Who owns Holiday Inn?
Holiday Inn is owned by IHG (the United Kingdom, LSE: IHG), which has owned the brand since 15 April 2003.[1] Holiday Inn was founded in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee and was independent until 2003.
Key facts
- Current owner
- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1952–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Windsor
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Memphis, Tennessee
- Founded
- 1952
- Category
- Travel & hospitality › Hotels › Budget & midscale hotels
- Parent ticker
- LSE: IHG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn was founded in 1952 by a builder frustrated by the inconsistency of American roadside motels, and its promise of a predictable room anywhere effectively created the modern hotel chain. It is now owned from Britain. Its founder named it after the Bing Crosby film, and the chain's original roadside sign, a large illuminated arrow, is now a museum piece.
Ownership timeline of Holiday Inn
Where Holiday Inn sits in IHG
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Holiday Inn?
The parent company of Holiday Inn is IHG, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Holiday Inn American or British?
Holiday Inn originated in the United States in 1952, but it is owned today by IHG, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Holiday Inn is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has IHG owned Holiday Inn?
IHG has owned Holiday Inn since 15 April 2003.
Who owned Holiday Inn before IHG?
Holiday Inn was an independent company from its founding in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee until IHG acquired it in 2003.
Is Holiday Inn still owned by IHG?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Holiday Inn is still owned by IHG. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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