Hospitality giant InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Fort St. John, British Columbia.

The Holiday Inn Express Fort St. John is a 99-room hotel located in close proximity to a variety of recreational facilities and activities, including the Pomeroy Sports Centre, Lake Point Golf & Country Club and Charlie Lake Provincial Park.

The hotel features an open concept design with an array of on-site amenities including an indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, fully equipped fitness centre, around 1,000ft² of flexible meeting space and a 24hr business centre.

IHG Holiday Inn Brand Family senior vice president for Americas, Heather Balsley, said: "Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travellers.

"Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travellers."

"With more than 2,200 properties worldwide and 450 more in the pipeline, the Holiday Inn Express brand portfolio continues to provide our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a great value."

The Holiday Inn Express Fort St. John is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. It is owned by Pomeroy Lodging and managed by Pomeroy Inn & Suites.

The Holiday Inn Express brand is part of IHG’s diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories.

IHG has invested $1bn in its Holiday Inn global brand relaunch, considered to be one of the largest in hospitality history.

Currently, there are more than 2,200 Holiday Inn Express hotel locations around the globe.