Distinguished Hotels International Expands Portfolio with Addition of North America and Caribbean-ba
MIAMI BEACH, FL, December 2, 2005. Distinguished Hotels International, a hotel marketing and management consortium with over 130 upscale properties in 20 countries, has added two new members to its impressive portfolio of independent 'distinguished' boutique hotels worldwide - Morgan's Harbour Hotel and Marina in historic Port Royal, Jamaica, and Elan Hotel Modern, Los Angeles, California.
"We are delighted to welcome Morgan's Harbour Hotel and Marina and Elan Hotel Modern to our exclusive group of boutique, upscale properties," said David Moth, executive vice president of Distinguished Hotels International. "The addition of such notable members to the Distinguished Hotels brand helps strengthen our international reputation and consequently expand our product line in North America as well as the Caribbean," Moth added.
The Hotels:
With an address at the cutting edge of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, Elan Hotel Modern is nestled among Los Angeles' most sought-after attractions. Less than a mile away from Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive and The Grove, Elan delivers stylish accommodations for the business traveler, as well as for those seeking a respite from the ordinary while visiting the Los Angeles area.
Morgan's Harbour Hotel and Marina is a new, 60-room resort offering classic old Jamaican charm. Located in historic Port Royal, Morgan's Harbour is a retreat by the sea while still in the city of Kingston. An ideal location for leisure and business travelers alike, the resort offers spacious accommodations with a breathtaking view of the beautiful Caribbean Sea and the world's seventh largest harbor.
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