LONDON, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental
Hotels & Resorts has become synonymous with bold exploration,
travel and cultural discovery, having pioneered luxury travel in
emerging and well-loved destinations for the past 75 years. This
year, as the brand toasts its diamond anniversary, it invites
guests to celebrate the joy of travel and rediscover
InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world. From now
until April 2022, guests can enjoy an
exciting line up of limited-time offers ranging from sparkling
anniversary cocktails to exhilarating stay experiences. As part of
the 75th anniversary initiative and IHG's Journey to
Tomorrow commitment, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
will also donate US$75,000 to
Water.org, supporting 15,000 people to gain access to clean water
through sustainable, locally owned and run projects.
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Sip, stay and celebrate in style
The celebratory
anniversary cocktail, named "InterContinental75", will be served at
over 130 InterContinental hotels and resorts. A reimagination of
the well-loved classic cocktail, French 75, the InterContinental75
is brought to life through a global partnership with two other
pioneering brands - Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, founded in 1785 and
winner of the 2021 "Best Champagne House of the World", and The
Botanist Islay Dry Gin, hand-crafted from botanicals foraged on the
Island of Islay. An alternative but equally celebratory version
will also be crafted using Seedlip Distilled non-alcoholic spirit
and Fever Tree mixers. Bringing local destinations and ingredients
to the forefront, talented teams at select InterContinental hotels
and resorts around the world will craft cocktail variations, along
with special food pairing menus, for a unique interpretation and
taste journey in each destination.
Guests can recognise personal milestones with a range of
anniversary packages. The 75th Anniversary Package will be
available at select hotels and includes a personalized cocktail
experience for two; for those looking incomparable experiences, the
InterContinental Diamond Stay Packages offer varied and carefully
curated once-in-a-lifetime luxury moments across hand-picked
InterContinental hotels.
"We're delighted to raise a toast with our guests, owners,
partners and colleagues to celebrate InterContinental Hotels &
Resorts and everything this brand stands for – the joy of travel
and the worldliness that comes from discovering cultures around the
world. During a challenging period, it's important to take time to
celebrate milestones and begin to enjoy new adventures again
wherever we can. The InterContinental brand has been part of many
special moments throughout its storied 75-year history and
continues to be a place for celebration, connection and
indulgence," says Jane
Mackie, IHG's Senior Vice President, Global Marketing for
Luxury and Premium Brands. "The next chapter of
InterContinental, as we continue to open new doors
from Rome to Riyadh, will encompass a fresh 360
degree approach to the guest experience with new partnerships and
innovations."
"We are grateful to be part of the 75th anniversary of the
InterContinental brand and their goal to shape the future of
responsible travel," says Michael Mayernik, Head of Corporate
Partnerships, Water.org. "They are committed to
changing lives with access to safe water as part of this
initiative, giving women hope, children health and communities
around the world a bright future."
Defining global luxury travel
The InterContinental
brand was established by Juan
Trippe, the founder of Pan American Airways, in 1946 with a
bold vision to bring luxurious accommodation to every corner of the
globe. Its 75th anniversary is not only a moment to look forward to
its bright future but also recognise the brand's rich heritage:
InterContinental became the first international hotel chain in the
Middle East with the opening of
the Phoenicia in Beirut in 1961;
Martin Luther King finished his
iconic "I Have A Dream" at InterContinental The Willard Washington
D.C. in 1963; InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland took on the
title of architectural marvel and the world's first quarry hotel in
2018 and InterContinental New York Barclay served as the official
hotel of the 2021 U.S. Open Tennis tournament.
Today, with 206 hotels and over 70 set to open in the coming
years, the vision of bringing luxury travel to emerging and
established destinations continues. In the coming months, the brand
will be opening new doors in inspiring locations
like Barcelona in
Spain, Sorrento in Australia, Ras Al Khaimah in the
UAE, Kaohsiung in Taiwan
and Appi Kogen in Japan.
Details and availability of offers may vary across
participating hotels. For more information on the
InterContinental 75th Diamond Anniversary,
visit intercontinental.com/75thanniversary.
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About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
The
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand makes travel alluring,
with insights from 75 years of experience. Each of our properties
provides a gateway to the glamour of the InterContinental Life. As
a brand, we aim to embody global sophistication through our
superior, understated service and exceptional amenities. What makes
us truly different is the genuine interest we show our guests
through personalised and attentive services. We offer our most
valued guests signature VIP services through a dedicated
InterContinental Ambassador programme and an exclusive Club
InterContinental experience. We connect our well-travelled guests
to what's special about a destination, so they enjoy authentic
local experiences that will enrich their lives. For more
information and to book, visit www.intercontinental.com, and
connect with us on
Facebook www.facebook.com/intercontinental and
Instagram www.instagram.com/intercontinental.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels &
Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality
company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards, one of
the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has nearly 6,000
open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 in the
development pipeline.
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts
Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental
Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels &
Restaurants, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo
- Premium: voco Hotels, HUALUXE Hotels &
Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN
Hotels
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels &
Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
- Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge
Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood
Suites
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company
and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 350,000 people work
across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
Visit us online for more about our hotels and
reservations and IHG Rewards. For our latest news, visit
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About IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle
portfolio
Building on the heritage of InterContinental
Hotels & Resorts – the world's first and largest luxury hotel
brand celebrating its 75th anniversary this year – IHG has become
the world's second largest Luxury & Lifestyle player by both
number of hotels open and in the development pipeline. Acquisitions
of iconic brands Regent Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses Hotels
Resorts Spas, and the international expansion of Kimpton Hotels
& Restaurants and Hotel Indigo have created an impressive
portfolio for both guests and owners, defined by timeless legacy
and bound together by distinctive design and unforgettable service.
Spanning more than 430 hotels or 100,000 rooms, IHG's Luxury &
Lifestyle portfolio makes every journey a celebration of
extraordinary experiences, each in a unique way.
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