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Leading global hotel company By remaining flexible, strategic, and focused on our brands consumer alliances, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG ) has grown together with our owners into becoming a leading global hotel company with the world s largest hotel loyalty program.
Together with our owners, IHG has grown to hold leadership positions in many major hotel markets around the globe. IHG offers nine distinct brands that are brought to life by more than 350,000 colleagues and our owners in almost 100 countries and territories. IHG brands build on a rich heritage of more than 60 years since InterContinental Hotels & Resorts appeared and Kemmons Wilson fulfilled his dream to build a hotel brand guests could trust - Holiday Inn. IHG offers a portfolio of nine brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo Hotels, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express Hotels, Staybridge Suites Hotels, Candlewood Suites Hotels, EVEN Hotels and HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts. Through our diverse brand offering, our abilities to provide extensive operations support, our dedication to innovate, and our efforts to drive consumer demand, we re offering our hotel owners a competitive advantage. Our ambition is simple - to win by being the first choice for owners, guests, colleagues, and investors. It is key that IHG continues to drive improvements for the future as well as build profitable and sustainable business that delivers growing returns.
The first truly international hotel brand, offering understated service and style to well-traveled guests, connecting them to what is special about their destination. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts was the first exceptionally international hotel brand in the world with locations in over 60 countries. It quickly became the symbol of glamour, sophistication, and success that years later continues to define global travel. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts won the prestigious World s Leading Hotel Brand award for the fifth year in a row at the 2013 World Travel Awards. AMER 51 17,450 6 Europe 31 9,523 2 AMEA 68 21,587 20 China 31 12,398 21 Global 181 60,958 49
The first upscale international hotel brand designed specifically for Chinese consumers. HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts takes the best aspects of renowned Chinese hospitality, and applies the international scale, powerful systems and unparalleled insights of IHG into the Chinese market to deliver what consumers expect in China today. IHG launched the brand to focus on the unique Chinese aspects of etiquette, rejuvenation in nature, status recognition, and spaces enabling social interactions. China 0 0 22 Global 0 0 22
Upscale brand in major urban centers, gateway cities, and resort destinations offering business travelers high levels of comfort, service, and amenities. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is one of the fastest growing upscale hotel brands in the world. The brand focuses on helping guests reach their personal and business goals, accelerating their journey to success by combining the best facilities with great service. The brand offers exceptional solutions for conducting business by facilitating meetings, whether a sales convention or board meeting, making it an excellent choice for any itinerary. AMER 177 47,382 15 Europe 83 19,483 11 AMEA 67 19,096 15 China 68 23,965 50 Global 395 109,926 91
Industry s first branded boutique hotel delivering refreshing and inviting guest experiences that are truly reflective of the local neighborhood. The Hotel Indigo brand is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character, and geography of the surrounding area while brand hallmarks ensure consistent and reliable service from location to location. No two hotels are the same. From the locally-inspired murals to the seasonal menu items, each Hotel Indigo hotel delivers a vibrant, engaging, and genuine boutique experience that gives guests the confidence to step out and explore the local neighborhood. AMER 37 4,344 25 Europe 15 1,426 13 AMEA 0 0 8 China 5 612 6 Global 57 6,382 52
The first hotel brand designed for guests that enables them to maintain their wellness routine while on the road, at a mainstream price-point. The EVEN Hotels brand offers a fresh development opportunity targeted to meet the needs of wellness-minded travelers. With the brand s offerings in the core areas of Keeping Active, Resting Easy, Eating Well, and Accomplishing More, guests can find the balance they seek throughout their travels. No other U.S. hotel brand offers a holistic wellness experience at a mainstream price-point. IHG will roll out this concept in health-conscious markets, managing the first few properties, and will then accelerate growth through our franchise model. AMER 0 0 5 Global 0 0 5
One of the world s most recognized hotel brands with a global reputation for service, comfort, and value. The Holiday Inn brand is the most widely recognized lodging brand in the world, with over 1,100 hotels worldwide. The Holiday Inn brand provides the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service, swimming pools, fitness centers, meeting and on-site business facilities, and comfortable lounges. The brand has demonstrated its longstanding commitment to serve travelers and have helped to establish the brand as America s Favorite Hotel. AMER 748 129,191 133 Europe 276 44,597 36 AMEA 70 16,045 40 China 63 20,483 39 Global 1,157 210,316 248
A fresh, clean, uncomplicated hotel choice offering comfort, convenience, and good value. Holiday Inn Express offers convenient locations throughout the world and competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. All hotels feature complimentary ExpressStart breakfast, comfortable rooms, a signature shower experience, and free high speed internet. Holiday Inn Express is one of the fastest growing brands in the industry, opening one hotel a week. AMER 1,988 174,934 379 Europe 219 25,711 38 AMEA 18 4,093 38 China 43 11,391 36 Global 2,268 216,129 491
The perfect family-style, relaxing resort getaway offering a host of exciting activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. The Holiday Inn Resort brand offers family fun and relaxation from a brand name guests know and trust. Located in many of the world s leading resort destinations, each property makes the most of its great location and offers quality accommodations, facilities, and activities. Guests enjoy friendly customer services and top-notch amenities as well as tailored services for children such as KidsSuites and Children s Activity Programs. AMER 18 4,438 5 Europe 2 212 0 AMEA 14 3,003 6 China 4 1,201 3 Global 38 8,854 14
Exceptional resort-style vacation experiences in top leisure destinations as a timeshare offering. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand provides high quality timeshare vacation experiences. These resort destinations offer a fun and relaxing environment where memorable vacations are created and shared among family and friends. This premier vacation ownership is based on a points system enabling members to have greater flexibility in their travel. Members have access to Holiday Inn Club Vacation properties which offer spacious villa accommodations with family-friendly amenities. AMER 10 3,701 1 Global 10 3,701 1
Extended stay upscale brand with home-like comforts, spacious suites with a full kitchen, in a warm, welcoming, and social living environment. The Staybridge Suites brand has set the standard for 15 years with a relentless commitment to understanding and anticipating the evolving expectations of the upscale extended stay guest who want the best of both home and hotel, whether for business, relocation or vacation. From the welcoming fireplace in the Great Room, to the residential feel of the spacious suites, guests are encouraged to make themselves feel right at home. Each hotel offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, all with spacious living areas, separate workspaces, and fully equipped kitchens. AMER 189 20,428 74 Europe 5 784 3 AMEA 3 425 6 Global 197 21,637 83
Extended stay midscale brand offering suites with the space and functionality for guests to tend to their personal needs during their stay - to make them feel at home. Candlewood Suites hotels cater to the extended stay traveler, by creating the kind of hotel experience they crave - informal, relaxed, and independent. Guests find spacious studio and one-bedroom suites, each with its own fully equipped kitchen, executive desk, recliner, and more. The Candlewood Gym and free Guest Laundry are open around the clock, and guests can take advantage of the 24-hour Candlewood Cupboard or the Lending Locker, all on the honor system. Candlewood Suites hotels offer guests all of this at a very comfortable price so they can live and work on their own terms. AMER 313 29,862 81 Global 313 29,862 81
IHG Rewards Club What we Mean by Guest Loyalty The award winning IHG Rewards Club loyalty program is the largest in the hotel industry, offering members more choices to redeem their points than any other hotel loyalty program in the world. Serving over 78 million members worldwide, IHG Rewards Club is an effective tool for driving customers to IHG hotels and creating brand loyalty. IHG Rewards Club members: Pay More - booking higher rates through lower-cost channels, and using additional services in-hotel. Stay More - booking more often than non-members and staying at more brands than non-members. Say More - writing positive reviews, completing HeartBeat surveys, and referring others to IHG hotels. In 2013, IHG Rewards Club drove over $7 billion of global system room revenue for all IHG branded hotels. We are particularly proud of the fact that IHG Rewards Club has been voted Best Hotel Loyalty Program in the World by readers of Global Traveler Magazine for the ninth consecutive year, 2005-2013.
Investing in success At IHG, we have a lot to offer our franchisees. We ve been a leading player in the global market for more than 60 years, with a targeted focus on building and operating great hospitality brands. IHG support includes the benefits of our global network, with integrated distribution and technology channels, and award winning marketing programs. We also offer personalized support and training initiatives to help maximize your revenues and fine tune your hotel for peak performance.
To discuss your next development opportunity with IHG contact our development team: (866) 933-8256 ihg.com/development development ihg.com
Three Ravinia Drive Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346 1.866.933.8356 IHG.com/development This is not an offer of a franchise or other development opportunity. For information regarding franchising with any of the IHG brands, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document for each brand, available upon request. The content of this material is confidential and proprietary to InterContinental Hotels Group and may not be reproduced, disclosed, distributed, or used without the express permission of an authorized representative of IHG. Facts and figures are provided without representation or warranty and are subject to change without notice, but were believed to be correct at the time of printing. Most hotels are independently owned and operated. 2014 InterContinental Hotels Group. All rights reserved.