The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

bite travel I n collaboration with Medistar Corporation, one of the leading real-estate development companies in the Unit- ed States, InterContinental Hotel Group has announced the opening of an elegant and beautifully appointed 354- room luxury hotel, InterContinental Houston – Medical Centre. Located next to the Texas Medical Centre, the world’s largest medical complex, the hotel boasts unrivalled accommodations, amenities, guest services, and significant conference facilities and event space for both business and leisure travellers. This striking 21-storey hotel features 124 deluxe guest rooms with king size beds and 193 deluxe guest rooms with double queen size beds, as well as the brand’s world-renowned Club InterContinental Lounge that combines highly personalised service and exclusive privileges. Outstanding amenities include the new Mediterranean restaurant Safina Restaurant & Bar, an outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, expansive con- ference facilities to host large groups and conventions and a pre-function event space. “InterContinental Houston – Medical Centre is an exception- al addition to this luxury brand’s portfolio,” said Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Office for IHG Americas. “InterContinental’s deep global heritage and unique experience creates the ideal destination for guests and patients seeking luxury accommo- dation and high-touch hospitality next to world-class medical science and care. We are very pleased to work with Monzer Hourani and Medistar on this landmark project to host guests from all over the world.” Monzer Hourani, founder and CEO of Medistar said, “In con- junction with IHG, we are delighted to open the InterContinen- tal Houston – Medical Centre next to the internationally recog- nised Texas Medical Centre and welcome guests who are visiting or doing business with the world’s largest medical campus. The luxury hotel project is the result of a large team of people, and I’m proud to see this come to fruition.” Texas Medical Centre is home to Texas Children’s Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre which sees 10 million patients each year and has 50 million square feet of developed space. InterContinental Houston – Medical Centre adds to a growing portfolio in the United States which has also seen recent open- ings in San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Minneap- olis, and a new hotel under development in Bellevue. The brand also recently celebrated the opening of the 200th InterContinen- tal hotel, Shanghai Wonderland, an 18-storey resort built in an abandoned quarry. With more than 200 hotels opened world- wide and 60 in the global development pipeline, IHG continue to build in the most sought-after destinations around the world. https://ichoustonhotel.com InterContinental Hotel Group Travel News Spring 2019 Jada Brookes looks at some of the latest news and developments from the InterContinental Hotel Group, Jumeirah Hotel Group and Radisson Hotel Group. New InterContinental Hotel in Houston Brings Internationally Acclaimed Hospi- tality to Texas Medical Centre