Preferred Hotel Group announces growth of 65 new members to-date in 2012
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Preferred Hotel Group announces growth of 65 new members to-date in 2012
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Category: Worldwide - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-10-18
Third Quarter Sees Continued Increase in Reservations, Significant Milestone in Paris, and Enhancement of Preferred Pride
Preferred Hotel Group, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, welcomed 24 new members during the third quarter of 2012, bringing year-to-date growth to 65 new member hotels. The company also saw a 12 percent increase year-to-date in reservations booked via its diverse distribution channels, in comparison to this time last year.
“We are proud to welcome several prominent new hotels to our collection. The enhancement of our member portfolio provides great momentum as we head into the final months of 2012,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, President of Preferred Hotel Group. “Our reservations data is projecting a strong holiday travel season worldwide, with to-date bookings for November and December already 26 percent higher than this time last year.”
During the third quarter, Preferred Hotel Group added three hotels in Paris to its diverse family of brands – Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts; L’Empire Paris, a member of Sterling Design; and Grand Hotel du Palais Royal, a member of Preferred Boutique. These additions make Preferred Hotel Group one of the largest hotel representation companies in the French capital with a portfolio totaling 21 properties.
Other notable additions throughout the company’s five brands include:
The Alpina Gstaad (Gstaad, Switzerland) – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The Scotsman Hotel (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom) – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Grand Hotel Imperiale (Forte Dei Marmi, Italy) – Preferred Boutique
The Spa at Château Élan (Atlanta/Braselton, Georgia, USA) – Preferred Boutique
Stoke Place (Stoke Poges, England, United Kingdom) – Preferred Boutique
EAST, Beijing (Beijing, China) – Summit Hotels & Resorts
Oriental Riverside Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai, China) – Summit Hotels & Resorts
Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel (Moroni, Comoros) – Sterling Hotels
Own Palermo Hollywood (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – Sterling Design
Finally, coinciding with the company’s overall growth, the Preferred Pride collection of hotels increased by nearly 20%, expanding into regions such as Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica. More than 120 TAG-approved or IGLTA-member hotels and resorts across the globe now offer special Preferred Pride rates and amenities.
About Preferred Hotel Group
With a global reach extending into more than 85 countries, Preferred Hotel Group represents more than 650 of the finest hotels, resorts, and serviced residences in the world. Preferred Hotel Group’s brands include Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Preferred Boutique, Summit Hotels & Resorts, Sterling Hotels, Sterling Design, and Summit Serviced Residences. Travelers gain valuable benefits through branded programs that include Preferred Residences; Preferred Golf ; the I Prefer Guest Benefit Program; Preferred Pride, a collection of TAG-approved or IGLTA-member hotels; and Preferred Family, a collection of hotels and resorts certified to provide a rich experience for travelers of all ages
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