Holiday Inn Express to Open in Squamish, BC
New property will boast 95 rooms
February 10, 2010 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the company's first Holiday Inn Express in Squamish will officially open its doors February 10, 2010.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Squamish is located 45 minutes away from Whistler, world renowned ski-resort and the 95-room hotel is easily accessible to Vancouver and the Sea to Sky Highway. The hotel is a short drive away from tourist attractions like the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain, downtown Squamish and an array of golf courses, as well as businesses including Wal-Mart, Tim Hortons and various restaurants, making it a convenient place to stay for visitors travelling for work or leisure.
The property will also showcase the Holiday Inn Express brand's new sign, which is the seal of approval that this hotel exemplifies the standards of the $1 billion Holiday Inn brand relaunch program. First announced in 2007, the relaunch program was established to create a more contemporary brand image as part of the drive to increase quality and consistency across the global portfolio. The program focuses on arrival and welcome services, guestroom, and guest bath comfort. The global estate of more than 3,300 Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties is expected to be relaunched by the end of 2010.
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