Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Digital Redemption Unlocked: Choice Privileges Makes It Easier for Members to Use Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has made it easier to book redemption stays at more than 300 Preferred Hotels & Resorts properties by enabling digital redemption on ChoiceHotels.com. Redemption levels begin at 25,000 Choice Privileges points per night for stays at hotels including The Palms Hotel & Spa (Miami Beach, Florida), Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica), Gayana Marine Resort (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia), The Empire Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei) and Le Belmont Paris (Paris, France).

Key Points: 
  • Currently, to book, Choice Privileges members sign into their Choice Privileges accounts on ChoiceHotels.com and navigate to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts landing page.
  • Points will be removed from members' Choice Privileges accounts when a hotel is booked, and members will receive a confirmation summary from Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
  • Earning Choice Privileges Points is Easy:
    Choice Privileges offers members many ways to earn points that can be used for redemption stays including at Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
  • Members can also earn points through two co-brand credit cards – the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard and Choice Privileges Mastercard.

The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge deeper connections to the destinations through curated activities, culinary offerings, and immersion in the local community.

Key Points: 
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts , the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio.
  • Through its four global collections – Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Preferred Residences – Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects travelers to luxury hospitality experiences that meet their life and style preferences.
  • For more information on these hotels or any other Preferred Hotels & Resorts member property, please visit www.PreferredHotels.com .

Global Traveler Announces Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel Award Winners

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the third year. The awards were added to the brand's GT Tested Reader Survey in 2021 to highlight the best in diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. An Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.

Key Points: 
  • Leading travel magazine recognizes best in diversity among airlines, hotels and cruise lines
    YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the third year.
  • An Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.
  • United Airlines takes home the Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Airline nod, for the second year in a row, for its many steps toward achieving diversity and inclusion among employees and customers.
  • The Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Cruise award went to Norwegian Cruise Line, for its commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment with many diverse backgrounds represented.

U.S. Out of Home Advertising Continues 2023 Growth with 1.1% Increase in Q3

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 1.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $1.96 billion, based on the latest figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA).

Key Points: 
  • Amid ongoing economic turbulence, OOH is up 1.5% for the first three quarters of the year.
  • Digital OOH, which accounted for more than 32% of sales for the quarter, increased 6.8 from a year ago.
  • The Place-Based category generated the greatest quarterly growth over the second quarter of 2022, increasing by 12.5%.
  • When compared to Q3 2022, eight of the top 10 OOH product categories shifted significant spend to OOH, outpacing the total quarterly growth, including:

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS AND PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF STRATEGIC ASSOCIATION WITH A STRENGTHENED AND GROWING PARTNERSHIP

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, one of India's most awarded luxury hotel brands, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand celebrates 15 years of partnership.  The two share a vision to provide unparalleled hospitality to the globally discerning traveller in some of the most alluring destinations around the world.  In a joint statement today, they announced the expansion of their relationship with the inclusion of The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel and The Leela Gandhinagar to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, one of India's most awarded luxury hotel brands, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand celebrates 15 years of partnership.
  • In turn, Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its presence in one of the world's fastest growing economies and a burgeoning leisure and business travel market.
  • The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts and Preferred Hotels & Resorts today also announced the further strengthening of their partnership with two Leela marquee palaces joining Beyond Green, Preferred Hotel's global portfolio of the most sustainable hotels around the world.
  • The Leela Palace Bengaluru is now powered majorly by renewable energy with 90% of the Palace running on wind energy.

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS AND PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF STRATEGIC ASSOCIATION WITH A STRENGTHENED AND GROWING PARTNERSHIP

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, one of India's most awarded luxury hotel brands, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand celebrates 15 years of partnership.  The two share a vision to provide unparalleled hospitality to the globally discerning traveller in some of the most alluring destinations around the world.  In a joint statement today, they announced the expansion of their relationship with the inclusion of The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel and The Leela Gandhinagar to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, one of India's most awarded luxury hotel brands, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand celebrates 15 years of partnership.
  • In turn, Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its presence in one of the world's fastest growing economies and a burgeoning leisure and business travel market.
  • The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts and Preferred Hotels & Resorts today also announced the further strengthening of their partnership with two Leela marquee palaces joining Beyond Green, Preferred Hotel's global portfolio of the most sustainable hotels around the world.
  • The Leela Palace Bengaluru is now powered majorly by renewable energy with 90% of the Palace running on wind energy.

US Out of Home Advertising Continues 2023 Growth with 2.2% Increase in Q2

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $2.68 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA).

Key Points: 
  • Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, the second quarter was the second highest in volume in the history of OOH.
  • The Transit category generated the greatest quarterly growth over the second quarter of 2022, increasing by 7.7 percent.
  • "The experience economy continues to surge, as evidenced by the huge jump in the travel category last quarter," said Anna Bager, President & CEO, OAAA.
  • Six of the top 10 OOH product categories produced increases greater than total OOH quarterly growth of 2.2 percent compared to Q2 2022, including:

New Benefits Activated This Fall for AARP Members

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP members can take advantage of benefits and discounts this fall from several new providers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP members can take advantage of benefits and discounts this fall from several new providers.
  • "We regularly are on the look-out to identify new benefits to bring online for AARP members that touch on categories that are important to their needs and lifestyles," said John Larew, AARP Services President and CEO "We know that AARP members love to travel, they care about their health, and they take care of their homes.
  • We are pleased to add to our suite of member benefits some great offerings that speak to the things that members care most about."
  • AARP commercial member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates.

Toscana Resort Castelfalfi Unveils New Signature Suites

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Castelfalfi, the five-star retreat nestled in the heart of Tuscany, unveils its highly anticipated new Signature Suites by renowned interior design firm Affine Design. As the final stage of its extensive renovation, the destination has added four new Castelfalfi Signature Suites to its room inventory, listed in two categories: Castelfalfi Grand Suites and Castelfalfi Suites. These suites offer guests an unforgettable experience to enjoy the property with an unparalleled level of elegance, privacy, and comfort like never before.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Castelfalfi , the five-star retreat nestled in the heart of Tuscany, unveils its highly anticipated new Signature Suites by renowned interior design firm Affine Design.
  • As the final stage of its extensive renovation, the destination has added four new Castelfalfi Signature Suites to its room inventory, listed in two categories: Castelfalfi Grand Suites and Castelfalfi Suites.
  • Whether traveling for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a corporate event, the Signature Suites offer something for everyone.
  • On each Signature Suites floor, there are select rooms dedicated to guests' caregivers, security, wellness coaches or more.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Hotel Stay Benefits For AARP Members

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced a series of benefits exclusively for AARP members across the United States and its territories through its loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards. Upon booking and completing their first stay at any of the independent hotel brand's global portfolio of luxury hotels, AARP members will receive a 2,500 I Prefer bonus points to redeem towards future stays and an upgrade to I Prefer Explorer tier status.

Key Points: 
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced a series of benefits for AARP members across the United States through its loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards.
  • NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced a series of benefits exclusively for AARP members across the United States and its territories through its loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards .
  • "Through elevated status in Preferred Hotels & Resorts' loyalty program, I Prefer, members can enjoy enhanced service and amenities at a list of well-known luxury and iconic properties across the globe."
  • For more information, or to book the new AARP member offer from Preferred Hotels & Resorts, visit https://preferredhotels.com/offer/aarp
    "We are delighted to introduce AARP members to the exclusive I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, giving those who book stays privileged access and valuable benefits for stays at one-of-a-kind properties around the world."