1. IHG News for Travel Agents
in this issue
According to Alice p 1
Business Travel: p 2
Q 4 . O C T OB E R . 2 012
InterContinental Toronto Centre Check out your local farmers’ market
New Hotel Openings p 2 and Amish farms. Every fall, my family and a
few favored friends pile into the car
Visiting New Orleans p 2 for a long drive out to Amish
IHG In the News p 2 country, where we can
Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards First and foremost, IHG® announced this munch on samples of
spring the launch in the U.S. of EVEN™ Hotels. fine cheeses and stock
Hotel Spotlights: p 3
This brand meets the large and growing customer up on cakes, pies and
Crowne Plaza Danbury
demand for healthier travel at a mainstream price. everything chocolate. We
Holiday Inn Trustmark Park
We are extremely excited about our newest brand also enjoy taking a rest in the fine Amish-built
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation
and hope you are, too! For more information, please furniture along the way.
Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum
refer to Page 5 of this newsletter.
Destination Connection p 4
InterContinental New Orleans Buy other people’s stuff!
IHG is also proud to announce the launch of I’m not sure why, but thrift
Renovation Corner p 4 the first upscale, international hotel brand store browsing seems to inspire
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria designed specifically for the Chinese traveler — me more in the fall than the
IHG Travel Agency Team p 4 HUALUXE™ Hotels and Resorts. HUA translates summer. Check out your
as “majestic China” and LUXE represents luxury. neighborhood thrift and
Introducing EVEN Hotels p 5
antique stores for that favorite
IHGAgent.com p 6 thing this fall. You may be surprised by
what you’ll find!
Favorite Fall
did you know? Activities Other ideas include:
Book IHG!
• Plant bulbs for spring
Holiday Inn Brand Fact Get the wits scared out of you at the haunted
• Go on a hike to collect leaves
house. I am always a wee
Every three seconds, • Decorate your home for fall
bit disappointed if I don’t
a guest checks into get a good scare. I highly
• Get an early start on Christmas shopping
• Take a road trip – go somewhere new
a Holiday Inn hotel. recommend Universal Studios’
• Clean your junk drawer
Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando
• Go camping
and Los Angeles.
Take the kids to the zoo. Pleasant
weather, furry animals and Dippin’ Dots®
Alice McQuade
ice cream. Need I say more? Director, Travel Agency & Leisure Sales

2. Featured Hotel
New Openings Hotel Business Travel Along with state-of-the-art guestroom amenities,
the hotel also offers guests the exclusivity of
Club InterContinental, 90 executive guestrooms
with a dedicated concierge and exquisite
business amenities. This luxurious, upscale
retreat features spectacular views of Lake
Ontario, downtown Toronto and the CN Tower.
Houston Galleria, TX – Apr 2012 InterContinental Toronto Centre is the ultimate
Tulsa – Southern Hills, OK – Dec 2012 location for business in Toronto. Travel agents
will receive 50% off the Best Flexible Rate
during Q4 2012.
InterContinental Toronto Centre offers the perfect
combination of contemporary features and
modern elegance designed to fulfill the needs
College Park, GA – Jul 2012
Brooklyn, NY – Oct 2012 of the business traveler. With its convenient
location in the heart of dynamic downtown
Toronto and just steps from the financial
InterContinental Toronto Centre
district, the hotel is ideally situated to provide 225 Front Street West • Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
every convenience to the discerning traveler. (416) 597-1400 • torontocentre.intercontinental.com
Atlanta Airport North, GA – Sept 2012
Dallas North Park, TX – Sept 2012 Sazerac Cocktail From the InterContinental New Orleans Collection
Ingredients: • Peychaud bitters to taste
• 3 oz rye whiskey • absinthe or absinthe substitute
• 3/4 oz simple syrup • lemon twist for garnish
Preparation:
• Chill an old-fashioned glass: • Discard the ice in the chilled glass and rinse with absinthe
fill with ice and let it sit while by pouring a small amount, swirling and discarding.
preparing the rest of the drink. • Strain the whiskey mixture into the old-fashioned glass.
• In a separate mixing glass, muddle • Garnish with a lemon twist. Traditionalists insist the twist
the syrup and bitters together. should be squeezed over the drink to release its essences
• Add the whiskey and ice to the but should not be dropped into the glass itself.
bitters mixture and stir.
IHG in
New Orleans is one of the world’s most
fascinating cities. With a history steeped in
New Orleans
influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa strong tourist image as a party town, with major
and beyond, it’s a brilliant mosaic of cultures, jazz venues and definite Creole influences. The
food and music, and there’s never been a more French Quarter in New Orleans is a particularly
perfect time to visit! New Orleans is often historic district, consisting of 80 blocks around
referred to simply as “The Big Easy,” due to its the lively Jackson Square, which is usually musicians. There are a total of 15 IHG-branded
laid-back attitude, and this city has developed a filled with artists, fortune tellers and street hotels in the Greater New Orleans Area.
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3. HOTEL SPOTLIGHTS
DANBURY T R U S T M A R K Park
Crowne Plaza Danbury Holiday Inn Trustmark Park
18 Old Ridgebury Road 110 Bass Pro Drive
Danbury, CT 06810 i h g a g e n t .c o m Pearl, MS 39208 i h g a g e n t .c o m
(203) 830-5135 (601) 939-5238
danburyplaza.com IHGAg e nt .co m holidayinn.com/trustmarkpark IHGAg e nt .co m
The Crowne Plaza Danbury Our beautiful hotel
has just completed features 119 luxuriously
extensive renovations of the decorated guestrooms
entire hotel. Conveniently in a 100% smoke-free
located close to many of environment. Guests can
Connecticut’s largest corporations, the Crowne Plaza Danbury also enjoy the Alumni House Sports Grill, a full-service restau-
features 242 newly renovated guest rooms with 37” flat-screen rant providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room service.
televisions, pillow top mattresses, custom-built showers and Located just east of Jackson at the intersection of I-20 and
free Internet access. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center and I-55, the hotel is a short walk away from the Bass Pro Shop
game room. Dine in our signature restaurant/bar, Jays. Travel and Trustmark Park Stadium, home of the Mississippi Braves.
Agent rates are available up to 50% off the Best Flexible rate. Check out our Travel Agent Discount Rates!
We invite you to come and enjoy our first-class service!
F T L AU D E R DA L E - PL A N TAT I O N AUST I N A R B O R E T U M
Holiday Inn Express Plantation Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum
1701 North University Drive 10201 Stonelake Blvd
Plantation, FL 33322 i h g a g e n t .c o m Austin, TX 78759 i h g a g e n t .c o m
(954) 472-5600 (512) 349-0888
expressplantation.com IHGAg e nt .co m staybridge.com/ausarboretum IHGAg e nt .co m
The Holiday Inn Express Brand new rooms and
& Suites Plantation/ lobby! Located in the
Ft. Lauderdale has just heart of NW Austin.
completed an extensive Staybridge Suites Austin
renovation! This centrally Arboretum; nestled
located property boasts 156 spacious guest rooms including 16
close to the Northwest Austin business scene, upscale
suites and six meeting rooms. The hotel features complimentary
shopping at the Domain, and a short drive from downtown
hot breakfast daily and business center with free Internet, fitness
nightlife. Featuring complimentary breakfast, free light dinner
center and outdoor heated pool. Free parking and local shuttle
and drinks midweek evenings, heated pool, free guest laundry
are added amenities. The location is ideal – minutes from the
and business center and 24/7. Travel agents, check out our
world-famous Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall and major corporations.
discount rates at www.ihgagent.com.
Travel agents receive up to 50% off the Best Flexible Rate!
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4. Featured Hotels
Destination Connection
InterContinental Hotel New Orleans
Located in the heart of the city, the InterContinental
New Orleans is steps away from The Big Easy’s
main attractions: the historic French Quarter, InterContinental New Orleans
the start of Bourbon Street, Harrah’s Casino, Café 444 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
du Monde, the French Market and the Riverwalk
(504) 525-5566 • icneworleans.com
area. Jump on a streetcar in front of the hotel
to take you to the boutique shops on Magazine throughout and 31 suites for a more spacious stay.
Street or continue on to see the Victorian Houses, We offer 33,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
universities or Audubon Park in Uptown. The hotel for groups of 10 to 600. The Veranda restaurant is
offers 479 rooms with FREE wireless Internet open for breakfast and lunch and features Cajun and
Creole items with some international flavors. Soiffaim
Restaurant and Champagne Lounge specializes in
Mediterranean cuisine for dinner and is a great place
to get a drink. If you need a quick breakfast or lunch,
the Sweet Car is just the thing. After enjoying the
culture and cuisine of New Orleans, you can relax at
the rooftop pool or enjoy the fitness center’s state-of-
the-art equipment. Make sure you check out the Travel
Agent discount rates at www.ihgagent.com.
IHG Travel Agency Team
Alice McQuade
Director, Travel Agency & Leisure Sales
RENOVATION 201-986-2863
CORNER
alice.mcquade@ihg.com
Eileen Moran Barnes
Global Account Director
770-446-6380
eileen.moran-barnes@ihg.com
Houston’s NEW Standard of Luxury! Account – BCD Travel
Scott Slater
Global Account Director
770-487-0786
scott.slater@ihg.com
• Free Parking Account – American Express Travel
• 207 well-appointed, non-smoking rooms, featuring 2 Linda Baygents
Presidential Suites and 30 Suites Key Account Director
636-527-9279
• 24-hour Fitness and Business Centers linda.baygents@ihg.com
• Outdoor Oasis Pool, Cabana Bar Accounts – ABC Global Services,
CarlsonWagonlit Travel-US, OSSN/TRUE,
and Fire Pit Radius Travel, THOR Travel Services
Discover the difference at the brand new Crowne
• Over 14, 000 sq. ft . of meeting Isabel Ferreira
Plaza Houston Galleria. Whether you need Key Account Director
space with 2 Ballrooms
meeting space with state-of-the-art presentation 404-531-5775
• Priority Club® Rewards program isabel.ferreira@ihg.com
technology, a comfortable hotel room or a place Accounts – CCRA Travel Solutions, FCm Travel
to meet clients for drinks, the Crowne Plaza will Solutions, Hickory Global Partners, JTB USA Inc.,
Guest may also enjoy an unmatched dining experience
Travelocity Business, Travelsavers
exceed your expectations.
at the Red Oak Room Restaurant & Bar, featuring
Judy Silcox, CTC, CCTE
American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Key Account Director
Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. 410-695-1882
judy.silcox@ihg.com
Accounts – CWTSatoTravel, Government Transient,
GSA FedRooms, Omega World Travel, US Navy
Elite, Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
HOUSTON GALLERIA Marie VanDervoort
Manager, Travel Agency Programs
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria
614-754-6733
7611 Katy Freeway • Houston, TX 77024 marie.vandervoort@ihg.com
(713) 680-2222 • crowneplaza.com/hougalleria BTA Agency Visits & Marketing Programs
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5. Healthier travel
evenhotels.com
hotel highlights
has a new best friend.
• Best-in-class, 3-zone gym and in-room workout options
• Modern and straightforward guest room with space to work
and work out
There are lots of healthy-minded travelers out there with a need we’re
• Suite of guest-centric branded apps to offer healthier travel
ready to meet — maintaining their routines while traveling. We’re content in and out of the hotel
designing a hotel that gives your clients the options they’re looking • Natural elements including water, LED lighting throughout,
for to rest, eat, exercise and work better. and environmentally friendly cleaning products used
• Service culture designed around helping keep healthier
We’re putting wellness front and center. lifestyles on track.
Not to mention, everywhere else. • Healthy minded grab-and-go food and beverage options —
breakfast, light evening meals and adult drinks
• Free, unlimited signature filtered drinking water
Travel can be healthier and we’re here to prove it. We understand that
throughout hotel
wellness means different things to different people, and we’re focusing
• Regular staff-led exercise activities, led by team members
on providing balanced options. who lead balanced lifestyles themselves
• Fast free Wi-Fi, large HDTVs with multimedia
Visit us at evenhotels.com to stay up to date on the latest ports to directly connect guest devices, and easily
EVEN Hotels news. accessed electrical outlets.
©2012 InterContinental Hotels Group. All right reserved. Most hotels are independently owned and/or operated.
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6. Rake in the
Knowledge
With travel agents in mind, IHG created a one-stop online resource at www.ihgagent.com for all
things IHG. Just some of the useful things you’ll find there are:
easy search function for IHG hotels new hotel openings
brand info and fact sheets IHG Agent University
special hotel promos and packages discounted rates for personal travel
IHG Agent University is designed for travel agents to acquaint you with our distinctive brands, and
completion of the program will earn you education credits. These e-learning classes are designed
to provide you with all the information you need on IHG, while providing you with high-quality,
convenient instruction. Enroll now at www.ihgagent.com/university where you can:
access course materials track your progress
sign up for classes
Check it out and reap the benefits!
©2012 InterContinental Hotels Group. All right reserved. Most hotels are independently owned and/or operated.
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