JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – Shangri-La Jeddah has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Alexander Blair, General Manager of Shangri-La Jeddah, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.
“Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,” said Blair. “The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.”
Shangri-La Jeddah joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, provide superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients. These prestigious providers are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s preeminent worldwide gathering. Shangri-La Jeddah’s acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
The contribution of Shangri-La Jeddah to the fast-paced changes the country is experiencing now will help achieve its goal of becoming a leading global tourist destination by 2030. The hotel’s leadership team truly believes in personalized service from the heart, and that is exactly the ethos that Shangri-La culture imbibes and exudes as the hotel sets new benchmarks for luxury hospitality in Jeddah.
The hotel is pleased to offer special amenities for Virtuoso travelers including but not limited to, early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability; upgrade to the next category of room or suite, subject to availability at the arrival time; complimentary Wi-Fi; daily breakfast for up to two guests; and a complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay.