1.
The first Candlewood Suites property opened where in 1996?
Correct Answer
D. Wichita, Kansas
Explanation
The first Candlewood Suites was built on North Webb Road in Wichita, Kansas.
2.
Candlewood Suites now has how many Candlewood Suites-sponsored Habitat for Humanity Homes, creating home ownership opportunities for low-income families?
Correct Answer
A. 10
Explanation
The 10 completed homes are located across the globe in Detroit, Michigan; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Alocqauca, Mexico; and Karjat, India.
3.
In 2009 Candlewood Suites opened the first mid priced extended stay hotel in which KeyCity?
Correct Answer
D. New York City, NY
Explanation
The first Candlewood Suites in New York City is conveniently located within walking distance to the Jacob Javitz Convention Center, Ernst & Young and Merrill Lynch. On average, 26 million people a year visit New York's Times Square, and the Candlewood Suites is surrounded by the city's biggest tourist attractions including Broadway, Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building. The hotel is located at 339 West 39th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in midtown Manhattan, with LaGuardia (LGA) and JFK International (JFK) both less than 30 minutes away.
4.
The relaunch of Holiday Inn is substantially complete. To date, more than how many Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels are now operating under the new standards?
Correct Answer
A. 3,300 hotels
Explanation
With more than 3,300 existing Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide, the Holiday Inn relaunch is the biggest relaunch in hospitality history.
5.
Every year, how many people stay at Holiday Inn hotels around the world?
Correct Answer
C. Over 120 million
Explanation
The correct answer is "Over 120 million." This suggests that the number of people staying at Holiday Inn hotels worldwide is more than 120 million annually.
6.
It’s more than just a Holiday Inn sponsorship, our team will be playing a crucial role as we apply our hospitality expertise at all stages of which prestigious sporting event in 2012?
Correct Answer
D. London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Explanation
Holiday Inn is proud to be an Official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games partner. This partnership will include hosting the world’s athletes in the Athletes’ Village, and also welcoming athletes into our family – we’ll be providing flexible employment so they can continue to earn while they train.
7.
Holiday Inn Express is best known for what brand amenity?
Correct Answer
B. Express Start Breakfast
Explanation
Holiday Inn Express properties offer the company's signature "Express Start" breakfast bar. The buffet generally consists of common breakfast offerings, including cereal, a hot meat product, a hot egg product, biscuits and gravy, bagels and muffins, and the brand's exclusive cinnamon roll.
8.
Singapore’s first Holiday Inn Express is set to open on what year?
Correct Answer
D. 2013
Explanation
Set to open by 2013, the Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road will be the first for the country, located in the best known retail, entertainment and residential district.
9.
Holiday Inn Express is known as Express by Holiday Inn outside of North America. In what year did the Holiday Inn Express name began to be used globally.
Correct Answer
D. 2009
Explanation
Starting 2009, Holiday Inn Express name was used globally.
10.
InterContinental Hotels around the world regularly take part in activities to sustain and enhance their local destination. On 21 September 2010, InterContinental Hotels celebrated ‘Responsible Business Day’ in partnership with which leading educational magazine.
Correct Answer
C. National GeograpHic
Explanation
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been working with National Geographic, widely acknowledged as leaders on geotourism, to develop a corporate responsibility (CR) strategy with the aim of educating guests on responsible tourism and sharing learning with them on activities undertaken to support the Five Principles of Geotourism, which are based on the code of good practice devised by the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations. They are Integrity of Place, Destination Appeal, Community Appeal, Sharing our Stories and Minimizing Impact.
11.
InterContinental Hotels worldwide offer a collection of concierge inspired packages to our guests that let them discover a destination’s secrets. What do you call these ‘packages’?
Correct Answer
A. Insider Experiences
Explanation
To help guests enjoy authentic experiences, our hotels offer ‘Insider Experiences’ – packages reflecting the essence of our destinations. These range from a personal surfing lesson on Sydney’s Bondi Beach to learning how to make dim sum with an award-winning chef in Hong Kong. Insider Experiences enable guests to take advantage of InterContinental’s local knowledge to enjoy something unique and different but, above all, truly authentic.
12.
Globally, how many InterContinental Hotels and Resorts do we have?
Correct Answer
B. 170
Explanation
We have 170 InterContinental Hotels and Resorts worldwide. In the past two years, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio has grown by 50% in prime locations in the world’s most exciting city and resort destinations. It is also the fastest-growing luxury brand in China.
13.
This campaign was launched in 2002, establishing the brand as the ideal hotel choice for small to mid-sized business meetings.
Correct Answer
B. Crowne Plaza’s ‘The Place To Meet’
Explanation
‘The Place to Meet’ campaign
14.
Which Crowne Plaza in Asia is ranked by Forbes Traveler as among the world's Best Airport Hotels and ranked by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the hot list hotels in 2009?
Correct Answer
D. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Explanation
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is ranked by Forbes Traveler as among the world's Best Airport Hotels and ranked by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the hot list hotels in 2009.
15.
Originally branded as "Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza", the first United States Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel was opened in what location in 1983?
Correct Answer
D. Rockville, Maryland
Explanation
The first Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza is opened in Rockville, Maryland, U.S.
16.
Staybridge Suites team members and guests have raised funds to go towards a completion of how many villas at Give Kids The World Village in Orlando, Florida?
Correct Answer
C. 4
Explanation
Staybridge Suites team members and guests have raised funds to go towards completion of 4 villas at Give Kids The World Village in Orlando, Florida. In 2011, our Candlewood Suites brand will join forces with Staybridge Suites in supporting the on-going partnership.
17.
The first Staybridge Suites property opened where in 1998?
Correct Answer
B. AlpHaretta, GA
Explanation
The first Staybridge Suites opened in Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. in 1998. In 2004, Staybridge Suites reached 75 hotels with addition of Eatontown, New Jersey.
18.
What is Staybridge Suites’ ranking in guest satisfaction among extended stay hotel chains according to the J.D. Power Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study?
Correct Answer
C. Highest
Explanation
Staybridge Suites was ranked highest in guest satisfaction among extended stay hotel chains, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.
19.
The first Hotel Indigo opened in which city in 2004?
Correct Answer
B. Atlanta, GA
Explanation
First Hotel Indigo opens in Atlanta, Georgia, US with prototypical design elements.
20.
The only Hotel Indigo in Asia is located in what country?
Correct Answer
C. China
Explanation
Shanghai's grand waterfront provides the picturesque setting for Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund.
21.
Globally, how many Hote lndigo do we have?
Correct Answer
D. 38
Explanation
We have 38 Hotel Indigo worldwide. In October 2010, we celebrated our sixth birthday. This isn’t typically a major milestone, but our newest brand has grown at lightning pace since the first Hotel Indigo in Atlanta opened six years ago.
22.
How many Holiday Inn Club Vacation Resorts are there?
Correct Answer
C. 6
Explanation
The six unique Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts located in wonderful destinations all feature suites and villas, and a range of amenities that allow families to create vacation memories of a lifetime. These six resorts are – Orange Lake Resort, Orlando FL; Ascutney Mountain Resort, Brownsville, VT; Lake Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI; Bay Point Resort, Panama City, FL; South Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC; and Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg, TN.
23.
With points based membership, Holiday Inn Club members are automatically enrolled at what level of InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club Rewards program?
Correct Answer
A. Gold
Explanation
Holiday Inn Club members are automatically enrolled at the Gold Level of IHG’s Priority Club Rewards program and can redeem points for a range of vacation experiences, car rentals, airline tickets, branded merchandise and more depending on the programs offered.
24.
Which is the flagship property of the Holiday Inn Club Vacation Resorts?
Correct Answer
B. Orange Lake, Orlando
Explanation
This flagship Orlando resort property, located right next to Walt Disney World, spans 1,400 acres and features multiple villages, as well as a wide variety of resort services, amenities and activities to please every member of your family.