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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at tourism influencers, IHG's departing CEO, and Hawaii's tourism frustrations.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago
News Blog
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) CEO Keith Barr told the Financial Times this week that "several shareholders" had asked his team at an investor roadshow last month if it would consider a switch away from listing on the London stock market to New York's exchanges. Barr told FT reporter Oliver Barnes: "There’s no…
Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago
IHG is the latest travel company to revamp its loyalty program for a post-pandemic return of visitors, changes that, for one, tame owner labor costs.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
This general manager of an iconic Times Square property experienced turbulent times in Turkey, and tempers expectations of a quick recovery for New York.
Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago
There's an element of hopeful thinking from Keith Barr, who's adamant that China is proving there's life yet in the hotel sector.
IHG has limited options at a time like this. With travel demand falling, it has to cut costs and hope that this will be enough to see it through the crisis.
Yadarisa Shabong, Reuters | 4 years ago
Of the big global hotel chains, IHG is so far leading the way in terms of a customer-centric cancellation policy. Its rivals should take note.
Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago
IHG CEO Keith Barr seems to be taking quite a level-headed approach to the coronavirus outbreak. Unlike some in the travel industry, he's not pressing the panic button yet and is waiting to see how things play out.
Hotels are ripe for data breaches, with all the information guests provide them. The Marriott hack sounded a wake-up call when revealed last year. But hotels have been slow to come up with ways to protect their guests.
Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago
Business Travel
American Airlines and IHG partner to tap into the business opportunity of small- and medium-sized businesses by offering more value to companies that are members of both corporate travel programs.
IHG + Skift | 4 years ago