Leading luxury hotel brand InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has partnered with London-based contemporary artist Alexander Hall, also known under the alias Haut de Gamme©, to create a stunning art installation, commemorating 200 InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world.

The art installation is made from 200 champagne bottles individually hand-painted by Alexander Hall in his bright and energetic drip-style. The artwork on each bottle is unique with the design of each one inspired by the InterContinental brand's 200 htels, including the upcoming opening of InterContinental® Shanghai Wonderland. The finished bottles are suspended together in a stunning oeuvre to reveal the number '200'.

Alexander Hall, Haut de Gamme, says: “When I first started painting champagne bottles I just wanted it to make people feel something positive. Champagne for me means happiness, joy, celebration and the idea of bringing people together. That's why I decided to paint on champagne bottles to celebrate the 200 InterContinental hotels. I wanted the bottles to reflect each InterContinental hotel's unique personality, design and location, as well as the legacy and pioneering spirit of the founder, Juan Trippe. It's been an honour to be asked to do this project and I hope that when I'm 80, I will be asked to celebrate 400 InterContinental hotels around the world.”

Michael Martin, Regional General Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Batam, and General Manager at InterContinental Singapore commented: “We are very privileged to be a part of the “200 InterContinentals” landmark celebrations. With InterContinental Singapore being the flagship luxury hotel in Southeast Asia, we are delighted to see that our heritage, along with other InterContinental hotels around the world had inspired such incredible art. This will only serve as a motivation for us to continue to commandeer luxury hospitality in Singapore as we have done since 1995.”

Tania Getzova, General Manager at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay also said of the achievement, “I am honoured to be celebrating this milestone together with hundreds of thousands of colleagues across the globe who are united by a deep passion for hospitality. With so many notable hotels in the world, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has definitely made its mark on the world stage. We will continue to embrace authentic travel as an important and essential part of life and we look forward to the continued growth of the InterContinental brand as we forge into the future!”

The upcoming InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is located in a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai. The 18-storey architectural masterpiece has two floors above ground, and 16 below, including two floors underwater. Other recent openings for the brand include InterContinental® San Diego, a vibrant addition to the city's waterfront, InterContinental® Sofia, which marked the brand's debut in Bulgaria, and InterContinental® Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, on a stretch of idyllic beach on the Vietnamese island.

Founded in 1946 by aviation pioneer, Juan Trippe, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is today the world's largest luxury hotel brand, nearly twice the size of its nearest competitor. The brand has a history of pioneering luxury travel – by the end of the 1960s, the brand had debuted in Europe and Asia, reaching almost all four corners of the globe. From 1946 to 1970, Juan Trippe opened more than 60 hotels in 50 countries – at a time when the fastest transcontinental communication device was the telephone and the telegram.

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Media Contacts: 

Belda Chen
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
InterContinental Singapore
Tel: 6825 1247
Email: belda.chen@ihg.com

Janice Tan
Public Relations & Partnerships Manager
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
Tel: 6826 5053
Email: janice.tan@ihg.com 

Notes to Editors:
About Haut de Gamme:
'Haut de Gamme' (HDG) is Alexander Hall's alias, an international platform showcasing original artwork, prints, and installations. Founded in 2010, HDG was created to provide art and creativity for all types of clientele all around the world. Haut de Gamme hosts events and exhibitions to showcase and sell contemporary art. Annually Haut de Gamme will raise as much as possible for Charities and Foundations through collaborations and events close to Alexander. www.hautdegamme.com/about/

About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts:
The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts brand makes travel alluring, with insights from more than 70 years of experience. With 200 hotels and resorts around the world in more than 60 locations, each of our properties provides a gateway to the glamour of the InterContinental Life.
As a brand, we aim to embody global sophistication through our superior, understated service and exceptional amenities. What makes us truly different is the genuine interest we show our guests through personalised and attentive services. We offer our most valued guests signature VIP services through a dedicated InterContinental® Ambassador programme and an exclusive Club InterContinental® experience. We connect our well-travelled guests to what's special about a destination, so they enjoy authentic local experiences that will enrich their lives.

For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com, and connect with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/intercontinental, Twitter www.twitter.com/InterConHotels, and Instagram www.instagram.com/intercontinental.

 About InterContinental® Singapore:
A luxury landmark set in the heart of a historic precinct, InterContinental Singapore is deeply rooted in the heritage of the arts and cultural districts of Bugis and Bras Basah. Positioned in proximity to established historical enclaves including Arab Street, Kampong Glam and Little India, InterContinental Singapore is also conveniently located next to Bugis Junction shopping complex, Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street. Drawing on the city's rich heritage and multi-faceted cultures inspired by the surrounding locale, the 403- guestroom hotel exudes a residential charm that harmoniously marries luxury and elegance with hints of locality. Comprising a Main Tower that suitably blends heritage-inspired furnishings with modern-day comforts, and a Heritage Wing which is distinctly reflective of the Peranakan culture, all rooms and suites incorporate a touch of historic charm.

Since opening its doors in 1995, InterContinental Singapore has earned and maintained a strong reputation for outstanding service, with prestigious accolades including the 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rating; 2017 Top Hotels in Singapore: Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler; 2017 Travellers' Choice Awards by TripAdvisor; 2017 Readers' Choice Awards by DestinAsian; 2017 Singapore's Leading Hotel and 2017 Singapore's Leading Conference Hotel by World Travel Awards and 2017 Top 10 Asia Pacific Meeting Hotels by cvent. Services and facilities include the Club InterContinental Lounge, six restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre, laundry and valet.

For more information, visit singapore.intercontinental.com, facebook.com/ICSingapore or instagram.com/InterConsin.

About InterContinental® Singapore Robertson Quay:
Prominently situated along the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay features 225 river and city facing guestrooms and is conveniently located in proximity to Marina Bay and the Central Business District, while major city attractions and the Singapore Changi International Airport are just a short drive away.

Magnifying the comforts of home, the urban luxury hotel's design blends elements from the district's industrial past with sleek contemporary finishes, complemented with outdoor verandahs that overlook the Singapore River for a stylish, cosmopolitan riverside living. All studios and suites feature custom-made furnishings and a luxurious ensemble of thoughtful amenities including a Nespresso coffee machine and personal cocktail kit, alongside wireless Internet connectivity. Other facilities include a chic, luxurious Club InterContinental Lounge, four dining options including a 389-seat Italian restaurant & bar, Publico, and all-day eatery Marcello, five meeting and event spaces, a swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness studio.
InterContinental® Singapore Robertson Quay is the 2nd InterContinental property under the management of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in Singapore.

For latest updates and information, please visit our social media pages at facebook.com/InterContinentalRobertsonQuay, instagram.com/intercontinentalrq or twitter.com/InterConRQ.

Notes to Editors:
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®, avid® hotels, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,500 hotels and approximately 826,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries, with more than 1,800 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 375,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

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