-A New Sustainable Luxury Hotel Experience Gains Momentum: InterContinental Kaohsiung Arouses Great Interest
TAIPEI, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Kaohsiung, a Taiwan-based luxury hotel under IHG Hotels
Long known as a popular tourist destination in East Asia, Kaohsiung - Taiwan's largest port city and a major metropolitan area - was named the world's best tourist city and a "burgeoning cultural city" by travel website Lonely Planet. , as well as being recognized by the New York Times as one of the world's 52 "places to love" for 2021.
The city is also a major venue for concerts and international music festivals, activities that have put the InterContinental Kaohsiung in the spotlight in recent months. In particular, some celebrities, such as the Backstreet Boys, Westlife and, more recently, Blackpink, have relied on InterContinental Kaohsiung for their tours and have thanked the hotel for their stay on social media.
A new experience in sustainability and smart luxury
Opening in 2021 to a bustling domestic tourism market, the InterContinental Kaohsiung is housed in the highest luxury residence in Taiwan, a testament to hospitality innovation. It has already been recognized with 15 international awards since its opening, and its concept fuses three key elements:
"InterContinental Kaohsiung's unique blend of sustainability, smart technology and thoughtful design has already generated a lot of momentum and interest, and recent buzz has helped reinforce it," said Robbert Manussen, IHG Taiwan area general manager. "We are delighted with the success of this site and see it as illustrative of Taiwan's significant future potential."
Aiming to act local and think global, the hotel offers Porsche hybrid limousines, is building a farm-to-table eco-system by composting food waste, actively adjusts energy consumption and offers recyclable services, in addition to Stock up on produce from local merchants. It has 253 rooms, all equipped with smart technology, including integrated digital voice controls and other smart technologies that bring a soft modernity to the experience. The rooms are decorated in a classic Art Deco style, while the building's design is inspired by the Kaohsiung Harbor and the ocean, symbolizing the interconnection of the world's continents.
In addition to combining these elements, the hotel prides itself on offering bespoke experiences and personalized service to its guests.
Discover the best of Kaohsiung
Located in the center of the city, the InterContinental Kaohsiung is adjacent to key locations such as the Kaohsiung Exhibition Hall, the Municipal Library, the Pop Music Center and the Port Travel Center, allowing visitors quick and easy access to comfortably to all the city has to offer. As for concerts and music festivals, the upcoming Megaport Festival in early April will bring popular Taiwanese band Mayday, singer A-Mei and other musicians to the city for fans to enjoy live. For other leisure enthusiasts, the city offers a diverse cultural heritage, on display at regular art and design exhibitions, as well as art fairs for local artisans. For business, the city has a strong commitment to technology, aiming to become the hub of Taiwan's industries around 5G, AIoT, and Smart City.
Book in advance and save
The IHG One Rewards program is currently offering an exclusive rate for Advance Saver members, which allows members to enjoy up to a 20% discount when booking 5 days in advance and providing points on a stay at the InterContinental Kaohsiung. For more information, visit https://ic-kaohsiung.com/kearlybird.
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