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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Airport-West after extensive remodeling of the transition to the hotel from the Comfort Suites.

The hotel is conveniently located in Davie, an area known for its universities and nearby beaches. With 77 suites upgraded with flat screen TVs, a pool of new construction and 500 square feet of meeting space, the Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Airport-West is a valuable addition to offering hospitality in the area. The hotel is bringing a wait of 25 jobs in the area, ranging from reception to maintenance.

The Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located for a variety of visitors from South Florida. Located one mile from the Davie campus of Nova Southeastern University, University of Florida, Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, the hotel is a smart choice for prospective students and parents and visiting professors. The hotel is also close to Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades cruise terminal. For entertainment, guests can enjoy the nearby Davie Rodeo Stadium, Hard Rock Casino, Sawgrass Mills Mall and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.

"We are delighted to welcome this property to the Holiday Inn family of hotels with the sign again and all it represents. Holiday Inn are specifically designed for business travelers and leisure-oriented family in need of a lodging experience full service, and this property fits well within the range, "said Gina LaBarre, vice president of brand delivery, the IHG Americas. "Development in South Florida is important in expanding our Holiday Inn consumer base and growing a stronger presence in the Americas."

The new hotel includes functions according to the Holiday Inn $ 1 billion relaunch, the largest project of its kind in the history of the hospitality industry. First announced in 2007, the program to relaunch the brand creates a more contemporary look as part of the campaign to increase the quality and consistency across the overall portfolio. The program focuses on the arrival and welcome the convenience of room service, rooms and guests and a new logo and signage.

"The property was restored, including a new pool, state of the art fitness center and enhanced breakfast and the lobby areas," said Thomas Qualis, general manager. "We welcome guests to enjoy our new color scheme, furniture and other improvements in the suites and the hotel."

With easy access to all major highways, including I-595, I-95, I-75 and Florida's Turnpike, the Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Airport-West offers guests a comfortable and affordable, business or pleasure with innovative preferred guest upgrades to ensure a pleasant experience. Start Express ® hotel's complimentary breakfast bar offers a full range of products for breakfast and the rotation of the egg and meat selections, cookies, yogurt, fruit, pancakes and roll brand ownership, cinnamon and Smart ® roasted coffee. The SimplySmart ™ shower incorporates a property Kohler Stay Smart ™ shower curtain, shower rod curved firm, updated 100 percent cotton terry towels and a line of bath products scented with cinnamon. Guests can enjoy the collection SimplySmart ™ bedding, which offers crisp fresh bedding which features an attractive decorative throw, with a duvet blanket and soft medium weight 200 thread count sheets.

The rooms have been completely renovated and offers new furniture, including comfortable queen or king size beds, a living room with a couch and a coffee maker in room with complimentary Smart Roast 100% Arabica Coffee ®. Business travelers will find large desks with ergonomic chairs, free local phone and toll free voice mail with private and USA Today newspapers ®. Internet has been recently renovated offers wireless high-speed access in all rooms and lobby areas.