Leading Hotels Announces Bonus Travel Agent Commission Program
The world's leader in luxury hospitality says "thank you" to agents
NEW YORK, NY, December 4, 2006. The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. today is launching a special bonus commission program to say "thank you" to travel professionals in North America.
Agents making voice reservations from now until February 28, 2007, for guests arriving and departing before April 30, 2007, will earn an extra 2 per cent commission. The promotional code for this offer is "OI." (Please note, the offer applies to new bookings only. Reservations must be made through sales and reservations offices of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. in North America.)
Plus, each month from now through April 2007, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. will hold a drawing to award cash to Sabre travel agents just for choosing the "LW" code.
Agents making between 5 and 9 reservations per month will be eligible to win USD 1,000; for 10 to 14 reservations, the prize is USD 2,500; for 25 or more reservations, the prize is USD 5,000.
At the end of the sweepstakes period, a final drawing will be held to determine the grand prize winner of USD 10,000.
Arrivals must be on or before April 30, 2007. To participate, agents simply need to go to https://eservices.sabre.com to register for The Leading Hotels of the World Quest for Cash Sweepstakes.
Paul M. McManus, president and chief executive officer of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., said, "Throughout our company's history, we have had the strong support of the travel agent community. This program is just one way for us to demonstrate our gratitude for that loyalty."
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com - the online source for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 24 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.
For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
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