20th global brand. Ruby, founded in Germany in 2013, currently operates 34 open or pipeline hotels in major European cities. The brand targets cost- and style-conscious travelers in urban centers, offering premium amenities while eliminating unnecessary extras.

The expansion aligns with IHG's ambitious growth strategy to develop more than 120 Ruby hotels globally in the next decade and over 250 hotels in the next 20 years. The brand will focus on major U.S. urban markets through new build, conversion, and adaptive reuse projects, leveraging IHG's distribution network and IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

InterContinental Hotels (NYSE:IHG) has unveiled its new 'Doors Unlocked' program for 2025, offering exclusive bookable packages that provide insider access to prestigious cultural events across six global cities. The program features curated experiences during fashion weeks, film festivals, design fairs, and art events in London, New York, Dubai, Phuket, Tokyo, and Sydney.

The packages, starting at $1,500 USD, include two nights' accommodation with breakfast and exclusive access to cultural events. InterContinental, with over 230 hotels and 74,728 rooms across more than 70 countries, aims to enhance its luxury travel experience by focusing on authentic, culturally rich experiences targeting modern travelers, especially Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Holiday Inn Express (OTC:IHGNY) has announced an exclusive partnership with Costa Coffee, a Coca-Cola Company brand, to provide freshly ground and brewed coffee across all U.S. locations. To celebrate, they're offering free coffee to college football fans at participating hotels within 10 miles of Division I FBS schools on August 30, 2025.

A national survey of 2,000 college football fans revealed that 81% consider coffee essential to their game day routine, with 70% consuming at least two cups while traveling to games. The partnership will bring Costa Coffee to more than 1,300 Holiday Inn Express locations, addressing traveler preferences as 61% of survey respondents believe hotel coffee quality reflects guest value.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHGNY) is enhancing its seventh year as the official hotel partner of the US Open Tennis Championships with exclusive fan experiences. The company unveiled its signature "Bed on the Baseline" promotion, offering IHG One Rewards members the chance to win a luxury breakfast experience on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court after the tournament.

Additionally, IHG introduced its first-ever US Open cocktail, the "Watermelon Slice," crafted with Moët & Chandon and served in a collectible cup at the IHG Racquet Bar. The promotion runs from August 13 through September 7, 2025, with the exclusive breakfast experience scheduled for September 15th. IHG currently operates over 6,700 hotels across more than 100 countries, with a development pipeline exceeding 2,200 properties.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHGNY) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing one million open rooms globally. The company has doubled its brand portfolio to 20 brands in the past decade, now operating over 6,700 hotels in more than 100 countries.

The company reported strong growth momentum in H1 2025, with record room openings and a robust development pipeline of over 2,200 hotels. Notable achievements include reaching 4,000 open hotels in the US and 800 hotels in Greater China. Recent notable openings include Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa in Mexico, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo in Japan, voco Malta, and Hotel Indigo Hainan Clear Water Bay in Greater China.