InterContinental Hotels Group has been appointed
by the Escort Group of Companies to manage an InterContinental Hotels &
Resorts property in Islamabad. The new-build nine-storey, 260-room hotel,
situated in the heart of the capital¹s diplomatic enclave and set against
the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills, will be targeted at international
business and leisure travellers as well as the country¹s political and
diplomatic community.
A key feature of InterContinental Islamabad will be its main ballroom,
which, at more than 800 square metres in size, will be the largest hotel
ballroom in Pakistan. This will be complemented by a landscaped lawn ideal
for outdoor functions, three restaurants including Italian and Chinese
cuisine specialty restaurants, a full-service spa with gym facilities and an
outdoor pool.
The hotel¹s spacious guest rooms will be styled along contemporary lines
combined with local accents. The hotel will also offer the InterContinental
brand¹s signature Club InterContinental service, which includes enhanced
benefits including access to an exclusive club lounge, complimentary daily
breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés and all-day refreshments, and
personalised concierge services. The hotel will also feature two
presidential suites.
Commented Mr Jan Smits, chief operating officer, Southern Asia,
InterContinental Hotels Group Asia Pacific: ³As the world¹s largest hotel
group by number of rooms, InterContinental Hotels Group is very much looking
forward to the opening of the InterContinental Islamabad in the country¹s
capital. We are very excited to be working with the Escort Group of
Companies and view this as a fantastic opportunity to introduce a
brand-defining InterContinental hotel into Pakistan.²
Mr Bashir Ahmad, chairman and managing director, Escort Group of Companies,
said: ³Escort is delighted to have appointed InterContinental Hotels Group
to manage our new hotel development in Islamabad. The InterContinental
Islamabad will be well placed to benefit from the potential growth in
business and leisure travel into Islamabad. We are confident that
InterContinental Hotels Group¹s proven operating systems and hotel
management expertise will lead the InterContinental Islamabad to great
success.²
About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts was the first truly international hotel
brand in the world, and quickly became the symbol of glamour, sophistication
and success that years later, continue to define global travel. The brand is
committed to providing its guests with memorable and unique experiences that
enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. InterContinental offers
services and amenities specifically designed for the international business
traveller, while maintaining the delicate balance of luxury expectations
with authentic local experiences that enhance the leisure stay as well.
Located in more than 60 countries worldwide, InterContinental continues to
expand in key destinations around the globe.
About InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG
(ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms.
InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through
various subsidiaries, almost 3,600 hotels and 537,500 guest rooms in nearly
100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio
of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental®
Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and
Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and
Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty
programme, Priority Club® Rewards.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for InterContinental Hotels Group
worldwide. The Group¹s portfolio in this region includes more than 160
hotels and over 44,000 guest rooms under the InterContinental® Hotels &
Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts,
and Express by Holiday Inn® brands.
InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and online reservations for
all its hotel brands at www.ichotelsgroup.com.
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