Pankaj107. Holiday Inn
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia
Bought By: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Headquarters: Denham, U.K.
Synonymous with dependable comfort for road travelers and vacationers alike, Holiday Inn is a name deeply etched in the American hospitality narrative. Founded in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, by Kemmons Wilson, it was a response to the lack of consistent, family-friendly accommodations during his own travels. Holiday Inn quickly became an American staple, recognizable by its iconic green sign.
However, the brand took a global turn in 1990 when it was acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a British multinational hospitality company. This $2.23 billion deal saw the integration of this quintessential American hotel brand into a vast international portfolio.