IHG to Grow Thai Presence with Holiday Inn Express in Pattaya

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with one of Pattaya's leading hotel developers, Nova Park Co. Ltd, to develop a 240-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in one of Thailand's most popular beachside cities, Pattaya.

Slated to open by 2017, the new Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central will offer guests comfort and convenience close to the city's beachfront and along Soi Buakao, a street renowned for its range of restaurants, bars and retail outlets, ensuring that guests have no lack of food and entertainment options during their stay.

In the hotel itself guests can enjoy a great start to their day with free breakfast in the hotel's Great Room, lounge by the rooftop swimming pool or work-out at the fitness centre before heading out.

Leanne Harwood, Vice President, Operations, South East Asia, IHG
said: "As we expand our presence in Thailand we are always on the lookout for established and experienced developers who understand what our brands stand for and are familiar with the needs of the market. Nova Park Co., Ltd is an excellent partner and we are delighted to be working with them to develop Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central. With tourism growing and the development of the upcoming Eastern Seaboard industrial hub expected to draw more business visitors to the city, we will be in a good position to cater to the growing number of guests coming to the area when the hotel opens in 2017."

Rony Fineman, Principal, Nova Park Co., Ltd
said: "Holiday Inn Express is an excellent fit for travellers to Pattaya who want a comfortable stay while remaining close to the action and the beachfront. Working with IHG over the past few years has given us confidence in them as a partner and in their understanding of Thailand as a market. We have full faith they will exceed our expectations in managing Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central."

Providing everything guests need and nothing they don't, Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central will offer guests a smart and convenient stay which includes:

• Free and fast Wi-Fi available in guest rooms and throughout the hotel so they stay connected all day, every day
• Free Express Start™ Breakfast or a Grab & Go option for a smart start to the day
• A comfortable and restful sleep with high quality bedding and a choice of firm or soft pillows
• Self-service business centre and laundry room for your everyday needs
• Access to the fitness centre to indulge in your fitness regime any time

Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central is the first Holiday Inn Express hotel due to open in Pattaya.

IHG currently has 51 hotels in South East Asia across four of its brands: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. The company has a further 52 hotels in the development pipeline.

Thailand is home to IHG's largest number of hotels in South East Asia with 17 properties across five brands: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and the recently launched Hotel Indigo at Wireless Road in Bangkok. The company has a further nine hotels in the development pipeline in the country.