Mr.Vincent Arnaud

In 1994, the company established Crowne Plaza, originally introduced in 1983 as a product extension of Holiday Inn, as a separate brand to better reflect its upscale market image and business traveler appeal. Today, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, a member of the InterContinental Hotels Group family of brands, operates or franchises more than 140 hotels and over 40,000 guest rooms in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations worldwide.