InterContinental Inns Group noticed income stoop by 52 per cent within the first six months of monetary 2020, with the hospitality big bringing in simply $488 million.
Nonetheless, the corporate managed to report an working revenue of $74 million for the interval, although this was down from the $410 million recorded final 12 months.
The corporate minimize all dividends to shareholders within the wake of the outcomes.
Keith Barr, chief government of InterContinental Inns Group, stated: “The influence of Covid-19 on our enterprise has been substantial.
“World RevPAR declined by 52 per cent within the first half and was down 75 per cent within the second quarter, when occupancy at comparable inns fell to 25 per cent.”
Barr additionally agreed with lately evaluation from each Marriott and Accor that the worst is perhaps over.
He added: “Small however regular enhancements in occupancy and RevPAR via the second quarter continued into July, with an anticipated RevPAR decline of 58 per cent, and occupancy rising to round 45 per cent.”
InterContinental Inns Group has greater than 5,000 properties worldwide, beneath manufacturers together with Crowne Plaza, Vacation Inn, Six Senses and Kimpton.
Barr continued: “The influence of this disaster on our {industry} can’t be underestimated, however we’re seeing some very early indicators of enchancment as restrictions ease and traveller confidence returns.
“Whereas the near-term outlook stays unsure and the time interval for market restoration is unknown, we’re effectively positioned with most well-liked manufacturers within the largest markets and segments, a number one loyalty platform and probably the most resilient enterprise fashions within the {industry}.
“This offers us confidence in our capacity to satisfy the wants of our company and house owners, and to emerge strongly when markets get well.”
He concluded: “As has been the case in earlier downturns, home mainstream journey is proving to be essentially the most resilient.
“Our weighting on this section, led by our industry-leading Vacation Inn Model Household, positions us effectively as demand returns in our key markets.
“Within the US, our mainstream property of virtually 3,500 inns is seeing decrease ranges of RevPAR decline than the {industry}, and is working at occupancy ranges of over 50 per cent.”
