Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Handpicked Holidays

With a brand new release of Handpicked Holidays by IHG Hotels and Resorts , travellers in the mood for a short break can dust off their passports. 
 
Take advantage of the regional travel bubble with incredible savings at amazing properties such as the ultra chic Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, city breaks in Riyadh, Doha and Muscat and island beauties, InterContinental Maldives and Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives.
 
IHG Hotels & Resorts has put together a collection of exclusive accommodation offerings and unique experiences, thoughtfully handpicked for IHG Rewards members who can book with confidence, knowing that they can change dates up to 24-hours prior to travel, directly with the hotel.
 
From premium room upgrades, spectacular dining experiences, curated spa packages, access to local attractions, IHG Rewards bonus points and more, members can experience more of GCC and the Maldives most loved destinations across 15 participating hotels, with each package representing significant savings, available to IHG loyalty members on the Handpicked Holidays platform.
 
IHG's commitment to flexibility and cleanliness underpins each package, with guests able to change their travel dates up to 24 hours prior to arrival. The IHG Way of Clean program is rolled out across each hotel and resort, offering confidence and assurance for a safe stay with new, science-led protocols and service measures in partnership with industry leading experts Cleveland Clinic, Ecolab and Diversey.
 
Bookings and stays for Handpicked Holidays by IHG need to be made by August 31 and available until sold out.
 
 
IHG's new release of Handpicked Holidays
 
InterContinental Dubai Marina | From AED550 ($149.7)
 
The offer: A city escape in this hotel in the heart of Dubai Marina within walking distance from the Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina Mall. The package includes, for a minimum three nights’ accommodation, complimentary upgrade to Suite, in-room welcome amenities including a bottle of sparkling, daily gourmet breakfast AED350 ($95.2) food and beverage credit, a one-time access to IMG World of Adventure for two adults, two Kids up to 12 years stay and eat for free and late check-out until 4pm.
 
InterContinental Dubai Festival City | From AED617 ($167.9)
 
The offer: A luxury stay by Dubai creek; guests will experience with three-nights' accommodation, complimentary suite upgrade, daily breakfast and lunch or dinner and for the little travellers, a private in-suite Kids area and amenities.
 
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown | From AED332 ($90.3)
 
The offer: An art delight - this new boutique hotel close to Burj Khalifa, offers a unique guest experience paying homage to the local neighbourhood with rooms reflective of Dubai’s history and modernism. With Instagramable features at every corner, and epic views of the city skyline from the giant floor to ceiling window.- this package offers three-nights' accommodation, daily gourmet breakfast, AED120 ($32.6) restaurant and bar credit, 20 per cent discount on food and soft beverages, TODA tickets for 1 day for 2 Adults, 2 Kids up to 12 years stay and eat for free, Hotel Art Tour during the stay, in-room welcome amenities and late check-out until 4pm.
 
InterContinental Fujairah Resort | From AED1,140 ($310.3)
 
The offer:  A perfect blend of relaxation and adventure with a backdrop of one of the most spectacular landscapes and mountain ranges in the country. This exotic destination cradled between majestic Hajar mountains and sparkling Indian Ocean offer uninterrupted views over the clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea. The package includes daily gourmet breakfast, 20 per cent discount on food & beverage, AED350 ($95.2) water sport, 2000 IHG rewards bonus points.
 
InterContinental Abu Dhabi | From AED381 ($103.7)
 
The offer: With panoramic views of Abu Dhabi skyline, on the waterfront, this package offers for minimum two nights stay in a Marina view room, a daily breakfast, early check-in at 10 am and late check-out until 4 pm as well as tickets to Le Louvre Museum for two and two kids up to 12 years stay and eat for free.
 
InterContinental Al Jubail Resort | From SAR 678 ($180.5)
 
The offer: An exclusive beach escape on the Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, secluded within 34 acres of private beach and lush gardens. The package includes three-nights' accommodation, daily gourmet breakfast, SAR250 ($66.5) food and beverage credit,SAR200 ($53.2) credit for Water Sports, 5000 IHG Rewards bonus points.
 
InterContinental Riyadh | From SAR485 ($129.1)
 
The offer: A relaxing stay in lush gardens located just five minutes from the city's exciting, high-rise business and shopping district. The package offers 24 hour check in and check out time, daily gourmet breakfast, a game of bowling for two, the choice of a golf lesson or a 9 hole tee off, tennis court access for one hour per night, 5000 IHG Rewards bonus points, two kids up to 12 years stay and eat for free.
 
InterContinental Doha | From QAR823 ($224.2)
 
The offer: A chic coastal getaway in the heart of Doha offers the ultimate staycation on the city’s longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens and home to famous La Mar Doha. This package includes three-nights' accommodation with gourmet breakfast, QR100 ($27.2) food and beverage credit per night, late check-out until 4 pm, two Kids up to 12 years stay and eat breakfast for free, 5000 IHG Rewards bonus points.
 
InterContinental Aqaba Resort | From JOD109 ($153.7)
 
The offer: An complete escape on the Red Sea with private white sand beach lapped by turquoise waters and a lagoon style pool. This package offers a 4 nights stay, available Saturday to Wednesday, gourmet breakfast and dinner, 15 per cent discount on water sports activity and late check out until 2 pm.
 
Crowne Plaza Jordan – Dead Sea Resort & Spa | From JOD90 ($126.9)
 
The offer: Set on a promenade along the Dead Sea, with The Lake, the largest pool in the dead sea, this package includes two-nights' accommodation with a  complementary upgrade available Sunday to Thursday, gourmet breakfast, JOD50 ($70.5) food and beverage credit per night, free limited minibar, early check-in at 12 noon and late check-out until 3 pm.
 
Crowne Plaza Muscat | from OMR 38 ($98.4)
 
The offer: It's the complete escape with a world-class private beach overlooking the Gulf of Oman. The package offers three nights stay with upgrade to the Sea View room, daily breakfast at The Restaurant, OMR 40restaurant and bars credit, late check-out until 3 pm, two kids up to 12 years stay and eat breakfast for free.
 
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah | from OMR 32 ($82.8)
 
The offer: Crowne Plaza Salalah is a stunning escape full of culture set among lush tropical gardens, the hotel has a large outdoor pool, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the sandy beach. The package offers a three nights stay with upgrade to Sea View room, Daily buffet breakfast in Darbat Restaurant, two tickets for Al Baleed Archeological site, OMR 30 ($77.6)restaurant and bars credit, spa treatment for 30 min once during the stay, late check-out until 3 pm and a two-way airport transfers by coach.
 
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives | from $170
 
The offer: The ultimate escape to a sunny, tropical paradise to create unforgettable memories for the entire family with stunning views of the glistening Maldivian sea and the unspoiled beach. The package offers four nights’ stay with upgrade to Sea View Overwater Villa, shared return speedboat transfers, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, one time Sunset Cruise, a 60 min couple massage at the spa, 5000 IHG Rewards bonus points.
 
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort | from $804
 
The offer: An exclusive private island to escape and reconnect with nature, yourself in the sweeping blue panoramic of the Indian Ocean. The package includes five nights stay in Overwater Pool Villa, shared return seaplane transfers, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, one-time SPA treatment for 60 min, floating breakfast once during the stay, select water sports activity, early check-in and late check-out, 5000 IHG Rewards bonus points. - TradeArabia News Service