Author : Shuchita Bist
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express as the ‘Official Hotel Services Provider to London 2012' and a Tier Three commercial partner. Holiday Inn, part of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), will provide LOCOG with additional capability and expertise in the accommodation sector, supplying experienced personnel to assist in the planning and operation of the Athletes' Village.
Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman, London 2012, said, "Providing a smooth customer experience for athletes, spectators and dignitaries throughout their time at the Games can be a key challenge for any Organising Committee. For us to have Holiday Inn join our family provides us with another great pool of knowledge and skills to ensure that all of those attending the Games, as competitors or spectators, will have an enjoyable and memorable experience. The global expertise of Holiday Inn in welcoming visitors and meeting customer needs will be vital between now and 2012."
Currently undergoing a £600 million global relaunch, Holiday Inn will supply team members to work with LOCOG's Accommodation and Protocol teams in the lead up to the Games in 2012. Holiday Inn, along with other IHG hotel properties, will also provide accommodation and meeting rooms for LOCOG and its partners' as it builds towards the Games.
Source : Press Release
