InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® Rewards Planners with New Incentive to 'Try InterContinental Meetings' in Europe

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's leading global hotel brand, is rewarding meeting organizers who take advantage of the newly enhanced 'Try InterContinental Meetings' offer. The package not only includes complimentary Internet for all delegates and an authentic 'Insider Break' upgrade – but now meeting bookers will also receive Priority Club® Rewards points.

The 'Try InterContinental Meetings' package is available for new meeting groups booked and fulfilled by December 31^st 2013.

The offer includes:

• NEW! Priority Club Rewards Points

For the first time, meeting bookers will earn three points for every Euro spent on the master account. Points can be used to book hotel Priority Club® Rewards nights, purchase luxury items, make donations to selected charities and more.

• 'Insider Break' Upgrade

A regular coffee break can be upgraded to a locally-inspired 'Insider Break,' a brief enlightening intermission designed to give a sense of place. At InterContinental London Park Lane delegates can sample the Sustainable Restaurant Awarded '50 Mile' menu, while a dedicated 'Pintxos' menu of Spanish tapas-like bites is on offer at InterContinental Madrid. The 'Olympian Coffee Break' at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens offers a nutritious menu inspired by the Greek Gods.

• Internet Access

Delegates enjoy complimentary Internet access for the duration of their stay.

To make meetings even more memorable, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® also offer the thoughtfully designed 'Insider Collection.' The series of local experiences embody the brand promise of inspiring delegates through local flavour and a true sense of place.  From hosting an event at the Szechenyui Thermal Bath in Budapest or Porto's former stock exchange building - Palacio da Bolsa to organizing a meeting and match at the soccer stadium in Madrid, planners can create highly engaging gatherings for their delegates.  Interactive workshops such as learning to make fashion accessories at InterContinental Paris Le Grand are also available via the Collection.

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other programs and is subject to availability at participating hotels. To learn more about the package or 'InterContinental Meetings' program, see a list of participating hotels or to make a reservation, visit www.intercontinental.com/meetingeurope-try.

About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 171 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. At InterContinental we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different, is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what's special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com.

SOURCE InterContinental Hotels & Resorts