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The
Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the prestigious
luxury hospitality organization marks its 80th anniversary in 2008. For
eight decades, it has set the international gold standard, offering
discerning travelers exceptional levels of comfort, service and style.
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Throughout the year, there will be many novel and
exciting events to celebrate this 80-year milestone, including charity
benefits, auctions, contests, special rate promotions, regional parties
and receptions – all culminating in November at the 2008 Annual
Convention.
Formed in 1928 by an entrepreneurial group of forward-thinking Europeans,
the company was initially known as The Luxury Hotels of Europe and Egypt,
representing 38 hotels with approximately 9,000 rooms and suites.
Today, with nearly 450 members in 80 countries, The
Leading Hotels of the World is the largest collection of the finest
hotels, resorts and spas in the world. Each |
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hotel has a unique and distinct character, and
provides an authentic travel experience, while adhering to exacting
levels of quality. This unparalleled portfolio offers guests an
unrivaled breadth and depth of choice for both business and pleasure
travel.
Recognizing the need of today’s luxury traveler for more personalized
service delivery, the company established the Leaders Club guest loyalty
program which offers enriching, exclusive benefits at Leading Hotels
when club members reserve through The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
In addition, the company has responded to the demands of another
increasingly important customer segment by launching Leading Spas – the
first international spa evaluation and accreditation program. The
current roster of more than 100 includes destination spas, urban
retreats and day spas, to meet the varied preferences of today’s spa-goer.
Another of the company’s pioneering innovations was the establishment of
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World, the world’s premier
luxury destination club, providing a portfolio of more than 70 exquisite
properties in 30 international destinations.
To preserve the reputation of the Leading brand,
hotels seeking admittance to this exclusive group must apply for
admission, as the organization does not solicit new members. To be
considered for inclusion, a hotel must be in the deluxe/luxury category
and pass an anonymous inspection encompassing 1,500 separate standards
criteria covering all aspects affecting guest comfort and convenience.
Only the world’s most distinguished properties are admitted to The
Leading Hotels of the World, thereby assuring a constant adherence to
the organization’s exacting standards of high quality.
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the
prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing nearly 450 of
the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com
and www.lhwspas.com – the online sources for your luxury lifestyle. As
the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices
in 25 major markets across the globe.
Since 1928, the company’s reputation for excellence derives from the
exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must
pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.
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