
IHG Hotels & Resorts: The Price-Tier Breadth Leader
IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHG) is the price-tier breadth leader. 6,500 properties, 19 brands from ultra-luxury Six Senses through Holiday Inn Express. CEO Maalouf since 2023.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHG) is the price-tier breadth leader. 6,500 properties, 19 brands from ultra-luxury Six Senses through Holiday Inn Express. CEO Maalouf since 2023.

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