IHG Announces New Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Cold Lake, Alberta

TORONTO -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new 129-room Holiday Inn Express® and Suites Cold Lake hotel in Alberta (Canada). This is the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in the city and is less than 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Cold Lake. Located near 4 Wing Cold Lake Royal Canadian Air Force Base, Imperial Oil and the Cold Lake Provincial Park, this hotel is expected to become a top choice for military, business and leisure travellers in the Cold Lake area.

Jennifer Gribble, Vice President, Holiday Inn Express® Brand, IHG said: "Holiday Inn Express hotels offer guests a great night's rest and everything they need to stay productive on the go, and this hotel is the smart choice for people travelling to Cold Lake. We are proud to welcome the Holiday Inn Express Cold Lake hotel to our portfolio."

The Holiday Inn Express brand is the smart choice for travellers seeking a hotel that will help them rest and go while staying productive, delivering exactly what they need and nothing they don't. The more than 2,400 Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide offer a simple and efficient stay through the uncomplicated yet personal service travellers expect from the brand.

The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center and meeting space accommodating up to 50 people. Guest rooms feature contemporary styling, comfortable queen, king-sized or two double beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine featuring complimentary Smart Roast™ 100% Arabica coffee.

The complimentary Express Start™ breakfast bar offers a full range of breakfast items and now features an expanded selection of healthy breakfast items, including Oikos® yogurt, whole wheat English muffins, Kellogg's® breakfast cereals, new Quaker® oatmeal flavors in cups and a toppings bar for yogurt, cereal and pancakes. Additionally, the breakfast bar continues to offer a wide variety of options including a rotation of egg and meat selections, biscuits, fruit, the brand's proprietary cinnamon roll and Smart Roast coffee.

Jun Li, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cold Lake said: "We are pleased to be the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Cold Lake. With our convenient location to a major military base and the Cold Lake Regional Airport, we look forward to welcoming a wide range of travellers with unmatched comfort and convenience at a great value."

The hotel, located at 5315-48 Avenue, is owned and managed by 1756380 Alberta Ltd. The Holiday Inn Express brand is part of IHG's diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that its hotels can meet guests' needs whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY or by going to IHG.com/HolidayInnExpress. The Holiday Inn Express brand participates in IHG® Rewards Club. The industry's first and largest hotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll at 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 4,900 hotels worldwide. The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.

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