IHG OWNERS ASSOCIATION ALLIED MEMBERSHIP. Your connection to decision makers around the world

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1 IHG OWNERS ASSOCIATION ALLIED MEMBERSHIP Your connection to decision makers around the world

2 MORE THAN A MEMBERSHIP. A RELATIONSHIP. The IHG Owners Association originally established by Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson in 1955 was the first association of its kind in the hotel industry. It currently represents the interests of owners and operators of more than 3,400 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) properties around the world. Allied Membership with the Owners Association provides your business access to IHG member hoteliers and offers opportunities to build close business relationships with these key decision makers. Our members routinely utilize Allied Members when making purchasing decisions for their hotels, management firms and development companies and they share referrals with each other. Join the IHG Owners Association as an Allied Member, and let us introduce you to the possibilities.

3 The IHG Owners Association represents the long-term interests of the most forward-thinking IHG hotel owners worldwide. Collectively, our members influence more than $3.5 billion in annual spending power, and many of our members own multiple properties with multiple brands. Access to such dynamic hotel owners can enable you to connect to groups ranging from two to 30 plus hotels with a single purchasing contract. Connect to proven spending power The products and services our members actively seek include: Finances and investments Furnishings and fixtures Guest amenities and services Technology and telecommunications Linens, bedding, apparel and accessories Insurance, human resources and accounting services Some of the sponsorship opportunities offered through Allied Membership include: Global Board of Directors Sponsorship Sponsorship and presentation to entire Global Board at an off-site destination including Board, IHG Executives, Owners staff and spouses. Only available to Platinum or Diamond level members. Europe Board of Directors Sponsorship Sponsorship and presentation to European Board at an off-site destination in the European region, with attendees including Board, IHG Executives and Owners staff. Country or Sub-Committee Meeting Sponsorship in Europe Sponsorship event plus presentation with owners and IHG executives from the chosen European Region, held in that area. Americas IHG Conference (when available) Opportunities include hole sponsorship and player participation at the INN PAC Golf Tournament and Reception, invitations to the Member Party, annual Member Meeting and more. IHG is a great brand to align yourself with and the IHG Owners Association is a great way to gain access to key decision makers and participate in meaningful events that will help grow your brand. I feel truly grateful for the access I receive and the face-to-face interactions I am able to have as an Allied Member. -Brian Venable, HBO

4 Sponsorship opportunities offered through Allied Membership (continued) INN PAC Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (when available) The annual INN PAC Golf Tournament takes places in conjunction with the IHG Americas Conference and features 125+ players, all senior-level Owners Association members and IHG executives. Sponsorship ranges from exclusive signage on your sponsored hole, reception and food sponsorships and one spot for a representative from your company to play in the tournament. European IHG Conference (when available) Opportunities include hole sponsorship and player participation at the Golf Tournament and Reception, and an invitation to the evening Member Party event. Country Committee Meetings Outside of Europe, there are sponsorship events plus presentations with owners and IHG executive in represented regional areas including Canada, Mexico, Latin America & Australasia Sponsorship of Committee and Working Group Events Sponsorship of post-working group evening social events and dinners. Events vary by location, working group in attendance and agendas. Sponsorships may include a dinner, cocktail event or local activity. Americas Owner Summit Series Owner Summits are held annually in several strategically-centralized locations across the Americas. Attendance includes an invitation to the lunch and evening networking social event. Each city hosts an average of owner attendees. Expand your your network locally and globally IHG is the world s most global hotel company. According to HVS, the industry s primary source of hotel ownership data, IHG s broad range of brands enable it to effectively target virtually every significant segment of the travel market from high-value family and business travelers to budget-conscious and extended-stay corporate guests. When we became Allied Members, we benefitted from the immediate credibility and receptivity to our company from the owners. Staying close to the voice of the customer through the networking and knowledge that comes from Association meetings is of the highest value for Sysco Guest Supply. -Barry Weakley, Sysco Guest Supply

5 The IHG Owners Association provides access to hotel owners throughout the IHG portfolio Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts The world s first truly global hotel brand, featuring superior, understated service and outstanding facilities. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Full-service upscale hotels catering to business travelers and the meetings and conventions market. Hotel Indigo The industry s first branded lifestyle boutique hotel, each property designed to reflect its neighborhood s culture. Holiday Inn The world s most recognized lodging brand, focused on families and budget-conscious business travelers. Holiday Inn Resorts and Holiday Inn Club Vacations in destination locations focused on family and fun. Holiday Inn Express The industry s fastest-growing brand, offering travelers competitive rates and convenient locations. Staybridge Suites All-suite hotels serving business travelers in the upscale segment of the extended-stay lodging market. Candlewood Suites Studio and one-bedroom suites focused primarily on ratesensitive extended-stay business travelers.

6 Membership Options MEMBERSHIP Basic $1,500 $10,000 $15,000 $30,000 $60,000 $85,000 INCLUDES Company listing in the Allied Member Directory, which is accessible to all Association members globally (includes all basic company information) Recognition Ribbon at annual IHG Conference Company name listed in each issue of OWNER Magazine Plus one mysource blast (to all Association members) per year Sponsorship of two working group events (US) or Plus one mysource blast (to all Association members) per year Half-page ad in OWNER Magazine, two issues Sponsorship of three Working Group events (US) or Plus three mysource blasts (to all Association members) per year Half-page ad in OWNER Magazine, all four issues Sponsorships and event attendance at two US Owner Summits (when available) Sponsorship of three working group events (US) or Sponsorship of two additional Country Committee meetings (UK and Continental Europe, Plus four mysource blasts (to all Association members) per year Full-page ad in OWNER Magazine, all four issues Premium Conference Sponsorship Event (i.e., Golf Tournament & Reception, Member Party, etc.) Sponsorship and event attendance at US Owner Summits (when available) Sponsorship of one Global Board of Directors event or one Europe Board Committee meeting Sponsorship of four Working Group events (US) or Sponsorship of two additional Country Committee meeting (UK and Continental Europe, Australasia, Mexico, Canada or Latin America Plus four mysource blasts (to all Association members) per year Full-page ad in OWNER Magazine, three issues PLUS Two-page spread ad in one issue of Owner Magazine Sponsorship of five Country Committee meetings (UK and Continental Europe, Premium Conference Sponsorship Event (i.e. Golf Tournament & Reception, Member Party, etc.) or Exclusive Educational Program Sponsorship Sponsorship and event attendance at US Owner Summits (when available) Sponsorship of four or Working Group events (US) Sponsorship of one Global Board of Directors event Sponsorship of one Europe Board Committee meeting

7 IHG OWNERS ASSOCIATION GLOBAL OFFICES United States & Canada Three Ravinia Drive Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean Santa Margarita 108 3rd Floor Colonia Del Valle México, D.F Europe, Middle East, Africa & Australasia Broadwater Park Denham, Buckinghamshire UB9 5HR, UK