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in this issueAccording to Alice p 1
Business Travel: p 2
InterContinental Toronto Centre
new Hotel openings p 2
Visiting new orleans p 2
IHg In the news p 2
Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards
Hotel Spotlights: p 3
Crowne Plaza Danbury
Holiday Inn Trustmark Park
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation
Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum
destination Connection p 4
InterContinental New Orleans
Renovation Corner p 4
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria
IHg Travel Agency Team p 4
Introducing eVen Hotels p 5
IHgAgent.com p 6
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Favorite Fall Activities
get the wits scared out of you at the haunted
house. I am always a wee
bit disappointed if I don’t
get a good scare. I highly
recommend Universal Studios’
Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando
and Los Angeles.
Take the kids to the zoo. Pleasant
weather, furry animals and Dippin’ Dots®
ice cream. Need I say more?
First and foremost, IHG® announced this
spring the launch in the U.S. of EVEN™ Hotels.
This brand meets the large and growing customer
demand for healthier travel at a mainstream price.
We are extremely excited about our newest brand
and hope you are, too! For more information, please
refer to Page 5 of this newsletter.
IHG is also proud to announce the launch of
the first upscale, international hotel brand
designed specifically for the Chinese traveler —
HUALUXE™ Hotels and Resorts. HUA translates
as “majestic China” and LUXE represents luxury.
Alice McQuade
director, Travel Agency & leisure Sales
Check out your local farmers’ market and Amish farms. Every fall, my family and a
few favored friends pile into the car
for a long drive out to Amish
country, where we can
munch on samples of
fine cheeses and stock
up on cakes, pies and
everything chocolate. We
also enjoy taking a rest in the fine Amish-built
furniture along the way.
Buy other people’s stuff! I’m not sure why, but thrift
store browsing seems to inspire
me more in the fall than the
summer. Check out your
neighborhood thrift and
antique stores for that favorite
thing this fall. You may be surprised by
what you’ll find!
other ideas include: • Plant bulbs for spring
• Go on a hike to collect leaves
• Decorate your home for fall
• Get an early start on Christmas shopping
• Take a road trip – go somewhere new
• Clean your junk drawer
• Go camping
InterContinental Toronto Centre225 Front Street West • Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
(416) 597-1400 • torontocentre.intercontinental.com
Business Travel
InterContinental Toronto Centre offers the perfect
combination of contemporary features and
modern elegance designed to fulfill the needs
of the business traveler. With its convenient
location in the heart of dynamic downtown
Toronto and just steps from the financial
district, the hotel is ideally situated to provide
every convenience to the discerning traveler.
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New Orleans is one of the world’s most
fascinating cities. With a history steeped in
influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa
and beyond, it’s a brilliant mosaic of cultures,
food and music, and there’s never been a more
perfect time to visit! New Orleans is often
referred to simply as “The Big Easy,” due to its
laid-back attitude, and this city has developed a
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HotelopenIngS
Featured HotelAlong 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.
InterContinental Toronto Centre is the ultimate
location for business in Toronto. Travel agents
will receive 50% off the Best Flexible Rate
during Q4 2012.
strong tourist image as a party town, with major
jazz venues and definite Creole influences. The
French Quarter in New Orleans is a particularly
historic district, consisting of 80 blocks around
the lively Jackson Square, which is usually
filled with artists, fortune tellers and street
Sazerac Cocktail
Ingredients:
• 3 oz rye whiskey
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• Peychaud bitters to taste
• absinthe or absinthe substitute
• lemon twist for garnish
preparation:
• Chill an old-fashioned glass: fill with ice and let it sit while preparing the rest of the drink.
• In a separate mixing glass, muddle the syrup and bitters together.
• Add the whiskey and ice to the bitters mixture and stir.
• Discard the ice in the chilled glass and rinse with absinthe by pouring a small amount, swirling and discarding.
• Strain the whiskey mixture into the old-fashioned glass.
• Garnish with a lemon twist. Traditionalists insist the twist should be squeezed over the drink to release its essences but should not be dropped into the glass itself.
From the InterContinental new orleans Collection
musicians. There are a total of 15 IHG-branded
hotels in the Greater New Orleans Area.
IHg in new orleans
HoTel SpoTlIgHTS
The Crowne Plaza Danbury
has just completed
extensive renovations of the
entire hotel. Conveniently
located close to many of
Connecticut’s largest corporations, the Crowne Plaza Danbury
features 242 newly renovated guest rooms with 37” flat-screen
televisions, pillow top mattresses, custom-built showers and
free Internet access. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center and
game room. Dine in our signature restaurant/bar, Jays. Travel
Agent rates are available up to 50% off the Best Flexible rate.
We invite you to come and enjoy our first-class service!
Crowne Plaza Danbury 18 Old Ridgebury RoadDanbury, CT 06810(203) 830-5135danburyplaza.com
Holiday Inn Trustmark Park110 Bass Pro DrivePearl, MS 39208(601) 939-5238holidayinn.com/trustmarkpark
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Brand new rooms and
lobby! Located in the
heart of NW Austin.
Staybridge Suites Austin
Arboretum; nestled
close to the Northwest Austin business scene, upscale
shopping at the Domain, and a short drive from downtown
nightlife. Featuring complimentary breakfast, free light dinner
and drinks midweek evenings, heated pool, free guest laundry
and business center and 24/7. Travel agents, check out our
discount rates at www.ihgagent.com.
Our beautiful hotel
features 119 luxuriously
decorated guestrooms
in a 100% smoke-free
environment. Guests can
also enjoy the Alumni House Sports Grill, a full-service restau-
rant providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room service.
Located just east of Jackson at the intersection of I-20 and
I-55, the hotel is a short walk away from the Bass Pro Shop
and Trustmark Park Stadium, home of the Mississippi Braves.
Check out our Travel Agent Discount Rates!
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Holiday Inn Express Plantation1701 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33322 (954) 472-5600expressplantation.com
The Holiday Inn Express
& Suites Plantation/
Ft. Lauderdale has just
completed an extensive
renovation! This centrally
located property boasts 156 spacious guest rooms including 16
suites and six meeting rooms. The hotel features complimentary
hot breakfast daily and business center with free Internet, fitness
center and outdoor heated pool. Free parking and local shuttle
are added amenities. The location is ideal – minutes from the
world-famous Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall and major corporations.
Travel agents receive up to 50% off the Best Flexible Rate!
F T L AU D ER DA L E - PL A N TAT I O N
DANBURY
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Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum10201 Stonelake BlvdAustin, TX 78759(512) 349-0888staybridge.com/ausarboretum
T R US T M A R K PA R K
AUSTIN ARBORETUM
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Alice McQuadeDirector, Travel Agency & Leisure [email protected]
eileen Moran BarnesGlobal Account [email protected] – BCD Travel
Scott SlaterGlobal Account [email protected] – American Express Travel
linda Baygents Key Account [email protected] – ABC Global Services, CarlsonWagonlit Travel-US, OSSN/TRUE, RADiUS Travel, THOR Travel Services
Isabel Ferreira Key Account Director404-531-5775 [email protected] – CCRA Travel Solutions, FCm Travel Solutions, Hickory Global Partners, JTB USA inc., Travelocity Business, Travelsavers
Judy Silcox, CTC, CCTeKey Account Director [email protected] – CWTSatoTravel, Government Transient, GSA FedRooms, Omega World Travel, US Navy Elite, Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
Marie VandervoortManager, Travel Agency [email protected] Agency Visits & Marketing Programs
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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,
the start of Bourbon Street, Harrah’s Casino, Café
du Monde, the French Market and the Riverwalk
area. Jump on a streetcar in front of the hotel
to take you to the boutique shops on Magazine
Street or continue on to see the Victorian Houses,
universities or Audubon Park in Uptown. The hotel
offers 479 rooms with FREE wireless Internet
destination Connection
Houston’s new Standard of luxury!
Discover the difference at the brand new Crowne
Plaza Houston Galleria. Whether you need
meeting space with state-of-the-art presentation
technology, a comfortable hotel room or a place
to meet clients for drinks, the Crowne Plaza will
exceed your expectations.
InterContinental Hotel new orleans
Featured Hotels
throughout and 31 suites for a more spacious stay.
We offer 33,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
for groups of 10 to 600. The Veranda restaurant is
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.
• Free Parking
• 207 well-appointed, non-smoking rooms, featuring 2
Presidential Suites and 30 Suites
• 24-hour Fitness and Business Centers
• Outdoor Oasis Pool, Cabana Bar
and Fire Pit
• Over 14, 000 sq. ft . of meeting
space with 2 Ballrooms
• Priority Club® Rewards program
Guest may also enjoy an unmatched dining experience
at the Red Oak Room Restaurant & Bar, featuring
American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
RenoVATIonCORNER
HOUSTON GALLERIA
InterContinental New Orleans444 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-5566 • icneworleans.com
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria7611 Katy Freeway • Houston, TX 77024
(713) 680-2222 • crowneplaza.com/hougalleria
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Healthier travelhas a new best friend.
There are lots of healthy-minded travelers out there with a need we’reready to meet — maintaining their routines while traveling. We’redesigning a hotel that gives your clients the options they’re lookingfor to rest, eat, exercise and work better.
We’re putting wellness front and center.Not to mention, everywhere else.
Travel can be healthier and we’re here to prove it. We understand thatwellness means different things to different people, and we’re focusingon providing balanced options.
Visit us at evenhotels.com to stay up to date on the latestEVEN Hotels news.
hotel highlights• Best-in-class,3-zonegymandin-roomworkoutoptions•Modernandstraightforwardguestroomwithspacetowork
and work out• Suiteofguest-centricbrandedappstoofferhealthiertravel
content in and out of the hotel•Naturalelementsincludingwater,LEDlightingthroughout,
and environmentally friendly cleaning products used• Serviceculturedesignedaroundhelpingkeephealthier
lifestyles on track.•Healthymindedgrab-and-gofoodandbeverageoptions—
breakfast, light evening meals and adult drinks• Free,unlimitedsignaturefiltereddrinkingwater
throughout hotel•Regularstaff-ledexerciseactivities,ledbyteammembers
who lead balanced lifestyles themselves• FastfreeWi-Fi,largeHDTVswithmultimedia
ports to directly connect guest devices, and easily accessed electrical outlets.
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