The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vicksburg received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2019 Torchbearer Award, the company’s most prestigious award.

The Holiday Inn Express Vicksburg is one of 120 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 5,300 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation — from quality to customer satisfaction.

The Holiday Inn Express Vicksburg is located at 4330 South Frontage Road.

“On behalf of the IHG leadership team, congratulations on your award-winning achievement in 2019. We sincerely appreciate your hard work and commitment to delivering true hospitality for everyone. To show our gratitude, IHG has made a donation in your honor to Feeding America to support people in your community facing economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in our industry who are currently out of work,” Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG said in a statement. “The hospitality industry is built on a foundation of caring for others, and with this donation, we honor your unwavering commitment to service and excellence.”

A 2019 Torchbearer trophy, the company’s symbol of top excellence, will be on permanent display at the hotel, which is owned by Southern Hospitality Services, LLC. The hotel also earned the Torchbearer Award in 2017.