Holiday Inn Express News

Holiday Inn Express debuts in Singapore
The first ever Holiday Inn Express has opened its doors in Singapore. The 221-room Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road is the first of two Holiday Inn Express hotels planned for Singapore during the brand’s rapid expansion across South East Asia.

Holiday Inn Express expands in Europe
The 102-room Holiday Inn Express Manisa is scheduled to open in early 2014 in Turkey. This is the latest development for parent company InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), which opened 39 properties throughout Europe in 2012.

InterContinental expands Holiday Inn Express brand in Turkey
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Express Manisa - West, in Turkey. The 102-room property, scheduled to open in early 2014, will operate under a franchise agreement with Procons Turizm and be managed by T&T Consulting who currently manage the Holiday Inn Express Istanbul - Altunizade.

Holiday Inn Express opens in Indianapolis
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis North - Carmel opened its doors this week. The 66-room hotel, which includes 25-suites, features a 24-hour business center, fitness center and complimentary parking. High speed wireless internet is also free and available throughout the hotel and in all rooms.

Laurus Corporation completes $2.7m hotel renovation and rebranding
Laurus Corporation, a U.S.-based private real estate investment and development firm, announced that it has completed the $2.7 million renovation of the Ramada Suites Hotel at New Orleans Airport and branded the facility as a Holiday Inn Express. The renovation included a complete overhaul of the guestrooms, public areas, exterior facade and landscaping. Additionally, a new management agreement was signed with a local management company to improve overall guest satisfaction and performance.

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E opens
Global hotel company IHG has announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E following a $4 million conversion that includes renovations to each of the 184 guest rooms, a fully remodeled lobby, a new business center and an exercise room.

IHG plans major expansion in Russia
IHG has signed a franchise MDA to develop 15 new hotels in Russia by 2019, which, when open, will double the size of IHG’s estate there as it stands today, and will introduce the Holiday Inn Express brand to the region for the first time.

Holiday Inn Express to open in Marília, Brazil
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Express Marília. The new-build, 102-room Holiday Inn Express hotel will be among the first internationally branded properties in the city of Marília, and is slated to open toward the end of 2013.

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia set to open
Global hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group is opening of the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE – Bensalem following extensive renovations. Features of the new property are in line with the $1 billion Holiday Inn global brand relaunch.

Ranganath Budumooru, general manager, Holiday Inn Express, Ahmedabad, India, at World Travel Awards
Ranganath Budumooru, general manager, Holiday Inn Express, Ahmedabad, India, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Delhi, India.

Holiday Inn Express defines ‘Smart Travel’ in India
Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad is set to meet the needs of today’s savvy travellers. The first of the brand in India, the hotel defines smart travel by pairing comfort and convenience with proximity and price.

Holiday Inn Express conversions open
IHG has signed and opened three new Holiday Inn Express hotels in the United Kingdom following their fast-track conversion from Hampton by Hilton. The hotels will be managed by Kew Green.