IHG weathers storm to come out on top
Chief corporate affairs officer gives his views on group's response to COVID-19
Despite the challenge brought by the COVID-19 pandemic to the global hotel industry, the InterContinental Hotels Group has managed to achieve many milestones in China this year.
In recent months, the group marked the opening of its 50th InterContinental hotel, the 100th Crowne Plaza hotel, and the 200th Holiday Inn Express hotel in China.
The group also notched many firsts in China this year-it introduced a new brand "voco" to focus on conversion and new building opportunities in the upscale segment; opened the first wellness-centric "EVEN" hotel; and became the first international hotel group to partner with Ant Group, which enables guests to waive the hotel deposit based on their credit.