IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its first Crowne Plaza Resort in Micronesia, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, marking the brand s debut with a grand opening ceremony on Monday 31 October. More than 200 government and industry officials attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Governor Ralph Torres. Guests can now experience the new era of Crowne Plaza in the region with transformed guestrooms, dining destinations and premium facilities from swimming pools to tennis courts.