New Orleans Hotel Availability during Mardi Gras

ATLANTA - Some of InterContinental Hotels Group brand hotels in the New Orleans area continue to house a large number of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who have lost their homes. As a result of the FEMA evacuee housing extension until March 1, 2006, some of our New Orleans hotels may be overbooked during the Mardi Gras season and unable to accommodate incoming guests with confirmed reservations. Guests traveling to New Orleans for Mardi Gras with reservations at IHG brand hotels are strongly urged to contact IHG’s dedicated travel advisory line at 1-800-334-3598, or call the hotel directly, to ensure that rooms are still available prior to travel. We will work with guests affected by this situation to help them find alternative accommodations as necessary. We have also strongly encouraged IHG brand hotels to work through FEMA to help assist evacuees as appropriate.