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InterContinental Hotels Group Plc reports news across a global hotel-brand system spanning luxury, lifestyle, premium, essentials and midscale lodging. Recurring updates cover brand openings, owner-development opportunities, loyalty initiatives through IHG One Rewards, and guest-experience programs tied to InterContinental, Kimpton, Ruby and other IHG Hotels & Resorts brands.
Company news also highlights the expansion of urban and conversion hotel formats, food-and-beverage programming, cultural and seasonal packages, and regional growth across major hospitality markets. IHG’s operating model is centered on a broad brand portfolio and a hotel system that is primarily managed and franchised rather than owned.
InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE: IHG) purchased 89,714 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International at an average price of $141.8296 per share (range $139.7500–$144.3000).
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares. After the transaction the Company has 151,100,035 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury.
InterContinental Hotels Group (NASDAQ:IHG) purchased 95,148 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 at an average price of $143.2637 per share (range $141.20–$145.00). The company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
Following the purchase, the company has 151,189,749 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 treasury shares. The buyback was executed via Goldman Sachs International under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) purchased 138,958 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.
The company paid an average of $142.0478 per share (low $140.30; high $144.10) and intends to cancel the purchased shares. Post-transaction shares in issue: 151,284,897 (excluding 5,481,782 treasury shares).
InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE: IHG) purchased 106,424 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via Goldman Sachs International under its AGM buyback authority.
Price range was $144.10–$147.60 with an average price of $146.05 per share. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares and now has 151,423,855 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,481,782 treasury shares).
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) purchased 114,529 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.
Prices ranged from $140.05 to $146.45 with an average of $143.0381. The company intends to cancel the shares and now has 151,530,279 ordinary shares in issue excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury.
CarMax (NYSE: KMX) appointed Keith Barr as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 16, 2026, and he will join the Board. Interim President and CEO David McCreight will return to his role as an independent director. Tom Folliard will remain Interim Executive Chair until the Annual Meeting in June 2026.
Mr. Barr joins from IHG, where he served as CEO (2017–2023) and led global digital and operational initiatives; CarMax reported key FY2025 metrics including ~790,000 used vehicles sold and CAF loan originations > $8 billion.
Kimpton (NYSE:IHG) on Nov 17, 2025 released its 2026 Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting 15 trends shaping food and beverage across its global portfolio. The forecast spotlights on‑plate trends such as charcoal cooking, international pancake varieties, and heritage & third‑culture cuisine, plus cocktail shifts including botanical sweeteners, texture‑forward drinks, banana milk as an alternative dairy, and the Garibaldi as a low‑ABV aperitivo. Kimpton operates 83 properties and 100+ restaurants and bars where select trend items will appear in 2026.
The release emphasizes experiential menus, local sourcing, and tech‑driven beverage techniques available at select Kimpton locations worldwide.
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.