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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Is Voted #1 Luxury Hotel Brand For The Third Consecutive Year by The Luxury Institute

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has for the third consecutive year been awarded top honours in the New York-based Luxury Institute's annual Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey, when it was voted number one luxury hotel brand by wealthy consumers. Small Luxury Hotels of the World beat 21 other luxury hotel brands, including Ritz Carlton and Peninsula, to achieve the top spot in the survey.

Embark On A Culinary Journey Of Unique Gastronomic Experiences With Small Luxury Hotels Of The World™

Whether you are a passionate gourmet, an avid wine connoisseur, a novice in the kitchen, a culinary whiz, or you simply relish delicious meals and exquisite wine in the company of friends, Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s (SLH) new range of unforgettable experiences, ‘Gourmet by Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, presents you with a wealth of tantalizing delights.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Features Prominently in 7^th Annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

An impressive number of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) properties have once again received due recognition at this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, with SLH hotels featured across a number of categ ories.

'Ski by Small Luxury Hotels of the World' Offers an Infinite Array of Snow-Filled Getaways This Season

Whether you are an incredibly accomplished skier who seeks out the most challenging of slopes each season, or more of an 'armchair skier' lured by the appeal of the après-ski rather than the number of 'black runs', be sure to experience one of Small Luxury Hotels of the World's luxurious ski retreats this winter.

Hat Trick for Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ at the 2008 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has been named 'Hotel Brand Management Company of the Year' for the third consecutive year at the prestigious HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence which were held in Sydney yesterday. Despite tough competition and a record number of entries submitted this year, Small Luxury Hotels of the World swept the board with many hotels from its impressive portfolio winning or making the shortlist across a range of categories.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Global Sales Team Strengthened by the Promotion of Jon Makhmaltchi to Vice President, Worldwide Sales

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) announces the promotion of Jon Makhmaltchi to the newly created position of Vice President, Worldwide Sales, which will see the luxury hotel brand forge ahead in its global sales efforts.

More Than Ten Properties In The Small Luxury Hotels Of The World™ Portfolio Named 'World's Best' By Travel + Leisure Magazine

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has proved once again that the properties in its portfolio are amongst the finest in the world with the release of Travel + Leisure's annual 'World's Best' list of top 100 hotels. More than 10 Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties made the publication's coveted list, which is based on views cast by thousands of Travel + Leisure's 987,000-plus discerning readers.

Seek Inspiration from Small Luxury Hotels of the World's Latest Range of Exclusive Getaways

Whether you are seeking the tranquillity of a city sanctuary hidden amidst the vibrant atmosphere of bustling streets or the idyllic waterfront setting of a picturesque Mediterranean retreat, the latest offering by Small Luxury Hotels of the World will be sure to inspire you.

Double Honours as Small Luxury Hotels of the World is Named #1 Luxury Hotel Brand and Voted "Best Customer Experience" by Luxury Institute

In the recently released Luxury Brand Status Index, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has once again been named the number one luxury hotel brand, beating more traditional brands such as Peninsula and Ritz-Carlton. Adding to this glory is the top ranking for the first time for the luxury hotel brand that offers the "Best Customer Experience", based on the views of actual customer experiences in Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Scoops Award for "Best Hotel Website" at Annual Travolution Awards

Small Luxury Hotels of the World received high acclaim at the 2008 Travolution Awards last week when it was awarded "Best Hotel Website". This accolade has been bestowed on the luxury hotel brand just five months after the launch of its newly designed website.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World's Reservations Revenue Up 23% in 2007

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) finished 2007 in a very strong position with a year-on-year reservations revenue growth of 23%, exceeding US$100 million for the first time in the brand's history. In a year when the US Dollar continued to slide against the Euro and Sterling, guests of the luxury hotel brand remained resilient.

Experiences Remain the Focus as the Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Brand Expands to More than 480 Hotels in Over 70 Countries

With product alone no longer sufficient to attract discerning travellers, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has continued in its quest to identify hotels that have the ability to offer guests a truly unique and memorable experience.

Prominence Once Again for Small Luxury Hotels of the World In Travel + Leisure 500 "The World's Best Hotels"

The Oberoi Udaivilas Ranked Number One

A significant number of properties within the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand have once again been recognised by Travel + Leisure in their latest '500 World's Best Hotels' listing.

TripAdvisor Travellers Cast Their Vote In Favour of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Properties at Annual Awards

Thirteen SLH hotels featured in the 'Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels' Category

One of the world's largest Awards, TripAdvisor 2008 Travelllers' Choice, have once again played tribute to Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties, with a notable number featuring prominently across a variety of award categories.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Shares Its Guests Favourite Spots in '07

City Centre Hotels Reign Supreme But Beaches are Right Behind

New York, Hong Kong, Rome, London and Paris are not only considered world capitals but some of Small Luxury Hotels of the World's guests' favourite destinations in 2007...and for good reason.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Properties Honoured at 14th World Travel Awards

The Raj Palace, India's First Hotel to be featured in 'World' Category

Two of Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties received high acclaim at the 14th World Travel Awards held in Providenciales last week, reinforcing the brand's unwavering standards of excellence.

Looking for a Piste of the Action?

Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers unforgettable experiences for discerning ski enthusiasts

Imagine an action packed day cruising the slopes followed by a hot drink in front of a roaring fire, a luxurious soak in a private Jacuzzi with a view of snow-capped mountain ranges, a blissful in-room massage and then finishing the day off with a five course gourmet meal...with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ it's not too late to make the dream a reality this ski season

Small Luxury Hotels of the World ™ Sees Record Revenue In Ocotober

Despite U.S. Economic Fluctuation Reservations Revenue Jumps 21% TTD

Despite a weakening US dollar and rising fuel costs, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ saw record arrivals and revenue during the month of October (year-to-date) and a 21% increase in total reservations revenue year-to-date compared to the same period last year.

Website launch announcement

Experiences start here - the new slh.com

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is committed to delivering an infinite variety of unique experiences and it all begins with the new and improved slh.com. After months of in-depth customer research to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the luxury traveller, we are delighted to bring you the new slh.com.

Experiences by Small Luxury Hotels of the World come to life

Properties engage guests senses with gastronomy, spa, adventure and cultural indulgences.

After extensive research into its guests' experiential desires, Small Luxury Hotels of the World ™ has launched a new Experiences campaign which is led by a new 64-page brochure, as well as a world of unique experiences offered through www.slh.com. The "Experiences by Small Luxury Hotels of the World" programme is divided into four main categories including gastronomy, spa, adventure and culture.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties win awards

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ features prominently in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2007

The Oberoi Udaivilas in India received the highest accolade when it was named the "World's Best Hotel". The hotel, which has been part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World since 2001, gained an overall score of 94.36 and jumped from its 2006 third place ranking. In addition, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra and The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, both in India, have been ranked the 10^th and 11^th best hotels in the world, respectively. As a result, three Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties have received top honours in being ranked amongst the 11 best hotels in the world.

Luxury Hotels of the World wins HM Award

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ recognised for ^2nd consecutive year at 2007 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ has for the second consecutive year been named "Brand Management Company of the Year" in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific at the 2007 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, held in Sydney.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World named #1 "Luxury Brand"

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ named #1 "Luxury Brand" by Luxury Institute

In the 2007 Luxury Brand Status Index™, the independent researchers at the New York-based Luxury Institute ranked Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ the top overall luxury hotel brand for 2007, beating more traditional brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons.

High Acclaim for two of Small Luxury Hotels of the World's London Hotels.

The Capital Hotel Named "London Hotel of the Year". "The Stafford" Voted No.2 "Top International City Hotel"

Hotels within the brand of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) continue to receive worldwide acclaim, which is further testament to their unwavering standards of excellence.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World recognised for 2nd consecutive year at 2007 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has for the second consecutive year been named "Brand Management Company of the Year" in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific at the 2007 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, held in Sydney last week.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Features Prominently in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2007

Properties within the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) of the World brand have once again received worldwide acclaim, this time in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2007 readers' survey.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Launches Interactive Development Website

SLH is the first independent, luxury hotel brand to make such detailed information available on-line and provide hoteliers with the capability to complete the entire application process via the web.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World On Track To Reach 450 Hotels

After growing the brand by a record 70 new hotels in 2006, Small Luxury Hotels of the World is continuing its upward trend with the addition of a further 20 hotels in the first quarter of 2007 alone, placing the luxury hotel brand well on track to reach its target of 450 hotels by year's end.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Surveys Guests On Their Travel Habits & Desires Unique Experiences, Importance of Superior Quality and Service Top Responses

In an effort to better understand its core customers and what drives their travel decisions, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) surveyed a sample 3,500 members of 'The Club,' the brand's successful consumer recognition program for frequent guests.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Recognises Best of the Best at Annual Awards

At a gathering of over 200 hoteliers in New York City last week, Small Luxury Hotels of the World culminated its 14th Annual International Conference by recognizing six outstanding properties for their exceptional commitment to the SLH brand and their guests over the past year.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World 'Comes Out on Top' By Luxury Institute Survey

According to the recently released 2007 Luxury Brand Status Index survey on luxury hotels and resorts conducted by The Luxury Institute, wealthy consumers in the U.S. have ranked Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) the top overall luxury hotel brand for 2007 beating out more traditional brands such as Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World To Host Its 14th Conference In New York City

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) will host its 14th International Conference in New York City next month, providing luxury hoteliers from around the globe with a forum for education, inspiration and an opportunity to network.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Expands Guests Experiences In South America

After years of building its portfolio to perfection in other regions, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has now extended its variety of guest experiences to South America with the addition of two natural wonderlands of beauty, culture and luxury that are Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel in Peru and Correntoso Lake & River Hotel in Patagonia, Argentina.

Experience the delights of New Zealand in autumn with Small Luxury Hotels of the World's Stay 4 Pay 3 New Zealand Getaways

No crowds, moderate temperatures, spectacular scenery and legendary Kiwi hospitality; autumn in New Zealand is travel at its most relaxed.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Offers Luxury Travelers More Options and a Wider Variety Of Experiences As Portfolio Expands To Over 400 Hotels in 65 Countries

As discerning travellers continue to seek out the unique and exciting, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has once again answered the call with the addition of more than 70 spectacular properties in 2007.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Celebrates 25% Reservations Revenue Increase for 2006

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which now boasts over 400 hotels in 65 countries after adding 70 properties to its 2007 portfolio, is celebrating an excellent 2006 while responsibly looking ahead to future growth and improvement.