Holiday Inn Owner Sees Busy U.S. Summer As Demand Returns

Holiday Inn owner IHG (IHG.L) said on Friday demand was coming back strongly and forecast a busy U.S. summer season as travellers take advantage of an easing of coronavirus lockdowns.

COVID-19 vaccinations and the relaxing of restrictions in regions including the United States, IHG's biggest market, have offered respite after a painful 2020, as has a trend to holiday closer to home in some of the company's largest locations.