SINGAPORE – 2 October 2015 – Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global collection of independent luxury hotels, has been named “Best Hotel Representation Company” by the 26th Annual TTG Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

“We are thrilled to be recognized for the fourth year running as “Best Hotel Representation Company” by TTG Asia, and would like to share this honor with all of our associates in the seven sales offices across Asia Pacific. We are more committed than ever to engaging and collaborating with our valued partners, and look forward to more opportunities to raise the profile of independent hotels in the years ahead,” commented Anthony Ross, Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa for Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “We would like to thank everyone who voted for us, and extend our appreciation to TTG Asia for their ongoing support.”

TTG Travel Awards recognizes the very best of Asia Pacific's travel industry and is one of the most prestigious awards ceremony for the travel industry in the region. This year, 84 winners were honored across four categories, with 143,000 votes cast by Asia Pacific's leading travel trade professionals for the various awards in each category. Mr. Ross and other members of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts team were present to accept the award during the 26th TTG Travel Awards ceremony, which was held at Bangkok's Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre's World Ballroom on Thursday, 1 October 2015.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts currently represents more than 100 independent hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific as part of its overall portfolio of more than 650 properties in 85 countries worldwide. For more information on Preferred Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.PreferredHotels.com.

About the TTG Travel Awards
The TTG Travel Awards has been recognising the best of Asia-Pacific's travel industry since 1989. This prestigious annual event honours stellar organisations and individuals in 4 categories: Travel Supplier, Travel Agency, Outstanding Achievement and Travel Hall of Fame. This TTG Travel Trade Publishing event is proudly organised by TTG Asia, with the support of TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice, TTG-BTmice China, TTGassociations and TTG Asia Luxury.

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Through its five global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The iPrefer™ guest loyalty program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Family℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Arlene Benger-Tan
Senior Manager, Public Relations – Asia Pacific
Tel: +65 6577 2487
abenger@preferredhotels.com

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