Loving Local
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has launched Loving Local, a global travel series designed to facilitate highly localized, luxury hotel experiences across 21 compelling regional markets including India. This limited-time global campaign – valid for bookings made by July 31, 2020 for stays of two nights or more through December 31, 2020 – entices eager travelers to staycation within their hometown or venture further into their surrounding region for the opportunity to enjoy authentic, memorable hospitality along with value-rich amenities at more than 200 participating hotels and resorts worldwide.
Travelers who book Loving Local will receive the best available rate, daily breakfast options for two, and a stay credit ranging from US$25-$70 that can be used toward on-property expenditures, along with immediate fast track to Elite status in the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, which features a VIP amenity, next category room upgrade, 2,500 bonus points, and complimentary internet.Upon confirmation, all Loving Local bookings will also unlock access to special benefits from partner brands including Sixt (for car rentals in Europe), Avis (for car rentals in the Americas and Asia), and Travel Curious (for those who want curated tours of their chosen destination).
Understanding the inherent value of the travel agent community in supporting the return to travel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is also offering a 3% bonus on top of the standard 10% agency commission for Loving Local bookings made through the GDS or direct channels with a qualifying IATA/TIDS number.
Quotes
Kristie Goshow, chief marketing officer for Preferred Hotels & Resorts
“This global campaign is designed to fuel an inherent belief in the power of travel and inspire global citizensto take advantage of their newly restored freedoms by hitting the open roadwith family and friends, supporting local businesses, and knowing that our member hotels will greet them with a warm welcome as they reopen their doors.”
Seema Roy, area managing director – South Asia, Middle East & Africa for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, added
“Immersive experiences and authentic journeys have always been at the core of the stellar hospitality offered by our independent hotels across segments.”
Highlights
- India
o The Imperial New Delhi – New Delhi, India
o The Leela Palace Udaipur – Udaipur, India
o The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences
o The Leela Palace Bengaluru
o The Leela Palace Chennai
o The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi
o Turyaa Chennai
o Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, Bengaluru
o Express Inn Nashik
o The Sonnet Kolkata
o Welcomhotel Amritsar
o Welcomhotel Bengaluru
o Welcomhotel Chennai
o Welcomhotel Dwarka, New Delhi
o Fortune Inn Grazia, Noida
o Fortune Select Trinity, Bengaluru
- Other key regions across the world
o Bungaraya Island Resort – Sabah, Malaysia
o One Farrer Hotel – Singapore
o The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Sydney, Australia
o The Sanchaya – Bintan Island, Indonesia
o The Siam – Bangkok, Thailand
o Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay – Fnideq, Morocco
o Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
o Gondwana Game Reserve – Mossel Bay, South Africa
o FincaCortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa – Casares, Spain
o Il Castelfalfi – Montaione, Tuscany, Italy
o Pulitzer Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
o The Guardsman – London, United Kingdom
o Ultima Genève – Geneva, Switzerland (offering stay credit of US$900)
o Baccarat Hotel New York – New York, United States
o Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
o Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – San Juan, Puerto Rico