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Holiday Inn owner IHG's quarterly room revenue rises on China, Amers demand

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on August 11, 2026

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· Last updated: August 11, 2026

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IHG’s Q2 Room Revenue Surges on Robust Travel Demand in China and Americas

InterContinental Hotels Group Reports Strong Second-Quarter Performance

(Corrects RevPAR figures for global, Americas and China in paragraph 3 to 3.5%, 5.4% and 0.8%, from 4.1%, 4.8% and 3.1%)

Revenue Growth Driven by High-Spending Travellers and Major Events

Aug 11 (Reuters) - InterContinental Hotels Group reported higher second-quarter revenue per available room from a year ago on Tuesday, helped by solid demand among high-spending travellers and during the soccer World Cup.

Impact of Global Events on Travel Demand

Demand for travel among affluent travellers has remained robust even as the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth month, further buoyed by the soccer World Cup matches held across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Regional Revenue Performance Highlights

The Holiday Inn-owner posted global revenue per available room growth of 3.5%, helped by an 5.4% increase in Americas and 0.8% rise in China revenues for the three months ended June.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Global RevPAR up 3.5% in Q2 2026 vs prior year, revised from earlier 4.1%
  • Americas RevPAR led growth at +5.4%, reflecting strong rebound and affluent travel demand
  • China RevPAR edged up 0.8%, showing improvement but still lagging the Americas
  • Soccer World Cup across U.S., Canada and Mexico boosted upscale travel demand, offsetting Middle East conflict headwinds

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did IHG's global revenue per available room grow in Q2?
IHG’s global revenue per available room rose by 3.5% in the second quarter.
What contributed to IHG’s room revenue growth in the Americas?
A 5.4% increase in Americas revenue was driven by solid demand among high-spending travelers and major events like the soccer World Cup.
How did IHG’s revenue perform in China during the second quarter?
IHG's China revenues saw a 0.8% rise year-over-year for the quarter ended June.
What are the main factors boosting IHG's room revenue?
Robust demand from affluent travelers and large-scale events such as the soccer World Cup boosted IHG’s room revenue.
Did ongoing global conflicts affect IHG’s travel demand?
Despite the conflict in the Middle East, demand for travel among affluent travelers remained strong.

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