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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001191638-04-001594
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040915
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040915
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20040915

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000858446
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOTELS & MOTELS [7011]
		IRS NUMBER:				250420260
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10409
		FILM NUMBER:		041030689

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		20 NORTH AUDLEY ST
		CITY:			LONDON WIY 1WE ENGLA
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			32822
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4045513500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		20 NORTH AUDLEY ST
		STREET 2:		-
		CITY:			LONDON ENGLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			W1K 6WN

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SIX CONTINENTS PLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950531
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<DESCRIPTION>R C NORTH STEPS DOWN AS CEO
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<p align="center"><font size="2">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></p>
<p align="center"><font size="2">Washington DC 20549</font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="4"><b>FORM 6-K</b></font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="2">REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 OF<br>
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="2">For 15 September, 2004</font></p>
<p align="center"><font size="4"><b>InterContinental Hotels Group PLC</b><br>
(Registrant's name)</font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="2">67 Alma Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3HD, England<br>
(Address of principal executive offices)</font></p>


<p align="left"><font size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="2">Form 20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Form 40-F</font></p>

<p align="left"><font size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing
the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</font></p>

<p align="center"><font size="2">Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
No</font></p>

<p align="left"><font size="2">If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to
the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable</font></p>


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<p align="center"><font size="2">EXHIBIT INDEX</font></p>

<p align="left"><font size="2">Exhibit Number&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit Description</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2">99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R C North steps down as CEO</font></p>


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<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4"><b>15th September 2004</b></font></p>

                <P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4"><b>InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces that Richard North
 will be<br><BR> stepping down as Chief Executive</b></font></p>





<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">The Board of  InterContinental  Hotels  Group PLC  announces  that by mutual  agreement  Richard  North will be stepping  down as Chief
Executive and as a Director at the end of September 2004.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">Richard  North has been Chief  Executive of  InterContinental  Hotels Group PLC since October 2002. He has managed the Group during its
early life as a separate  company,  successfully  leading the demerger from Six Continents,  the  reorganisation  of the business,  the
strengthening  of the  management  team and the setting of a new  strategic  direction.  The  priority  for the business has centred on
reducing  capital  intensity but now our future is  increasingly  focused on growing our global brands in a  predominantly  managed and
franchised  hotel  system.  The  execution  of this  strategy  needs  different  leadership  skills  based  on  brand  development  and
operations.  A search  is  underway  for a  successor  and an  appointment  will be made as soon as  possible.  In the  meantime  David
Webster, the non-executive Chairman, will take on the role of interim Chief Executive.</font></p>





<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><b>David Webster, Chairman, said:</b></font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"We are grateful to Richard North for leading  InterContinental  Hotels Group PLC during its early life as a new and separate  company.
He was the right man for the role and has achieved notable success.  He goes with our good wishes and thanks.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"We  believe  that  this is the  right  time to make  this  change.  It will not in any way  affect  our  core  strategy.  In fact,  it
reinforces it.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"The group is in good shape and we reported strong Interim Results last week fully in
line with market expectations.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"As interim Chief Executive I inherit from Richard North an excellent team including three strong  Regional  Presidents,  Steve Porter,
Richard Hartman and Patrick Imbardelli,  a respected Chief Financial Officer,  Richard Solomons,  and three talented heads of functions
Peter Gowers of Global Brand Services, Jim Larson of Human Resources, and Richard Winter of Corporate Services."</font></p>





<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><b>Richard North said:</b></font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"It has been a great  privilege to lead this company  during the last two years.  We endured a difficult  period early on and have made
excellent  progress  executing the strategy which I established at the outset.  The  re-organisation  of the company was completed last
year and the  senior  management  team  greatly  strengthened.  We cut costs and  capital  expenditure  and we have  begun the  radical
reduction in capital  intensity.  As of today we have sold,  or are in the process of selling,  over GBP2.2bn of assets at book value and
we have announced  returns to  shareholders  which,  when  completed,  will total GBP1bn.  Finally,  our trading  performance is markedly
improved  with an 86%  increase in earnings per share at the interim  stage.  All this is reflected in the progress of our share price,
which is up from 372 pence on the first day of trading to 620.5 pence last night.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">"It is now only a matter of time before the company becomes one predominantly  about brands,  franchising and management.  I would have
loved to continue to manage  InterContinental  Hotels Group PLC as it evolves to become the world's  leading  hospitality  brand owner.
But I recognise that someone else whose whole  business  background  has been  developing  and managing  brands may be better placed to
ensure the company achieves this vision and creates maximum value for  shareholders.  I am therefore  leaving  InterContinental  Hotels
Group PLC and wish it, our owners and partners around the world and our fantastic employees all the best for the future."</font></p>





<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><b>For further information, please contact:</b></font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">David Webster, Non-Executive Chairman,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +44 1753 410448<BR>
InterContinental Hotels Group<BR><BR>

Fiona Antcliffe, Brunswick Group&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;+44 7974 982546<BR><BR>

Nigel Prideaux, Brunswick Group&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;+44 20 7404 5959</font></p>




<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><b><u>Note to Editors:</u></b></font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">InterContinental  Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom  [LON:IHG,  NYSE:IHG  (ADRs)]
is the world's most global hotel company and the
largest by number of rooms.  InterContinental  Hotels Group owns, manages,  leases or franchises,  through various  subsidiaries,  more
than 3,500 hotels and 538,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world  (www.ichotelsgroup.com).  The Group
owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands  including  InterContinental&reg;  Hotels &amp; Resorts,  Crowne Plaza&reg;
Hotels &amp;
Resorts,  Holiday Inn &reg; Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express&reg;,  Staybridge Suites&reg;,  Candlewood Suites&reg; and Hotel IndigoTM, and also
has a controlling interest in Britvic, the second largest soft drinks manufacturer in the UK.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">InterContinental  Hotels  Group  offers  information  and  reservations  capability  on the  Internet  -  www.intercontinental.com  for
InterContinental Hotels &amp; Resorts,  www.crowneplaza.com  for Crowne Plaza Hotels &amp; Resorts,  www.holiday-inn.com for Holiday Inn Hotels
&amp;   Resorts,    www.hiexpress.com   for   Holiday   Inn   Express   hotels,    www.staybridge.com   for   Staybridge   Suites   hotels,
www.candlewoodsuites.com  for Candlewood  Suites hotels,  www.hotelindigo.com  for Hotel Indigo  properties and for the Group's rewards
programme, www.priorityclub.com.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3">END</font></p>
<p align="center"><font size="2">SIGNATURES</font></p>

<p align="left"><font size="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>



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            Hotels Group PLC</b></font></td>
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      <td align="left"><font size="2" face="serif">By:</font></td>
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      <td align="left"><font size="2" face="serif">COMPANY SECRETARIAL OFFICER</font></td>
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      <td align="left"><font size="2" face="serif">Date: </font></td>
      <td align="left"><font size="2" face="serif">15 September, 2004</font></td>
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