2007'02.01.Thu
InterContinental Hotels Group to Manage World's Tallest Hotel in Nanjing

February 24, 2006

* New four-hotel deal with Shanghai Greenland Group adds more than 1,400 rooms across Nanjing, Xi'an and Shanghai * Includes world's tallest hotel, InterContinental Nanjing * Follows recent six-hotel Sichuan deal to further reinforce leadership position SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Hotels Group announced the signing of four new management contracts with Shanghai Greenland Group, one of the top three real estate and property management companies in China. The deals include an InterContinental hotel in Nanjing which will be the world's tallest hotel, one Holiday Inn property in Xi'an and two Express by Holiday Inn hotels in Shanghai, representing a total of more than 1,400 rooms. Andrew Cosslett, chief executive, InterContinental Hotels Group, stated, "This latest signing with Greenland Group comes hot on the heels of our landmark six-hotel signing in Sichuan with the Chengdu International Exhibition & Convention Group. These back-to-back multiple-property deals with China's leading property developers clearly illustrate our owners' and partners' trust and confidence in us and cement our position as the leading international hotel company in China. We are extremely optimistic about the outlook for the region." Added Edmond Ip, InterContinental Hotels Group's chief operating officer for North Asia, "This is an exciting time for us. We are sustaining strong growth in China and have been given the opportunity to work with some of the largest and most respected partners in the country. Shanghai Greenland Group is among the top three real estate conglomerates in China and our partnership with them, on multiple properties and hotel brands, is a great honour that reflects their confidence in our ability to deliver exceptional business results." Zhang Yu Liang, president, Shanghai Greenland Group, said: "The Greenland Group is in the midst of a nation-wide expansion and we have great confidence in our cooperation with the InterContinental Hotels Group. Their understanding of the Chinese market, consistently strong growth and broad portfolio of brands catering to different market segments makes them the ideal hotel partner for our newest and most impressive developments." The scheduled openings will comprise the following hotels: In Nanjing, the gateway to southeastern China and a historic city that is today one of the fastest-developing in Asia Pacific: -- InterContinental Nanjing, a 450-room luxury hotel located within the proposed Nanjing International Financial Center, which will be the world's tallest hotel. The hotel will offer top-notch conference and business facilities, three food and beverage outlets, spa and pool. Scheduled to open in 2010. In Xi'an, a prosperous and rapidly growing city that is home to the famous Terracotta Warriors: -- Holiday Inn Greenland Xi'an, a 380-room mid-scale hotel located in the proposed Xi'an Hi-tech Development Zone, approximately five kilometres from the city centre. Facilities will include extensive meeting facilities, a range of food and beverage outlets, health club and pool . Scheduled to open in 2007. In Putuo and Minghang, two of Shanghai's newest industrial and commercial districts, which attract international companies in the high-tech, light industrial and logistics sectors: -- Express by Holiday Inn Putuo Shanghai, a 230-room convenience-sector hotel located close to the express city train station and a major shopping mall. Scheduled to open in late 2006. -- Express by Holiday Inn Minghang Shanghai, a 350-room convenience-sector hotel in the newly-developed Minghang residential district west of Shanghai. Scheduled to open in early 2007. Since embarking on its nation-wide strategy in 2001, Shanghai Greenland Group has developed successful properties in numerous cities across China, including Nanchang, Hefei, Changchun, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Xi'an. Headquartered in Shanghai, the Group has received the coveted "A" rating from the Ministry of Construction and is widely regarded as a leader in real estate market research, design and development. Note to Editors 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 539,000 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(R) Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R), Candlewood Suites(R) and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club(R) Rewards. Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide. The Group's portfolio in this region includes more than 160 hotels and over 44,000 guest rooms under the InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, and Express by Holiday Inn(R) brands. InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at http://www.ichotelsgroup.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at http://www.priorityclub.com . For the latest news from InterContinental Hotels Group, visit our online Press Office at http://www.ihgplc.com/media . For further press information and photos, please contact: Sharona Tao Brand Public Relations & Communications Manager, Greater China InterContinental Hotels Group Tel: +86-21-2893-3309 Fax: +86-21-2893-3399 Email: sharona.tao@ichotelsgroup.com SOURCE InterContinental Hotels Group
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