IDEAS: Holiday Inn Launches Open Lobby Concept in Dubai

December 14th, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST

Photo Credit: Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts

Holiday Inn has introduced a new open lobby concept at the 275 room Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay, located in the United Arab Emirates.

Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts

The new concept has be

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