Addition of New Frequent Flyer Program Underscores Brand's Global Growth
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - January 20, 2012) - FairmontHotels & Resorts today announced a new marketing alliance with QatarAirways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines.
As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifyingstays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways'Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability atpublished rack, corporate or package rates. Members of the luxury hotel chain'sguest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, will also have the optionof earning additional frequent flyer Qmiles.
Fairmont President's Club provides frequent guests with specialbenefits and privileges designed to reflect individual travel preferences andoffer an enhanced level of service. Personalized travel profiles afford memberscustomized stay experiences while in-hotel benefits include complimentaryhigh-speed and wireless internet, Fairmont Fit running gear and athleticapparel, a members-only reservations line, expedited check-in and check-out,and access to exclusive vacation offerings. Enrollment is free and guests canjoin at any Fairmont location worldwide, online at www.fairmont.com/fpc or by contacting1-800-441-1414.
Voted Airline of the Year in 2011 by the prestigious Skytrax industryaudit, Qatar Airways' dedication to service excellence along with its recentexpansion into Central and Eastern Europe makes it a natural partner forFairmont as the brand expands its portfolio of hotels and resorts globally.
Qatar Airways currently services a number of worldwidedestinations that Fairmont calls home including Fairmont Dubai; Fairmont Bab AlBahr, Abu Dhabi; Fairmont Nile City, Cairo; Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai;Fairmont Singapore; Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal; Fairmont Washington,D.C.; and The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel in New York.
With an eye on worldwide growth, Fairmont is working on a numberof exciting developments, as well, including many in Eastern Europe, the MiddleEast and South-East Asia. Upcoming properties include Fairmont Jaipur, a198-room hotel located in Rajasthan in northwest India, and the 299-roomFairmont Baku overlooking the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, both of which willopen in 2012.
Qatar Airways becomes the latest addition to Fairmont's collectionof airline partners, a group that includes other top carriers such as AmericanAirlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Emirates,Cathay Pacific, Air China, Singapore Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, FairmontHotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includeslandmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, andShanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known asmuch for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as itsclassic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and socialimportance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A communityand environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourismpractices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned byFRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotelsunder the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel brands. The company also managesFairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence clubproperties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 orvisit www.fairmont.com.
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About Qatar Airways:
Award-winning Qatar Airways, ranked Five Star for service and excellence,operates modern fleet of over 100 aircraft from its Doha hub to 110 keybusiness and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia,North America and South America. During 2012, the carrier is set to launchflights to nine destinations - Baku (Azerbaijan), Tbilisi (Georgia), Gassim(Saudi Arabia), Helsinki (Finland), Perth (Australia), Mombasa (Kenya),Zanzibar (Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda) and Zagreb (Croatia).
For more information, please contact:
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Lori Holland
212/715-7098
lori.holland@fairmont.com
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Mike Taylor
416/874-2457
mike.taylor@fairmont.com
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