InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced a new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with aims of expanding its presence in the upscale and upper-upscale hotel segment through property conversions. The company is currently in talks with several hotel owners, including those managing multiple properties, to discuss potential integration into the IHG system. The Noted Collection marks IHG’s 21st brand and is expected to reach more than 150 hotels worldwide within the next ten years. The i ...

Group 1 - The discussion centers around the impact of AI on productivity and the economy, with uncertainty about the long-term effects [4][16][19] - Recent productivity growth has been noted, with a current annual percentage rate of 2.7%, but the exact contribution of AI remains unclear [2][6] - There is a distinction between one-time productivity adjustments and sustainable growth driven by technology, with the latter being essential for long-term economic improvement [5][6] Group 2 - The potential for AI to drive productivity gains without causing inflation is acknowledged, but inflation remains above target levels [8][9] - The Federal Reserve is grappling with the implications of AI on job growth and inflation, indicating a complex relationship between productivity and labor market dynamics [17][18] - The conversation reflects historical parallels to the 1990s, where productivity gains were linked to economic growth, but the current context is different [7][12] Group 3 - The construction of data centers and their impact on labor and material costs is a topic of investigation, highlighting the broader economic implications of AI investments [10][11] - The productivity gains observed may be altering the cost structures of firms, affecting profit margins and pricing power [11][19] - The ongoing transformation in the economy is compared to past technological advancements, suggesting a potential shift in economic paradigms [19][20]

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 03:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsElie Maalouf - CEOMichael Glover - CFOConference Call ParticipantsAlex Brignall - AnalystAndré Juillard - AnalystJaafar Mestari - AnalystJaina Mistry - AnalystJamie Rollo - AnalystKate Zhao - AnalystRicardo Benavides - AnalystRichard Clarke - AnalystOperatorWe will now begin the Q&A session. If you are listening by phone and would like to ask a question, please press star followed by one on your ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 03:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsElie Maalouf - CEOMichael Glover - CFOConference Call ParticipantsAlex Brignall - AnalystAndré Juillard - AnalystJaafar Mestari - AnalystJaina Mistry - AnalystJamie Rollo - AnalystKate Zhao - AnalystRicardo Benavides - AnalystRichard Clarke - AnalystOperatorWe will now begin the Q&A session. If you are listening by phone and would like to ask a question, please press star followed by one on your ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 03:30 AM ET Speaker8We will now begin the Q&A session. If you are listening by phone and would like to ask a question, please press star followed by one on your telephone keypad to raise your hand and join the queue. To withdraw your question, press the star one again. When called upon to ask your questions, please use your device handset and ensure you are not on mute. Again, that is star one to raise your hand, and I will now ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 02:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsElie Maalouf - CEOMichael Glover - CFOStuart Ford - Senior VP and Head of Investor RelationsStuart FordHello, and welcome to IHG's 2025 full year results presentation. I'm Stuart Ford, Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and shortly you'll be hearing from Elie Maalouf, our Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Glover, Chief Financial Officer. Before we pro ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 02:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsElie Maalouf - CEOMichael Glover - CFOStuart Ford - Senior VP and Head of Investor RelationsStuart FordHello, and welcome to IHG's 2025 full year results presentation. I'm Stuart Ford, Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and shortly you'll be hearing from Elie Maalouf, our Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Glover, Chief Financial Officer. Before we pro ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) H2 2025 Earnings call February 17, 2026 02:00 AM ET Speaker2Hello, and welcome to IHG's 2025 full year results presentation. I'm Stuart Ford, Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and shortly you'll be hearing from Elie Maalouf, our Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Glover, Chief Financial Officer. Before we proceed, I'm obliged to remind all viewers and listeners that the company may make certain forward-looking statements ...

2025 Full Year Results 17 February 2026 Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements This presentation may contain projections and forward looking-statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend" and "plan" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this presentation, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company's financial position, potential business strategy, potential plans and p ...