AAA Names Preferred Lodging Partners for 2008-2010
AUGUST 14, 2007. AAA announced the following companies as Preferred Lodging Partners for 2008-2010:
---|Best Western International
---|Global Hyatt Corporation
---|La Quinta
---|Marriott International
---|Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
"AAA's comprehensive review of top lodging companies was guided by our goal to provide member travelers with complete and reliable information and the most competitive rates across a broad spectrum of lodging choices," said Rick Rinner, Executive Vice President, AAA Administration & Publishing. "We're pleased to announce significantly deeper partnerships with proven companies that have demonstrated their commitment to strong member service and value."
Preferred Lodging Partners leverage the strong recognition and trust associated with the AAA brand to reach the largest independent leisure travel segment. AAA's 50 million members account for 36 percent of all U.S. lodging reservations, spending $38 billion annually on U.S. hotel stays. AAA's print and online travel information database includes some 32,000 AAA Approved and Diamond rated lodgings.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
