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TAIPEI, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

InterContinental Kaohsiung (

https://www.intercontinental.com/hotels/us/en/kaohsiung-city/khhkt/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99584085&icdv=99584085&qSlH=KHHKT&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=IC&qDest=No.+33%2C+Xinguang+Rd.%2C+Qianzhen+Dist.%2C+Kaohsiung%2C+TW&dp=true&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whLhH7gv5FRCjqwgiy_d-BVHp1Ji0_7f-fKdIReBpznqF7yzFaCAGnRoCV7oQAvD_BwE&cm_mmc=PDSEA-_-G_F-GC_FS-TWN_H-GC_HS-TWN_IC_BRI_EXM_HOTEL-KHHKT&srb_u=1

), a Taiwan-based luxury hotel under IHG Hotels & Resorts, has recently

attracted significant interest from around the world with its novel sustainable

luxury experience located in the heart of Kaohsiung.

Long known as a popular travel destination (

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/7-reasons-to-love-kaohsiung-taiwan/index.html

) in East Asia, Kaohsiung — Taiwan's largest port city and a major metropolitan

area — was deemed as the world's best tourist city and a "blossoming cultural

city" (

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/kaohsiung-taiwans-blossoming-cultural-city

) by the travel website Lonely Planet, in addition to the New York Times

recognizing it as one of the world's 52 "places to love" of 2021 (

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/travel/places-to-visit-vacation.html

).

The city is also a major hub for concerts and international music festivals,

activities that have shone the spotlight on InterContinental Kaohsiung in

recent months. Specifically, celebrities — including the Backstreet Boys,

Westlife, and, most recently, Blackpink — have entrusted InterContinental

Kaohsiung with their care while touring, taking to social media to thank the

hotel for their stay.

A new experience in sustainability and smart luxury

Initially opened in 2021 to a bustling domestic travel market (

https://topics.amcham.com.tw/2022/07/intercontinental-kaohsiung-brings-tailored-luxury-to-taiwans-south/

), InterContinental Kaohsiung is set within the tallest luxury residence in

Taiwan — a testament to the heights of innovation in hospitality. It has

already been recognized with 15 international awards since opening, and its

concept merges three key elements:

"InterContinental Kaohsiung's unique blend of sustainability, smart technology,

and curated design has already built a great deal of momentum and interest, and

the recent buzz has helped reinforce this," notes IHG Area General Manager of

Taiwan, Robbert Manussen. "We are thrilled by the success of this site and see

it as illustrative of Taiwan's significant future potential."

Embracing the need to act locally and think globally, the hotel offers Porsche

hybrid limousines, is building a farm-to-fork eco-friendly system by composting

food waste, actively adjusts energy consumption, and offers recyclable

amenities, in addition to sourcing goods from local merchants. It has 253 guest

rooms, each of which are equipped with smart technology, including built-in

digital voice controls and other intelligent technologies that bring a smooth

modernity to the experience. For décor, each room is designed in classic Art

Deco style, while the building's design itself is inspired by the Kaohsiung

harbor and ocean background, symbolizing the interconnectedness of the world's

continents.

In addition to blending these elements, the hotel prides itself on offering

customized experiences and personalized service for guests.

Unlocking the best of Kaohsiung

Centrally located in the downtown area, InterContinental Kaohsiung is adjacent

to key destinations such as the Kaohsiung Exhibition Hall, Municipal Library,

Pop Music Center, and Port Travel Center, giving visitors quick, convenient

access to everything the city has to offer. In terms of concerts and music

festivals, the upcoming Megaport Festival in early April will draw the popular

Taiwanese band Mayday, singer A-Mei, and other musicians to the city for fans

to experience live. For other leisure-seekers, the city offers a diverse

cultural heritage, showcased in regular art and design exhibitions, as well as

art fairs for local craftsmen. For business, the city has a strong commitment

to technology, aiming to become the core of Taiwan's industries surrounding 5G,

AIoT, and Smart City.

Book Early And Save

An Advance Saver Member Exclusive Rate is currently available under the IHG One

Rewards program, allowing members to enjoy up to 20% off when booking 5 days in

advance and providing points on a stay at InterContinental Kaohsiung. For more

information, please visit https://ic-kaohsiung.com/kearlybird.

CONTACT: alisha.lee@ihg.com

SOURCE  Intercontinental Kaohsiung

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