Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Aug 3, 2017, 9:02 am
#181
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
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sales - at least in past had some amazing off lowest available rates
unlimited - maybe guaranteed upgrade, maybe GHM guaranteed availability
what is the latest re using their free nights? continues to be less available?
unlimited - maybe guaranteed upgrade, maybe GHM guaranteed availability
what is the latest re using their free nights? continues to be less available?
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 17, 2017 at 9:52 am
Aug 4, 2017, 3:48 pm
#183
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Germany, Austria
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, ALL Silver,, Miles&More
Posts: 1,122
sales - at least in past had some amazing off lowest available rates
remember agents can book through LHW(/SLH/Preferred/Kiwi/Visa/FHR)
unlimited - maybe guaranteed upgrade, maybe GHM guaranteed availability
what is the latest re using their free nights? continues to be less available?
remember agents can book through LHW(/SLH/Preferred/Kiwi/Visa/FHR)
unlimited - maybe guaranteed upgrade, maybe GHM guaranteed availability
what is the latest re using their free nights? continues to be less available?
I asked also what is with Ritz Paris. No acceptance of certificates yet because recently opened and contract with LHW to be renegotiated.
Aug 17, 2017, 6:00 am
#186
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
No, it will not apply to FHR bookings. At least officially you are not entitled to "stack" benefits from FHR with LHW (or Virtuoso etc...). Unofficially, anything can be negotiated under the right circumstances, but don't count on it.
Aug 17, 2017, 11:39 am
#188
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
In most cases LC unlimited benefits are basically the same, with the exception of the complimentary transfers. I'm all for negotiation, it's often half the fun
Sep 12, 2017, 8:55 am
#190
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Some interesting insights...
Up Close With Ted Teng of Leading Hotels of the World
Fascinating indeed. Please see:
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/p...leading-luxury
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Up Close With Ted Teng of Leading Hotels of the World
These are more than just insights on luxury. Teng and Leading are about to power up their budget, which will allow them to invest $30 million in technology over the next five years. Part of that funding comes from the very recent sale of Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), a joint venture program that carries out inspections for hundreds of hotels worldwide.
Over Teng’s tenure, Leading’s membership changed quite a bit. When he joined, there were about 480 hotel members; two-thirds of those hotels are no longer part of the portfolio.
“The composition has changed a lot,” asserts Teng. “The quality of the portfolio is significantly better than what it was.”
He says insights as to what makes a hotel a successful “Leading Hotel” were also put in to effect.
“We found that the business model of The Leading Hotels of the World really fits well with true individually branded hotels. We also found that it works really well with family ownership versus institutional ownership and also hotels with other chain affiliations.”
“The composition has changed a lot,” asserts Teng. “The quality of the portfolio is significantly better than what it was.”
He says insights as to what makes a hotel a successful “Leading Hotel” were also put in to effect.
“We found that the business model of The Leading Hotels of the World really fits well with true individually branded hotels. We also found that it works really well with family ownership versus institutional ownership and also hotels with other chain affiliations.”
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/p...leading-luxury
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Sep 12, 2017, 8:59 am
#191
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
how are upgrades these days? low limits on suites?
373 hotels including 31 new and 2 coming soon
last year http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26146304
new burgenstock hotel might be interesting
373 hotels including 31 new and 2 coming soon
last year http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26146304
new burgenstock hotel might be interesting
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Sep 13, 2017 at 4:24 pm
Sep 26, 2018, 8:11 pm
#192
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Tit, Hilton Diamond, BA Gold, Carlson Gold, UA*S,
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The Leading Hotels of the World has unveiled a renovated Leaders Club loyalty program.
The new program delivers the benefits members have come to enjoy such as opportunities for room upgrade priority at arrival, early check-in and late check-out, daily breakfast for two, exclusive access to new hotels, and Members Only sales, now with enhanced benefits like confirmed pre-arrival upgrades, point accrual to earn free nights, and more.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd today unveiled its renovated Leaders Club loyalty program. The redesign was inspired by current members’ interests and amplifies relationships curated by Leading Hotels between likeminded curious travelers and independent hoteliers. The result is a more flexible Leaders Club program that recognizes and rewards members for their loyalty and provides upgraded benefits and exclusive access to the portfolio’s more than 400 independent luxury hotels worldwide.
“We co-created this program with our most loyal members to ensure we continue to offer the amenities they love while also introducing new features and benefits they expressed were most important to them,” said Shannon Knapp, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of The Leading Hotels of the World. “The program was designed as a club for curious travelers who seek remarkable, authentic experiences and the hoteliers who craft them. Leaders Club elevates this relationship and delivers truly differentiated on-property experiences and rewards. Additionally, it ensures that at any Leading Hotel a member visits, they are recognized for their membership and can unlock richer rewards with greater loyalty. We are excited about the launch of this new program that will celebrate individuality and reward our members for choosing the uncommon path.”
Program Overview: More of What Our Members Love with Leaders Club Points
Effective immediately members will begin to accrue Leaders Club points on up to three rooms per reservation that can be applied towards stays at Leading Hotels’ portfolio of individually-branded properties in more than 80 countries.
Leaders Club will continue to deliver the benefits members have come to enjoy and expect such as opportunities for room upgrade priority at arrival, early check-in and late check-out, daily continental breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi, exclusive access to new hotels, Members Only and seasonal sales and lowest available rates.
An annual fee of USD 175 provides access to Leaders Club with the on-property benefits members value, now with program rewards to enhance each stay. It includes one confirmed pre-arrival upgrade annually after a member completes his/her first paid stay in the program and point accrual of 1 Leaders Club point per 1 USD spent. With free nights starting around 4,000 points and numerous Leaders Club points promotional offerings throughout the year, members will be on the way to a free stay in no time.
Greater Loyalty, Richer Rewards: Announcing the Leaders Club Sterling Membership
After a member spends USD 5,000 on qualifying stays, they are invited to Leaders Club Sterling. This unlocks 5 pre-arrival upgrades annually, as well as a one-time five percent annual renewal points bonus on their qualifying annual spend in the previous membership year. Opportunities for further recognition and richer rewards will be available for Leaders Club’s most loyal members.
More Ways to Redeem: Expanded Rooms Types Are Just a Click Away
Members will now enjoy expanded room types, better availability, and fewer date restrictions when redeeming points. Additionally, Leading Hotels will now provide the option for guests to redeem directly online at LHW.com.
The new program delivers the benefits members have come to enjoy such as opportunities for room upgrade priority at arrival, early check-in and late check-out, daily breakfast for two, exclusive access to new hotels, and Members Only sales, now with enhanced benefits like confirmed pre-arrival upgrades, point accrual to earn free nights, and more.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd today unveiled its renovated Leaders Club loyalty program. The redesign was inspired by current members’ interests and amplifies relationships curated by Leading Hotels between likeminded curious travelers and independent hoteliers. The result is a more flexible Leaders Club program that recognizes and rewards members for their loyalty and provides upgraded benefits and exclusive access to the portfolio’s more than 400 independent luxury hotels worldwide.
“We co-created this program with our most loyal members to ensure we continue to offer the amenities they love while also introducing new features and benefits they expressed were most important to them,” said Shannon Knapp, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of The Leading Hotels of the World. “The program was designed as a club for curious travelers who seek remarkable, authentic experiences and the hoteliers who craft them. Leaders Club elevates this relationship and delivers truly differentiated on-property experiences and rewards. Additionally, it ensures that at any Leading Hotel a member visits, they are recognized for their membership and can unlock richer rewards with greater loyalty. We are excited about the launch of this new program that will celebrate individuality and reward our members for choosing the uncommon path.”
Program Overview: More of What Our Members Love with Leaders Club Points
Effective immediately members will begin to accrue Leaders Club points on up to three rooms per reservation that can be applied towards stays at Leading Hotels’ portfolio of individually-branded properties in more than 80 countries.
Leaders Club will continue to deliver the benefits members have come to enjoy and expect such as opportunities for room upgrade priority at arrival, early check-in and late check-out, daily continental breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi, exclusive access to new hotels, Members Only and seasonal sales and lowest available rates.
An annual fee of USD 175 provides access to Leaders Club with the on-property benefits members value, now with program rewards to enhance each stay. It includes one confirmed pre-arrival upgrade annually after a member completes his/her first paid stay in the program and point accrual of 1 Leaders Club point per 1 USD spent. With free nights starting around 4,000 points and numerous Leaders Club points promotional offerings throughout the year, members will be on the way to a free stay in no time.
Greater Loyalty, Richer Rewards: Announcing the Leaders Club Sterling Membership
After a member spends USD 5,000 on qualifying stays, they are invited to Leaders Club Sterling. This unlocks 5 pre-arrival upgrades annually, as well as a one-time five percent annual renewal points bonus on their qualifying annual spend in the previous membership year. Opportunities for further recognition and richer rewards will be available for Leaders Club’s most loyal members.
More Ways to Redeem: Expanded Rooms Types Are Just a Click Away
Members will now enjoy expanded room types, better availability, and fewer date restrictions when redeeming points. Additionally, Leading Hotels will now provide the option for guests to redeem directly online at LHW.com.
Oct 14, 2018, 12:13 am
#193
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
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Help me understand the pre-arrival upgrade. Is it capacity restricted, or if they are selling the room one category above yours, you get it.
I'm concerned it just means they tell you "no" pre-arrival instead of upon arrival.
I'm concerned it just means they tell you "no" pre-arrival instead of upon arrival.