IHG Commemorates Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh with a 2025 Top Performance Award
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh is one of the elite Performance Awards honorees selected among the organization’s nearly 4,600 regional hotels spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and South America. More specifically, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh received the 2025 Torchbearer Award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2023, that have achieved “elite” status and exceeded guest experience metric targets.
Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Driven by a deep commitment to quality and an unwavering focus on the guest experience, the team at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh continues to set a high bar across our Americas portfolio. Their performance reflects the very best of our hotels in the region, and I’m proud to recognize their achievements with a 2025 Performance Award. I look forward to seeing their momentum continue in the year ahead.”
“This recognition reflects a culture of consistency, care, and pride that our entire team brings to the hotel every day,” said Janeen M. Sprague, President and CEO of Sprague Hotel Developers. “Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality are what set this property apart.” General Manager Dragana Ilic emphasized the team effort behind the achievement, stating, “This award belongs to every member of our staff. Their commitment to our guests and to each other is what makes accomplishments like this possible. It’s incredibly rewarding to see that dedication recognized at such a high level.”
IHG-branded hotels offer a stay for every occasion, and welcome guests to flexible, comfortable environments that empower travel on their own terms. Beyond guaranteeing clean and well-maintained guest rooms and public spaces, IHG collaborates with properties and owners to implement elements of its Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan aimed at driving more resourceful and environmentally friendly travel.
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About Sprague Hotel Developers:
Sprague Hotel Developers is a hotel management and development company that operates hotels in central and southern Indiana. Our portfolio consists of Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels. We are an approved hotel management company for Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotels, and Marriott International.
Sprague Hotel Developers is owned and operated by Janeen M. Sprague and is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. We pride ourselves on operating award-winning properties that strive to be the best hotels in their respective brand. For more information, please visit: www.spraguehotels.com
About IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts:
[LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has more than 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.
For more information on Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh, visit www.ihg.com or use the IHG One Rewards mobile app.
