IHG sustains growth as RevPAR and fee margins advance

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What changed

Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the current analysis shows H1 RevPAR growth of 24% year over year, fee margin at 58.8%, net system growth of 4.8%, and a new mid-scale conversion brand. The analysis also shifts the key watchpoints toward flat US RevPAR, softer leisure and group trends, and execution of the Iberostar-related growth plan.

Guidance delta

Management maintained its 4% net unit growth guidance; no reduction was identified in the supplied analysis.

Key takeaways

• H1 RevPAR rose 24% year over year and stayed above pre-pandemic peaks for a fourth consecutive quarter.
• Fee margin reached 58.8%, while operating profit increased 27% year over year to $479 million.
• Net system size grew 4.8%; conversions represented about 40% of signings and openings.

Management priorities

• Expand hotel conversions, including the new mid-scale conversion brand.
• Continue developing luxury and lifestyle brands and the IHG One Rewards ecosystem.
• Return capital through share buybacks and dividend growth while expanding owner-focused initiatives.