IHG acquires Ruby, its 20th brand, and targets global expansion

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the Ruby™ brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$116m1). Ruby is a premium urban lifestyle brand for modern travellers in must-visit city destinations and provides hotel owners with space-efficient designs and an attractive, flexible concept that IHG expects to rapidly expand globally.