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Home2 Suites by Hilton opens in Woodstock, Ont.

STAY MAGAZINE | WOODSTOCK, ON (July 15th, 2025) – Infinity Hospitality Group has opened the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Woodstock, marking the latest addition to the company’s growing Ontario portfolio.

Located at 527 Lampman Place, the all-suite property is designed to accommodate business travellers, families and extended-stay guests, with amenities focused on comfort and flexibility.

The Woodstock hotel is developed and managed by Infinity Hospitality Group, a Woodstock-based company launched in 2023 by brothers Dharmesh and Ravi Patel and their families. The group positions itself as a full-service hospitality development and management firm, with leadership that brings more than 100 years of combined experience in hotel planning, construction, renovation and operations.

Infinity’s roots in the hospitality sector date back to 2003, when its founders acquired their first motel. Since then, the company has expanded its presence in southern Ontario through a mix of new builds and conversions, including properties affiliated with major hotel brands.

The opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Woodstock aligns with the company’s strategy to expand in mid-sized Ontario markets while offering long-stay accommodations supported by branded service standards.

Infinity Hospitality Group Opens New Property in Woodstock, ON – New hotel located near the Heart of Woodstock

Woodstock, ON – 07/07/2025 – Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock, a 6-story all-suites hotel, located just minutes from the Heart of Woodstock, opened today in Woodstock, ON. With an ideal location near many local restaurants and the soon-to-be Woodstock Convention Centre, the hotel offers both business and leisure travelers an exceptional lodging experience.

Owned and developed by Infinity Hospitality Group, the hotel features 105 guest suites and combines the brand’s signature style with a prime location for travelers and their pets seeking modern amenities and the comforts of home.

“We are proud to bring Home2 Suites by Hilton and the first new hotel in over a decade to Woodstock,” said Ravi Patel, General Manager. “Our team is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for every guest. Whether you’re here for business, leisure, or a bit of both, we are excited to spread the light and warmth of hospitality in Woodstock and deliver a memorable stay experience whether you’re here with us for a weekend or weeks at a time.”

The pet-friendly, all-suite hotel features multiple outdoor patios with grilling area and fire pit, a Lobby Bar, free hot breakfast with healthy options every morning, complimentary WiFi, a 24-hour business center, indoor pool and Home2 Suites’ signature Spin2Cycle fitness center with guest laundry. Each guest suite will include 55” HDTV, a kitchenette with dishwasher, large microwave, cooktop and apartment size fridge.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock is located at 527 Lampman Place, near Highway 401 exit 232 and just off Norwich Avenue at Juliana.

Home2 Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room and access their room using a Digital Key.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.home2suites.com or call +1 519-290-4116.
Read more about Home2 Suites at stories.hilton.com.

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About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for value-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, multiple outdoor spaces, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 750 open hotels with nearly 750 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK SOUTH WINS IHG® 2024 SPIRIT OF TRUE HOSPITALITY AWARD

WOODSTOCK, ON (March 15, 2025) – The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK SOUTH received the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2024 Spirit of True Hospitality, the hotel’s 8th consecutive award.

The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK is one of several properties within Canada chosen from the IHG system of more than 6,300 hotels Worldwide for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation — from quality to customer satisfaction.

Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “2024 was a year of exceptional growth and success across our region, and our IHG-branded hotels and leaders played a significant part in that by continually delivering our promise of True Hospitality for Good to our guests and each other. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team continue to lead by example, and I’m honored to recognize their hard work and dedication with a 2024 Performance Award.”

A 2024 Spirit of True Hospitality plaque, along with all of the other awards the hotel has garnered, will be on permanent display at the hotel. The hotel has also been the #1 Guest-rated Holiday Inn Express hotel in Canada since 2021.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has more than 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in 5 England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally. Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores. For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK SOUTH WINS IHG 2023 TORCHBEARER AWARD

WOODSTOCK, ON (March 5, 2024) – The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK SOUTH received the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2023 Torchbearer Award, the company’s most prestigious award.

The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK is one of 7 properties within Canada chosen from the IHG system of more than 6,300 hotels Worldwide for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation — from quality to customer satisfaction.

Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “2023 was a year of exceptional growth and success across our region, and our IHG-branded hotels and leaders played a significant part in that by continually delivering our promise of True Hospitality for Good to our guests and each other. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team continue to lead by example, and I’m honored to recognize their hard work and dedication with a 2023 Performance Award.”

An impressive 2023 Torchbearer trophy, the company’s symbol of top excellence, will be on permanent display at the hotel. The hotel has also been the #1 Guest-rated Holiday Inn Express hotel in Canada since 2021.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has more than 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts,
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

Home2 Suites by Hilton Breaks Ground in Woodstock, Ontario

The 105-Suite Property Expected to Welcome Guests in December 2024

Woodstock, ON – September 25, 2023 – Infinity Hospitality Group Ltd. broke ground at 527 Lampman Place, the site of its future Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel. The 105-suite property, operated by Infinity Hospitality Group Ltd. will reflect Woodstock’s warmth and hospitality. Construction, led by Sierra General Contracting and API Developments, is expected to be completed by December 2024.

“Today marks a special moment as we officially break ground in Woodstock. We are excited to solidify our partnership with the best-in-class hospitality leader, Hilton,” said Ravi Patel, President, Infinity Hospitality Group Ltd.

The pet-friendly all-suite hotel will feature multiple outdoor patios with grilling area and fire pit, a Lobby Bar, free hot breakfast with healthy options, complimentary WiFi, a 24-hour business center, Indoor Pool and Home2’s signature Spin2Cycle fitness center with guest laundry. Each guest suite will include 55” HDTV, a kitchenette with dishwasher, large microwave, cooktop and apartment size fridge.

Home2 Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their suite and access their suite using Digital Key.

Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock at stories.hilton.com.

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About Home2 Suites by Hilton Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest suite configurations and home-like amenities for cost-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guest suite designs, laundry and fitness areas, free Wi-Fi, multiple outdoor spaces, 24-hour business centers, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 630 open hotels with more than 700 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Honors Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South with a 2022 Performance Award

Annual awards program commemorates hotels for delivering exceptional service and guest experiences

Woodstock, ON (April 18, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to recognize the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team among its 2022 Performance Awards recipients. Considered the most prestigious internal organizational honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Americas colleagues and properties, the Performance Awards acknowledge hotels for notable achievements among several key customer criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and adherence to clean energy metrics and other company standards.

The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South is one of nearly 300 Performance Awards winners selected among the organization’s more than 4,300 hotels across the United States, Canada, Latin America and South America. More specifically, the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South received the 2022 Spirit of True Hospitality Excellence award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2020 that have achieved “elite” status and received cleanliness survey scores of at least 90.

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The definition of modern travel and the demands of our guests continue to evolve, and our hotel teams remain committed to adapting and delivering the experience travelers have come to expect across IHG’s 18 brands and more than 4,300 Americas properties. The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South and its staff lead by example, and their hard work and dedication to providing True Hospitality for Good are more than deserving of a 2022 Performance Award.”

Ravi Patel, GM and Owner of the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South, said: I am truly humbled to receive this honour on behalf of my staff and colleagues at the hotel. It is an honour to be able to work with such caring and dedicated individuals who have accepted every challenge and overcome so much these past couple of years. Our hotel has been the #1 guest rated Holiday Inn Express in Canada since 2019 and it truly takes a team effort to have such sustained success. We look forward to continuing our 6-year streak of bringing home an award for many years to come”

IHG hotels welcome guests with flexible and comfortable environments that enable travel on their own terms. Specifically, IHG’s Clean Promise guarantees clean, well maintained and clutter-free rooms that offer guests added peace of mind before and throughout their stay.

To learn more, or book a trip with IHG, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation or use the new IHG One Rewards mobile app.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,800 in the development pipeline.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 325,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Contact: Lynda Campbell
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South
519-539-9828

Choice Hotels Canada Announces 2022 National APEX winners

Dharmesh Patel named Leader of the Year

Leamington, ON (October 5, 2022) − Choice Hotels Canada has announced the national winners of its prestigious 2022 Awards for Property Excellence (APEX). Dharmesh Patel, general manager of the Quality Inn in Leamington, Ontario, is the recipient of the national award for Leader of the Year.

 Altogether 11 national APEX Awards, which recognize stellar performance, commitment to guest service, and operational excellence, were distributed to top performing properties and individuals across the country.

“Dharmesh is a force to be reckoned with and I am so proud to celebrate him with this latest award,” says Brian Leon, CEO of Choice Hotels Canada. “He is not just a colleague, but a friend, who is a true inspiration. He has battled health issues with a positive attitude and has worked tirelessly, never missing a beat, to provide best-in-class hospitality at his hotel.”

The Leader of the Year award is a peer-based award that recognizes an individual whose achievements include outstanding operational practices and team building. During the pandemic, Dharmesh pivoted the business multiple times, one of which was to support workers in the agricultural industry arriving in Canada.

He also helped the local restaurant industry through the implementation of a meal plan and twice gave back to those in healthcare working around the clock. Even though he was also dealing with his own health challenges at the time, he was able to successfully lead the hotel to achieve a record year. This is the second national APEX award for Dharmesh who was also named Choice Privileges Ambassador of the year in 2021.

“I am so honoured to win the 2022 Leader of the Year award from my Choice Hotels Canada family,” says Dharmesh Patel, general manager of the Quality Inn in Leamington. “It is a joy to host guests at our hotel and it takes a true team effort.  I am proud of what our team has been able to accomplish and look forward to the future.”

For additional information or to make your reservation at this award-winning hotel, visit www.choicehotels.com.

About Choice Hotels Canada®:

Choice Hotels Canada is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the country with more than 330 properties currently open. The Choice™ family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travellers with a range of high-quality lodging options, including limited to full-service hotels in the upscale, mid-scale, extended stay and economy segments. Brands in Canada include Ascend Hotel Collection®, Comfort™, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn®. All hotels are independently owned and operated. Choice Hotels Canada is a master franchisee of Choice Hotels International, Inc., with 22 brands, more than 7,500 hotels, nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Honors Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South with a 2021 Performance Award

Annual awards program commemorates hotels for delivering exceptional service and guest experiences

Woodstock, ON (April 18, 2022) – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to recognize the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team among its 2021 Performance Awards recipients. Considered the most prestigious internal organizational honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Americas colleagues and properties, the Performance Awards acknowledge hotels for notable achievements among several key customer criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and adherence to clean energy metrics and other company standards.

The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South is one of nearly 300 Performance Awards winners selected among the organization’s more than 4,300 hotels across the United States, Canada, Latin America and South America. More specifically, the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South received the 2021 Spirit of True Hospitality Excellence award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2019 that have achieved “elite” status and received cleanliness survey scores of at least 90.

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The definition of modern travel and the demands of our guests continue to evolve, and our hotel teams remain committed to adapting and delivering the experience travelers have come to expect across IHG’s 18 brands and more than 4,300 Americas properties. The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South and its staff lead by example, and their hard work and dedication to providing True Hospitality for Good are more than deserving of a 2021 Performance Award.”

Ravi Patel, GM and Owner of the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South, said: I am truly humbled to receive this honour on behalf of my staff and colleagues at the hotel. It is an honour to be able to work with such caring and dedicated individuals who have accepted every challenge and overcome so much these past couple of years. Our hotel has been the #1 guest rated Holiday Inn Express in Canada since 2019 and it truly takes a team effort to have such sustained success. We look forward to continuing our 5-year streak of bringing home an award for many years to come”

IHG hotels welcome guests with flexible and comfortable environments that enable travel on their own terms. Specifically, IHG’s Clean Promise guarantees clean, well maintained and clutter-free rooms that offer guests added peace of mind before and throughout their stay. To learn more, or book a trip with IHG, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation or use the new IHG One Rewards mobile app.

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About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,800 in the development pipeline.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 325,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

CHoice Hotels Canada Announces 2021 National APEX winners

Dharmesh Patel honoured with Choice Privileges Ambassador of the Year

Leamington, ON (November 17, 2021) − Choice Hotels Canada has announced the national winners of its prestigious 2021 APEX Awards (Awards for Property Excellence). Dharmesh Patel, general manager of the Quality Inn in Leamington, is the recipient of the national award for Choice Privileges Ambassador of the Year.

“We are proud to honour Dharmesh for his dedication, enthusiasm and leadership, as he truly represents the best of the best,” says Brian Leon, president of Choice Hotels Canada. “He has extremely high response and knowledge rates when it comes to our frontline campaigns. His team’s efforts in maintaining high Likelihood to Recommend scores and executing Choice Privileges Elite Recognition on property are outstanding .”

To qualify for the award, the recipient must help foster a strong Choice Privileges culture at the hotel, consistently motivate the on-property team and fellow Ambassador community, and participate in related webinars and campaigns. Altogether 12 national APEX Awards, which recognize stellar performance, ongoing commitment to guest service and community leadership, were distributed to top performing properties and individuals across the country. 

“It is such an honour to receive this distinguished  award,” said Dharmesh Patel, general manager of the Quality Inn in Leamington. “I am a true believer in the power of Choice Privileges and the benefits that the loyalty program provides to our guests, so it makes being an Ambassador especially personally rewarding.” 

Dharmesh and his family have been providing outstanding customer service in Leamington for over 30 years and he is also currently the Chair of the Windsor Region ORHMA and on their Provincial Board of Directors.

For additional information or to make your reservation at this award-winning hotel, visit www.choicehotels.com.

About Choice Hotels Canada®:

Choice Hotels Canada is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the country with more than 330 properties currently open. The Choice™ family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travellers with a range of high-quality lodging options, including limited to full-service hotels in the upscale, mid-scale, extended stay and economy segments. Brands in Canada include Ascend Hotel Collection®, Comfort™, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn®. All hotels are independently owned and operated. Choice Hotels Canada is a master franchisee of Choice Hotels International, Inc., with more than 7,100 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Honors Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South with a 2020 Performance Award

Annual awards program commemorates hotels for delivering exceptional service and guest experiences

Woodstock, ON (April 18, 2021) – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to recognize the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team among its 2020 Performance Awards recipients. Considered the most prestigious internal organizational honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Americas colleagues and properties, the Performance Awards acknowledge hotels for notable achievements among several key customer criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and adherence to clean energy metrics and other company standards.

The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South is one of nearly 300 Performance Awards winners selected among the organization’s more than 4,300 hotels across the United States, Canada, Latin America and South America. More specifically, the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South received the 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Excellence award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2018 that have achieved “elite” status and received cleanliness survey scores of at least 90.

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The definition of modern travel and the demands of our guests continue to evolve, and our hotel teams remain committed to adapting and delivering the experience travelers have come to expect across IHG’s 18 brands and more than 4,300 Americas properties. The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South and its staff lead by example, and their hard work and dedication to providing True Hospitality for Good are more than deserving of a 2020 Performance Award.”

Ravi Patel, GM and Owner of the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South, said: I am truly humbled to receive this honour on behalf of my staff and colleagues at the hotel. It is an honour to be able to work with such caring and dedicated individuals who have accepted every challenge and overcome so much these past couple of years. Our hotel has been the #1 guest rated Holiday Inn Express in Canada since 2019 and it truly takes a team effort to have such sustained success. We look forward to continuing our 4-year streak of bringing home an award for many years to come”

IHG hotels welcome guests with flexible and comfortable environments that enable travel on their own terms. Specifically, IHG’s Clean Promise guarantees clean, well maintained and clutter-free rooms that offer guests added peace of mind before and throughout their stay. To learn more, or book a trip with IHG, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation or use the new IHG One Rewards mobile app.

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About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,800 in the development pipeline.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
• Suites: Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 325,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Honors Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South with a 2019 Performance Award

Annual awards program commemorates hotels for delivering exceptional service and guest experiences

Woodstock, ON (April 18, 2020) – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to recognize the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South and its team among its 2019 Performance Awards recipients. Considered the most prestigious internal organizational honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Americas colleagues and properties, the Performance Awards acknowledge hotels for notable achievements among several key customer criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and adherence to clean energy metrics and other company standards. The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South is one of nearly 300 Performance Awards winners selected among the organization’s more than 4,300 hotels across the United States, Canada, Latin America and South America. More specifically, the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South received the 2019 Quality Excellence award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2017 that have achieved “elite” status and received cleanliness survey scores of at least 90.

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The definition of modern travel and the demands of our guests continue to evolve, and our hotel teams remain committed to adapting and delivering the experience travelers have come to expect across IHG’s 18 brands and more than 4,300 Americas properties. The Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South and its staff lead by example, and their hard work and dedication to providing True Hospitality for Good are more than deserving of a 2019 Performance Award.”

Ravi Patel, GM and Owner of the Holiday Inn Express Woodstock South, said: I am truly humbled to receive this honour on behalf of my staff and colleagues at the hotel. It is an honour to be able to work with such caring and dedicated individuals who have accepted every challenge. We look forward to continuing our 3-year streak of bringing home an award for many years to come”

IHG hotels welcome guests with flexible and comfortable environments that enable travel on their own terms. Specifically, IHG’s Clean Promise guarantees clean, well maintained and clutter-free rooms that offer guests added peace of mind before and throughout their stay. To learn more, or book a trip with IHG, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation or use the new IHG One Rewards mobile app.

-more-

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,800 in the development pipeline.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels
• Suites: Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 325,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK WINS IHG® 2018 TORCHBEARER AWARD

ATLANTA (July 1, 2019) – The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK SOUTH received the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2018 Torchbearer Award, the company’s most prestigious award.

The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK is one of 216 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 5,300 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation — from quality to customer satisfaction.
“It is my pleasure to award the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WOODSTOCK as one of the foremost hotels in our industry,” said Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer – IHG, The Americas. “This hotel embodies the heart of our brand promise and continues our story to make our 12 brands well known and loved by guests around the world.”

An impressive 2018 Torchbearer trophy, the company’s symbol of top excellence, will be on permanent display at the hotel. What makes this accomplishment even more impressive, is that the hotel was able to achieve record scores while undergoing a full renovation of all guest rooms and public spaces.

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Notes to Editors:
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IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,600 hotels and approximately 837,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with almost 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

In February 2019, IHG acquired Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, adding 16 hotels (1,347 rooms) to its system and 18 hotels to its development pipeline.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

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ORMHA 2nd ANNUAL EVENING OF EXCELLENCE GALA

Presented by The Windsor Region of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel Motel Association and Culinary Federation Windsor Chapter, the ORMHA held their event on October 15, 2018.

Voting concluded Sept 30, 2018 and the Windsor ORHMA Board of Directors confirmed the winners last Thursday.

The winners received their award for Best of the Year 2018 at St Clair College Centre of the Arts during the Gala Evening of Excellence sponsored by Windsor ORHMA and CF Windsor Chapter.

Winners included:

• Best Restaurant of the Year 2018 – Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens -Ruthven
• Best New Restaurant of the Year 2018 – The Grove Brew House -Kingsville
• Windsor Accommodation Facility of the Year 2018 – Best Western Plus – Windsor
• Essex Kent Accommodation Facility of the Year 2018 – Quality Inn – Leamington
• Supplier of the Year 2018 – Prime Lighting Design – Windsor
• Life Time Achievement Award – Gerry DeLuca – Torino Pizza – Tecumseh
• Chef of the Year 2018 – Adelina Sasti-DeBlasis – Windsor

ORHMA Windsor and CCFCC celebrate first Hospitality Awards

WINDSOR, Ont. — ORHMA Windsor Chapter, in partnership with the CCFCC Culinary Guild of Windsor, held its first Hospitality Awards of Excellence Gala on Oct. 23 to celebrate Windsor’s hospitality industry.

On Monday, Oct. 23, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association’s (ORHMA) Windsor Chapter, in partnership with the CCFCC Culinary Guild of Windsor, held its first “Hospitality Awards of Excellence Gala” to celebrate Windsor’s hospitality industry and to recognize the local industry’s shining stars.

This sold-out black tie event was held at the Essex Golf & Country Club, where chef John Kukucka and his team prepared a five-course feast. According to Tony Elenis, president & CEO of ORHMA, “ORHMA is very proud to recognize and congratulate these establishments for their role in the local hospitality community and their commitment to service and quality.”

The people of Windsor have voted and the finalists are:

Restaurant of the Year 2017: Penalty Box

New Restaurant of the Year 2017: Carrots N Dates

Accommodations Facility of the Year (Windsor) 2017: Caesars Windsor

Accommodations Facility of the Year (Essex/Kent) 2017: Quality Inn Leamington

Supplier of the Year 2017: Colonial Coffee

In addition to the various people’s choice awards, ORHMA was pleased to announce the introduction of the Best Bar None (BBN) program in Windsor and congratulate Ariius Night Club & Ultralounge on being the first accredited Best Bar None venue in the Windsor Region. BBN is an industry-led, international accreditation and awards program recognizing liquor sales licensees who maintain the highest operating standards in the sale and service of alcohol. BBN was lunched in the UK and was offered for the first time in Toronto in 2013 and in Ottawa in 2014.

BEST WESTERN PLUS WOODSTOCK INN & SUITES RECOGNIZED WITH THE BRAND’S HIGHEST HONOR AT BEST WESTERN’S 2015 CONVENTION

Woodstock, ON Oct 12, 2015 — The Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn & Suites in Woodstock was recognized with the brand’s highest honor, the M.K. Guertin Award at Best Western Hotels and Resorts’ 2015 Convention held recently in Honolulu, Hawaii. The award was presented in front of approximately 2,000 Best Western hoteliers.

The prestigious M.K. Guertin Award is held in high regard as hotels that receive this award best represent the vision of Best Western’s founder and demonstrate exceptional levels of quality, guest satisfaction and dedication to the brand. The hotels must also meet other brand standards and membership requirements to qualify for this award.

The Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn & Suites is one of only 34 hotels out of more than 2,100 properties in North America to receive this award.

“The M.K. Guertin Award honors Best Western hotels that demonstrate exemplary performance in key service areas that are important to our customers and to our brand,” said Jayesh Patel, Chairman of Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ Board of Directors. “We recognize the Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn for delivering extraordinary service to guests and for leading the industry in superior customer care.”

Located at 811 Athlone Avenue, the Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn features 62 rooms and suites alng with an Indoor Pool, 24 Hour Fitness Centre, Complimentary Hot Breakfast and Wifi.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 519537-2320 or call Best Western’s 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-800-WESTERN. Reservations are also available through bestwestern.com.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN HOTELS & RESORTS

Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand with a global network of 4,100* hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Best Western offers seven hotel brands to suit the needs of developers and guests in every market: BEST WESTERN^®, BEST WESTERN PLUS^®, BEST WESTERN PREMIER^®, BEST WESTERN PLUS EXECUTIVE RESIDENCY^®, Vīb^®, BW Premier Collection^® and GLō. Now celebrating 69 years of hospitality, Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales and marketing support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 25 million travelers are members of the brand’s award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards^®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand’s partnerships with AAA/CAA, Minor League Baseball, and Harley-Davidson^® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Best Western continues to set industry records and accolades, including Business Travel News naming BEST WESTERN and BEST WESTERN PLUS as the best mid-price and upper mid-price hotel chains, four consecutive Compuware Best of the Web gold awards for best hotel website and six consecutive AAA/CAA Hotel Partner of the Year awards. More than half of all Best Western branded hotels have earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.

*Numbers are approximate and may fluctuate.