ATLANTA – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-renovated 148-room Holiday Inn Resort® The Lodge at Big Bear Lake hotel in Big Bear Lake, Calif. This hotel is the first Holiday Inn Resort location in California.

Eric Lent, Vice President, Holiday Inn® Brand, The Americas, IHG said: “With locations around the world, the Holiday Inn brand plays an important role in the journeys of guests wherever they travel – from the boardroom to the mountains. As part of that iconic brand family, this Holiday Inn Resort location provides the warm hospitality our guests expect and helps them create lasting memories on unforgettable family vacations.”

Located in the scenic town of Big Bear Lake, the resort is within walking distance of The Village, the downtown district of the resort town, and Big Bear Lake. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s outdoor pool with Jacuzzi® and sauna, arcade, complimentary Wi-Fi and full service restaurant, Stillwell’s, serving classic American dishes. They can also enjoy additional nearby local attractions, including Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, and can experience the resort town’s seasonal outdoor adventures such as skiing, snowboarding, fishing, golf and more. After exploring the nearby sites and activities, guests get to relax in the resort’s beautifully renovated rooms and suites, offering a tranquil mountain cabin atmosphere.

Ray Reyes, General Manager, said: "We are thrilled to welcome guests to our newly-renovated property. With our close proximity to so many local attractions, shopping and entertainment options, we anticipate our hotel will quickly become a favorite choice of leisure travelers visiting the area.”

The hotel, located at 40650 Village Drive, is owned by Pacific Enterprises and managed by Avion Management. The Holiday Inn Resort brand is part of IHG’s diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that its hotels can meet guests’ needs whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Holiday Inn Resort brand participates in IHG® Rewards Club. The industry’s first and largest hotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll at IHGRewardsClub.com, by downloading the IHG® App, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG’s more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.