IHG Opens Holiday Inn Express Marilia Hotel in São Paulo State
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)[LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® Marília hotel in São Paulo State, Brazil. The new-build, 102-room hotel is among the first internationally-branded properties in the city of Marilia. The hotel is centrally situated near Marilia's industrial district, airport, and less than a mile away from the city's main shopping center.
"IHG properties have thrived in Brazil since the InterContinental® brand arrived in 1946. We helped forge Brazil's hospitality industry, and thanks to strong relationships with our Brazilian partners, we are pleased to be an integral part of this next stage of travel evolution for the country," said Alvaro Diago, COO, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG.
Spanning seven stories, the Holiday Inn Express Marilia hotel boasts a modern design, with a strong focus on sustainability, including energy-efficient systems, wastewater treatment plans, solar panels and LED lighting. The hotel offers guests a comfortable, yet affordable stay with innovative, preferred guest upgrades to ensure a pleasurable experience with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed Internet access, a business center, meeting spaces and complimentary parking. Business travelers will find large desks with ergonomic chairs. The complimentary Express Start™ breakfast bar features a full range of breakfast items, including regional and local dishes, a rotation of egg and meat selections, breads, yogurt, juices, fruit, pastries, cereals and coffee.
"The Holiday Inn Express brand was created to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers," said Gerardo Murray, regional vice president, Distribution and Commercial Marketing, Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG. "Offering services tailored to meet our guests' needs, we strive to be the top brand for today's savvy traveler. We are proud to welcome the Holiday Inn Express Marilia hotel to our portfolio of more than 2,300 properties worldwide."
The hotel is owned by Hotelaria Agisol Ltda., a subsidiary of Grupo Bertim, a prominent construction company in the state of São Paulo, and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. The Holiday Inn Express brand participates in IHG's hotel rewards program, IHG® Rewards Club. The industry's first and largest hotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll at www.IHGRewardsClub.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 4,700 hotels worldwide. Guests can also book a green hotel stay at any of our IHG Green Engage enrolled hotels.
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