Intercontinental posts ‘strong’ results, launches new premium brand

Intercontinental reported a 19.7% uplift in pre-tax profit to $1.07b in the 12 months to December 31, bolstered by a 6% increase in revenue to $2.47b during the year.

The hotel group unveiled its new premium brand, called Noted Collection, alongside its full-year results, which the firm said will “build on the well-established success” of its wider premium portfolio, which includes Voco, Garner and Vignette.

The hotel chain’s latest brand, the 21^st across its portfolio, will target expansion across the EMEA region initially.

Across IHG revenue per available room (revPAR) rose 1.5% year-on-year, with average daily rates rising 0.8% during the period.

Intercontinental’s UK division, which is its third largest market after the US and China, posted a 1.1% uplift year-on-year in revPAR.

The hotel group’s UK net system growth increased 3.9% during the year across 370 hotels, bolstered by five additional Voco properties and four Garner conversions. The hotel group has signed for 19 additional UK properties, 10 of which will be Garner conversions.

IHG’s CEO Elie Maalouf said: "Thanks to the hard work of our teams we delivered excellent financial performance in 2025 and in the face of some turbulent trading conditions.

“We are delighted to launch today our new brand – Noted Collection – in the large and fast-growing premium segment, which I am confident will build on the well-established successes already achieved with our other collection and conversion brands – Vignette, voco and Garner.

“The launch of Noted Collection follows the acquisition in 2025 of the Ruby brand, which further enriches our Premium portfolio with an exciting, distinct and high-quality offer for both guests and owners in popular city destinations.”