Hotel opens following $19 million investment by ownership
TORONTO, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada). This hotel is the second IHG property in the city, joining the Holiday Inn St. John’s-Govt Center hotel. Adjacent to the St. John’s International Airport, this hotel is expected to become a top choice for business and leisure travellers in the area.
Jennifer Gribble, Vice President, Holiday Inn Express® Brand, The Americas, IHG said: “Holiday Inn Express is one of the most widely recognized lodging brands in the world, and we’re pleased to add this hotel in St. John’s to our family. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel is another example of how this brand delivers a special kind of hospitality that makes guests feel at home the moment they step off the plane and walk through the front door.”
The Holiday Inn Express brand is the smart choice for travellers seeking a hotel that will help them rest and go while staying productive, delivering exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. The more than 2,400 Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide offer a simple and efficient stay through the uncomplicated yet personal service travellers expect from the brand.
The hotel features an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness and business centers as well as 1,800 square feet of meeting space that can comfortably accommodate up to 115 people. Guest rooms feature SMART TV’s with Netflix, Facebook, and YouTube apps pre-loaded, USB charging stations in all lamps and desk areas, modern décor with local artwork, comfortable queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine featuring complimentary coffee.
The complimentary Express Start™ breakfast bar offers a full range of breakfast items including a variety of healthy options, such as Oikos®yogurt, whole wheat English muffins, Kellogg’s® breakfast cereals, Quaker® oatmeal and a toppings bar for yogurt, cereal and pancakes. Additionally, the breakfast bar offers a wide variety of options including a rotation of egg and meat selections, fruit, the brand’s proprietary cinnamon roll and Smart Roast™ 100% Arabica coffee.
Greg Ivany, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport said: “The Holiday Inn Express brand is a great fit for the St. John’s area. Guests will know they are in for an enjoyable stay the moment they arrive at the airport and see the recognizable Holiday Inn Express sign. We look forward to providing our guests with the unmatched comfort and convenience that comes with staying at a Holiday Inn Express hotel.”
The hotel, located at 5 Navigator Avenue, St. John’s, Newfoundland/Labrador, A1A 0R5 Canada, is owned by MP Limited Partnership and managed by URGO Hotels Canada. The Holiday Inn Express brand is part of IHG’s diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that its hotels can meet guests’ needs whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY or by going toIHG.com/HolidayInnExpress. The Holiday Inn Express brand participates in IHG® Rewards Club. The industry’s first and largesthotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll atIHGRewardsClub.com, by downloading the IHG® App, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG’s more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.
About the Holiday Inn Express® brand
Holiday Inn Express® hotels are modern hotels for value-oriented travelers. Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, Holiday Inn Express hotels offer competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. Guests Stay Smart® at Holiday Inn Express hotels where they enjoy a free hot Express Start™ breakfast bar with new healthier offerings, free high-speed Internet access and free local phone calls (U.S. and Canada only). There are currently over 2,400 Holiday Inn Express hotel locations around the globe. For more information about Holiday Inn Express hotels or to book reservations, visit www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress . Find us on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/hiexpress or Facebook www.Facebook.com/holidayinnexpress.
Media Contacts:
Brent Marson, Hill+Knowlton Strategies,brent.marson@hkstrategies.ca, +1(416) 413-4633
Caroline Huston, IHG, caroline.huston@ihg.com, +1(770) 604-2495
Notes to Editors:
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN™ Hotels, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.
IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,000 hotels in nearly 100 countries, with more than 1,300 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty programme with more than 90 million members worldwide.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 350,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.
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