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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001191638-04-002145
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041214
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041214
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041214

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:		041200371

	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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<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 14 December 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;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directorate Change</font></p>

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<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">14 December 2004</font></p>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP</b></font></p>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>Appointment of New Chief Executive</b></font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">The Board of  InterContinental  Hotels Group PLC (IHG) today announces the appointment of Andrew  Cosslett as Chief  Executive.  Andrew
will take up his post no later than mid March 2005.</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">Andrew, 49, joins from Cadbury Schweppes,  where he has been President,  Europe,  Middle East and Africa for the past two years. He has
held various other senior positions with Cadbury Schweppes since 1990,  including Managing Director,  Great Britain and Ireland and CEO
of the Asia Pacific confectionery business. Andrew previously worked in brand marketing at Unilever PLC between 1979 and 1990.</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">David Webster, Chairman of IHG, said:</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">"I am delighted  that Andrew is to join the company as Chief  Executive.  He brings great  expertise in global brand  management  and a
wealth of international  experience at a time when the company is concentrating on developing its world-leading  brands and growing its
managed and franchised operations."</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">Andrew Cosslett commented:</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">"InterContinental  Hotels Group is a significant global business,  with respected brands and outstanding  prospects.  I look forward to
joining my new colleagues and creating with them an exciting future for this dynamic company."</font></p>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">- Ends -</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>For further information, please contact:</b></font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">Investor Relations (Gavin Flynn):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">Media Affairs (Dee Cayhill/Leslie McGibbon):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b><u>Notes to Editors:</u></b></font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Biography of Andrew Cosslett</b></font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">Andrew  Cosslett is  President,  Europe,  Middle East and Africa for Cadbury  Schweppes  PLC, a region  accounting  for some 30% of the
Group's  sales and 40% of its  assets.  He has been with  Cadbury  Schweppes  PLC for 14 years,  occupying  a variety  of senior  roles
including Chairman Cadbury Schweppes Australia,  CEO of the Asia Pacific confectionery business and Managing Director,  Great Britain &amp;
Ireland.  He joined the company in 1990 as Marketing Director, Schweppes GB.</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">He was with Unilever PLC between 1979 and 1990 and held a variety of marketing roles on the foods side.</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">He has a BA in Economics,  and an MA in European  Studies from the University of Manchester.  He is a  non-Executive  Director of Duchy
Originals Ltd.</font></p>


<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;InterContinental Hotels Group PLC</b></font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">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 franchises, manages, leases or owns, through various subsidiaries, more
than 3,500 hotels and 536,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. 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 manages the world's
largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club&reg; Rewards, with more than 23 million members worldwide. In addition to this,
InterContinental Hotels Group has a controlling interest in Britvic, the second largest soft drinks manufacturer in the UK.</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2">For the latest news from InterContinental Hotels Group, visit our online Press Office at www.ihgplc.com/media</font></p>

<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><b>High resolution images of Andrew Cosslett to accompany this story are available for the media to download free of charge at
www.vismedia-online.com</b></font></p>

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<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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