When the Host Needs Hosting: Amelia Dimoldenberg Takes the Guest Seat with IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG launches a social-first campaign with Amelia Dimoldenberg and a members-only “Hosted Like A Host” experience bookable with loyalty points.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHGNY) launched a new global, social-first campaign, “When the Host Needs Hosting”, featuring host and creator Amelia Dimoldenberg to highlight giving frequent “organizers” a chance to relax and be hosted.

IHG is introducing a related limited-edition hotel experience, “Hosted Like A Host”, available exclusively to IHG One Rewards members, who can bid with points from Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. ET through Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET via the IHG One Rewards Access platform. Stays will be offered at select U.S. properties including InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Kimpton Surfcomber Miami South Beach and Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York. Amelia is the first of several notable hosts to join the campaign, with additional participants and content planned from Australia, Mexico, Europe and other markets.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of hosting some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Amelia Dimoldenberg is finally switching seats. In partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, she kicks off "When the Host Needs Hosting," a new global, social-first campaign that gives the people who are always looking after everyone else the chance to sit back, switch off and be hosted for once. The campaign taps into a feeling familiar to many travelers: sometimes, the people who spend the most time looking after everyone else need someone to look after them.

A new survey conducted by IHG in collaboration with Talker found two-thirds (67%) of Americans say they are often or always the person responsible for caring for others, organizing plans or making sure everyone is having a good time. The same percentage agree that being in charge while traveling can sometimes make vacation feel like work.

"I love being a host, but I equally as much enjoy being hosted! I know that I can always count on IHG for the perfect stay, one where I can switch off and let someone else handle the planning for a change." said Amelia Dimoldenberg.

"At IHG, we believe travel is at its best when guests can leave the details behind and simply enjoy being looked after," said Connor Smith, Senior Vice President, Global Brands, Luxury, Lifestyle, Masterbrand & Global Creative Director. "Great hosting is about anticipating needs and making people feel genuinely welcome, qualities Amelia has become known for. This campaign turns the tables, giving her the opportunity to experience the thoughtful hospitality our teams deliver every day.

"To give travelers the chance to experience being hosted like Amelia, IHG is launching "Hosted Like A Host," a limited-edition hotel experience inspired by her favorite ways to travel, unwind and indulge. The "Hosted Like A Host" package will be available exclusively to IHG One Rewards members, who can bid using their points from Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. ET through Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET via the IHG One Rewards Access platform. The package is available at select U.S. properties, including InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Kimpton Surfcomber Miami South Beach and Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York. Amelia is the first in a series of notable hosts taking part in "When the Host Needs Hosting," with new hosts and content from Australia, Mexico, Europe and other markets to follow.

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About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE: IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 21 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of a further 2,400 properties. Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo Premium: Noted Collection, voco, Ruby, HUALUXE, Crowne Plaza, EVEN Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner, avid Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally. Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play Stores. For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Amelia Dimoldenberg
Host, writer, and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg has spent over a decade building a massive global following across her platforms with her unique comedic approach and engaging content.

She is the creative mind behind the wildly popular series, "Chicken Shop Date;" the show has redefined the celebrity interview with Dimoldenberg's awkward charm and is commissioned under her own production company, Dimz, Inc, which is also behind her newest original series, "Passenger Princess." In recent years, she has been honored on various stages, including the Streamys and the Webbys, for her role as a trailblazer within the changing media landscape.

She has served as the Red-Carpet Correspondent for the Academy Awards for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026). In August of last year, she further expanded her company initiatives with the launch of Dimz Inc. Academy, a program which aims to ensure young people from all backgrounds have access to the creative media industries. This year, the academy returned with an expanded program across four weeks, funded by Adobe.

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Who can access the “Hosted Like A Host” experience and how do they book it?

The “Hosted Like A Host” package is available exclusively to IHG One Rewards members. Members can bid for the experience using their points via the IHG One Rewards Access platform during the stated bidding window.

During what dates can IHG One Rewards members bid on the “Hosted Like A Host” package?

Members can bid using their points from Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. ET through Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET via the IHG One Rewards Access platform.

At which hotels will the “Hosted Like A Host” package be available?

The package is available at select U.S. properties, including InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Kimpton Surfcomber Miami South Beach and Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York.

What does the IHG One Rewards programme and portfolio currently include?

IHG One Rewards is described as one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members. IHG’s portfolio spans 21 hotel brands, more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of about 2,400 properties.

Who is Amelia Dimoldenberg and why is she featured in this IHG campaign?

Amelia Dimoldenberg is a host, writer and producer known for her series “Chicken Shop Date” and her new series “Passenger Princess”. She has built a large global following, has been recognized at the Streamys and the Webbys, and has served as Red-Carpet Correspondent for the Academy Awards from 2024 to 2026. IHG features her as a well-known host experiencing being hosted herself in this campaign.