The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Adds NorthCourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions to LSPN
LONDON, UK, September 25, 2006. The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the premier luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, has selected NorthCourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions for membership in its exclusive Leading Services and Products Network (LSPN).
Based in the UK, NorthCourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions is a leader in the real estate investment field, offering a broad range of research and analysis services - including business modeling, competitive set evaluation, and feasibility projections - to the hospitality industry.
Since its inception, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has been noted for its innovative character. In addition to sales, marketing and reservations, it offers a full range of products and services to its members - including cutting-edge Internet strategies, financial solutions, architectural and design consulting, and educational support, through 10 joint ventures and ancillary businesses.
Among the latter is the LSPN network, offering custom-designed business services to enable member hotels to more effectively strengthen their positions in today's market. Each company in the network is reviewed annually by The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. to ensure that services meet criteria for membership.
"As our industry continues to evolve and develop in new directions, our goal is to provide our hotels with all the possible advantages to allow them to maintain their edge in this exceptionally demanding marketplace," said Kimberly Moffitt Hehir, vice president of strategic planning for The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com - the online source for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 24 major markets across the globe.
Leading Services and Products Network is a selection of companies which provides custom-designed business solutions and services for member hotels.
Contact:
Kimberly Hehir
Vice President, Strategic Planning
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
Tel: (212) 515-5630
E-Mail: [email protected]
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