ATLANTA (October 22, 2007) – Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal hotel has received the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] 2007 Quality Excellence Award, given to hotels achieving distinction in all aspects of their operations. IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms.

The Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal is one of 146 properties selected from the company's more than 3,800 hotels in recognition of overall quality excellence.

The hotel was honored at a special ceremony held during the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, October 22-24, 2007. Tom Tittel, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal accepted the award.

"I am pleased to honor the The Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal with the Quality Excellence Award," said Steve Porter, president, the Americas, IHG. "Winners in this category demonstrate the highest standards in product quality, hotel operation and customer satisfaction."

More than 3,800 franchise owners, operators and company officials attended the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference.

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