Poseidonion Grand Hotel, Greece 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 Poseidonion Grand Hotel, Greece 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The World Boutique Hotel Awards is the first and only international awards program exclusively dedicated to recognising unique excellence among luxury boutique hotels. We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available to companies who share this passion. Sponsors can gain worldwide publicity and brand exposure through our annual Awards Ceremony, publication, website, and associated press publications.

3 Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia WORLD BOUTIQUE HOTEL AWARDS World Boutique Hotel Awards is unique in the luxury travel sector. No other awards program focuses exclusively on boutique hotels that serve this highly affluent market. Entering its 6th year, World Boutique Hotel Awards is growing in demand and recognition, doubling the number of entries in their last awards cycle Hotel winners receive the ultimate accolade in the boutique hotel industry Unique for its selectivity and its thorough screening process: Unlike all other hotel awards, a member of our team visits every shortlisted Nominee to personally evaluate their unique guest experience Unlike other award programs, World Boutique Hotel Awards selects only a handful of the world s best hotels every year, making each selection an exceptional choice

4 Umaid Bhawan Palace, India WORLD BOUTIQUE HOTEL AWARDS Last year our nominated hotels came from over 70 different countries, making the World Boutique Hotel Awards a truly international collection. Our awards recognise hotels that offer the highest quality in customer service and the most profound unique experiences to the traveller. In addition to selecting a top hotel, we select winners in specific categories: Beach or Coastal City Explorer Classic Elegance Culinary Excellence Honeymoon Hideaway Inspired Design Newcomer Private Villas Relaxation Retreat Romantic Wellness Spa Sustainability

5 Ubud Village Resort & Spa, Bali, Indonesia BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS REACH KEY TARGET MARKET Sponsoring the Boutique Hotel Awards provides an excellent way to reach a targeted luxury market Travellers staying at boutique hotels are among the most discerning travellers Hoteliers serving this high net worth traveller are part of this award ceremony DIRECT FOCUS ON BOUTIQUE HOTEL INDUSTRY No other independent award program focuses exclusively on this fast-growing target segment. CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS As a sponsor, we will connect you with other key industry insiders from the luxury boutique hotel sector. GAIN MARKETING EXPOSURE Sponsors reach this highly sought after target audience through our publications, website, social media and at the annual Awards gala event. Sponsors can gain publicity and exposure through our worldwide marketing and media campaigns. Our annual publication The Book of Boutique Hotels has an international readership of 100,000 Awards Gala Event brings together key industry insiders, hotel owners, managers, marketing delegates, media partners and associated press Press & Promotions your company featured on our press releases and newsletters throughout the year Website & Social Media

6 PUBLICATION THE BOOK OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS Sponsorships include your company advertising in our Book of Boutique Hotels. THE BOOK OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS 2017 The World of Extraordinary Hotels A total of 10,000 copies shall be made, with an estimated readership of 100,000 international high net worth travellers. Locations include: International book shops Private members clubs The Club at the Ivy, Hush, Bath & Racquets Club, The Hospital Club, Soho House, Kingly Club, Shoreditch House, Babington House and Electric House High-end car dealerships including Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche Leading European yacht clubs and golf clubs First class lounges including Virgin, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Singapore and American Airlines out of Heathrow

7 AWARDS GALA EVENT Our Awards ceremony brings together over 250 individuals from the luxury boutique hotel sector, including key industry leaders, hotel managers, media partners and press and PR and marketing executives. This year the ceremony will be held in London in November Our Awards Ceremonies have been attended by an illustrious collection of luxury travel industry insiders, including representatives from the following organizations and hotels.

8 PRESS AND PROMOTION Esteemed luxury publications and international press have featured the results of our Awards. We have also been mentioned in national broadsheet press in the UK and by renowned luxury hotel booking websites. All press exposure to date has been organic. For 2016, we are collaborating with a leading PR company to manage our campaign. One of Britain s oldest and most influential newspapers. They have cited award wins of hotels in both their online and print travel sections. The world s most popoular online newspaper, with over 11 million daily visitors. The private jet lifestyle magazine, Elite Traveler s 4,000 readers have an average household income of 5.8 million. Their website receives over 300,000 unique visitors each month. News of the Awards and its winners has been featured in an increasing number of publications over the past five years, garnering a rapidly increasing audience*. 1,000, , *The readership figures quoted are sums of the total readership of each publication the Awards have been featured in, provided by Meltwater.com.

9 El Nido Pangulasian Island, Philippines ONLINE EXPOSURE Sponsorship provides you with maximum online exposure. Logos of sponsors will appear at the bottom of our website page for one year, with backlink to sponsor s website. World Boutique Hotel 7500 Instagram 4900 followers 6800 followers Sponsors will receive several mentions on all of our social media venues.

10 SPONSORSHIPS OFFERED Sponsorships exist at the Platinum and Gold Sponsor levels, providing numerous benefits to our partners. CATEGORY OF BENEFIT BENEFIT PLATINUM GOLD SPONSOR SPONSOR Marketing Exposure Advertisement in The Book of Boutique Hotels, 2 page 1 page reaching 100,000 readers Logo (with hyperlink) included on WBHA website X X Included in press releases & promotional materials X X Included in WBHA s social media 26/yr 10/yr Mentioned in WBHA Quarterly newsletter 2/yr 1/yr Hotel Nominations & Nominate hotels to be reviewed up to 10 hotels Award Process Be a judge on Awards Jury Panel X Awards Gala Tickets to attend gala 6 4 Preferential seating at event X X Included in press releases X X Recognition in ceremony s opening/closing comments X X Logo on Step & Repeat (Background for photos) X X Logo in Evening Program X X Award presenter at gala X Included in post event PR X X Included in post event PR Video X speaking X logo Create a promotional prize for attendees/nominees X Included in gift bag X X Access to Hotels Access to WBHA s list of hoteliers X

11 TESTIMONIALS Edward Griffiths Deputy Master of the Royal Household Buckingham Palace Coming from a hospitality background where service excellence has been the key objective, I was so pleased to be speaking to a group of like-minded people. It was wonderful to see the extent of quality in both design and standard service that is being delivered by this extraordinary collection of fine hotels. The Awards are a wonderful forum to celebrate such achievements in excellence. Jean-Claude Messant General Manager Royal Mansour Marrakech The World Boutique Awards was a great year for us and it was an honor to be a winner. I would certainly strongly recommend my peers to participate in this prestigious ceremony. The whole experience was thrillingly incredible and winning those great awards a recognition for all our efforts and work accomplished to be among the best of the best. Brian Froelich Chairman JDB Fine Hotels & Resorts We are proud to be the official sponsor of an awards program that focuses exclusively on recognizing the luxury boutique hotel industry. Given the increased demand for boutique hotels, it is more important than ever to recognize the properties that exemplify that uniqueness and excellence.

12 Ca Maria Adele, Italy CONTACT US To discuss tailored sponsorship opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch: In Europe, contact Edward Gabbai at In the US and other areas, contact Luana Alesio at Office: Address: 2 Bailey House 552 Kings Road Chelsea London SW10 0RG United Kingdom Website: