Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express is a globally recognized mid-scale hotel brand that functions as a part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family. Originally launched in 1991 in the United States, the brand was designed to provide a limited-service experience focused on convenience, clean accommodations, and value for money, targeting both business and leisure travelers who require less than a full-service resort experience.

The development of the brand was a strategic pivot by the original Holiday Inn company to capture the growing budget-conscious market. Over the decades, the brand has expanded exponentially through a franchise-based model, leading to thousands of locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Each location is typically independently owned and operated under strict brand guidelines provided by the parent company.

Today, Holiday Inn Express is owned by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG), a multinational hospitality company headquartered in the United Kingdom. IHG oversees the brand's global standards and loyalty programs, ensuring a consistent guest experience worldwide while maintaining its position as one of the largest hotel brands in the industry.