Tailgating Touchdown for Fighting Illini Fans

Sept. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express offer new ways to play for travelers looking for unique weekend getaways. Vacationers can enjoy premier travel packages as seen at  http://www.hichampaign.com  AND  http://www.hiexchampaign.com.

It’s tailgate time and your chance to experience game day as the MVP at your very own Ultimate Tailgate Party. Tailgating parties have become an American ritual, and since there's no "I" in TEAM, there is no better way to show your team spirit for the Fighting Illini than gathering with 100 of your best friend-fanatics to celebrate the season—super style.

No matter if you are a seasoned-pro or a rookie, Illini fans can score the ultimate playbook with the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Champaign, Urbana, Ultimate Tailgate Party. There is no need to drag out the grill and coolers, or hassle with plans to set up shop in a parking lot; we handle all of the details pre and post game, so all you need to do is focus on food, friendship, and football.

Guests can experience the Ultimate Tailgate Party for the ultimate Illini fan celebration. Guests and 100 of their favorite picks for partying will get 50 guest rooms for the night, transportation to and from your reserved tailgate area outside the stadium, 100 game tickets at the University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium, a private tent including tables, chairs, BBQ buffet, beverages and even a DJ providing music and entertainment to kick off the party right.

“Nothing is bigger than Illini football in the fall, and we make sure the Ultimate Tailgate party is over-the-top fun, and full of extras,” commented Jeff Edwards, General Manager of Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Champaign Urbana.

For those wanting a more uptown ultimate package, The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express also offer the Stimulate Your Senses Ultimate Package with an interactive dining experience with our chef, an evening of music at the nearby Krannert Center and in-room massages to top off the evening.

Special rates for packages are not available through online bookings, but by calling us directly at 217-328-7900. The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express offer several new Ultimate Vacation Packages to entice travelers to explore their adventurous side with unique and memorable events that are guaranteed to offer fun and phenomenal memories. Find out more at http://www.hichampaign.com  AND  http://www.hiexchampaign.com.

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The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express are perfect for family travelers or group events, and offer amenities of a fitness center, 24-hour business center, indoor pool, whirlpool and complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar. Nestled between the cities of Urbana and Champaign, the hotel is ideally located just off I-74 near the University of Illinois flagship campus, as well as companies such as Flex-N-Gate, Kraft USA, Solo Cup Corporation, Kirby Foods Inc., Carle Clinic Association and Provena Covenant Medical Center. The hotel's location is convenient to shopping at the Market Place Mall, Tuscola Outlet Mall, concerts and events at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and sports games at Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois.