On the Plan | IHG Hotels & Resorts confident in China's growth

IHG Hotels & Resorts has strong confidence in China's economic outlook, said Lu Haiqing, the company's vice president, at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2026 in Beijing.

He highlighted balanced growth, clearer priorities and a steady development path as key takeaways from the government work report.

With strong export growth, a thriving tourism market and robust innovation, China continues to offer certainty and opportunity for long-term investment, he said.

Lu also spoke positively about the development of AI in China, noting that while technology plays a key role in the hospitality industry, it is ultimately people who make the real difference.