CHICAGO | Global hospitality industry leader Preferred Hotel Group has added 24 hotels and resorts to its growing roster of international membership during the third quarter of 2006. Emerging as the world’s most sought-after collection of independent hotels and resorts, Preferred Hotel Group now counts 350 members among its family of brands. Aligned with the needs of today’s hoteliers and their guests, Preferred Hotel Group includes Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Preferred Boutique, Summit Hotels & Resorts, and Sterling Hotels.

“We could be growing faster, but we believe in being selective so that all new members enhance the quality of each brand,” said John Ueberroth, Chairman and CEO of Preferred Hotel Group. “We’re growing because we deliver results. REVPAR is up dramatically year-over-year and the addition of these new members enables us to add new programs that will further increase revenue.”

Among the many notable additions during the third quarter are:

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

  • The Hempel, London, England
  • Red Rock Casino Resort Spa-Las Vegas, Nevada USA
  • Hotel Majestic, Barcelona, Spain
  • Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC USA
  • Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia

Preferred Boutique

  • Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Fifteen Beacon, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Hotel Godin, Quebec, Canada
  • The Egerton House Hotel, London, England
  • Dream Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Summit Hotels& Resorts

  • Hotel Raito, Salerno, Italy
  • Arctic Hotel Seattle, Seattle, Washington USA
  • Queen’s Court- Hotel & Residence, Budapest, Hungary
  • Resort Suites of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, Nevada

Sterling Hotels

  • Dream Castle Hotel, Paris, France
  • Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico, Rio Rico, Arizona USA
  • Hotel Alburquerque, Alburquerque, New Mexico USA
  • Park View Hotel, Chicago, Illinois USA
  • Hotel Inglaterra, Barcelona, Spain

Preferred Hotel Group has continued to expand on its services, as well as locations. Guests of any Preferred Hotel Group brand are eligible to enjoy benefits of the company’s recently launched I Prefer™ Global Guest Benefit Program. Custom benefits may include: early check-in/late check-out, space-available upgrades, complimentary airport transportation, and “two for one” spa treatments. Loyal guests and a growing membership of hotels and resorts in 52 countries around the world have made their preference clear – Preferred Hotel Group.

Preferred Hotel Group is a global leader in the hospitality industry. This creative, cutting-edge company is designed for a new era in travel – an era in which travelers embrace the individuality of distinctive hotels and resorts – yet desire a consistent commitment to excellence. The four brands of Preferred Hotel Group represent a collection of the finest hotels in the world and include Preferred Hotels® & Resorts, (); Preferred Boutique (); Summit Hotels & Resorts (); and Sterling Hotels (). Learn more at .

Gina Galatro
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