Marriott Bonvoy is Marriott's loyalty rewards program, and Marriott is an entirely separate company from IHG (the InterContinental Hotels Group), which has its own loyalty program, IHG Rewards.
The Holiday Inn Express concept was intended to target the upper economy market segment, offering limited service, low-price lodging. In Europe, the hotels were known as Express by Holiday Inn, but this variation was phased out during the Holiday Inn Global Brand Relaunch which was announced in 2006.
Independent Brands With Distinct OfferingsHoliday Inn is a brand owned by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a global hospitality company. With over 1,200 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn offers a range of accommodations that cater to both business and leisure travelers.
Our guest rooms feature our plush bedding encompassed with triple sheeting and fluffy duvet allow you to rest and relax in comfort. Enjoy free high speed internet service, 42 inch HDTV with free HBO, Microwave, refrigerator and spacious work desk.
With a family of 16 brands, including more affordable hotels like Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites, IHG One Rewards is actually one of the best hotel loyalty programs for the frugal traveler who wants options.
Planning a honeymoon or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation? Brands like Ritz-Carlton (Marriott), St. Regis (Marriott), Park Hyatt (Hyatt), Bulgari (Marriott), and Regent (IHG) offer truly unique experiences.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts: The world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand with 200+ open hotels and 90 in the pipeline; 10 Americas pipeline hotels include planned openings in Dallas, Grenada, Bellevue and a recently signed resort on the island of Dominica.
Diamond Elite is the highest elite tier in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. You can earn Diamond Elite status by staying 70 qualified nights or earning 120,000 qualified points in a calendar year.
In 1995, Marriott International purchased a 49% stake in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and in 1998, they purchased an additional 50% stake in the company, giving it 99% ownership of the company.