Slated to open in March 2010, the 15-story InterContinental Mendoza will total 218 guestrooms, inclusive of 62 suites and will be conveniently located next to a Convention Center. The hotel boasts 10 meeting rooms totaling 22,500 square feet, inclusive of a 12,900 square foot ballroom.

Situated in a new emerging business district, adjacent also to the city's largest upscale shopping center, Mendoza Plaza, the hotel will be located ten minutes from downtown Mendoza and twenty minutes from the city's international airport. Amenities include a full-service spa, swimming pool, gym, restaurant and casino.

Mendoza is located towards the middle section of the country's western boarder, on the eastern side of the Andes. The city is a regional capital, positioned on a major international thoroughfare linking Argentina with the important seaports of Chile. The region, rich in natural resources, is the heart and soul of Argentina's wine country, where European settlers introduced the ancient craft of winemaking in the 19th century.

The wineries in Mendoza are famed to produce the world's highest ranked Malbec wines. The city is also an adventure tourism center, offering world-class hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding in the summer as well as world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Mendoza attracts more than 700,000 tourists per year, making tourism one of the region's fastest growing industries.

In 2008 National Geographic Traveler published its annual destination scorecard and Mendoza was widely acclaimed (number 10 out of 109 worldwide destinations) in a survey that took into consideration environmental and ecological quality; social and cultural integrity; condition of historic buildings and archaeological sites; aesthetic appeal; quality of tourism management; and outlook for the future.

"We are delighted to announce yet another InterContinental hotel in Argentina," said Alvaro Diago, COO, IHG, Latin America and Caribbean. "A presence in a city such as Mendoza furthers our growth in areas that not only attract business travelers, but are renown as a tourism destination. In Mendoza's case, the vineyards are a particular allure, and we look forward to meeting the needs of this broad-base of travelers."

The world's first truly global hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has had a continuous presence in Latin America since the brand's founding in Brazil in 1946. Over its 63 years, there is no brand in the region with more international appeal. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts throughout Latin America strives to provide its guests with an experience unique to each destination -- uncompromising global standards, while respecting the heritage of the communities each hotel calls home.

IHG has more than 180 hotels in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean, and has been serving Latin America for over 60 years. IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and has hotels situated in nearly every key market throughout the Latin American territory.

About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts"

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 161 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. At InterContinental we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different, is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what's special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com/ and www.intercontinentalvideo.com/

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (LON:IHG), (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs) is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,300 hotels and almost 630,000 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, Hotel Indigo(R), Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R) and Candlewood Suites(R), and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club(R) Rewards with 44 million members worldwide.

IHG has nearly 1,600 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 140,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ihg.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at www.ihg.com/media.

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The two towers are part of the Republic of Korea-invested complex project Kumho Asiana Plaza , which is located on the downtown land lot bordering Le Duan, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Du and Le Van Huu streets in District 1.

The complex contains an up-market commercial accommodation and shopping arcade, and several restaurants and bars which will include a Hard Rock Cafe.

The hotel features 305 rooms and suites. It also has extensive meeting facilities, including eight meeting rooms and the largest Grand Ballroom in the downtown area, which can cater up to 600 persons, with indoor and outdoor pre-function spaces.

The hotel ahs a spa and a health club featuring a 20m outdoor swimming pool.

The hotels sister property of InterContinental Asiana Sai gon Residences offers 260 fully furnished, serviced apartments for lease, ranging from one-bedroom at 78sq.m to three-bedroom at 204sq.m.

Vietnam has a huge potential as a destination for both business and leisure tourists from around the world and IHG is confident in the growth of InterContinental Asiana Sai Gon, said Phil Riley, IHG Vietnam Regional General Manager.

We are also very positive about premium residential market in HCM City and confident that our service residences will meet the growing needs of discerning, long-term residents of our city. We believe in the strong growth of this market in the medium- and long-term, he said.

Located in the heart of the city, the properties are within walking distance of all major tourist attractions including the Notre Dame Cathedral, commercial buildings such as the Metropolitan or Diamond Plaza , and downtown entertainment facilities.

IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 4,200 hotels and more than 620,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. It owns brands including InterContinental Hotel&Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites.-

John Bamsey, chief operating officer, IHG Middle East and Africa, said: "We already have a strong presence in Jordan, so it was a natural decision to extend our portfolio to one of the Kingdom's most popular tourist sites." He said: "Holiday Inn is one of the world's most recognised hotel brands and it is an ideal fit for Jordan's evolving tourism market. It helps to broaden the appeal of the Dead Sea as a destination by offering both the value of a mid-scale hotel and the reliability that goes with an internationally respected name." Just two minutes walk from the water's edge, the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea has 78 well-appointed rooms and 128 chalets, a choice of restaurants and comfortable lounges, sports facilities, and the longest swimming pool on the Dead Sea coast. In all, the property covers an impressive 41,000 square metres.

The Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea creates a relaxing atmosphere and like all new and relaunched Holiday Inn hotels, offers guests with comfortable beds and a choice of pillows. The hotel also provides a concierge, 24-hour room service and an airport transfer service.

There are extensive meeting facilities with a ballroom that accommodates 200 guests, three meeting rooms and a boardroom.

One of the world's oldest health resorts, the Dead Sea has attracted visitors for thousands of years. Ongoing investment in the area's infrastructure has served to increase its popularity with local, Middle Eastern and international tourists.

The Dead Sea is one of 14 finalists in a global internet vote run by the New Seven Wonders of Nature Foundation to choose the seven wonders of the natural world. Jordan's ancient ruins of Petra were selected as one of the seven new, man-made wonders in 2007. Winning the title nearly tripled visitors to the site, to the east of the Dead Sea.

In October 2007, IHG announced its US$1 billion Holiday Inn relaunch to create a more contemporary look and feel, as well as improved consistency and a relaxed service culture. By the end of 2010, IHG will have completed the relaunch of its 3,200 Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide.

About IHG:InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,300 hotels and almost 630,000 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, Hotel Indigo(R), Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R) and Candlewood Suites(R) and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club(R) Rewards with 44 million members worldwide.

IHG's portfolio within Jordan numbered five properties as of 30 June 2009, comprising two InterContinental, two Crowne Plaza and one Holiday Inn hotels.

IHG has nearly 1,600 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 140,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ihg.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at www.ihg.com/media

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