Among the world's top hotel brands and groups are Melia, Marriott, Intercontinental (IHG), Wyndham, Hyatt, Hilton, Starwood (including Sheraton), Fairmont, Preferred Hotels, Choice, RIU, Golden Tulip, Thistle, Best Western and Accor. Whether you are on business or leisure, on a five-star or three-star budget, from city centre business hotels to romantic country resorts, WorldTravelCanada lets you compare and book online on their websites and at the best available prices.
Riu Hotels & Resorts offers more than 100 holiday hotels in unspoiled natural environments with categories ranging from 3-5 stars in Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. Globally, this totals 35,000 rooms, just over 71,000 beds and more than 2 million customers.
Interncontinental Hotels (IHG) is a British group based in Denham. It has 4,600 hotels, 674,000 guest rooms in over 100 countries and over 150 million guests each year. It has 11 brands including three Holiday Inn brands, InterContinental, Crown Plaza, Indigo, Even Hotels, Staybridge, Candelwood and Hualuxe. Its loyalty program is called IHG Rewards Club and points can be redeemed for flights, merchandise, gift cards and hotel rooms - Elite status offers more benefits.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today is a Canadian-based company with more than 80 luxury hotels in 19 countries worldwide. The U.S.-based Fairmont group was acquired in 1999 by the Canadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts. The amalgameted Fairmont Group's largest presence remains in Canada, where it operates landmark hotels such as the Empress in Victroia, The Fairmond Vancouver, The Fairmond Chateau Lake Louise, The Chateau Laurier in Ottawa and Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. Other famous hotels icons include the Savoy in London, The Plaza in New York, and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai. Distinctive Fairmont features include the President's Club recognition program, the Fairmont Gold ''hotel within a hotel'', and its Business Centers.
Melia Hotels International is a Spanish hotel chain founded in 1956 in Palma, Mallorca. It has 350 hotels in 40 countries, of which 164 are in Spain, its largest market. Among its seven brands are Melia, Sol, Tryp, Paradisus and Gran Melia. Its loyalty program is called Melia Rewards, offering members 10 points for every €/$ worth of booking, free nights, exclusive rates and free hotel stays on members' birthdays.
Accor is a French hotel group based in Paris and operates in 92 countries. The group owns, operates and franchises 2,7o0 hotels on 5 continents and 13 brands, including Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman and Ibis. Its loyalty Pprogram is called LeClub and it offers members discounts, priority check-in, free wifi, welcome drinks, access to the Executive lounge, with benefits depending on the level of Le Club membership.
Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton, Hilton Hotels and Resort is one of the largest hotel groups in the world. Its has more than 4,200 hotels and 685,000 hotel rooms in 78 countries. Its 12 brands include Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, Garden Court, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Garden Inn, Hampton and Homewood Suites. Hilton has a loyalty program called Hilton HHonors and points earned with hotel stays or through its partnerships with airlines, credit cards and retailers can be used to book or upgrade rooms.
Adagio is an innovative accommodation concept for stays of 4 nights or more in Europe's major cities. Choose between studios for two people, one and two-bedroom apartments for up to 6 people. Adagio apartments come with fully-equipped kitchens located in vibrant, easily-accessible neighbourhoods.
Thistle has 33 hotels across the UK in excellent central locations and 2 hotels in Malaysia.
The Preferred Hotel Group is a collection of over 800 independently owned hotels and resorts, and five hotel brands in over 70 countries across the globe. Guests of Preferred Hotel Group hotels can enjoy complimentary membership in I Prefer®, their exclusive global guest benefits program that provides special amenities to members with every stay.
The Golden Tulip chain traces its roots back to the early 1960s, when the first Golden Tulip hotels opened their doors in the Netherlands. Since then the chain has evolved and expanded across the globe, always in step with the changing needs and expectations of its customers. The chain operates three well-known brands: the 3-star comfortable, convenient, value-for-money Tulip Inn; the 4-star upscale Golden Tulip; and the 5-star full-service luxury Royal Tulip – in all a total of over 200 hotels in 40 countries. Each establishment combines the chain’s commitment to high international standards with the unique personality of the people who manage it and the local flavour.
