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Solid six month performance by Small Luxury Hotels

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has seen strong positive growth in the first half of 2010, with a 16 per cent increase in reservations compared to the same period last year

There has also been an increase in revenue of 14 per cent and the addition of over 30 hotels since September 2009 wmeans the brand’s portfolio now exceeds 500 properties worldwide.

The upward trend across all areas of business is reflected in positive feedback from members of The Club of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Initial findings from research indicate that average disposable incomes will increase this year with one in three Club members who responded to the survey saying that they expect to be better off in 2010 than last year.

Corporate travel looks set to pick up again this year with 23 per cent of respondents anticipating an increase in business travel and for leisure, more short breaks are planned over the next 12 months.

When asked about researching hotels, over 80 per cent of Club members use the Small Luxury Hotels of the World website www.slh.com over any other method.

Paul Kerr, CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, said: “We have always maintained that discerning travellers will never compromise on luxury. While we have seen a shift in behaviour over the past 24 months, current travel patterns indicate that consumer confidence is returning and we are seeing encouraging numbers of advance bookings.”