Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches Loving Local: The Open Road Series

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For those looking to staycation within their hometown or venture further into their surrounding region to enjoy an authentic and memorable stay, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Loving Local—a global travel series that is designed to facilitate highly localized, luxury hotel experiences across 21 compelling regional markets.

“With all indicators showing that domestic travel will be an essential driver for economic recovery as travel restrictions are lifted at different times around the world, we created Loving Local to encourage interrupted travelers to once again embrace the virtues of community and explore destinations closer to home through our incredible independent hotels,” says Kristie Goshow, chief marketing officer for Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

“This global campaign is designed to fuel an inherent belief in the power of travel and inspire global citizens to take advantage of their newly restored freedoms by hitting the open road with family and friends, supporting local businesses, and knowing that our member hotels will greet them with a warm welcome as they reopen their doors.”

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The limited-time global campaign is valid for bookings made by July 31, 2020 for stays of two nights or more through December 31, 2020. Those who book Loving Local will receive the following:

• Best available rate

• Daily breakfast options for two

• A stay credit ranging from $25-$70 that can be used toward on-property expenditures, along with immediate fast track to Elite status in the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards program (which features a VIP amenity, next category room upgrade, 2,500 bonus points, and complimentary internet.)

• Upon confirmation, all Loving Local bookings will also unlock access to special benefits from partner brands, including Sixt (for car rentals in Europe), Avis (for car rentals in the Americas and Asia), and Travel Curious (for those who want curated tours of their chosen destination).

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Loving Local can be booked at more than 200 hotels worldwide, with a few highlights including Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California; Porta Hotel Antigua in Guatemala; Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay in Morocco; The Siam in Thailand; The Imperial New Delhi in New Delhi, India; and many more.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is also offering a 3% bonus on top of the standard 10% agency commission for Loving Local bookings made through the GDS or direct channels with a qualifying IATA/TIDS number.

For more information on Loving Local and to view the full list of participating hotels, click here. Follow Preferred Hotels & Resorts on Instagram: @preferredhotels

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk