PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP'S INTERNATIONAL HOTEL FORUM UNITES 120 HOTELIERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN TOKYO
July 10, 2005 (Chicago) -- Preferred Hotel Group, a multi-branded organization that delivers cutting-edge sales, marketing and technology solutions to independent luxury hotels around the world, is proud to have Tokyo as the host city for its second International Hotel Forum from July 10-13, 2005.
The Preferred Hotel Group services more than 300 luxury independent hotels and resorts in over 50 countries through its brands: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Summit Hotels & Resorts, Boutique and Sterling Hotels. The group's International Hotel Forum will have 120 hoteliers in attendance spanning all of its brands and the globe with representatives from properties in Asia, Europe and The Americas.
Appropriately themed "Discover," the forum's objective is to inform and educate the attendees on best hotel practices and allow the convened hoteliers to network and share ideas with one another, gleaning practical and innovative solutions to enhance their business. Attendees will be updated on the new services that Preferred Hotel Group is introducing to benefit its properties and have a preview of the company's sales and marketing plans for 2006. The program for the 3-day conference also includes an evening client reception, providing hoteliers the opportunity to meet with key corporate and industry customers.
"Preferred Hotel Group deeply appreciates the immense support we have received from our hotels in Tokyo - Royal Park Hotel, Palace Hotel, Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, and Yokohama Royal Park Hotel. We are pleased to showcase each of them during our forum, and to be honored guests in Tokyo, a city renowned for its hospitality," stated Preferred Hotel Group Chairman and CEO, John A. Ueberroth. "We look forward to further expansion in Asia for Preferred Hotel Group following a successful forum."
ABOUT PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP
Preferred Hotel Group is a multi-brand organization that delivers high-performance sales, marketing, and technology solutions to independent luxury hotels around the world. Its key services include expert business consultancy, sales, marketing, distribution, reservations and revenue management. Preferred Hotel Group employs 108 employees in 12 countries.
Preferred Hotel Group services 300 independent hotels in over 50 countries through its brands: Preferred Hotels & Resorts (www.preferredhotels.com), Summit Hotels & Resorts (www.summithotels.com), Boutique (www.preferred-boutique.com) and Sterling Hotels (www.sterlinghotels.com). The Preferred Hotel Group's website is www.preferredhotelgroup.com.
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