InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of the world's leading hotel companies, with a history that dates back to the founding of Pan American Airways' hotel division in 1946. The brand 'InterContinental' was originally created to provide luxury accommodations for international travelers in major commerce centers. Over the decades, the company evolved through various acquisitions, including the purchase of the Holiday Inn brand and the subsequent spin-off from Bass PLC.

Today, IHG Hotels & Resorts operates a vast portfolio of brands ranging from luxury to mid-scale, including Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and voco. Although its roots are deeply international, the corporate headquarters is firmly established in the United Kingdom.

IHG operates primarily through a franchise and management model. While the company provides the branding, standards, and global reservation systems, the physical hotel properties are located in nearly 100 countries and are often owned by third-party real estate investors or hospitality groups. This global presence makes IHG a truly multinational hospitality giant with property locations spanning every inhabited continent.