hdmag.com -- Owners of Crowne Plaza hotels are investing $250 million in renovations to InterContinental Hotel Group's upscale brands. "We've seen a period of incredible growth over the past few years, mostly with conversion properties," says Gina LaBarre, vice president, brand management, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resort-the Americas. "To become even stronger players in the market, we're elevating the brand a step further through a resurgence of major property renovations."
