Intercontinental Hotel Joins Medical Center Area With Much Fanfare

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Intercontinental Houston at Medical Center were Monzer Hourani, hotel owner with Medistar Corporation and Trudi Hummel and Krista She

Recently we all gathered as the InterContinental Houston-Medical Center opened its doors to local dignitaries , business and civic leaders and Texas Medical Center Executives for its official Grand Opening event. Guests enjoyed entertainment by Virtuosi of Houston, a first look at the property with guided tours and a beautiful spread of Mediterranean inspired food provided by Safina, the newly opened restaurant located in the hotel.

The 21 story hotel, developed by Medistar Corporation is an elegantly appointed 354 luxury hotel located next to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. The hotel boasts unrivaled accomodations, amenities, guest services and significant conference facilities and event space for both business and leisure travelers.

Notable guest in attendance, many of which participated in the offical ribbon cutting ceremony included Elie Maalouf, CEO, Americas, Intercontinental Hotels, Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack, Congressman Peter Olson, Senator Larry Taylor, Mayor Sylvester Turner and hotel owner Monzer Hourani with Medistar Corporation.

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Many local dignitaries joining Monzer Hourani for ribbon cutting ceremony on stage of the new Intercontinental Houston-Medical Center
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Virtuosi of Houston provided their beautiful music to the opening night festivities
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Tasty Mediterranean inspired delicacies available in a lavish spread by the hotel’s restaurant, Safina
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Kellie Jenks, Monzer Hourani, Nancy Lerner

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Patti Murphy, Wanda Kimbrell, Judy Nichol, John Lake

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Mary Ann and David McKeithan

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Jim and Helen Shaffer and Scott Evans

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Denis and Susan Debakey

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Louis and Mary Ann Macey
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Alan and Roz Pactor

photos courtesy of Alexander’s

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