BWH Hotels launches new sales division to capture premium travel growth opportunities.
BWH Hotels has introduced a new Upscale & Luxury Worldwide Sales division aimed at bolstering corporate engagement and driving growth across its hotel properties. With nine regional leaders deployed in key markets including the US, Canada, and Europe, the division is designed to enhance strategies targeting high-value business segments in the booming corporate travel industry.
This restructuring may enhance occupancy rates and streamline partnerships, positively influencing unit economics for franchisees within BWH Hotels and their upscale properties, given the projected growth in corporate travel spending.
BWH Hotels has launched a dedicated Upscale & Luxury Worldwide Sales division aimed at boosting growth across its premium hotel brands, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels. This new division is structured with nine regional leaders to cover key markets in the United States, Canada, and Europe, focusing on the high-yield corporate travel sector. With the global business travel market projected to exceed $2 trillion, particularly due to the integration of business and leisure travel, this initiative aims to capitalize on the expanding demand for upscale accommodations.
Chad Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at BWH Hotels, highlighted that the new sales division represents a significant milestone in their growth strategy, aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the corporate travel arena and facilitating deeper connections with corporate procurement leaders. This initiative is designed to streamline the process for corporate buyers, allowing them to integrate BWH's upscale and luxury properties into their travel programs seamlessly. The division is set to establish strategic corporate agreements across high-value sectors, including finance, entertainment, and pharmaceuticals.
The regional sales leaders will work closely with travel industry relations and agency engagement teams to ensure a robust presence in the upscale market, aligning sales efforts with current trends in bleisure travel. This move not only aims to increase asset value for hotel owners but also positions BWH Hotels to capture greater market share in the fast-growing segments of corporate travel.
Notable properties in the upscale portfolio include boutique hotels such as Aiden Kansas City Downtown in Missouri and Aiden Surawong Bangkok in Thailand, which exemplify the brand’s commitment to merging modern amenities with local cultural elements.
The launch of this division suggests a strong commitment to growth in the corporate travel segment, with BWH Hotels establishing a clear avenue to leverage increasing demand for premium accommodations. Moving forward, the effectiveness of this new sales structure in enhancing corporate partnerships and driving occupancy rates will be crucial in determining the brand’s success in the competitive upscale hotel market.
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