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IHG® Signs its First Holiday Inn® Hotel in Belarus

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June 11, 2014 // Franchising.com // InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Holiday Inn® hotel in Belarus: Holiday Inn® Minsk. Due to open in 2016, the new build property will operate under a franchise agreement with Hospitality Group LLC.

Holiday Inn Minsk will also feature the brand's signature Open Lobby. The Holiday Inn Open Lobby takes a unique approach to the in-hotel experience for guests, which has transformed the traditional hotel lobby format by combining the front desk, lobby, restaurant, bar, lounge area and business centre into one open, cohesive space, while refreshing the design to give it a more contemporary feel. The Open Lobby has been established by understanding how people use space at home in order to give guests the most flexibility, whether they're looking to eat, relax, work, or have fun in one integrated space.

The 205-room hotel will also feature nine suites, a gym, parking for 35 vehicles, four meeting rooms and breakout rooms, and a restaurant and lounge area. The hotel's design creates an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming for guests.

Occupying a prime city centre spot in Belarus's capital, the hotel is located near a number of government offices and company headquarters, making it easily accessible for both business and leisure travellers frequenting the city.

Aron Libinson, Associate Vice President for Development, Russia, CIS and Georgia commented: "The Holiday Inn brand has celebrated many firsts through the years. From the first hotel to let Kids Stay and Eat Free®, to the $1 billion US global refresh of our hotels; so we're delighted to be announcing the first Holiday Inn hotel in Belarus. It's the most recognised hotel brand in the world and continues to appeal to both owners and guests wanting a quality yet comfortable internationally branded hotel. We're looking forward to working with Hospitality Group LLC on this exciting new development."

IHG's broader family of nine brands in nearly 100 countries and territories meets the needs of guests, whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All IHG hotels participate in IHG's guest loyalty programme, IHG® Rewards Club which is the industry's first and largest guest loyalty programme with nearly 79 million members. It is free to join at www.ihgrewardsclub.com

The Holiday Inn brand family is the largest in the hospitality industry, with nearly 3,500 hotels globally. There are currently 278 Holiday Inn hotels in Europe and 36 in the development pipeline*.

*Figures as at 31st March 2014

About IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)

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

IHG manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world's first and largest hotel loyalty programme with nearly 79 million members worldwide. The programme was relaunched in July 2013, offering enhanced benefits for members including free internet across all hotels, globally.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns over 4,700 hotels and 688,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories, with more than 1,100 hotels in its development pipeline.

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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SOURCE IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)

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