Welcome to the newest episode of Icons and Experts, brought to you twice a month in partnership with the Extended Stay Lodging Association (www.esla.org). Every other week we highlight either a person who’s had unmistakable impact on the extended stay hotel industry, or we’ll learn from extended stay experts how to maximize opportunity and find…
Branded Hotels Span Midwest, Eastern Seaboard and Southeastern U.S. ATLANTA, Ga.., May 7, 2024—Officials of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management, today announced the addition of ten hotels to its rapidly expanding portfolio. The Marriott-, Hilton- and IHG-branded hotels are located throughout the Midwest, Eastern seaboard and southeastern U.S. “We grow…
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG’s presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG’s Garner and Candlewood Suites brands. The agreement with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Germany’s largest private hotel operators, owned by David Etmenan, will…
Asset Management Firm Already Providing Services for Multiple Clients ATLANTA, Ga.., January 17, 2024—Industry veteran Carmen Almos today announced the launch of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott…
Suburban Seattle Property Jumpstarts Goal to Open More than 500 U.S. Garner Hotels in the Next Decade ATLANTA (December 19, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today celebrates the opening of the first Garner hotel less than three months after the midscale conversion brand’s launch. Located in the Seattle suburb…
The revamped Formula Blue 2.2 model is the latest evolution of the brand’s signature Formula Blue concept, which originally debuted in 2014 and ranks as the most popular design initiative in Holiday Inn Express’ three-plus decade history. Formula Blue 2.2 features purposeful, contemporary design styles and modifications that reflect the brand’s commitment to delivering…
CAU Leaders and Students, Atlanta Mayor’s Office, Join IHG to Celebrate Partnership and Unveil New Student Lounge ATLANTA (October 24, 2023) – Clark Atlanta University (CAU), the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the southern United States, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, hosted an event earlier this month highlighting the…
Must-have travel app with features for ease and inspiration for all travelers ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The IHG One Rewards mobile app is redefining the travel experience with a greater emphasis on customer satisfaction – and it’s earning rave reviews. The app’s intuitive design and new features seamlessly guide guests through their booking journey from inspiration to…
During The Lodging Conference this morning I spoke with the amazing Karen Gilbride with IHG. We’re talking their newest brand Garner and why now is the right time for conversion focused hotel brands. Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.
More than $30 million committed to help unlock paths to hotel ownership ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today introduced IHG LIFT, an owner growth program focused on creating more hotel development support for historically under-represented groups within the hospitality industry, and further diversifying IHG’s hotel owner community….
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