IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (LSE:IHG) is one of the world's largest hotel companies, tracing its origins back to 1777. The company went public in 2003 and is headquartered in Denham, United Kingdom. IHG operates as an asset-light hospitality company, primarily franchising and managing hotels rather than owning them directly. As of 2024, the company operates nearly 987,000 rooms across approximately 6,000 hotels in around 100 countries, making it a dominant player in the global hospitality industry with brands spanning from luxury to budget segments.