05 September 2013

The Holiday Inn Resort® Brand Launches Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Offer

Brand Rewards Guests With $75 Gift Card For Hotel Stays

ATLANTA IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the Holiday Inn Resort® brand’s Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Offer where IHG® Rewards Club members can earn a $75 shopping, dining or entertainment gift card when a three consecutive night stay is booked at any Holiday Inn Resort property in the U.S., Mexico or the Caribbean.

Guests can book their hotel stays directly at www.holidayinnresorts.com/75back for stays now through Nov. 30, 2013. Retailers for this offer include well-known brands such as Target® Stores, Romano’s Macaroni Grill®, Chili’s® Grill & Bar, Papa John’s® Pizza and Regal Cinemas®.

“The Holiday Inn Resort brand has properties located in many of the world’s leading resort destinations, making it the ideal brand choice when traveling with family or friends,” said Heather Balsley, senior vice president, Americas Holiday Inn Brand Family. “We know that while on vacation, going out to restaurants and visiting local attractions are a key part of the experience. With the Holiday Inn Resort brand’s new Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Offer, guests have the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of their resort getaway at a great value.”

The Holiday Inn Resort brand offers family fun and relaxation from a brand name guests know and trust. Each property makes the most of its great family-friendly resort destination and offers quality accommodations, facilities and activities.

The Holiday Inn Resort brand participates in IHG's guest loyalty program, IHG Rewards® Club, the industry's first and largest guest loyalty program which has 74 million members. Membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at IHGRewardsClub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of the more than 4,600 hotels in the IHG system worldwide.

About the Holiday Inn Resort® brand
With 37 properties worldwide, the Holiday Inn Resort brand offers family fun and relaxation from a brand name guests know and trust. Located in many of the world’s leading resort destinations, each property makes the most of its great location and offers quality accommodations, facilities and activities.  Guests enjoy amenities such as multiple food options, whether poolside or in a restaurant, swimming pools, fitness centers as well as tailored services for children such as KidsSuites®, and a Children’s Activity Program. All Holiday Inn Resort properties also offer nightly on-site entertainment from live bands and karaoke to comedy shows. For more information about the Holiday Inn Resort brand or to book reservations, call 1-800-HOLIDAYor visit www.holidayinnresorts.com.

Media Contacts:
Lindsay Cameron, Holiday Inn® Brand Family, [email protected], (770) 604-8686
Sarah-Ann Soffer, Holiday Inn® Brand Family, [email protected], (770) 604-2707

Notes to Editors:

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organization with a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo® Hotels, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express® Hotels, Staybridge Suites® Hotels, Candlewood Suites® Hotels, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels & Resorts.

IHG manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty program with over 74 million members worldwide. The program was relaunched in July 2013, offering enhanced benefits for members including free internet for Elites across all hotels, globally.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns over 4,600 hotels and 678,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories. With more than 1,000 hotels in its development pipeline, IHG expects to recruit around 90,000 people into additional roles across its estate over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

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