top of page

IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Full Year Results

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:


“Thanks to the hard work of our teams we delivered excellent financial performance in 2025 and in the face of some turbulent trading conditions. There was also further progress on our clear strategy to unlock IHG’s full potential for all stakeholders. We accelerated the growth of our brands, expanded in key markets, strengthened hotel owner returns, drove ancillary fee streams, delivered cost efficiencies and returned surplus capital to shareholders. Collectively, this powered adjusted EPS growth of +16%.


We opened a record 443 hotels in the year and added another 694 into our pipeline, including the highest ever hotel openings and signings in Greater China, as owner demand for our brands continues to increase globally. With over 6,900 open hotels around the world, as we look to the future, our pipeline of a further 2,300 properties is equivalent to system growth of +33%.


We are delighted to launch today our new brand – Noted Collection – in the large and fast-growing premium segment, which I am confident will build on the well-established successes already achieved with our other collection and conversion brands – Vignette, voco and Garner. The launch of Noted Collection follows the acquisition in 2025 of the Ruby brand, which further enriches our Premium portfolio with an exciting, distinct and high-quality offer for both guests and owners in popular city destinations. Ruby signings are growing and this year we have already successfully taken the brand into the US market.


We constantly invest in our powerful enterprise to make sure IHG delivers for guests and owners, including improving and growing our brands and overall portfolio, driving increased loyalty contribution, and rolling out leading technology. Our cash generation and strong balance sheet support our investments to drive growth, and we continue to sustainably increase our ordinary dividend as well as regularly return surplus capital through share buybacks. The Board is pleased to propose a fourth consecutive year of increasing the dividend by +10% and the launch of a new $950m share buyback programme. Cumulatively over five years, this will mean IHG has returned more than $5bn to our shareholders. Supported by attractive long-term industry demand drivers and our proven ability to capitalise on our scale and diverse fee streams across segments and geographies, we enter 2026 with confidence.... Read more here

 

 




ALL IN ONE PLACE. IT'S SO MUCH EASIER!


Consider exploring notable General Manager job opportunities in the following areas:


>> Go directly to the SOUTH EAST ASIA GM job leads - Click here

>> Go directly to the GREAT CHINA GM job leads - Click here

>> Go directly to the MEA GM job leads - Click here

>> Go directly to the EUROPE GM job leads - Click here

>> Go directly to the NORTH AMERICA GM job leads - Click here

>> Go directly to the LAC GM job leads - Click here

>> Go direkctly to the FAST TRACK for the GLOBAL OUTLOOK - Click here


Becoming member of Leading Hoteliers Network's Job Lead Service is a great way to stay informed about the hotel industry and to remain current with the most important news and updates. We encounter members every day who absolutely know when the time is right for them to expand their business or make a career move, ....Use direct link to the Job Lead Service here - Read more here

 

 

Final Call: Secure Your 2026/2027 Leading Hoteliers Network Membership


The demand for LHN’s exclusive intelligence has never been higher. Our job lead service, in particular, has become an indispensable tool for leaders navigating the intense talent war, while our proprietary news and analysis continue to shape strategic decisions at the highest level.


As we embark on 2026, this is the final alert to ensure your uninterrupted access in 2026/2027.


PREMIUM MEBERSHIPS: Today is the last day to sign up or renew your Premium Membership with the special new year discount and guarantee your place at the forefront of luxury hospitality intelligence for the coming year. Read more here




Waiting List for 2027 Memberships

 If you miss the deadlines for renewing or signing up for memberships, we recommend joining the waiting list for 2027. Active members are given priority for membership renewal, resulting in a limited number of available memberships for 2027. To be added to the waiting list, please send an email to admin@leading-hoteliers.com. Please note: We only accept experienced hotel leaders as members.


Kind regards

The Team

at LEADING HOTELIERS NETWORK / JOB LEAD SERVICE


>> Express Link for Premium Membership Upgrade


To gain immediate standard access, you can either renew your membership or sign up by choosing membership here: 3 Months / 6 Months / 12 Months / Premium Membership




Comments


bottom of page