IHG Brings Holiday Inn to Cochin, India
Joins a growing family of globally refreshed Holiday Inn's.
- (1888PressRelease) July 19, 2011 - Kochi - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the official launch of Holiday Inn Cochin. With the promise of being 'A fresh destination for everyday People', Holiday Inn Cochin will present delightful opportunities across the year, making it the perfect base to do smart business and have fun with friends & family.
The initial opening will offer 94 rooms to its guests along with a wide selection of food and beverage outlets such as Masala - an all day dining restaurant, serving authentic localised and international cuisines; Roma - The Italian Bistro and Deli KC - Holiday Inn Cochin's 24-hour coffee shop. Guests staying at the Holiday Inn Cochin can rejuvenate themselves through a wide array of health club facilities and unwind at the hotels' infinity pool, which overlooks the tree lined Cochin cityscape. Featuring 212 rooms, Holiday Inn Cochin is conveniently located in close proximity to the National Highway Bypass, making it easily accessible to both business and leisure travellers as well as local residents.
Shaun Langdon, Regional General Manager for India, IHG said, "The opening of Holiday Inn Cochin is a significant milestone for IHG. This hotel is our third new-look Holiday Inn property in India, following the successful completion of the US$ 1 billion Holiday Inn global brand re-launch. The Holiday Inn brand represents a great opportunity for us in the mid-market segment and will address the increasing demand for internationally-branded hotels in India. Cochin is a strategic location for us and we continue to look for the right opportunities to expand the brand's presence in India's key business and leisure hubs. IHG has aggressive expansion plans for our Holiday Inn brand in India with 32 new-look Holiday Inn hotels which account for over 70% of our current India development pipeline. "
Commenting on the hotel's opening, Garth Solly, General Manager at Holiday Inn Cochin said, "We are extremely excited to bring Holiday Inn to Cochin. Holiday Inn Cochin is designed for business and family oriented leisure travellers in need of a full-service lodging experience. We believe in "Stay Real", a service commitment that recognizes our guests as individuals and our staff who understand their real needs during their stay. We are delighted to bring the world's most recognized hotel brand to a premier destination such as Cochin. Guests can now experience the same service standards, value and comfort which the Holiday Inn epitomizes globally right in the heart of God's own country."
Amid the celebrations of the official launch of the property, the staff of Holiday Inn Cochin welcomed both guests and senior citizens from the local old age home associated with the Hope Foundation. The members from Hope Foundation were treated to a day out and were part of the inaugural ceremony where they cut a cake representing the distinctive Holiday Inn logo followed by lunch at the restaurant 'Masala' at Holiday Inn Cochin.
About Holiday Inn
With more than 1,200 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn Hotels is the most widely recognized lodging brand in the world. In fact, Holiday Inn was one of the first international hotel brands to establish a presence in China in 1984. Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts provides the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where all people can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service, swimming pools, fitness centers and comfortable lounges. The casual atmosphere and amenities such as meeting and on-site business facilities, KidSuites rooms and, Kids Eat and Stay Free programs, demonstrate the long-standing commitment of Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts to serving travelers and have helped to establish the brand as "America's Favorite Hotel." For more information about Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Resorts, including IHG's new vacation resort brand Holiday Inn Club Vacations, or to book reservations, call 1-800-HOLIDAY or visit http://www.holidayinn.com/.
About IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global company operating seven well-known hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. IHG also manages Priority Club Rewards, the world's first and largest hotel loyalty program with 58 million members worldwide.
IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms and IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, a portfolio of over 4,400 hotels and more than 652,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world.
IHG has more than 1,200 hotels in its development pipeline and expects to recruit around 160,000 people worldwide over the next few years.
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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About Indroyal Group
Established in 1997, the Indroyal Group is promoted by Mr. J Suguthan. With top-notch technology and manufacturing facilities the company has been providing a wide array of unique furniture selections that blend in with any kind of lifestyle. In their maiden hospitality initiative, the Indroyal group in partnership with IHG launched the Holiday Inn Cochin recently.
Sandit Shah:
Director of Sales and Marketing
Holiday Inn Cochin
sandit.shah ( @ ) ihg dot com
+91 8129497432
Media Contacts:
Priscilla May D'Souza
Gutenberg Communications
priscilla ( @ ) gutenbergpr dot com
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