SLH to Reach 450 Hotels By Year End

Small Luxury Hotels of the World grew by 70 hotels last year and by 20 more so far this year. Now the brand composed of luxury independent hotels says it will be 450 strong by the end 2007. Recent additions include properties in Mongolia, Bulgaria, the Dutch Caribbean, and in cities such as Athens and Istanbul. "Not only has the number of hotels increased," said Paul Kerr, joint managing director of SLH, "but so too has the geographic reach of the SLH brand, adding even more depth and breadth to the experiences that we can offer our guests." Reservations can be made at SLH hotels by calling 800-525-4800 or through its GDS code, LX.