Gross system growth rose 6.5%, while net system growth reached 5%. Management said IHG’s China business continues to expand, reaching 900 open hotels and potentially 1,000 by the end of the year. Fee growth expected to catch up as hotels matureChief Financial Officer Michael Glover said the gap between system growth and fee revenue growth principally reflects the company’s high level of openings. He cited AI-enabled marketing, revenue management, customer relationship management, content management and conversational trip-planning tools. About Intercontinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG)Intercontinental Hotels Group plc (IHG) is a multinational hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts.