Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts Takes Top Spot in Business Traveller Asia Pacific Annual Reader Survey
SINGAPORE, September 9, 2005. For the fifth year in a row, frequent travellers have voted Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts as the "Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific" and the "Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in the World".
The annual award, established by leading trade publication Business Traveller Asia Pacific, is one the industry's most prestigious awards and is a reflection of the views of frequent travellers who participated in a survey that was independently conducted by NFO WorldGroup, in accordance with international marketing research standards.
Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli, Managing Director of InterContinental Hotels Group, Asia Pacific, said, "We are thrilled to receive these coveted awards because they are great benchmarks, reflecting the valuable recognition by the most important people - our guests! Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts' repeated win for five consecutive years clearly shows the brand's popularity amongst frequent travellers. It is also a testament to our commitment in delivering unparalleled levels of service and comfort that our guests have come to expect of the brand. Through listening to them, we are providing what they need and want most while away from home."
"These accolades are an affirmation that we have the right strategy to continue our dominance of the mid-scale hotel segment," he further added.
With an impressive track record that spans more than five decades, the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand is recognised the world over. It is also the most recognised international brand in China. The Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand is synonymous with great value and service. It offers dependability and familiarity that both business and leisure travellers find reassuring. No matter which city they are in, guests can count on the same high standards, attractive modern facilities and friendly Can-Do spirit from the Holiday Inn staff.
The most recent Holiday Inn openings in Asia Pacific include Holiday Inn Erdos and Holiday Inn Sanya in China, Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise and Holiday Inn Burswood in Australia, Holiday Inn Bangkok, and Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore. Holiday Inn Glenmarie Kuala Lumpur will join the Holiday Inn portfolio on 1 October 2005. Presently, there are more than 80 Holiday Inns in Asia Pacific and 1,400 in the world.
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