IHG® Celebrates the Second Anniversary of the IHG® Game Changing Advantage Program in Canada, Announces Cross-Canada Sport Partnerships

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2016

IHG is a strong supporter of both amateur and professional sports organizations throughout Canada. IHG's Game Changing Advantage in-hotel program assists sports teams while they travel by allowing them to book blocks of rooms and organize their meals. In addition, the program allows the teams' access to private parent lounges when groups stay for tournaments. This unique program caters to coaches, athletes and managers who are responsible for booking group travel and is available at all of IHG branded hotels in Canada.

Since launching in 2014, IHG has made it easy for teams across the country to book stays, coordinate meals and relax between games. To date the program has served thousands of sports athletes across Canada from the grass roots to professional levels.

Jonathan Lund, Regional Vice President Canada, IHG says: "IHG's Game Changing Advantage allows our hotels to support sports teams at all levels, from the East to West coast. Through our multiple sports partnerships we are supporting athletes, their fans and local communities. Our hotels make it easy for sports players, parents, coaches, and supporters to rest easy."

IHG has also partnered with a number of professional sports organizations to further support athletics in Canada.

IHG is the official hotel provider of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), and will be sponsoring all participating CPRA events throughout 2016, including key stops in Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Leduc, Airdrie, Bonnyville and Dawson Creek.

IHG is partnering with Whitecaps FC2, the United Soccer League (USL) team affiliated with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, as their official host hotel group. IHG is the match night sponsor of WFC2's September 18^th match against the Portland Timbers 2. This match is also designated as Youth Soccer Appreciation Night and will feature giveaways for fans from IHG.