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Award-winning Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
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KELOWNA, BC—The Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre has been recognized by the InterContinental Hotels Group for its extensive renovation and modernization of the hotel. The award was presented to the hotel’s management team at the 2011 InterContinental Hotels Group Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas.
The hotel completed a $13 million, seven-storey expansion in 2011 which adjoins to the existing hotel. The hotel features a total of 190 rooms, new meeting facilities, executive-class rooms, business and family suites, a spacious fitness facility and an indoor pool with two waterslides.
Aodhan Sheahan (left) with hotel manager Michael Wynne
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“The decision to proceed with the expansion project was supported by a solid business case and a strong team of employees,” said Aodhan Sheahan, director of hospitality operations – Western Canada, Fortis Properties Corporation. “Having received much positive feedback from our customers, we are pleased to receive this recognition from our operating brand.”
The Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre is owned and operated by Fortis Properties Corporation, which owns and operate 22 hotels, representing 4,300 rooms, in eight Canadian provinces. The company also has commercial real estate and non-regulated hydroelectric operations. Fortis Properties has a team of more than 2,400 employees.
For more renovation photos go to www.can-lodgingnews.com.
The Great Room, Before, and the Breakfast Bar, After
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Room with two Queen sized beds-Before and After
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Room with King sized bed-Before and After
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