Bruce McKenzie resigns as IHG’s COO of Australasia

EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES WILKINSON

Bruce McKenzie, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Chief Operating Officer for Australasia, has announced his resignation from the company, effective June 30.

Inspirational Wellington concierge to carry Olympic Flame

Wellington’s inspirational concierge Jason Eade has been confirmed as one of the Olympic Torchbearers in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games in England later this year.

IHG launches Chinese brand

Hualuxe has been announced as InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Chinese brand, one that will target domestic travellers in the upscale segment.

Global Hoteliers optimistic about 2012

The world’s leading Hoteliers are confident of 2012 being a strong year for the hotel industry despite the financial uncertainty clouding Europe. James Wilkinson reports from IHIF in Berlin, Germany.

Tony South appointed Chairman of TAA

Well-known Hotelier Tony South has been appointed Chairman of Tourism Accommodation Australia in a significant boost to the industry association.

IHG partners with AES on Indigenous employment

Leading not-for-profit employment organisation, the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES), has entered into a ground-breaking partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

InterContinental Adelaide achieves ‘zero waste’

InterContinental Adelaide has achieved a ‘zero landfill’ standing a year ahead of schedule with figures released demonstrating the hotel has recycled 100% of its waste in the past three months with absolutely no waste going into landfill.

IHG launches lifestyle brand targeted at wellness sector

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched Even Hotels, a brand targeted at travellers seeking a holistic wellness travel experience.

Strong RevPAR growth drives IHG’s global profit up 26%

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recorded a jump in operating profit by 26% to the year ending December 31, 2011, on the back of strong RevPAR growth across the globe.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: New mid-market hotels the key to IHG’s growth

InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Chief Operating Officer for Australasia, Bruce McKenzie, says the mid-market is the opportunity for growth in the accommodation industry going forward.