InterContinental Hotels Group Opens More Hotels than Any Other International Hotel Company in Asia P

Debut of Eight New Hotels across Asia Pacific by End July

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. October 14, 2008

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2005. InterContinental Hotels Group today announced that by the end of July, it would have opened eight new hotels, adding a total of more than 2,500 rooms in sought-after locales in key destinations in Asia Pacific. The Group is believed to have opened more hotels than any other international hotel company in Asia Pacific. Its ever-growing pipeline is a reflection of its commitment to be where its customers want to be. In the second half of the year, more new hotels will be launched in destinations in Asia Pacific such as Hong Kong, Tianjin and Chongqing in China as well as Perth and Sydney in Australia.

The latest additions to the Asia Pacific portfolio include one InterContinental, three Crowne Plazas, three Holiday Inns and one Express by Holiday Inn. Of the eight properties, five were launched in China over the past six months and one has heralded the debut of Crowne Plaza in the Philippines. The remaining two hotels are in Thailand, of which one of them is the Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Phuket and will be opening at the end of July.

Reinforcing InterContinental Hotels Group's position at the industry forefront, Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli, InterContinental Hotels Group, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, said, "InterContinental Hotels Group continues to grow from strength to strength in Asia Pacific as it extends its distribution network. It further reaffirms our unwavering commitment to our guests so that they can stay at their favourite InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn or Express by Holiday Inn in the region. It also demonstrates our value to our owners as their partner of choice to deliver exceptional business performance. By leveraging our core competency in hotel and brand management as well as the globality of our business, we will continue to roll out our strategic growth plans in Asia Pacific."

The four China hotels that opened in the first quarter include Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai, Holiday Inn Sanya Bay, Holiday Inn Erdos Inner Mongolia, and Express by Holiday Inn Zhengzhou.

The latest additions in the last quarter up to the end of July include the following:

Holiday Inn Bangkok, Thailand

Owned by President Hotel and Tower Co. Ltd., Holiday Inn Bangkok recently opened in May and is the Group's second Holiday Inn and third hotel in the Thai capital. Situated in the heart of the city's commercial centre on Ploenchit Road, the newly refurbished 379-guestroom hotel sets a new benchmark with its trendy interiors with state-of-the-art facilities that include ergonomic workstations, flat screen televisions as well as the latest in cardiovascular and resistance gym equipment. Its central location also offers travelers the added convenience of proximity to popular shopping and cultural attractions as well as easy access to various forms of public transportation.

InterContinental Financial Street Beijing, China

Another hotel that recently opened its doors to welcome guests in June is the InterContinental Financial Street Beijing. The first international premium hotel in Bejing's most important financial hub, InterContinental Financial Street Beijing is also the Group's first InterContinental in the city and is part of its 48-hotel portfolio in Greater China. Owned by Beijing Capital Land Ltd, the newly completed hotel with 332 guestrooms offers distinctive quality services as well as personal touches in sophisticated surroundings that will position the hotel well in the hearts and minds of international travelers and the local community.

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, The Philippines

Centrally located in the vibrant Ortigas commercial hub and owned by Robinsons Land Corporation, the purpose-built 260-guestroom Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila is just minutes away from the Makati business district and within easy reach of the airport. Exciting dining and entertainment venues are right at the hotel's doorsteps. Coupled with extensive meetings facilities including the largest ballroom in Ortigas, as well as a selection of food and beverage outlets, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila is the perfect Place To Meet for business and leisure. Opened this month, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila is the Group's first Crowne Plaza and third hotel in Manila, The Philippines.

Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Phuket, Thailand

Bordering the tranquil Karon Beach, Crown Plaza Karon Beach Phuket offers 164 secluded villas and 168 sea-facing guestrooms with private balconies. Boasting one of the largest meeting facilities in Phuket with 11 high-tech meetings rooms catered to by a dedicated meetings team and a comprehensive business centre, Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Phuket is set to ensure successful interactions among business travelers. Families staying at the resort will appreciate the kids' retreat "The Zone", the award-winning Tee Tree Spa and various exciting dining choices. Owned by LaSalle Investment Management, Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Phuket is the Group's first Crowne Plaza in Phuket and the sixth operating property in its Thai portfolio. The newly completed hotel will officially open on 31 July 2005.