Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched a new Travel Advisor Portal, designed to provide travel professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources. This platform offers priority access to over 600 luxury independent hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide, and integrates features for making and managing reservations, preparing rate quotes, and submitting commission claims.
Cheryl Williams, chief revenue officer for Preferred Travel Group, stated, “We are proud to present this exciting new tool, which underscores our commitment to supporting the travel advisor community and enhancing their ability to provide the most unique and unforgettable travel experiences to their clients.”
The portal allows travel advisors to:
Explore Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ global portfolio
Book and track reservations
Check on commissions
Access personalised confirmations, room rate details, and guest amenities based on agency affiliation
Utilise the “My Insights” section for detailed statistics on active and past reservations, unique hotels booked, total revenue, and total room nights booked
Access a comprehensive knowledge base to learn about Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ properties and the benefits of client enrolment in the I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty programme
Find links, FAQs, and information on the philanthropic and sustainability initiatives of Preferred Travel Group
Preferred Platinum agents benefit from a dedicated search page listing Preferred Platinum hotels and amenities, and automatic inclusion of Preferred Platinum rates when sourcing hotels.
A new feature for Preferred Platinum travel advisors is Small Social Group Requests, managed through the Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ VIP Desk, allowing for immediate confirmation of availability and rates for bookings of up to 15 rooms at selected properties.