Delta offers guests more affordable leisure travel this summer

Members earn 50 percent off summer travel after only two stays

TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - Delta Hotels and Resorts is offering savings of 50 percent off summer stays for members of its guest loyalty and recognition program, Delta Privilege. New and existing members who book and stay two times at any Delta hotel or resort from May 1 to June 30, will receive 50 percent off towards their next summer stay from July 1 to September 6, 2010.

In addition, the first 1,000 members who qualify and stay twice during the promotional period will also receive 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles.

"We wanted to provide our guests with additional privileges that can be used outside of their business travel needs," said Ken Lambert, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Delta Hotels and Resorts. "This promotion is our ongoing commitment to recognizing and rewarding our loyal guests by adding value to their membership while also helping to make leisure travel more affordable this summer."

To qualify for this promotion, guests must be enrolled in the Delta Privilege program or have joined within the promotional period. Membership is free and all hotel guests are welcome to join by enrolling in person at the front desk, online at www.deltahotels.com/privilege, by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 1-888-321-DELTA (3358).

Members must stay on a qualifying rate, which is any rate except Air Crew and those booked through Opaque booking channels, such as Hotwire.com or Priceline.com. A stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights in the same hotel, regardless of the number of check-ins or checkouts that may occur. For more information, please visit www.deltahotels.com/summerstay.

    
    About Delta Privilege
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Delta Privilege is Delta Hotels and Resorts' guest loyalty and recognition program. Unlike other reward programs that are based on points, Delta Privilege recognizes members with enhanced treatment and services with every stay. Free to join, Delta Privilege is a multi-tiered program, including Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus+ levels, offering a corresponding set of benefits. To start, membership begins with free in-room high-speed Internet, an early check-in service, priority wait list and exclusive benefits from Hertz and Air Canada. Additional benefits include hotel credits that may be applied towards room, dining and meeting room charges, complimentary breakfasts, guaranteed reservations and more. For more information, visit www.deltahotels.com/privilege.

    
    About Delta Hotels and Resorts
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A leading Canadian hotel management company, Delta Hotels and Resorts operates and franchises a diversified portfolio with 45 full-service, city centre and airport hotels and resorts under the Delta brand. Widely regarded as Canada's "brand of choice" by guests and owners, Delta also distinguishes itself as an exemplary employer. It is the only hotel company to have been recognized for its sustained focus on business excellence by the prestigious National Quality Institute with three Canada Awards for Excellence, including the award program's highest honour, the Order of Excellence (2007). The company also consistently ranks as one of the country's best employers in The Globe and Mail's Report on Business annual "50 Best Employers" list (2001-2003, 2005-2010). As well, its Corporate Social Responsibility platform, Delta Helps, includes a chain-wide commitment to the communities we serve through our national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada, participation in the Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-Rating program, and our work with various other charitable groups. For more information, visit www.deltahotels.com.

For further information: Margaux Lee, Delta Hotels and Resorts, [phone], [email protected]