- IHG appointed Mistry managing director for the UK and Ireland.
- She will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels.
- She served as an owner representative on an IHG regional council.
Neetu Mistry is managing director for the U.K. and Ireland at IHG Hotels & Resorts. She will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels, lead growth and performance of the UK and Ireland estate and strengthen partnerships with IHG owners.
Mistry previously served as an owner representative on one of IHG’s regional councils, where her insights and collaboration were valued by peers, the company said in a statement. She has experience developing commercial teams, driving portfolio performance and supporting long-term value creation for owners.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Neetu as our new Managing Director for the UK&I,” said Karin Sheppard, IHG’s senior vice president and managing director, Europe. “She brings strategic, operational and commercial experience in the UK&I market and a focus on people and performance. She has built inclusive, high-performing teams and delivered sustained results. As we look to the future, Neetu will help unlock the potential of our UK&I business and strengthen our partnerships with owners.”
Mistry said she is honoured to join IHG as its U.K. and Ireland estate grows.
“The market presents significant opportunities to deliver for our owners across all segments,” she said. “I look forward to working with IHG’s teams and partners to continue delivering True Hospitality to guests and long-term growth.”
The U.K. and Ireland are supported by domestic travel demand and owner investment, the statement said. The company has more than 400 open and pipeline hotels across 11 brands, including InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, voco, Ruby Hotels, Garner, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites.
IHG reported full-year 2025 revenue of $35.2 billion, up 5 percent year over year. Global RevPAR rose 1.5 percent, including a 0.3 percent increase in the Americas, while ADR rose 0.8 percent and occupancy increased 0.5 percentage points.
