Worldhotels Adds Chicagoland Hotel and Convention Center to its Prestigious Collection

Timber Creek Inn and Suites & Convention Center Joins Worldhotels Family

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. June 10, 2015

CHICAGO, IL. - June 10, 2015. Worldhotels, a leading global group for independent upscale hotels, has added another unique hotel to its prestigious collection of four and five-star properties throughout the world. Timber Creek Inn and Suites & Convention Center is one of the Chicago area's premier destinations.

“This is our third Chicago-area member hotel and the first outside the urban core," said Tom Griffiths, vice president, Worldhotels-The Americas. "It's the perfect exurban getaway for business meetings and special events.”

Located just west of Plano, Ill., an hour outside of Chicago, Timber Creek features luxury suites and nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of event space. The convention center features 14,000 sq. ft. of column-free convention space, 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting and breakout rooms, and 7,000 sq. ft. of open pre-event and gallery space.

“We are pleased to join a global group of luxury hotels that closely reflect Timber Creek Inn's value,” said General Manager David Shimberg. “The timing is ideal as we expand our property over the next few months to include our new spa, added hiking trails, vineyards, convention center, virtual meeting space, Starbucks relationship and much more.”

“We're excited to begin this new partnership with Worldhotels,” said Dr. Deepak Vyas, chairman, Redberri World Hotels and Resorts. “Timber Creek Inn is the best venue west of the Chicago metro area, with the largest meeting space in the Aurora market. As we acquire additional luxury and heritage based properties, we expect this new strategic affiliation with Worldhotels to accelerate our visibility with corporate customers, event planners, wedding planners and leisure guests.”

The property's first-class amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen televisions and free wireless Internet access. A full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner menu is available to all guests, with Starbucks coffee served throughout the day.

For recreation there's a swimming pool, fitness center, regulation-size sand volleyball courts and hiking trails through the wooded property. The Top Shelf Grill and Bar has a scenic open-air deck. Expansion plans include the soon-to-open Timber Creek Spa, additional restaurants and a water park.

Timber Creek is a business and family friendly destination. The hotel provides easy access to a wide range of recreational options including Illinois State Parks, the nearby Hollywood Casino, Chicago Premium Outlets, Paramount Theater and Raging Waves Water Park. Located just east of historic downtown Sandwich, Ill., guests can explore the antique and crafters epicenter of the Midwest. In September, the city is host to the Sandwich Fair, which is the oldest continuously running fair in the state of Illinois. Nearby landmarks include the Sandwich Opera House and world-famous Farnsworth House.

Sandwich's Mayor Rick Olson offered his view, “We expect Timber Creek Inn and its new partnership with Worldhotels to boost our city's economic growth and be a force to help highlight Sandwich as a destination of choice on the Illinois map.”

Worldhotels makes it easy for guests to book rooms with member hotels via telephone, online or through 450,000 travel agent terminals worldwide—as easily as with hotels and resorts affiliated with large franchise operations. With the group's loyalty program, Worldhotels Peakpoints (worldhotels-peakpoints.com), guests can redeem points for hotel vouchers or collect miles for eligible stays thanks to an extensive list of 26 frequent flyer programs of the world's premier international carriers.

Other advantages include participation in advertising, promotions and public relations campaigns, as well as exposure at industry events and trade fairs attended by Worldhotels. Specific advertising materials include a page in the Worldhotels' hotel/resort directory, a listing on www.worldhotels.com, and inclusion in print ads to capture the atmosphere, amenities and unique essence of each property.

In addition, more than 30 sales and reservation offices staffed by 80 employees worldwide work on behalf of all Worldhotels' properties to create and sell special programs for business and leisure travelers.

About Redberri World Hotels and Resorts:

With a portfolio of over fifty properties, Redberri is committed to customer value through years of service dedicated to the highest level of customer care, combining luxury properties with state of the art hospitality technology and entrepreneurial vision. Our focus on the corporate customer is supported by properties that provide the full range of meeting space, audio/ visual equipment, quality food & beverages and professional meeting planners. Leisure guests will find the full range of leading hospitality amenities supported by our commitment to the ecology thru Lead qualification, free Wi-Fi, swimming pools, hiking trails, fitness centers and spas. Social events such as weddings, anniversaries, proms, and quinceañeraas are productions that leave lasting memories.

About Worldhotels:

Worldhotels is a global brand that brings together some of the world's most unique independent hotels. With the tagline “Where Discovery Starts” it targets savvy business and leisure travelers that seek an authentic and local experience when choosing a hotel. Worldhotels now offers nearly 500 hotels in 250 destinations and 65 countries worldwide. With over 40 years of excellence in the industry, the company's mission is to provide access to 4 and 5 star hotels of character and distinction. Each hotel in the Worldhotels portfolio has been carefully selected to ensure it meets the group's strict quality standards. Each hotel is measured against over 1,000 quality criteria every year. Guests can now earn points with the group's loyalty program, Worldhotels Peakpoints (worldhotels-peakpoints.com), and redeem them for hotel vouchers. Alternatively, they can collect miles for eligible stays thanks to an extensive list of 26 frequent flyer programs of the world's premier international carriers. Delta, American Airlines, U.S. Airways, United Airlines, Air France and Lufthansa are just some of the partners that make it easy to earn miles with Worldhotels. Through a comprehensive range of services that includes global marketing, sales, training, e-commerce and state-of-the-art distribution and technology, Worldhotels backs independent hotels with the power of a global brand while allowing them to retain their individual character and identity. In addition to its classic “affiliation model”, the group offers independent hotels a soft franchise branding solution which is the perfect alternative to standard franchise contracts. For more information on all Worldhotels affiliates, including reservations, please visit worldhotels.com. Images are available in the “news & press” section of worldhotels.com or from [email protected]. For most recent news, follow Worldhotels on Facebook and Twitter. www.worldhotels.com/facebook; www.worldhotels.com/twitter

Media Contacts:
Kristi Arndt
On Behalf of Worldhotels-The Americas
612-803-0861 [email protected]

David Shimberg
On Behalf of Redberri World Hotels and Resorts
847-317-1731
[email protected]