IHG, (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new-build 209-room Holiday Inn® Goiânia hotel. This is IHG’s eighth Holiday Inn property in Brazil and the first IHG hotel in the Midwestern city of Goiânia, located about 130 miles from Brasilia, the nation’s capital. The new hotel is centrally situated near the city’s main thoroughfares and is in walking distance to the 'Feira do Sol' and 'Feira da Lua', banks, the Bougainville Shopping mall and local parks. Gerardo Murray, Regional Vice President of Brands & Marketing, Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG, said: "We are very pleased to open this hotel in Goiânia and to continue growing the Holiday Inn brand in Brazil. Whether guests are traveling for business or leisure, we are committed to sharing the joy of travel by providing a clean, comfortable and affordable stay to everyone.”

Holiday Inn hotels are designed to provide a welcoming and sociable environment for travelers spending time away from home. The hotel’s amenities include wireless high-speed Internet access, a beautiful rooftop pool, fitness center, business center and six modern meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 500 people. The hotel’s restaurant serves both international and regional dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. After a long day at work, guests can also enjoy a refreshing drink in the hotel’s Holiday Bar located in the lobby. Owned and managed by SS Hoteis Eireli-ME, the Holiday Inn Goiânia is franchised by an affiliate of IHG and is part of IHG’s diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The Holiday Inn brand opened the doors of its first hotel more than 65 years ago and since then has been making travel more enjoyable for generations of travelers all over the world. Whether on the journey of a lifetime, a family vacation or business, guests know they can expect the contemporary design, modern amenities and warm, welcoming service that distinguish the Holiday Inn brand. The Holiday Inn brand is part of IHG’s diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that its hotels can meet guests’ needs whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Holiday Inn brand participates in IHG® Rewards Club. The industry’s first and largest hotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll at IHGRewardsClub.com, by downloading the IHG® App, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG’s more than 5,200 hotels worldwide. The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.