Intercontinental Hotels CEO on Earnings, U.S. Growth, China

The video discusses the strong performance of the hotel industry, highlighting growth in RevPAR, earnings, and strategic initiatives. It covers the US market's solid fundamentals despite challenges, the impact of strategic deals on future growth, and the minimal effect of Brexit on business. The Greater China market shows impressive growth, with new hotel openings driving long-term performance.

What factors contributed to the strong performance of the hotel sector in the first half of the year?

How has the RevPAR changed in the United States, and what are the underlying fundamentals supporting this change?

What challenges does the hotel industry face in the second half of the year compared to the first half?

What are the expectations for the second half of the year regarding hotel growth and performance?

What impact has Brexit had on the hotel business according to the speaker?