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Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
IHG reported first-half profit increases driven by accelerated demand in the United States, though Middle East travel disruption reduced bookings in that region. The company attributed growth to expansion of the middle-class population. IHG did not disclose specific profit figures or percentage changes in the provided statement.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/ihg-profit-us-travel-middle-east.html
