- Global campaign champions local and regional hotel stays in celebration of the much-anticipated return to travel; offers 3% bonus commission to support travel advisor community
- In India, 16 participating member hotels include – The Leela Palace Udaipur, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, The Imperial New Delhi, Welcome hotel Amritsar and more
New Delhi, July 09, 2020: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has launched Loving Local, a global travel series designed to facilitate highly localized, luxury hotel experiencesacross 21 compelling regional markets including India –asconsumer sprepare to hit the open road once again for exploration and rediscovery of destinations close to home. This limited-time global campaign – valid forbookings made by July 31, 2020for stays of two nights or more through December 31, 2020 – enticeseager travelers to staycation within their hometown or venture further into their surrounding region for the opportunity to enjoy authentic, memorable hospitality along with value-rich amenitiesat more than 200 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. Travelerswho book Loving Local will receive the best available rate, daily breakfast options for two, anda stay credit ranging from US$25-$70 that can be used toward on-property expenditures, along with immediate fast track to Elite status in the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, which features a VIP amenity, next category room upgrade, 2,500 bonus points, and complimentary internet.Upon confirmation, all Loving Local bookings will also unlockaccess to special benefits from partner brands including Sixt (for car rentals in Europe), Avis (for car rentals in the Americas and Asia), and Travel Curious (for those who want curated tours of their chosen destination).
Understanding the inherent value of the travel agent community in supporting the return to travel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is also offering a 3% bonus on top of the standard 10% agency commission for Loving Local bookings made through the GDS or direct channels with a qualifying IATA/TIDS number.“With all indicators showing that domestic travel will be an essential driver for economic recovery as travel restrictions are liftedat different times around the world, we created Loving Local to encourage interrupted travelersto once again embrace the virtues of community and explore destinations closer to home through our incredible independent hotels,” said Kristie Goshow, chief marketing officer for Preferred Hotels & Resorts.“This global campaignis designed to fuel an inherent belief in the power of travel and inspire global citizensto take advantage of their newly restored freedoms by hitting the open roadwith family and friends, supporting local businesses, and knowing thatour member hotels will greet them with a warm welcome as they reopen their doors.”
Seema Roy, area managing director – South Asia, Middle East & Africa for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, added, “India hasone of the most variedmix of cultures, communities and landscapes in the world, and we welcome perceptive travelers to explore this regional diversity at our member hotels with the Loving Local campaign. Immersive experiences and authentic journeys have always been at the core of the stellar hospitality offered by our independent hotels across segments. As a renewed hope for travel emerges around the world, Preferred Hotels & Resorts celebrates the spirit of resilience and independence through this travel series.”
Travelers looking to embark on a vacation now through the end of the year can book Loving Local at more than 200 hotels worldwide, with a few highlights including:
- India
- The Imperial New Delhi – New Delhi, India
- The Leela Palace Udaipur – Udaipur, India
- The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences
- The Leela Palace Bengaluru
- The Leela Palace Chennai
- The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi
- Turyaa Chennai
- Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, Bengaluru
- Express Inn Nashik
- The Sonnet Kolkata
- Welcomhotel Amritsar
- Welcomhotel Bengaluru
- Welcomhotel Chennai
- Welcomhotel Dwarka, New Delhi
- Fortune Inn Grazia, Noida
- Fortune Select Trinity, Bengaluru
- Other key regions across the world
- Bungaraya Island Resort – Sabah, Malaysia
- One Farrer Hotel – Singapore
- The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Sydney, Australia
- The Sanchaya – Bintan Island, Indonesia
- The Siam – Bangkok, Thailand
- Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay – Fnideq, Morocco
- Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Gondwana Game Reserve – Mossel Bay, South Africa
- FincaCortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa – Casares, Spain
- Il Castelfalfi – Montaione, Tuscany, Italy
- Pulitzer Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
- The Guardsman – London, United Kingdom
- Ultima Genève – Geneva, Switzerland (offering stay credit of US$900)
- Baccarat Hotel New York – New York, United States
- Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – San Juan, Puerto Rico
For more information about Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Loving Local offer, to view a full list of participating hotels, or book, please visitwww.PreferredHotels.com/LovingLocal.
Offer Terms & Conditions
Loving Local must be booked by July 31, 2020 for stays through December 31, 2020 with a minimum two-night stay required. Hotel credit value varies per participating property and cannot be altered, transferred, or used towards a future stay. The offer is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. To receive the I Prefer benefits stated as part of this offer, guests must enroll and activate I Prefer membership prior to arrival or upon check in at the hotel. I Prefer Elite benefits and points awards are only available at participating properties. Travelers not yet enrolled in I Prefer Hotel Rewards who want to take advantage of the exclusive member offer available through Loving Local can enroll for free atwww.IPrefer.com/enroll.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
