Celebrating 30 years as one of the most popular and most visited hotel brands in the world, the Holiday Inn Express makes traveling easy so guests can be there for important moments. Regardless of whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Express is wherever guests want and need to be. It doesn’t matter whether our guests take a cross country road trip in the USA or visit the beautiful beaches of BaliDelivering hospitality with a consistent, efficient experience that guests know and love, Holiday Inn Express offers everything from a free Express Start breakfast to contemporary rooms designed for peace and comfort.
“Holiday Inn Express was created to challenge the travel industry with a belief in the power of simple, intelligent travel. Our owners benefit from heavy occupancy, our functional, contemporary design and strong performance that sustained through the pandemic, ”said Stephanie Atiase, Vice President at IHG Hotels & Resorts and Global Brand Head for Holiday Inn Express. “Now that we have developed a high level of guest loyalty, we mark a significant milestone with more than 3,000 hotels in 50 countries with committed hotel colleagues with a passion for service. As we look to the future and welcome a new generation of travelers, we will continue to deliver a great sleep experience, our popular Express Start Breakfast, while innovating in ways that matter most to our customers. “
New properties in growth markets that enable Holiday Inn Express to reach 3,000 open locations:
AMERICA:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Doral – Miami (USA): A brand new, fresh, modern hotel with spaces that allow guests to be productive and to connect with friends, family and colleagues. Near Dorals vibrant shopping districts such as Miami International Mall, Dolphin Mall and CityPlace Doral provide guests with a variety of entertainment options including restaurants, comedy, bowling, cinema, nightlife and upscale shopping.
Holiday Inn Express is expanding to all corners of the United States and, as of 2019, the hotel has 11 new hotels in. opened Florida alone. The brand has seen 5% growth in store openings in the Americas since 2019.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, ASIA AND AFRICA (EMEAA):
- Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Central Station (Germany): The largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe, this property is located near the city’s main train station and is adorable Old Town. The reopening showcases the next generation of Holiday Inn Express’s contemporary designs, offering inviting guest rooms and a pillow menu to ensure a great night’s sleep.
Germany is one of the brand’s top markets in Europe, with 44 hotels and 11 of these hotels on the German market since 2019. The number of Holiday Inn Express hotels in the European market has increased by over 10% since 2019.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown (New Zealand): This is the brand’s first opening in New Zealand, which will celebrate its premiere in the country in summer 2020. Close to popular ski areas, this accommodation offers a stylish alpine atmosphere and features an outdoor lounge and fireplace.
Across the EMEAA region, Holiday Inn Express has partnered with owners to build hotels that offer IHG Rewards members a unified experience with localized design elements that reflect the ambience of each city.
GREAT CHINA:
- Holiday Inn Express Zhuhai Gongbei: The hotel is located in the center of Gongbei CBD, close to a major transport hub and high-speed train. Restaurants, entertainment and shopping are all within walking distance. The hotel overlooks the coast where the magnificent Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge spans the bay Macau Skyline and offers beautiful views from the floor-to-ceiling picture windows in each guest room.
Greater China accounts for more than half of the brand’s total global growth. The brand’s development strategy is geared towards this China Bullet train mapping and the franchise model supported robust growth in the region. Holiday Inn Express hotels are available in almost all parts of China – including 31 provinces and municipalities.
Holiday Inn Express continues to meet the needs of today’s savvy traveler and is happy to connect with customers across all social channels (including the recently launched TikTok page). The refreshed brand designs and the characteristic Express Start Breakfast were developed using deeply defined guest insights together with operational input from owners and operators. The expanded breakfast menu includes guests’ favorite dishes, including signature pancakes, popular warm cinnamon rolls and IHG’s own recipe for bacon **. In response to growing consumer demand for healthy options, the breakfast menu includes items like Hormel turkey sausage, Greek Chobani yogurt, fresh fruit, and old-fashioned oatmeal.
To celebrate Holiday Inn Express reaching 3,000 hotels, IHG Hotel & Resorts is offering 300,000 IHG Rewards points to the winning social video post on Why You Love Holiday Inn Express. The next top ten submissions will receive 3,000 IHG Rewards points. Points can be used to book stays and other purchases at IHG hotels around the world ***. Submissions must contain the hashtag # HolidayInnExpress3000Contest, tag @HIExpress on Twitter or @HolidayInnExpress on Instagram and post them in between December 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 on suitable social platforms (Twitter and Instagram).
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. Competition begins at 12:00 p.m. ET At 12/1/21 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 12/31/21 For lawful residents of 50 US / DC only, & Canada (without QC) 21+ years old. Official rules, including eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, price details and restrictions, can be found at https://Holidayinnexpresshareyourlovecontest.prizelogic.com. 1 grand prize (300,000 IHG Rewards points worth.) $ 1,200) and 10 first prizes (3,000 IHG Rewards points worth $ 12 each) available. Void in Quebec & where prohibited. Msg & data charges may apply. Sponsor: Six Continents Hotels, Inc., Three Ravinia Dr., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346 USA.
About Holiday Inn Express: For travelers on the move, Holiday Inn Express offers more where it matters most – restful sleep with our Restful Recharge program, focused service from real people and the included Express Start breakfast that going all out to help guests feel more than ready for their day. As the fastest growing brand for IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express aims to enable real, human connections by delivering a simple, intelligent travel experience. For more information, visit www.holidayinnexpress.com, and connect with us Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts:
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG,NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company dedicated to delivering true hospitality for good.
With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries and 1,800 in the development pipeline.
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Responsible travel and guest safety are top priorities at every Holiday Inn Express hotel. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, guests can sign up for the IHG clean promise which guarantees that every room is clean to your satisfaction upon arrival. If the room is not up to standard upon check-in, Holiday Inn Express promises to fix it. Learn more about IHG’s cleanliness initiatives and guest programs Here.
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