Crowne Plaza of Elgin Changes Name to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago Northwest; New Name Expected to Increase Business Travel and Tourism.Business Editors ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2003 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago Northwest, formerly Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. of Elgin, has been renamed to reflect the highly reputable Holiday Inn brand. The name change coincides with the hotel's five-year anniversary. "The Holiday Inn brand is both highly recognizable and reputable in the Midwest," stated Eric Lund, senior vice president of sales and marketing at The Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). Companies. "We are confident that the new name will increase the hotel's exposure to the business and leisure traveler." The Great Lakes Companies, Inc., a diversified real estate company, opened the Crowne Plaza in October 1998. Great Lakes owns and operates 12 hotels and resorts, including three other Holiday Inn brands in Wisconsin. In celebration of the new name and five-year anniversary, members of the community gathered for a brief presentation by Mayor Schock, Kimberly Bless, executive director of Elgin Convention and Visitors Bureau and Eric Lund of Great Lakes. Following an anniversary toast, 500 Holiday Inn green and gold balloons fell from the ceiling commemorating the name change and anniversary. The event also served as a business after hours Adv. 1. after hours - not during regular hours; "he often worked after hours" for members of surrounding chambers: Elgin Area Chamber, Northern Kane County Chamber and South Elgin Chamber of Commerce. The hotel will continue to offer the same high level of service. The eight-story hotel features: 243 guest rooms, each equipped with a data port and large 25" TVs; a fully equipped business center; conference space; Bennigan's Grill & Tavern tavern: see inn. ; large indoor pool; whirlpool whirlpool, revolving current in an ocean, river, or lake. It may be caused by the configuration of the shore, irregularities in the bottom of the body of water, the meeting of opposing currents or tides, or the action of the wind upon the water. ; game room; and exercise/fitness center. The hotel will be adding high speed Internet access See how to access the Internet. to all of its rooms and conference centers. For more information, visit www.greatlakesco.com. |
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