Virgin Hotels partners with Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has entered into a new agreement with Virgin Hotels that encompasses Virgin properties in key U.S. cities.

Virgin Hotels Chicago, Virgin Hotels Dallas, Virgin Hotels New Orleans (pictured above) and Virgin Hotels Nashville are the newest additions to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection, which represents hotels located in city centers or destination escapes, providing guests with memorable dining, entertainment and wellness, according to the company.

As Virgin Hotels continues to grow, more hotels will join the Preferred brand portfolio. This alliance is designed to create greater global awareness of the Virgin Hotels brand and its growing portfolio, leveraging Preferred’s global infrastructure and its influence in sparking demand and action among key audiences worldwide.

“With great admiration for Sir Richard Branson’s track record of innovation and smart disruption, we are thrilled that Virgin Hotels has chosen Preferred Hotels & Resorts as its global brand partner,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “Since making its debut more than seven years ago, Virgin Hotels has set new standards in the lifestyle hospitality space, and we look forward to supporting the brand’s success through this new relationship as it embarks on an inspiring journey of expanded presence and influence.”

James Bermingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels, added, “We are delighted by the opportunity to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts to align Virgin Hotels with the brand’s prestigious L.V.X. collection. Our partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts will be essential in enabling our hotels to access new business  opportunities and luxury travelers both domestically and abroad as we expand internationally. As Virgin Hotels continues to grow, our aim is to be at the forefront of the industry with world-class distribution strategies.”