Holiday Inn Express Franchise News

The "Key to Business Travel" Contest Will Reward a Deserving Small Business With a Year of Free Stays at Holiday Inn Express Hotels
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week in Washington D.C., the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) National Small Business Week brings the economic need for small businesses and entrepreneurs into the national spotlight. Recognizing that business travel is a critical element of success, IHG's Holiday Inn Express hotel brand together with TV star and multi-talented entrepreneur Tabatha Coffey is launching "The Key to Business Travel" contest. Holiday Inn Express and Tabatha Coffey are searching for the small business or entrepreneur with the most compelling story of why a year's worth of free stays at Holiday Inn Express hotels will help grow their business...

A premier Perimeter hotel in Atlanta, GA offers convenient accommodations to guests attending the Global Imports Cycling Challenge May 6, 2012.
ATLANTA, GA, April 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta N-Perimeter Mall Hotel in Sandy Springs, GA offers nearby lodging to guests attending and participating in the Global Imports Cycling Challenge. Part of the USA Southeast Crit Series' Speed Week, the race will take place May 6, 2012. The course goes through Sandy Springs, running on Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs Place, Hilderbrand Drive, and Blue Stone Road. Different categories of racers feature juniors, women, men, and masters. The fast paced races consist of multiple short laps run through the city streets...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel near Greenville, SC let's guests automatically upgrade to Gold priority club status.
ATLANTA, GA, April 18, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel announces a special savings package for Priority Club Rewards members to enjoy. For a limited time only, this hotel near Greenville SC is offering the PC Gold Upgrade Package, which let's guests automatically upgrade to Gold priority club status. One certificate will be issued for each reservation. Certificate will be given to guest upon check-in or sent via USPS to the address on the Guests Priority Club profile. Package rates start at $104 per night. Rates are subject to availability; some restrictions may apply.
Membership in Priority Club Rewards is free! Points can be redeemed at any time for a variety of rewards, including free hotel stays starting at just 10,000 points, airline miles, name-brand merchandise and more...

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers close accommodations to guests attending Pork in the Park in downtown Newberry.
ATLANTA, GA, April 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers close lodging to travelers attending the 2012 Pork in the Park. The annual event will take place at Memorial Park on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00am - 2:30pm in downtown Newberry.
Festivities will include:

Barbecue competition
Sidewalk sale hosted by downtown shops
Kids' activities
Live music from Southern Smoke

Admission and parking for Pork in the Park is free.
Conveniently situated only a short drive from Memorial Park in downtown Newberry, Holiday Inn Express & Suites is the perfect place to stay among other Newberry South Carolina hotels...

94-room property is first hotel in Canada to receive LEED certification.
April 11, 2012 // Franchising.com // Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces The Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe was recently awarded the Environmental & Energy Award at this year’s Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Conference, highlighting their commitment to environmental sustainability.
The Environment & Energy Award recognizes lodging properties that promote environmental management practices that improve everyday operations, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations. To receive the award, a property must demonstrate success in one or more of the following areas: energy conservation, solid waste reduction, effluents and emissions, water conservation, purchasing and business issues...

$2 Million Renovation Brings Fresh, Modern Look to Hotel
March 27, 2012 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express San Diego South – National City, conveniently located just off Interstate 805 and minutes from San Diego International Airport and major tourist attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Sea World.
The former Comfort Inn, located at 1645 E. Plaza Boulevard, recently underwent a $2 million renovation of the entire 91-room hotel, including all guest rooms and the public spaces.
The newest Holiday Inn Express in the San Diego area, the hotel is conveniently located and caters to both business and leisure travelers...

The new-build properties will open in Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla.
March 19, 2012 // Franchising.com // MIAMI – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], announces the signing of three new Holiday Inn Express hotels in Colombia. The hotels, owned and managed by Grupo Contempo S.A., under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group, will be located in the key cities of Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla. IHG’s relationship with Grupo Contempo began in 2008 with the signing and opening of the Holiday Inn Express Bogota in the vibrant neighborhood of “Parque de la 93.”
The new properties, scheduled to open in 2014, will add 450 rooms to IHG’s existing portfolio in Colombia, which currently includes eight hotels and 1,910 rooms...

Recently Renovated Hotel Features a Contemporary New Look
March 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston North Intercontinental. The 109-room hotel, which includes 50 suites, is ideally located just off Interstate 45 close to major shopping, sports and entertainment venues. Formerly a Guesthouse Inn & Suites, the hotel underwent a major renovation, giving it a more modern and up-to-date look.
As the newest Holiday Inn Express & Suites in the Houston area, the hotel offers a free shuttle to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as well as locations within five miles of the hotel...

February 06, 2012 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown. The 11-story, 130-room hotel at 111 Cone Street Northwest, which had previously been the Centennial Inn Atlanta Hotel, underwent a $7 million conversion that included enhancements throughout the hotel.
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown is just a short drive from the Hartsfield-Jackson International airport and within walking distance to several major corporations and universities, including Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, SunTrust, Turner Broadcasting, Southern Company, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University...

New Hotel is Within Walking Distance of Arizona State University and Famous Mill Street District
ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University, which recently underwent a conversion from a Comfort Inn. The $1.5 million renovation includes a new exterior color scheme and a new interior urban design in all 72 guest rooms.
Conveniently located at 1031 E. Apache Boulevard, the three-story, 35,000-square-foot hotel is one block east of Arizona State University and just a half mile from the Mill Street District, which features a mix of outstanding restaurants and shops. The hotel also offers easy access to Interstate 10 and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport...

The New Hotel Offers Convenient Location to Local Universities and the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
December 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Atlanta I-85 Clairmontafter a $1.4 million conversion from a Wingate by Wyndham hotel. The hotel underwent updates to the exterior, public areas and all guestrooms.
The 80-room Holiday Inn Express Atlanta I-85 Clairmont is located northeast of downtown Atlanta at 2920 Clairmont Road, is just four miles from the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and offers a shuttle service to the airport as well as other locations in the surrounding area. The hotel also features 1,600 square-feet of meeting space with seating for up to 100 people...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Simpsonville, SC announces a limited time only Advance Purchase special for their guests to enjoy. Guests who book 14 days in advance can save up to 20%.
ATLANTA, GA, December 15, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel announces a special Advance Purchase deal for travelers to enjoy. Guests who book at least 14 days in advance can save up to 20%. Rate is limited and subject to availability. Full payment is required at the time of booking and the reservation is nonrefundable. The price quoted applies to exact dates/nights booked, and no modifications are allowed.
Among other Simpsonville SC hotels, the Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville is a leading place to stay in the area...

The Hotel is Conveniently Located Just Minutes from the Beach, Sea World and San Diego Zoo
December 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World – Beach Area, which recently underwent a conversion from a Comfort Inn. The extensive $1.5 million renovation includes an expanded breakfast area, enhancements to the lobby and fitness center and upgrades to the hotel’s 113 guest rooms.
"Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers," said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Management, The Americas, IHG. "With more than 2,000 properties worldwide and hundreds more in the pipeline, the Holiday Inn Express portfolio continues to provide our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a great value...

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry South Carolina offers a Senior Discount for hotel guests 62 years and older. ATLANTA, GA, July 06, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers a special Senior Discount for guests age 62 and older. The Senior Discount is available to qualifying guests with a valid ID or membership card to a retired person's organization. Seniors, and other guests, are sure to enjoy this Newberry SC Hotel's safe, comfortable and convenient atmosphere.

Newberry is a charming city located approximately 40 miles north-west of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry is conveniently situated near historic downtown Newberry...

New Hotel Located Near Nashville International Airport and Major Area Attractions June 06, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Nashville West I-40/Whitebridge Rd. in a comfortable and relaxed suburban setting not far from the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city's famed downtown Honky Tonk District. Formerly the Baymont Inn, the hotel has recently undergone $1.5 million of enhancements to both the interior and exterior.

Located near the intersection of Charlotte Avenue and Whitebridge Road, the recently renovated Holiday Inn Express Nashville West I-40/Whitebridge Rd...

Hotel for Value-Conscious Consumers and Business Travelers is a Short Drive from Downtown Salt Lake City and International Airport May 05, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City South - Midvale, the newest and most modern hotel in the Salt Lake Valley area. Located in a suburb close to Interstate 15 and Interstate 215, the former Comfort Suites recently underwent a $400,000 renovation that included upgrades to the 66 guest rooms, all of which feature living areas separated from sleeping areas by a partial divider.

"Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers," said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, The Americas, IHG...

Tampa-Based Development Company Opens Holiday Inn Express Near One of Tampa's Largest Corporate Campuses March 30, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Tampa North - Telecom Park following a conversion from a La Quinta Inn & Suites that included guest room and furniture upgrades as well as decorative enhancements.

Conveniently located just off Interstate 75 in Tampa's Telecom Park, the 92-room Holiday Inn Express offers an array of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool and spa, 24-hour business center and free wireless Internet connections. The hotel also has 700 square feet of meeting space, which can accommodate up to 70 people...

The new Holiday Inn Express sign introduced in 2007 is making its way around the world. And today, the Holiday Inn Express – Ridgeland, Mississippi announces this green and blue beacon of hospitality will light the way for visitors to the greater North Jackson-Ridgeland area. Ridgeland, MS --(PR.com)-- The new sign is the seal of approval that this hotel exemplifies the standards of the $1 billion Holiday Inn Brand family relaunch program established to create a more contemporary brand image, increase quality and drive consistency.

"We have set an aggressive pace to relaunch our global estate of nearly 3,200 hotels, in excess of 419,000 guest rooms and 12,000 signs by the end of 2010," said John Merkin, senior vice president - Brand Management, Holiday Inn Brands, the Americas...

Hotel for Value-Conscious Consumers is Close to Three Airports and Major New York City Tourist Attractions October 11, 2010 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced the recent opening of the Holiday Inn Express Staten Island, conveniently located near the three major metropolitan area airports and Interstate 95. The new hotel, with a meeting room and business center as well as a Nordic Track Fitness Center, is designed to meet the needs of those visiting the area on vacation or on business.

"Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers," said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG...

Holiday Inn Express Newberry South Carolina Hotel & Suites offers convenient accommodations to attendees at the 2010 Grow Newberry Farmer's Market. ATLANTA, GA /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Holiday Inn Newberry South Carolina Hotel & Suites offers attendees at the 2010 Grow Newberry Farmer's Market on Main Street, scheduled on Saturdays from June 19 through August 7, an excellent and convenient choice for accommodations. Near I-26, this Newberry SC hotel is about 30 minutes north of Columbia and less than an hour south of Greenville, SC. Newberry, part of South Carolina's Upcountry, is an area filled with excellent antique shopping, local fine dining, historic attractions, and lots of fresh produce.

Grow Newberry Farmer's Market is an annual event held each summer at Memorial Park in downtown Newberry...