 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd have signed a franchise agreement to refurbish and rebrand the current Lasseters Hotel Alice Springs; scheduled to reopen as Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters.The hotel offers 205 guest rooms in addition to a variety of facilities and amenities including a resort pool, spa and sauna, fitness centre, casual dining in Tali a la carte restaurant and access to a variety of food and beverage options within the Lasseters casino.The casino is the only one in Alice Springs, holding an exclusive casino licence for NT's Southern Division until 2018.