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Intercontinental Hotels (IHG), the world's biggest hotelier, has reported a sharp jump in profits, thanks in part to increased sales in China.
世界上最大的旅馆经营公司,洲际酒店集团中国分部营业额猛增。
Pre-tax profit for the three months to the end of June was $178m (£114m), up 60% on the $111m the company made a year ago. Revenue was up 3% at $469m.
The owner of the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza1 brands also announced a $1bn return of capital to shareholders2.
"We have delivered good results in the first half with revenue per room growth from all regions, through gains in both occupancy and rate," said chief executive Richard Solomons.
"Our brands continue to perform well and we have achieved solid underlying4 margin5 growth, resulting in increased profits and strong cashflows."
Overall revenue rose by 17% in China and by 6% in Europe, but fell slightly in the US.
Mr Solomons said he expected the company to continue to "trade well" despite global economic uncertainty6.
Last week, the UK's Office of Fair Trading said IHG, together with online travel agencies Booking.com and Expedia, had agreed to fix prices, according to an initial investigation7.
The three companies deny any wrongdoing and have three months to respond to the accusations8.
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