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Summit Hotels & Resorts experience strong global expansion

Summit Hotels & Resorts experience strong global expansion

Category: Worldwide - Industry economy - Hotel opening
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-03-17


Summit Proudly Welcomes Ten New Member Properties

Summit Hotels & Resorts, a member of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands, is proud to welcome ten impressive new members to its internationally acclaimed collection of properties. The recent additions to Summit's worldwide portfolio include Waikiki Parc Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City, Michigan; Hotel Beau Rivage in Nice, France; Hotel Monopol in St. Moritz, Switzerland; Hotel Istana in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; City Inn Manchester in Manchester, England; Star City Hotel and Apartments in Sydney, Australia; Hotel Raito in Vietri Sul Mare, Italy; Eden Babylon Hotel Den Haag in Den Haag, Netherlands; and Hotel Plaza Opera in Paris, France. Each property provides travelers everyday luxury with personal service and top-quality amenities in the most desirable locations all around the globe.

"Our strong overall growth, which reflects a 23% total revenue increase in the US 2006, underscores Summit's aggressive performance strategy," remarked Micarl Hill, Managing Director of Summit Hotels & Resorts. "We have carved out an important niche - providing sales, marketing and technology support to the category of hotels and resorts that reflect the concept of 'smart luxury'."

Summit witnessed a 32% increase in total room bookings in 2006, affirming the brand's ability to deliver for its member properties. Summit member properties share their support. "Waikiki Parc Hotel is thrilled to be joining Summit Hotels & Resorts," said, Julie Arigo, Hotel Manager. "We share a common and synergetic approach to key markets, worldwide positioning and marketing strategies, all of which will reap substantial benefits for both entities."

"We've recently invested over $12 million in renovations and our property-wide renovations are ongoing," remarked Grant Channing, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. "Affiliation with Summit Hotels & Resorts is the next step in the re-creation of our resort. It further demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest caliber facilities and experience for our guests."

Waikiki Parc Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii
Contemporary, lively, and located just steps from the beach, Waikiki Parc Hotel offers 297 casually elegant guestrooms, a rooftop swimming pool, and the new Nobu Waikiki restaurant.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Traverse City, Michigan
Named among the Top 50 travel destinations by Conde Nast Traveler, the recently renovated Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is Michigan's finest resort experience. Perfect for business or leisure travellers, the property offers 1,970 rooms, tournament-calibre golf, a world-class spa, meeting facilities, and the nearby Turtle Creek Casino.

Hotel Beau Rivage - Nice, France
The Hotel Beau Rivage, ideally located between the old city and the famous Promenade des Anglais, welcomes guests in a unique setting that combines tradition and modernity. The hotel offers 118 contemporary guestrooms and exclusive access to the hotel's private, pebbled beach area.

Hotel Monopol - St. Moritz, Switzerland
First opened in 1911, the Hotel Monopol is a world-class establishment in the heart of St. Moritz that caters to both business and leisure travellers. The property boasts 66 rooms, the latest in conference facilities, and the "Wellavista" health spa with spectacular panoramic views of the Upper Engadine Mountains.

Hotel Istana - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle business centre, the 23-story Hotel Istana is a majestic landmark catering to the concept of "stay-work-relax" for travellers on the move. Its 515 well-appointed guestrooms and suites are designed to suit every individual's personal and corporate needs.



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