New leadership roles in 2024 underscore the travel and hospitality company’s commitment to advancing brand development and strategic growth (IN SHORT) Preferred Travel Group has announced four strategic promotions within its leadership team, enhancing its global operations and expanding its influence in key regions. Christopher Ahlgrim, Renee Haddad, Stephanie Calhoun, and Priscilla Haryadi have each… Read the full press release
Tag Archives: Preferred Hotels® & Resorts
Preferred Travel Group Develops Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to Lead Sustainability Efforts in Tourism
The climate action plan will evolve the organization’s “Believe in Travel” ideology to help make travel a force for good through climate action leadership (IN SHORT) Preferred Travel Group has announced the development of a Climate Action Plan to cut carbon emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. This initiative, in… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 30 New Member Properties Globally
(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 30 new member properties to its global portfolio between April and June 2024. These new additions include a variety of unique hotels, such as a historic villa in Italy, a boutique resort in Mexico, and urban retreats in Atlanta and San Francisco. Each property offers personalized and… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 109 Member Hotels Recognized in Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, proudly acknowledges the recognition of 109 of its member hotels in the prestigious 66th annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. These awards, earned through an impartial and thorough evaluation process, signify the highest standard of luxury, service, and hospitality in the industry. With… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 89 Member Hotels Honored in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to celebrate 92 member hotels from across its global portfolio recognized in the 36th edition of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The growing presence of properties from the brand’s portfolio demonstrates the appeal and value attached… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Offers Exclusive Benefits to AARP Members through I Prefer Hotel Rewards Loyalty Program
New offer extends value-rich bonus points promotion and membership tier upgrade through brand loyalty program I Prefer Hotel Rewards NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — 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…. Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Dominates Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards with 57 Member Hotels Recognized
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is delighted to celebrate 57 member hotels recognized in this year’s Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Nine of these properties are honored in the “Best 100 Hotels in the World” list in addition to three hotel collections that… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Six New Best-in-Class Member Properties Across the Globe for 2023 and Beyond, Including an Italian Wellness Retreat and a 17th Century Irish Manor Estate.
World’s largest independent hotel brand continues to strengthen its global portfolio NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest, global independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is excited to welcome six best-in-class new member properties to its global portfolio between… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotel Group announces updates and new benefits to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program
Brand loyalty program debuts gift cards, I Prefer Reward Nights Plus, limited-time offers, a new selection of biddable travel experiences, permanent flexible member rate, and more New York, New York, 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group – which operates Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Beyond Green – is reigniting wanderlust with a series of valuable updates and enriched… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts unveils 11 new member properties joining its global portfolio
Independent Hotel Brand Continues To Strengthen its Portfolio Across The Globe NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is delighted to reveal that 11 new member properties have joined its global portfolio between… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – has announced the appointment of Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive position, Williams will lead the brand’s commercial efforts, working with department leaders to drive revenue to its expanding global portfolio, which… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces nine new launches for 2022
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces nine new launches for 2022 that it will welcome into its global portfolio of unique hotels, resorts, and residences. From a contemporary ski resort on the slopes of Utah to a national landmark turned luxury… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 19 new member hotels have joined its global portfolio
Brand Further Expands its Global Portfolio of Distinctive Hospitality Experiences as Travel Continues to Rebound NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is thrilled to announce the 19 new members that joined its global portfolio from June 1 through August 31, 2021. Ranging from a highly anticipated new resort opening in Big Sky,… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches WHERE NEXT? Buyouts – the second phase of its global WHERE NEXT? Campaign
New York, New York, 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — To meet the growing demand for private and secluded getaways, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent brand, has announced the launch of WHERE NEXT? Buyouts – the second phase of its global WHERE NEXT? campaign. Whether they want to escape to a Bermudan… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its global portfolio with 11 new member hotels
Independent hotel brand expands its portfolio of luxury experiences around the globe NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is pleased to welcome 11 new member hotels to its global portfolio from February 1 through May 31, 2021. Each of these new… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts enhances I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program with the launch of I Prefer Loves
New Partnership Series Offers Loyalty Program Members Monthly Drop of Unique Savings and Private Experiences from Hand-Picked Lifestyle Brands NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Apr-09 — /Travel PR News/ — I Prefer Hotel Rewards – the world’s largest points-based loyalty program for independent hotel experiences by Preferred Hotels & Resorts – continues to enhance its range of benefits… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 18 new member hotels have joined its global portfolio
Global brand expands its portfolio of independent travel experiences ahead of anticipated increase in vacation planning NEWPORT BEACH, California, 2021-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is delighted to announce 18 new member hotels that joined its global portfolio from September 1, 2020 through January… Read the full press release
48 Preferred Hotels & Resorts member hotels recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to celebrate 48 member hotels within its global portfolio that have been recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020, as well as its longtime affiliate The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts,… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 26 new member hotels across 14 destinations
World’s largest independent hotel brand thrives by inviting hotels to enjoy freedom on their own terms; predicts growth in the independent hotel space when travel restrictions ease Newport Beach, Calif., 2020-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed 26 new member hotels across 14 destinations in the past four months, from January… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio
NEWPORT BEACH, California, 2020-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ —Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to welcome 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio between October 1 – December 31, 2019. From a historic retreat in central Mexico to the brand’s first-ever properties in Finland and Brunei, this expansion at the end of 2019 represents Preferred’s unwavering… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces global partnership with Laura Ashley Ltd.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ —Preferred Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce a global partnership with Laura Ashley Ltd. This exciting new alliance will bring new and existing Laura Ashley Hotels into representation of the Preferred brand over the coming months, and introduce Laura Ashley as the newest member of the… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 20 new hotel openings across the globe in 2020
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand announces 20 new launches across the globe in 2020. From glitzy West Hollywood to historically palatial Stockholm, and from the winelands of Northern California to the undiscovered beaches of Tuscany, each of these new city hotels, beach… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts experts shares insights and tips for the year ahead
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and hospitality professionals across the globe are preparing to usher in a new decade of travel, focusing on up-and-coming destinations, increasingly popular lodging trends, and fresh ways to experience travel in a meaningful way that impacts the way people view the world. With more than… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its residential-style properties to 100 with 13 new members
Collection Grows to 100 Properties Across 32 Countries, Including New Openings in France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom Newport Beach, Calif., 2019-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has achieved a major milestone with its Preferred Residences collection, expanding to 100 residential-style properties with the addition of 13… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ 105 plus member hotels recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to celebrate more than 105 member hotels within its global portfolio that have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards…. Read the full press release
The Londoner joins the Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to welcome The Londoner as the newest experience within the brand’s esteemed Legend Collection. With The Londoner set to launch in Spring 2020… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the winners of its first-ever I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries – today (March 18, 2019) unveiled the winners of its first-ever I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. These new awards celebrate hotels worldwide that are best-of-the-best… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announce the winners of its 2019 Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Award initiatives
Recipients Honored at the 2019 Preferred Global Conference in Monte Carlo NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Award initiatives. With the luxury hospitality company entering its… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches new loyalty platform, I Prefer Alliance
Tokyu Hotels Co., Ltd. Serves as Inaugural Partner SINGAPORE, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the launch of I Prefer Alliance, an innovative new loyalty platform that allows independent hotels and regional hotel brands to extend full benefits of I Prefer Hotel Rewards… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its global portfolio with the addition of 15 new member hotels
Newport Beach, California, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries – is pleased to announce the growth of its global portfolio with the addition of 15 new member hotels between October 1 and… Read the full press release