Re-launching on 1 February in Midtown Manhattan, Broadway @ Times Square Hotel will officially be part of the innovative and forward-thinking Apple Core Hotels group. The soft-opening period between February and July will see a modern, clean and stylish re-design to encompass a brand new reception and lounge area, as well as a media lounge equipped with a business centre, self-service concierge kiosk, flat screen televisions and an informal seating area.

Situated in the very heart of Midtown on 46th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, this budget-friendly property offers leisure and business travellers alike the chance to experience all that Manhattan has to offer – right on its doorstep. A short stroll North takes guests to Central Park, East to Fifth Avenue, West to Times Square and surrounding you – Broadway!

Broadway @ Times Square Hotel is completely smoke-free and was in fact the first hotel in NYC to claim that distinction. What’s more, now part of Apple Core Hotels, this centrally located property offers a host of complimentary facilities including free wi-fi, national phone calls, continental breakfast and free stays for children aged 12 and under. Double room rates in February start from only $114.99 (which equates to under £37 per person). Flights and accommodation taxes excluded. To book, call freephone 0808 178 6363 or visitwww.applecorehotels.co.uk/hotels/broadway-at-times-square-hotel.

Centrally located at 30 West 31^st Street, the new $52 million Holiday Inn New York Midtown-31^st St. is just a short cab ride from major airports serving the metropolitan area; a short walk to Times Square and the Empire State Building; near Broadway theaters and Madison Square Garden; and by dozens of restaurants and night life locations.

The new hotel includes features in keeping with the $1 billion Holiday Inn re-launch, the largest project of its kind in the history of the hospitality industry. First announced in 2007, the relaunch program creates a more contemporary brand image as part of the drive to increase quality and consistency across the global portfolio. The program focuses on arrival and welcome services, guestroom and guest-bath comfort and a redesigned logo and signage.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31^st St. to the Holiday Inn family of hotels in the New York metropolitan area,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG. “Holiday Inn hotels and suites are specifically designed for business and family oriented leisure travelers in need of a full-service lodging experience, and this hotel in the heart of Manhattan – built in keeping with our brand relaunch – fits well within that offering.”

Leisure guests will enjoy the hotel’s proximity to the renowned Fifth Avenue shopping district as well as New York City’s famous nine-story Macy’s. A short walk will get visitors to the historic and chic Chelsea district while nearby subway stations, bus stops and Penn Station make it easy to get just about anywhere else in Manhattan and beyond.

For business travelers, the hotel is located near major corporations such as Reuters, Morgan Stanley, Condé Nast and Credit Suisse. A business center and high-speed wireless Internet service throughout the hotel add convenience in addition to the 24-hour fitness center and concierge services.

“A home-away-from-home for generations of travelers, Holiday Inn has always represented quality and comfort, and this new hotel is a great representation of the brand in a perfect location for business and leisure travelers,” said Kevin Cottet, general manager. “We’re proud to be a part of the next generation of Holiday Inn.”

The Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31^st St. is home to Contorno’s – a boutique Italian restaurant staffed by world-class chefs.The full-service restaurant offers the standard Holiday Inn Best-4-Breakfast^âmenu, with signature items such as Rainforest Alliance™ Certified coffee, Cinnamon Supreme French Toast™ and Skillet Inspirations™.  Kids 12 and younger eat free at Holiday Inn when ordering from the kids’ menu in the hotel restaurant and accompanied by a dining adult.  Room Service Right…On Time™, also a standard at all Holiday Inn hotels, ensures that guests’ room service orders are accurate and delivered on time, every time.

The design creates a residential atmosphere that is warm, trend forward and comfortable. The hotel will feature a natural, fresh color palette punctuated by pops of energetic colors. Standard Holiday Inn guestroom accommodations feature comfortable queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair, 32-inch cable televisions, cable television, hairdryer, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board.

Guest beds are made using crisp, white bedding with pillows that come in two comfort levels: “soft” and “firm.” Bathrooms include a specially designed showerhead that offers superior pressure, as well as a signature shower curtain with curved rod, and new amenities.  Guestrooms include a work desk and ergonomic chair, data ports and complimentary USA TODAY® newspapers.

Tucked into an elegant urban setting between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, the hotel is owned by Chesapeake Lodging Trust and managed by Real Hospitality Group, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Reservations can be made by calling  1-800-HOLIDAY or by going towww.holidayinn.com.

Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards.  The industry’s first and largest guest loyalty program has 61 million members.  Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any of IHG’s more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

The conveniently-located property, just walking distance from the heart of Port Vila, has completed work on the majority of its rooms and apartments, as well re-furbishing the lobby and reception area, with the rest of its accommodation areas to completed by the end of April.

View from superior orchid room 2

General manager Hiro Osuka said that the 69 rooms and 12 apartments at the three-star property had been fitted with new bathrooms, furniture and soft furnishings. The balance of work will be completed in time to launch a marketing push in Australia late in April.

He said that the rooms had been freshened and modernised to cater for the property’s clientele of young people, families, retirement couples and business people.

Mr Osuka said that the Melanesian’s customers appreciated the value for money offered by a room rate ranging from about $170 on a bed and breakfast basis, depending on the season. The 12 one-and two-bedroom apartments are available from around $230 – a very attractive rate for families wanting to do some of their own cooking.

The Melanesian will also be offering the attraction of free stays for children. The deal will permit two children aged up to 12 to stay free if they are in the same room as their parents and eat for free when dining with their parents.

The recent renovations also provided wireless internet connections in all rooms for a small charge, plus Internet café facilities in the foyer.

The Melanesian is renowned for its Cultural Entertainment Night on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights which includes an all-you-can-eat BBQ for about $20.

The property has also refurbished its restaurant, Le Melanesian, and introduced a Pacific Fusion type cuisine which reflects much of the French character of Vanuatu.

As the only New York City hotel inducted as part of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux collection in nearly 20 years, the Beaux-Arts-designed hotel rolls out a red carpet with the “All Things French” package.

Available through December 31, 2012, the brand-new promotion offers:

• 10 percent off Best Available Rate at 189 luxurious salons and award-winning suites designed by world-renowned interior designer, Lauren Rottet

• Cocktails at the Chanel=inspired Bar Pleiades that is named for the beloved French restaurant frequented by Manhattan’s art world elite of the 1970s and 80s and pays tribute to haute French Fashion.

• 15 percent discount at The Spa for treatments and products by Darphin, the botanical Parisian skincare line to ensure all guests are red-carpet ready.

• Breakfast for two at Café Boulud, where Michelin-Star French Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud features his contemporary approach to classic French cuisine while incorporating his flair for seasonal delicacies and worldwide flavors.

• Complimentary use of The Surrey’s Les Clefs D’Or Concierge, providing elite access to the city before, during or after the stay.

The Surrey Hotel & Spa also boasts a coveted location just steps away from Madison Avenue’s French-inspired shops, including Christian Loubatin, Chanel, and La Maison Ladurée. For more information on The Surrey Hotel & Spa, please visit www.thesurreyhotel.com or follow on Twitter @SurreyHotelNYC or on Facebook at “The Surrey Hotel.”

Welcoming its first customer, Mr. Mathias Urbaezek from Germany for a 4-night stay Mr. Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of InterContinental Baan Taling Ngam Resort said:

Mr. Colin Baumgart and Mr. Mathias Urbaczek

“We are delighted to be welcoming our first guests to the new InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort today.  Formerly managed by various hotel operating companies, the resort occupies an exceptional location on the south-west tip of the island at Baan Taling Ngam.  It was Koh Samui’s first ever luxury resort and opens following a 10-month multimillion dollar renovation project as the island’s Grand Dame!”

“We are confident, this well-loved destination is better than ever as it flies the new flag of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts,” he continued.

As part of his VIP welcome, Mr Urbaezek will enjoy complimentary butler service throughout his stay in addition to a complimentary return visit voucher.

Picture show from Left to Right: Nakaret Butthuam, Head Butler, Mr. Colin Baugart, Mr Mathias Urbaczek and Mr. Arnaud Girodon, General Manager

IC Samui Baan Taling Ngam - Resort View from Private Pier

With breathtaking sunsets and 320-degree vistas across the famous “Five Islands” and Angthong National Park, InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort brings with it luxurious accommodations, a private beach, licensed pier, gourmet dining and signature spa raised 120 meters above sea level.

It is also the island’s only address to offer private transfers to guests, to and from Koh Samui International Airport by speedboat direct to its own 150-metre licensed pier.

Set amid 22 acres of lush coconut plantation, the resort’s 79 guest residences include 12 signature standalone Beachfront Pool Villas and 17 2-bedroom villas perfect for families and / or groups of friends.

Ranging from 67 to 320 square meters, each boasts a private balcony, expansive bathroom with soaking tub and waterfall shower, and is adorned with unique ‘pops’ of colour adding a contemporary edge to the resort’s strong Thai heritage.  12 signature standalone Beachfront Pool Villas have their own private sundeck and swimming pool.

IC Samui Baan Taling Ngam - Ocean View Room

Welcome touches for guests across all room categories include tropical survival kits, specially developed Harnn bathroom amenities and essential oils, and Egyptian cotton towels, linen, robes and slippers – for adults and children.

Seven rainbow swimming pools throughout the resort give semi-private pool access to villa guests looking for space and a 150-metre licensed private pier allows for glamorous speedboat arrivals and departures.

Gourmet dining comes in many forms with beachside restaurant Flames serving up Modern European cuisines cooked live, grilled or flamed in front of guests; Amber, a range of delectable Thai and Asian cuisines through an open dine-in kitchen concept; and Air Bar, the resort’s must try destination – serving up a unique menu of molecular cocktails from Joseph Boroski of Sip Slowly New York, sakes, tapas, sushi and sashimi.

The brand’s signature Planet Trekker Kid’s Club keeps youngsters entertained with handicrafts, games and supervised play alongside numerous forms of non motorized water sports; whilst Baan Thai Spa is a 600square meter sanctuary of relaxation offering traditional therapeutic treatments to promote good health and well-being from Thai to Western and Ayurvedic, with a Tea Ritual at the heart of every treatment.

Uniquely, the resort has an exclusive license in Koh Samui to a range Sun Spa Esthederm products from the French cosmetic brand Institut Esthederm Paris providing sun care and tanning solutions to guests at the resort’s pool and beach by matching a person’s tolerance to the sun with a suitable product.

Resort facilities also extend to a fully equipped gymnasium, two tennis courts, a golf practice area, a dedicated yoga sala overlooking the ocean and a resort ‘inspiration’ centre.

Opening rates at InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort start from THB 6,500+++ per night for an Ocean View Room and are available until July 15^th, 2012:

Bookings can be made online at www.intercontinental.com/samui or by contacting the resort’s reservations department on Tel.+66 (0) 7742 9100/ email reservations@ickohsamui.com.

Koh Samui is an hour’s flight from Bangkok with direct domestic connections to Phuket and Pattaya.  International direct flights link it with key Asian cities including Hong Kong, Singapore and soon, Kuala Lumpur.

The company announced today new benefits that make its award winning loyalty program Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) the richest elite program in the industry.

The more SPG Members stay, the more choices are available and the more personalized the benefits become with standouts like lifetime status, first-of-its-kind 24-hour check-in and a dedicated Starwood ambassador who provides one-on-one service to uniquely tailor the guest experience.

With globalization trends, there are more mega travelers than ever before going to more places around the world, said Frits van Paasschen, President and CEO of Starwood. The opportunity to cultivate what we call loyalty beyond reason with the world s most frequent travelers has never been greater. These are sophisticated consumers who have become jaded by generic points and perks. This is why we ve invested in distinct new and personal benefits to truly reward those who reward us with a disproportionate amount of their business.

Three Year Pilot Aimed at Most Profitable Travelers Inspires New Changes

According to van Paasschen, just two percent of travelers drive 30 percent of Starwood s profits. With that in mind, the company spent the last three years quietly piloting a highly personal one-on-one ambassador service to better understand the needs and desires of these very powerful guests. Across the small, select sample of travelers, Starwood saw a double-digit share shift compared to a control group. Starwood took insights from this pilot to develop new benefits aimed at its elite Members.

What we heard loud and clear from travelers was that they wanted more choice, more control and more personal service, said Mark Vondrasek, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Loyalty & Partnership Marketing. Today, through high touch and high tech, we have a newfound ability to better understand our guests, their preferences and even the nature of each unique trip. By delivering a whole new definition of choice and personal services, we re moving beyond a purely points arms race to instead build loyalty for life.

Good-Bye 3 p.m. Check-in Hello Your24^TM

Turning an ancient hotel convention on its head, Starwood is for the first time ever abolishing the industry s long-standing 3:00 p.m.
check-in time and giving its most frequent travelers control of their own arrival and departure time. Your24 lets Members choose their own 24 hour check-in and checkout time. For example, a guest who checks in at 10 p.m. won t have to check-out until 10 p.m. on their day of departure. The Your24 program is offered to SPG Members who spend 75+ nights at Starwood hotels annually.

Ultimate in Personal Service for Most Prolific Travelers

Building upon its successful pilot program, Starwood is expanding its innovative one-to-one service which matches its best travelers with personal ambassadors. Now, all Members who stay 100 nights annually are invited to participate in this unique service designed to provide the ultimate in tailored experiences across all 1100+ Starwood hotels. What separates this from a traditional travel concierge program is the unique personal relationship between Member and ambassador. Starwoods ambassadors work one-on-one with guests to understand their preferences and what matters to them on each trip to deliver a customized experience on property. Ambassadors also provide services beyond the hotel and are even empowered to assist guests when they re not traveling.

Starwood to Reward Loyalty with Lifetime Status

To show its appreciation for its most loyal and enduring travelers, Starwood Preferred Guest is introducing SPG Lifetime^TM
status. Now Members who have stayed 250 nights total and maintained elite status for at least five years (consecutive or not) are awarded SPG Lifetime Gold status. Members with 500 total nights and 10 years of Platinum SPG status (consecutive or not) will enjoy their top tier status for life.

The Lowdown on Loyalty: Starwood Enhances Benefits for all Elite Members and the More You Stay, the Richer and More Personal it Gets

Our goal is to make SPG so rich that it s impossible for mega travelers not to choose Starwood, said Vondrasek. We also want to make the program wildly aspirational for all frequent travelers. And because we know that many of our Members are also Members of other hotel loyalty programs, we believe these upgrades give travelers a compelling reason to consolidate their travel with us. With this in mind, we have enriched all of our elite offerings, ratcheting up the proposition as Members stay more.

• SPG 100 Nights Benefit: After crossing the 100-night threshold, SPG Members are paired with their personal ambassador.
• SPG 75 Nights Benefit: After spending 75 nights with Starwood, Members earn four Starpoints for every eligible U.S. dollar
  spent. Members also get access to Your24 to control their check-in and checkout time.
• SPG 50 Nights Benefit: At 50 nights, Members will receive 10 Suite Night Awards ” to use for room upgrades. Suite Night
  Awards are confirmable five days prior to arrival.
• Platinum Members (25 Stays or 50 Nights Annually): now
  have the option of complimentary breakfast as part of their
  welcome gift at check-in. Platinum Members can also choose from bonus
  Starpoints or a local gift.
• Gold Members (10 Stays or 25 Nights Annually): now
  receive a welcome gift at check-in and can choose from bonus
  Starpoints, complimentary in-room Internet access or a complimentary
  beverage.

To learn more about these exciting SPG changes that give Members more control over their hotel experience visit spg.com/morepower. All benefits begin March 1, 2012.

SPG Gets a New Look Inspired By Actual Members

To celebrate its new benefits, SPG is updating its brand identity with a new look inspired by the rich personalities of its Members. SPG
conducted a casting call for Members to participate in photo shoots with famed portrait photographer Alessandra Petlin. The inspiring photos will be prominently featured in all SPG communications and collateral including more than 90 million member communications a year. The first photo shoot took place in New York and features the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, W New York - Times Square, W New York Downtown, Aloft Harlem, The St. Regis New York and Sheraton Tribeca.

Visit spg.com/members to hear personal stories from these Members about their relationship with SPG. Additional casting calls are taking place around the world in 2012. Follow SPG on Facebook.com/spg to learn about the latest locations.

When you plan to travel to Mumbai on your business trip, you can easily avail this four star luxury concern for your accommodation needs as it caters to all your wants and requirements. With close proximity to the domestic and the international airport, it gives easy access to the travelers who are coming to visit the city. Not only this, it is also in closeness to the commercial hub and popular market places of Mumbai, providing convenience especially to all those who are coming in for work related reasons.

Hotel Kohinoor Continental is a place where comfort and luxury warmly embrace its patrons; provide distinguishing services, finest amenities, sumptuous cuisines in various restaurants and recreational facilities. This concern is an ideal place for travelers who are on business trips or for those who want to hold important business meetings and other social events.

The General Manager of Hotel Kohinoor Continental said, “Our hotel staff leaves no stones unturned in guaranteeing the excellence of its service. This is clearly apparent from their very able caretaker services. Right from making reservation for a limousine to guide our guests through the city or proposing celebrated night spots to provide to every need.”

Kohinoor Continental also offers spectacular venues for wedding events and other ceremonies for its guests so that they can hold the most important event of their life in the best possible manner. The hotel has a span of over 3,770 square feet of elegant event space, provides attentive services with modern conveniences and customized menu options so that your guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience. With the dedicated event managers, your gala parties will definitely be successful and without any flaws.

If you want to host a party indoors, you can use the large ballroom space with the ceiling of 25 feet providing convenience, if you are precisely looking for an ideal Andheri Central Mumbai location. Experience the state of the art banquet and wedding venues at Hotel Kohinoor Continental to host one of the best celebrations to remember.

Therefore, avail this exquisite four star luxury hotel in Mumbai to experience fine living and create good memories.

Relationships with hotel loyalty programs may even outlive marital unions, the survey said. Seventy-six percent of respondents revealed they felt their status in a hotel loyalty program would last longer than their marriage or current job. And, in a travel emergency, 70 percent of respondents said that their elite status in a hotel loyalty rewards program would be handier than their smartphone, tablet or even their personal assistant.

The study, commissioned to celebrate the launch of a suite of distinct benefits for Starwood Preferred Guest Members, polled 9,900 adults around the world who travel more than 25 times a year. Starwood Preferred Guest, the award-winning loyalty program of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced new benefits that make SPG the richest elite program in the industry. The more Members stay, the more choices are available and the more personalized the benefits become with standouts like lifetime status, first-of-its-kind 24-hour check-in and a dedicated Starwood ambassador who provides one-on-one service to uniquely tailor the guest experience.

Three-quarters of respondents would take extra trips to bump up status

The new survey demonstrates the value members attach to loyalty programs like Starwood Preferred Guest. Seventy-four percent of respondents said they would take an extra trip just to rack up miles or status in a loyalty program. And nearly the same number, 73 percent said they ve taken extra business trips solely to rack up miles or status in a loyalty program.

Honeymoon ? Emergency ? Respondents would try subterfuge to get upgrades

Respondents were not above telling little white lies to get a better hotel room or hotel/airline travel upgrade. Nearly half of respondents, 45%, claimed they would pretend it was their honeymoon; 25% would pretend they had a family emergency; and 20% would pretend to be someone important.

Among other key findings:

• If they could only take one item with them while traveling, most respondents would take their benefits in a
  hotel loyalty rewards program (73%), rather than their spouse/partner (15%) or luggage (11%).
• Losing their status in a hotel loyalty program (65%) scares respondents more than lost luggage (12%) or missing a flight (11%).
• The survey reinforces that hotel loyalty rewards programs haveeclipsed other rewards programs in value. Half of respondents said they consider hotel loyalty programs most important, followed by credit-card (19%) and airline loyalty programs (13%).

Unparalleled benefits and an unmatched elite program have propelled Starwood Preferred Guest to stratospheric growth in 2011. SPG bookings now account for one of every two guests at Starwood properties; just five years ago, that figure was one in three.

To learn more about these exciting SPG changes that give Members more control over their hotel experience visit spg.com/morepower. All benefits begin March 1, 2012.

The survey was conducted for Starwood Preferred Guest by STUDYLOGIC LLC of Cedarhurst, NY via telephone of 9,900 adults across the globe who travel 25 times or more per year. Of respondents, 1620 came from the United States and Canada, 2100 from China, 1500 from the Middle East, 1590 from Latin America, 1560 from Japan, and 1530 from Europe. Interviews were conducted between January 1^st and January 9^th, 2012.

While tradition has long held hotel check-in to 3 p.m., Starwood is bucking convention to give its most frequent travelers complete control of their check-in and checkout times. A member who chooses to check in at 10 p.m. won’t have to checkout until 10 p.m. on their day of departure, 24 hours later. Platinum SPG members who spend 75+ eligible nights at Starwood hotels can request Your24 service.

“We’re constantly striving to make travel as personalized as possible for Starwood Preferred Guest Members, and that means fresh thinking around long-standing industry practices,” said Mark Vondrasek, Senior Vice President for Distribution, Loyalty & Partnership Marketing at Starwood. “Your24 reflects very clearly that the preferences of our guests drive how we do business, and that’s another reason why Starwood and SPG have earned such intense loyalty with global travelers.”

Your24 is part of a suite of new elite benefits launching March 1, 2012, that make the award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest the richest elite program in the industry. With the new SPG enhancements, the more you stay, the richer it gets with more points, first of its kind benefits such as confirmable 24-hour check-in, the addition of lifetime status, access to a dedicated Starwood ambassador, confirmable upgrades and free breakfast.

Starwood recently reported that elite membership in Starwood Preferred Guest has doubled over the past five years. What’s more, they are spending 60% more than they did five years ago.

The 30-story, 271-suite Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogotais located at the International Center Tequendama, a mixed-use building featuring meetings facilities, offices and apartments. It is just minutes from downtown and the financial district, modern shopping malls, gourmet restaurants and cultural attractions. The property is also located just 20 minutes from El Dorado International Airport.

Thehotel, which was a conversion from an independent property, underwent an extensive renovation and features two well-designed, spacious suite options (deluxe and executive club), ranging from 580 square feet to 1,000 square feet. All suites have breathtaking views of the city’s skyline and include a living room with a sofa-bed, a dining room table, a fully-equipped kitchenette and a highly-functional work station with wireless Internet access.

The Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama features rich marble and wood decor, along with a variety of amenities, including a spa facility, health and fitness center, business center, four restaurants and an indoor pool. The new property also boasts three meeting rooms on the 30^th floor that can accommodate up to 700 people.

“We are thrilled to open a second IHG property with Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and flourishing our business relationship,” said Alvaro Diago, COO, IHG, Latin America and Caribbean.

“The new Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama complements the existing Crowne Plaza Tequendama by providing more rooms and meeting space to an area of Bogota that is in high demand from travellers and meeting planners,” said Ricardo Lopez, vice president, Sales and Marketing, IHG, Latin America and Caribbean. “With both properties, there are now 800 rooms, all offering an upscale experience, affording the brand a competitive advantage among meetings and business travelers who are looking for not only a comprehensive meetings program, but also generous amenities, a great location and high level of comfort.”

The Crowne Plaza hotels offer a signature comprehensive meetings program that ensures a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience consisting of three key components: a Two-Hour Response Guarantee, a Crowne Meetings Director and a Daily Meetings Debrief.

Consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel features the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® that encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include signature bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones and aromatherapy.

As part of the IHG global portfolio, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has more than 400 hotels in nearly 60 countries, located in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations.

The Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota is owned and managed by Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.

IHG, a pioneer of Colombia’s hospitality industry, currently has eight hotels in Colombia: two InterContinental Hotels, two Crowne Plaza hotels, two Holiday Inn and two Holiday Inn Express properties. The InterContinental Cartagena is currently under development and slated to open in 2013.

CrownePlazahotels participate in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club^®Rewards, the industry’s first and largest guest loyalty program with 61 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on priorityclub.com, calling 1.888.211.9874 or inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any one of IHG’s more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.