Malta-based hotel operator CHI Hotels & Resorts (formerly Corinthia Hotels International) has won the coveted title of ‘Leading Provider of Travel Deals, Europe’ at the ‘Travelzoo Awards 2008’ gala ceremony held recently in Chicago, USA.
Leading Global Internet media company Travelzoo annually celebrates the companies behind the best deals in 20 categories, including airlines, hotels, vacation companies, cruise agencies, cruise lines, shows and events, car rentals and destinations. Travelzoo’s 40 deal experts regularly consult with more than 900 travel companies around the world to uncover the best deals.
In determining this year’s winners, the experts evaluated over 67,000 deals featured in 2007 based on the criteria of; reliability, appeal, competitiveness, consistency and quality.
“Every day the travel industry inspires millions of people to escape their daily lives and explore new places,” said C J Kettler, President Travelzoo, North America. “It is such an honour for us to recognise the companies that are the best at not only inspiring travellers, but creating deals that make travel accessible, affordable and easy to book. All 20 of our winners honoured tonight are leaders in this industry.”
An elated Tony Potter, chief executive officer and managing director of CHI Hotels & Resorts commented “We are obviously delighted at being presented with this highly prestigious award by such a reputable brand as Travelzoo. Winning this award was no mean feat, especially considering that our management company now operates a multi-brand portfolio of hotels that includes the luxury Corinthia Hotels brand worldwide and the upscale Wyndham and Ramada Plaza brands in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The marketing effort of this varied portfolio is largely driven by a small but talented nucleus of people at our Malta headquarters and it is their effort and that of their peers in the various hotels that have gained us this unique accolade. My congratulations go to them and my thanks to Travelzoo for recognising their achievements in this manner.”
Based in Malta, CHI is a leading hands-on hotel management company that provides the full range of technical assistance and management services to hotel owners worldwide. CHI draws on a heritage of over 45 years in delivering high quality services to hotel guests and an optimum rate of return to owners and investors in diverse business environments. Our experience across our three brands extends to management of luxury and upscale properties in city and resort locations and products ranging from boutique to conference and Spa hotels. CHI also operates various restaurants under brands such as ‘Rickshaw’ and has its own Spa division.
CHI Hotels & Resorts is a joint venture between International Hotel Investments plc– 70 per cent and The Wyndham Hotel Group– 30 per cent.