Worldhotels has welcomed 13 new hotels in South America and in Europe to its global portfolio in the first three months of 2016. The new additions are comprised of six hotels in South America and seven in Europe – and include hotels in new Worldhotels destinations.

Worldhotels expands for the first time into the destination of Ecuador by joining forces with the Oro Verde Hotel Group, a luxury hotel chain with properties located in the most important cities of the country. As part of the agreement, five Oro Verde Hotels have joined Worldhotels' global network: Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca, Hotel Oro Verde Manta, Hotel Oro Verde Machala,Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil and the Unipark Hotel in Guayaquil. Another strategic partnership with Elite World Hotels in Istanbul will bring two more additions: the Elite World Business Hotel as well as the Elite World Europe Hotel, whereof both hotels are located in Istanbul.

Further new affiliates include Hotel Morrison 114 in Bogota, Columbia; Hotel Prealpina in Chexbres, Switzerland; Hotel de la Rose in Fribourg, Switzerland; Hotel Christiania Teater in Oslo, Norway; the Bohinj Park Eco Hotel in Bohinjska, Slovenia and the Courthouse Hotel London. The sister property Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch will follow in joining Worldhotels with its estimated opening in April.

All hotels share their trust in Worldhotels' distinctive business model, which offers independent hotels and local hotel groups the exposure and commercial strength of an international chain, whilst leaving them full operational freedom. In addition to that, the hotels rely on Worldhotels' global sales office footprint to help them expand their international reach.

"We are excited to welcome these high-quality additions into our group", says Geoff Andrew, Chief Operating Officer at Worldhotels. "We are strategically developing our portfolio to add new key destinations and reinforce destinations with high potential."

About WorldHotels Collection

WorldHotels™ Collection is a privately held hotel soft brand within the BWH Hotel Group® global network. Founded by independent hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality, and celebrating its 50th year anniversary in 2021, WorldHotels offers one of the finest portfolios of independent hotels and resorts around the globe, expertly curated to inspire unique, life enriching experiences that connect people and places. WorldHotels is comprised of four unique collections, each with its own personality and style to appeal to the needs of today's traveler. The collections include: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted. For more information visit WorldHotels.com.