Winnipeg (May 8^th, 2025) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,600 global properties across 19 brands, today honors Holiday Inn Winnipeg South and its team with a 2024 Performance Award for their outstanding achievements and commitment to upholding IHG’s mission to deliver “True Hospitality for Good” every day. Considered the most prestigious IHG internal honor among the Americas region, the annual Performance Awards recognize hotels for leadership and metrics attainment among several key criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness and amplification of the IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South is one of 696 Performance Awards honorees selected among the organization’s nearly 4,500 regional hotels spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and South America. More specifically, Holiday Inn Winnipeg South received the 2024 Target Triumph award, given to IHG hotels open prior to December 31, 2022 that have exceeded all guest experience metric targets.

Out of 680 Holiday Inns in the Americas region, including 50 in Canada, only 23 hotels—and just six in Canada—earned this prestigious distinction, placing the hotel among the top 3% of Holiday Inn properties in the region.

Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Through their hard work and dedication to maintaining high standards and delivering the superior experiences our guests have come to expect, Holiday Inn Winnipeg South and its team exemplify excellence among our nearly 4,500 Americas hotels. I’m honored to reward their efforts with a 2024 Performance Award and look forward to their continued successes this year and beyond.”

Carlos Rincon, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South Hotel, said: We’re proud to be recognized for our continued commitment to excellence. This award speaks to the strong culture and dedication our team brings day in and day out.

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.

To learn more about IHG and its Americas hotel portfolio, or to book, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservationoruse the IHG One Rewards mobile app.

TORONTO, May 6, 2025: According to new research from global travel app , a new trend is emerging: the Maximizer Summer. In 2025, Canadian travellers don’t just want summer - they want more of it - and they’re planning smarter to make it happen. As part of its new , Skyscanner‘s survey found that 88 per cent of Canadians believe it’s important to maximize their summer vacation this year.

“It’s not just about where you go but how you plan,” says Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s Travel Expert. “Canadians are taking a more intentional approach this year, looking to extend every aspect of their time off, from stretching their budget and travel time to staying flexible and exploring more destinations.​” 

With 68 per cent of Canadian travellers still looking to book their summer holidays and 45 per cent open to choosing destinations that allow their budget to go further, Skyscanner’s Smarter Summer Report couldn’t come at a better time. Paired with tools like search, which highlights the best-value destinations from any departure point, and that notify travellers when fares drop, Skyscanner is the ultimate travel hack for Canadians looking to plan smarter this summer. 

Top 10 Most Affordable Destinations for Canadians: 

1. Calgary - flights from $364 
2. Halifax - flights from $371 
3. Kelowna - flights from $475 
4. St. John’s - flights from $553 
5. Puerto Vallarta - flights from $557 
6. Nassau - flights from $619 
7. Montego Bay - flights from $619 
8. Charlottetown - flights from $659 
9. Castries - flights from $701 
10. Buenos Aires - flights from $723 

Cheapest Week to Travel for Canadians: Week of August 25 

Cheapest Day to Fly for Canadians: Friday 

Top 10 Most Popular Destinations for Canadians

Out of Office Energy

The report data also reveals that people are mentally switching to vacation mode well before they take off, and it's paying off; 36 per cent of travellers said that getting into the summer vacation mood earlier makes them more productive.​ 

Whether you have a trip booked or are still dreaming of one, Laura Lindsay shares tips on some easy ways to get into the jet-set mindset sooner: “You don’t need a boarding pass to start your summer. Shopping for travel essentials, curating a playlist, or daydreaming about your next getaway are simple ways to get into the out-of-office mentality. Even setting a countdown or sharing plans with friends helps build excitement before you take off.” 

Summer to the Max 

With Canadians looking to take more vacations this summer compared to last year, they are also making the most of their summer by maximizing every aspect of their holidays: ​

• Budget: 46 per cent of Canadians are making the most of their budget by staying in budget-friendly accommodations to spend more on experiences.  
• Season length: 30 per cent of Canadians are extending their summer by taking holidays in the shoulder season to avoid peak prices and crowds.​ 
• Flexibility: 84 per cent of Canadians are open to shifting their travel dates to save money, taking advantage of the cheapest days and weeks to fly.​ 
• Destination Experiences: Canadians are exploring alternative destinations, with 76 per cent open to visiting a less well-known destination over a popular one. 

Explore the full Smarter Summer Report .