The Refinishing Touch Blog

Last week, the TRT team traveled to Washington D.C. for the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Americas Investors and Leadership Conference. One of the world’s largest hotel groups, IHG’s portfolio includes household names such as Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts and Staybridge Suites.

Throughout the show we had the chance to discuss strategy and planning with peers in the industry and to participate in workshops and sessions with some fantastic guest speakers including General Colin L. Powell and David Gregory, Moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. Entertainment was provided by no other than Grammy-winner Gladys Knight.

The economic climate was still fresh on everyone’s mind, but those thoughts gave way to more optimistic discussions about sustainability and how renovations and refurnishing can help the hospitality industry move forward on improving furniture assets whilst saving money.

As ever, TRT loves to take part in events and discussions like these, and we’re looking forward to the next time we can engage with our peers to spread new ideas and learn new ways to improve and innovate.