IHG launches iPhone booking apps

ATLANTA – IHG announced the continuation of its mobile app strategy with iPhone booking apps for each of its seven brands: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. These new apps provide customers with the functionality to find and book hotel rooms, check rates and view or cancel reservations.

The iPhone apps for each brand follow the release of the InterContinental Concierge Insider Guides app for iPad in December 2010; the Priority Club Rewards app for Android in July 2010; and the Priority Club Rewards app for iPhone in April 2010.

The new booking apps for each of the seven brands include location aware capabilities to assist guests in booking hotels close to their location and navigating to the property.

“We are continuing to build on our mobile strategy by making our brands more accessible to today’s travelers who seek solutions that assist them through every step of the travel planning process,” said Michael Menis, VP of web and interactive marketing.

 
The iPhone apps for each brand contain booking and reservation management features, including:

• Search, compare and book at IHG properties
• Plan arrival by accessing current reservations and quick access to maps, directions and hotel contact information
• Securely store credit card information to expedite bookings
• "Touch-to-call" access
• Manage travel profiles
• Receive communication about the latest promotions and offers
• Priority Club Rewards members have the ability to earn points and redeem for stays
• Enroll in Priority Club Rewards (membership is not required to use the apps)

The IHG’s iPhone apps for each of its hotels brands are now available in English at the iPhone app store.