Preferred Hotel Group Introduces I PreferTM Global Guest Benefit Program
CHICAGO, IL, July 21, 2006. Imagine enjoying priority early check-in and late check-out privileges across the globe. How about a gratis round of golf? Or, would you prefer a complimentary welcome cocktail, spa treatment, or room upgrade?
Preferred Hotel Group introduces its I PreferTM Global Guest Benefit Program. This exclusive program recognizes guests by offering them coveted benefits through member hotels. Membership in I PreferTM is a ticket to some of the finest experiences travel has to offer - from city center to remote island, from romance to golf, and from leisure to business. Designed to enhance guest relations and increase customer loyalty, I PreferTM is available to guests of any of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands. This collection of more than 300 of the finest hotels in 52 countries includes: Preferred Hotels & Resorts (www.preferredhotels.com); Preferred Boutique (www.preferred-boutique.com); Summit Hotels & Resorts (www.summithotels.com); and Sterling Hotels (www.sterlinghotels.com).
Local Hotel Benefits, a unique feature of the program, provide exclusive bonuses to I PreferTM members at a selection of extraordinary locations around the world. For instance, golfers enjoy complimentary green fees at the Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort, a seaside paradise in Greece, and 25% off green fees at The St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa in Scotland. Complimentary spa treatments can be found at The K Club, an elegant hotel and country club in Ireland, as well as Fregate Island Private, a luxury retreat in Seychelles. Wine lovers enjoy a complimentary sommelier's selection wine flight at Willows Lodge, a rustic hideaway nestled in the Sammamish River Valley in Washington. Travelers can enjoy benefits reflecting the local culture and ambience, as well, such as Swiss chocolates at the Grand Hotel Eden in Switzerland, a continental breakfast at The Garden City Hotel in New York, sightseeing in London on an open air bus at 41 and a traditional Irish breakfast at Dromoland Castle in Ireland.
There are Local Hotel Benefits that simply make travel more convenient, or even add a touch of luxury, such as complimentary valet parking at the Townsend in Michigan and complimentary slippers at The Orlando in Los Angeles. In addition, complimentary high-speed Internet access is offered to I PreferTM guests at most Preferred Hotel Group locations worldwide. Visit www.IPrefer.com for a full list of local hotel benefits.
Joining I PreferTM
o There is no prequalification for becoming an I PreferTM member and all guests are eligible. Visit IPrefer.com to enroll. Guests can also enroll at any Preferred Hotel Group hotel.
o I PreferTM membership is currently complimentary.
Special Privileges
o Priority early check-in and late check-out
o Complimentary room upgrades subject to availability
o Complimentary internet access*
o Local hotel benefits (apply to reservations made via Preferred Hotel Group websites and hotel websites)
o Access to special offers
Members-only website: IPrefer.com
Restrictions apply
Preferred Hotel Group is a global leader in the hospitality industry. This creative, cutting-edge company is designed for a new era in travel - an era in which travelers embrace the individuality of distinctive hotels and resorts - yet desire a consistent commitment to excellence. The four brands of Preferred Hotel Group represent a collection of the finest hotels in the world and include Preferred Hotels(R) & Resorts, (www.preferredhotels.com); Preferred Boutique (www.preferred-boutique.com); Summit Hotels & Resorts (www.summithotels.com); and Sterling Hotels (www.sterlinghotels.com). Learn more at www.preferredhotelgroup.com.
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