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MOOREA, French Polynesia, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa has been honored by Celebrated Living, American Airlines' luxury publication for first class passengers, achieving a top spot on its Platinum List of hotels, ranking third in the category of "Top 5 Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific Hotels." The 2012 Platinum List is an annual reader's choice guide endorsing the top hotels, golf courses, spas, and cruise lines in the world. A full...
SHANGHAI, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide, the originators of the prestigious Five-Star ratings program in the U.S., added Shanghai, China as its newest global destination. This announcement is marked by the addition of two properties, The Peninsula Shanghai and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, to the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel list, while The Peninsula Spa by ESPA is the only property in Shanghai to achieve the Five-Star Spa...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAND-AM Road Racing announced today that IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has been named the official hotel partner for GRAND-AM Road Racing beginning in 2012. This marks the first time the sanctioning body has had an official hotel partnership. (Logo: <font size="2" face="Arial">http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111013/MM86487LOGO</font> ) IHG owns a portfolio of well-recognized and respected hotel...
LONDON, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There's never been a better time to visit New York with its buzzing atmosphere and towering buildings. It's a heady blend of iconic images, eclectic neighbourhoods and community spirit. No matter whether you're taking a stroll through Central Park, marveling at the money monuments on Wall Street or simply enjoying a lazy brunch at one of the easy-going diners, New York City really does have something for everyone....
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Tahiti Nui is offering travelers who book their flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand or Australia to experience the stunning islands of Tahiti with a complimentary three-day stopover. Customers who book roundtrip flights to either New Zealand or Australia between June 13, 2011 and July 1, 2011 for travel between August 21, 2011 and March 31, 2012* can spend three nights at the Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort for no additional fee -...
LEED Gold Certified InterContinental San Francisco Selected California-based ParkPod to Provide Car Charging for the Property's Zipcar Hybrid Electric Vehicle. The Hotel's Certification and the ParkPod-Charged Vehicle were Celebrated at an Event Held Tuesday at the Hotel's Downtown San Francisco Location. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2011 California-based ParkPod announced Tuesday the selection of one of its electric vehicle charger models by a premier luxury hotel, the...
ATLANTA, March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting next week, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will connect guests face-to-face with Concierge teams at ten properties around the world using the new iPad(TM) 2 from Apple®. As the first global hotel brand to equip its Concierge teams with the iPad, InterContinental is committed to ensuring travelers have unparalleled access to local attractions, cultural events and "Insider" travel tips. Using the innovative FaceTime® feature on...
SYDNEY, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HotelsCombined.com, the world leader in hotel price comparison, today announced the most innovative ways that hotels strive to achieve a positive impact on the environment, culture and local economy. Green hotels come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges, and can be found almost anywhere, from the streets of San Francisco to exotic island hideaways. With the number of ecofriendly options on the rise, why not reduce your footprint and "go green" on your...
ATLANTA, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As U.S. residents make travel plans for the holidays, or simply for a weekend getaway between now and the end of the year, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is rewarding their guests by reimbursing checked baggage fees. Beginning Aug. 16, when travellers book two consecutive weekend nights at any one of the 4,500 IHG hotels worldwide for stays between Sept. 1 and Dec. 30, 2010, their checked bag is free. Travellers can participate each and every...
ATLANTA, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In support of the recently launched Hit it Big summer promotion, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has turned to popular location-based consumer service, Gowalla, to extend the offer beyond traditional marketing channels and into the mobile space. Now through June 30, 2010, as guests arrive and check-in at participating IHG hotels, including Holiday Inn® and Crowne Plaza®, they'll also be able to "check-in" on Gowalla via a mobile device and...
