In September, IHG announced the launch of Avid, its midscale brand with lots of public spaces, a sleep differentiator and a snappy logo. The brand, according to IHG CEO of the Americas Elie Maalouf, will allow the company to expand into a growing sector that includes 14 million travelers and US$20 billion of room revenue. Will IHG's concept stand out among competitors?
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