InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)ÊhasÊannounced the opening of a new 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos, marking the groupÕs entry into the country, and is the first internationally branded upscale hotel in the capital city offering quality accommodation and a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers to Laos.
Allen Fusco named Chairman of IHG Global Board of Directors
Fusco has operated award-winning hotels and has been involved with IHG branded hotels for 40+ years
Lara Hernandez appointed CCO at IHG for Asia, Middle East and Africa
Lara joins us with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across marketing, sales, business development and operations
One of Europe’s biggest Holiday Inn Hotels opens in London’s Kensington
Featuring 708 bedrooms, the hotel is located on the doorstep of the city’s most popular landmarks with cultural attractions including Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall and South Kensington’s host of museums all nearby.
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo opens in the Dominican Republic
The $70 million dollar new-build 227-room hotel offers a variety of luxury suites, including 16 junior suites and one presidential suite which spans 2,300 square feet and offers views of the Caribbean Sea.
IHG Rewards Club introduces new Amazon Kindle member benefit
An industry-first agreement grants IHG Rewards Club members free Kindle Singles and Kindle Books from Amazon Publishing .
Kelly Eichholtz named new Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Wellington
Kelly’s experience includes IHG Key Account Manager for UK and Ireland, Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza London – The City, and most recently a member of the launch team opening the design-led Hilton London Bankside as Director of Business Development.
IHG Connect on track to reach 1,500 hotels in Americas this year
IHG Rewards Club members will be able to walk into any IHG Connect-enabled hotel and access Wi-Fi by entering their Rewards Club credentials and then be automatically recognized in future visits.
IHG launches hotel virtual reality service in China
Guests will be able to try VR in a “Vive Zone”, which offers gaming, entertainment and interactions in a fully immersive digital generated environment.
IHG introduces new brands to AMEA region to drive lifestyle segment growth
A trio of lifestyle brands, EVEN, Hotel Indigo and Kimpton, are set to grow IHG’s development pipeline in key markets.
