Holiday Inn Club Vacations Expands Portfolio to Las Vegas

April 5th, 2012

Holiday Inn Club Vacations has added an eighth location to its portfolio of vacation resorts with Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort, a 648-unit property located one block from the Las Vegas Strip. Check out what the media is saying at Orlando SentinelThe FinancialRCI VenturesPerspective MagazineLodging, Hotel News ResourceTravel PulseFocus on Travel News.

Candlewood Suites Extends Kalitta Motorsports Sponsorship for Another Two Years

April 5th, 2012

Candlewood Suites rejoins Kalitta Motorsports in a two-year sponsorship as a major associate and primary sponsor for the team in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Read more at Just Luxe, NHRA.com,Franchising.comDrag Illustrated4-Traders.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston North Intercontinental Opens Near Airport

March 15th, 2012

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston North Intercontinental is now open after renovations to give the property a new and modern look. Read more at Focus on Travel News, Hotel News Now, Lodging Magazine.

77 Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites Hotels to Undergo Renovations

March 15th, 2012

Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT) is investing $165 million in renovations for 77 Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites hotels. All renovations are expected to be completed by September 2012. Read more at Hotel Interactive, Hotel Business, Global Hotel Network, Hotels, Hotel News Now, Hotel News Resource, Focus on Travel News, Lodging.

IHG Launches Even Hotels

March 15th, 2012

In the U.S. IHG launches newest brand, Even Hotels. This brand meets the large and growing customer demand for healthier travel, at a mainstream price. See what the media is saying at Hotel Check-In (USA Today), The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, BBC News, Lodging, Lodging Hospitality, Hotel Chatter, The Washington Post, Los Angeles TimesFodorsBudget TravelRomania Insidere-Travel Blackboard

The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort – Hilton Head Island Opens

February 23rd, 2012

The first Holiday Inn Resort in South Carolina and the 18th property in the Americas portfolio, The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort – Hilton Head Island will officially join the IHG system beginning in March. After a $5 million renovation, the hotel features an expanded oceanfront fitness center with new equipment, game room, remodeled restaurant and newly created oceanfront lounge. Read more at Lodging MagazineHotel News ResourceFocus on Travel NewsHotel ExecutiveThe FinancialDrinks Media Wire4-TradersTravel & Tour World, Hotel BusinessHotel InteractiveTravel Pulse.

Information Week Profiles IHG’s Tom Conophy

February 9th, 2012

Tom Conophy shares many personal and professional details with Information Week including his biggest career influencer, top initiatives at IHG and a valuable lesson learned during the recession. Read the full article at Information Week.

Holiday Inn New York City Midtown – 31st St. Opens

February 9th, 2012

Holiday Inn New York City Midtown – 31st St. opens in the heart of Manhattan with amazing views of the city and a rooftop lounge. See what the media is saying at Hotel News Resource and Hotel Business.

Santa Barbara Welcomes Hotel Indigo

February 9th, 2012

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara is located in the center of Santa Barbara’s art scene and the 41-room boutique hotel offers guestrooms with private outdoor gardens or stunning views of the Riviera and mountains.  Read more at Hotel News ResourceHotel Chatter, Hotel ExecutiveFocus on Travel NewsBreaking Travel NewsHotel Business.

Holiday Inn Resorts Adds Two Locations in Oregon

February 3rd, 2012

Holiday Inn Resorts welcomes Eagle Crest Resort and Running Y Ranch in Oregon as the newest additions to the Holiday Inn Resorts portfolio. Read more at  Focus on Travel NewsKDRV.com Portland Business JournalKTVZ.comHotel-Online.comHotel Business.