The highly anticipated opening of InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping in Chiang Mai's historic district marks the first milestone in a strategic partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC). Today, as the contemporary escape officially opens its door in one of northern Thailand's most enchanting destinations, travellers seeking to connect with the region's traditional cultures can look forward to rewarding stays steeped in true luxury and imbued with a sense of discovery.