InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG), a global hotel Group, was founded in 1777. It is the largest and most widely distributed professional hotel management Group in the world. It owns InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and other internationally renowned hotel brands and has more than 60 years of experience in international hotel management.nHoliday Inn Express is a division of InterContinental Hotels Group. With a simple and smart philosophy, Holiday Inn Express provides business and leisure travelers with complimentary breakfast, free Internet access, refreshing showers and quality bedding at competitive prices around the world, creating a simple and smart travel experience.