IHG Announces Opening of Kamloops' First Holiday Inn
February 19, 2010 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today that Holiday Inn & Suites will open its first property in Kamloops, British Columbia today.
The Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops will showcase the 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, increase quality and drive consistency. 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.
“We are thrilled to welcome this property to the Holiday Inn family of hotels with the brand new sign and everything it represents. Holiday Inn hotels are specifically designed for business and family oriented leisure travelers in need of a full-service lodging experience, and this property fits well within that offering,” said Gina LaBarre, senior vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG. “Development in Kamloops is important in expanding our Holiday Inn consumer base and growing an even stronger presence across the Americas.”
The newly built four storey hotel is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and is just minutes from the city centre and Thompson Rivers University. Tourist attractions such as McArthur Island Park, Kamloops Airport and championship golf courses are also a short drive from the hotel.
The on-site renowned White Spot Restaurant is sure to exceed guests dining expectations. Kids 12 and younger eat free at Holiday Inn when ordering from the kids' menu in the hotel restaurant and accompanied by a dining adult. Room Service Right…On Time™, also a standard at all Holiday Inn hotels, ensures that guests' room service orders are accurate and delivered on time, every time. Guests can also enjoy the accompanying White Spot Lounge. With more than 2,000 sq. ft. of function space, the hotel will also be available for business meetings and banquets.
Standard Holiday Inn guestroom accommodations feature comfortable double queen or king-sized beds, deluxe suites with a mini kitchenette, a sitting area with a sofa bed and lounge chair, cable television, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Guest beds are made using crisp, white bedding with pillows that come in two comfort levels: “soft” and “firm.” Bathrooms include a specially designed showerhead that offers superior pressure, as well as a signature shower curtain with curved rod and new amenities. Guestrooms provide a work desk and ergonomic chair, data ports and in-room check-out capabilities. Complimentary high speed Internet access and free wireless is also available. The Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops offers a variety of amenities such as an on-site fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, business centre and restaurant.
“We invested in this multimillion dollar project to ensure the property meets brand standards and are pleased to offer a full-service IHG hotel to visitors of Kamloops,” said Stephen Earl, general manager of Holiday Inn Suites Kamloops. “This city is a well-traveled market for tourism and business and a perfect fit for the Holiday Inn brand.”
All Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts participates in IHG's guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry's first and largest guest loyalty program has 47 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any of IHG's more than 4,400 hotels worldwide.
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Kamloops is owned and managed by the PHI Hotel Group, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 675 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia V2B 3H7. Telephone: 250-376-8288; Facsimile: 250-376-8293
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