InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the
new-build 126-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express® hotel and the
first IHG property to open in Mexicali, Mexico, a growing industrial city that is also home to a great deal of natural
beauty.Gerardo Murray, Regional Vice President of Distribution and Commercial Marketing, Mexico, Latin America
and The Caribbean, IHG said: "We are extremely excited to open our first property in Mexicali and are confident
that this new hotel will become a top choice for the growing number of business and leisure travelers visiting the
city who appreciate the simple and efficient stay experience the Holiday Inn Express brand provides."The Holiday
Inn Express brand is the smart choice for value-conscious travelers 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 provide a great night's sleep and the uncomplicated yet personal service travelers
expect from the brand all at a competitive price.Located inside La Gran Via, the newest and largest shopping mall in
Mexicali's golden zone, home to the city's most luxurious neighborhoods, shopping and restaurants, the Holiday Inn
Express & Suites Mexicali hotel is one of the closest hotels to the airport and only five minutes to the United States
border crossing. The city of Mexicali is adjacent to its sister city Calexico, California, with which it forms a dual-
state, center of population, Calexico–Mexicali.Mexicali is a growing industrial area and home to assembly plants in
the automotive, aerospace, health, telecommunications, metallurgical and manufacturing industries. It is also one of
Mexico's primary agricultural centers, exporting several different vegetables. Guests to the area can also enjoy
ecotourism and adventure by visiting the Hardy River ecological zone of Campo Mosqueda, where families can
experience nature and the beauty of the river by going fishing and building campfires, for example, and Rancho Baja
Cucapah, which provides experiences such as nature tours and other outdoor adventures.The hotel offers a 24-hour
fitness center, guest laundry, an outdoor swimming pool and two meeting rooms with capacity for up to 120 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 coffee. The hotel's 53 suites are further
equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and sofa.The complimentary Desayuno Express™ bar showcases a full range
of breakfast items, including a rotation of egg and meat selections, pastries, yogurt, fruit, coffee, juices, and
regional dishes such as carne asada beef tacos.The hotel, located at Calzada Cetys 1950, Col. Rivera, is owned and
managed by Desarrollo de Activos S.de R.L. de C.V. 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 5,000 hotels worldwide.
The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.