InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia Awarded Best Overall Hotel Chain In The South Pacific By GOGO Vacations

TAHITI, French Polynesia, Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia was awarded the "Best Overall Hotel Chain of the South Pacific" from GOGO Vacations, a leading wholesaler of value and amenity-packed vacation packages serving the travel agent community, during their annual Partner Pride Marketing Showcase in New York on September 16, 2013.

The award recognizes the best hotels and resorts in the South Pacific, which encompasses French Polynesia, Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand, and was presented by Margaret Mulholland, President of GOGO Vacations.

"We are thrilled to receive this award from GOGO Vacations," said Philippe Brovelli, Regional Vice President of Operations, InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia. "I am very proud of our resort teams who consistently meet and exceed our guests' expectations delivering exceptional experiences at our properties." 

InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia is the leading chain of luxury resorts in French Polynesia and consists of four properties: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, InterContinental Tahiti Resort, and InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa. The resorts fit perfectly with their natural surroundings, attaching great importance to protecting the environment and celebrating legendary Polynesian hospitality and traditions. 

For information on InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia, visit www.tahiti.intercontinental.com or call 1-888 IC HOTELS (1-888-424-6835).

About GOGO Vacations
GOGO Vacations is a leading wholesaler of value and amenity-packed vacation packages with more than 40 local sales offices, exclusively serving the travel agent community. Since 1951, travel professionals have turned to GOGO Vacations for its depth and breadth of product and destination offerings. This product range was significantly enhanced in 2008, when GOGO become part of global travel group Flight Centre Limited. GOGO now has access to the world's most extensive product distribution network. This global reach was highlighted in September 2008, when GOGO introduced the first of its "Worldwide Collection", featuring Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Cook Islands, Thailand, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Dubai and Egypt. Agents can also book online at www.gogowwv.com. 

About InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia
Owned and operated by Richard H. Bailey and his company, Pacific Beachcomber S.C., there are four InterContinental Resorts in French Polynesia: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, InterContinental Tahiti Resort, and InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa (www.tahitiresorts.intercontinental.com).  Each of the resorts has completed multimillion dollar enhancements over the course of the last five years and all have achieved "EarthCheck Certification," recognizing their significant commitment towards achieving environmental and social sustainability.

Media Contact:
Vanessa Bloy
InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia
(425) 440-6255
vbloy@pgcruises.com

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