Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Launches New Website
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, an ensemble of more than 65 hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries, unveil a new website which features exclusive travel information, original editorial content, insider travel tips, and recommendations from local destination experts. The new brand site also features photography from the National Geographic Image Collection.
Inspired by the world of art museums and galleries, the site is designed to showcase the diversity of The Luxury Collection portfolio, which features properties including the Hotel Danieli, Venice; Hotel Imperial, Vienna; Grande Bretagne, Athens; Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, French Polynesia; The U.S. Grant, San Diego; Palace Hotel, San Francisco and The Phoenician, Scottsdale.
"Today we proudly unveil the new luxurycollection.com, offering our global guests a rich online experience that will mirror the unique and authentic experiences found at The Luxury Collection's Hotels and Resorts," says Phil McAveety, executive vice president and chief brand officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. "For today's affluent global explorer, The Luxury Collection is the curator of extraordinary destination experiences where nothing less than an exceptional level of service, perfect location and indigenous personal offerings will do."
Destinations
Visitors to the Destination pages will find exclusive editorial content featuring international travel tips and recommendations from local destination experts, a property overview and a highlights page featuring each property's signature crest and color, and links to additional Luxury Collection properties located within the region.
Pursuits
Guests seeking authentic experiences will be able to search the Pursuits page for opportunities and events at each Luxury Collection destination relating to interests ranging from architecture & design, award-winning cuisine, secret hideaways, yachting, adventure, romance and wildlife.
Global Cultural Calendar
Distinctive locales, events and possibilities are easily accessible with The Luxury Collection's Cultural Calendar. Offering an international view of upcoming events curated by each region, the site allows guests to search the Cultural Calendar and choose a destination based on the experience that awaits them, from Chinese New Year in Mauritius to the Bali Arts Festival in Indonesia to the International Aegean Sailing Rally in Greece.
Exclusives
Guests can explore and discover exceptional experiences with the Exclusives page including Featured Offers, Destination and Limited Edition packages. For families, visitors will find Love Your Family packages at Luxury Collection destinations all over the world featuring group activities and special kids programs. Visitors can also link to The Luxury Collection's exceptional Epicurean Packages, including a three-day adventure of gastronomic delight at Hotel Marques de Riscal in Elciego, Spain for an unforgettable 150th Anniversary Celebration featuring the sale of Marques de Riscal private reserve cellars dating back as far as 1860.
Privileges
The Privileges page allows guests to contact a personal Luxury Collection Concierge(C), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and learn about The Luxury Collection's latest signature services and recently launched partnerships with industry leaders Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect. The joint venture with Luggage Forward, a provider of door-to-door luggage and sports equipment delivery, will now allow guests the luxury of traveling luggage free with The Luxury Collection's Luggage Liaison travel service. The partnership with NewspaperDirect, the world leader in multi-channel newspaper and magazine content distribution, will now allow guests to have access to a world of newspapers and publications at their fingertips.
Inspired by the world of art museums and galleries, the site is designed to showcase the diversity of The Luxury Collection portfolio, which features properties including the Hotel Danieli, Venice; Hotel Imperial, Vienna; Grande Bretagne, Athens; Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, French Polynesia; The U.S. Grant, San Diego; Palace Hotel, San Francisco and The Phoenician, Scottsdale.
"Today we proudly unveil the new luxurycollection.com, offering our global guests a rich online experience that will mirror the unique and authentic experiences found at The Luxury Collection's Hotels and Resorts," says Phil McAveety, executive vice president and chief brand officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. "For today's affluent global explorer, The Luxury Collection is the curator of extraordinary destination experiences where nothing less than an exceptional level of service, perfect location and indigenous personal offerings will do."
Destinations
Visitors to the Destination pages will find exclusive editorial content featuring international travel tips and recommendations from local destination experts, a property overview and a highlights page featuring each property's signature crest and color, and links to additional Luxury Collection properties located within the region.
Pursuits
Guests seeking authentic experiences will be able to search the Pursuits page for opportunities and events at each Luxury Collection destination relating to interests ranging from architecture & design, award-winning cuisine, secret hideaways, yachting, adventure, romance and wildlife.
Global Cultural Calendar
Distinctive locales, events and possibilities are easily accessible with The Luxury Collection's Cultural Calendar. Offering an international view of upcoming events curated by each region, the site allows guests to search the Cultural Calendar and choose a destination based on the experience that awaits them, from Chinese New Year in Mauritius to the Bali Arts Festival in Indonesia to the International Aegean Sailing Rally in Greece.
Exclusives
Guests can explore and discover exceptional experiences with the Exclusives page including Featured Offers, Destination and Limited Edition packages. For families, visitors will find Love Your Family packages at Luxury Collection destinations all over the world featuring group activities and special kids programs. Visitors can also link to The Luxury Collection's exceptional Epicurean Packages, including a three-day adventure of gastronomic delight at Hotel Marques de Riscal in Elciego, Spain for an unforgettable 150th Anniversary Celebration featuring the sale of Marques de Riscal private reserve cellars dating back as far as 1860.
Privileges
The Privileges page allows guests to contact a personal Luxury Collection Concierge(C), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and learn about The Luxury Collection's latest signature services and recently launched partnerships with industry leaders Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect. The joint venture with Luggage Forward, a provider of door-to-door luggage and sports equipment delivery, will now allow guests the luxury of traveling luggage free with The Luxury Collection's Luggage Liaison travel service. The partnership with NewspaperDirect, the world leader in multi-channel newspaper and magazine content distribution, will now allow guests to have access to a world of newspapers and publications at their fingertips.