NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up,
the leading brand in private aviation, announced today a
partnership with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's iconic luxury hotel brand, offering
Wheels Up Members exclusive benefits at ten Waldorf Astoria properties across North America. From star-studded Beverly Hills
to the shores of Maui and beyond,
Wheels Up Members can now further indulge in the effortless luxury
and sense of place that is found at all Waldorf Astoria hotels. The collaboration
represents the largest hotel partnership to date for Wheels Up and
will significantly enhance the private aviation brand's travel
offerings within its robust portfolio of exclusive member benefits
with one of the world's most recognizable names in luxury
hospitality.
Creating a seamless transition from plane to hotel, the
experience begins for Wheels Up Members as soon as they land at
their destination of choice where they will receive luxury ground
transportation provided by Waldorf
Astoria. Once on property, Wheels Up Members will have
access to a dedicated concierge at the hotel, personalized service,
room upgrades based on availability, complimentary breakfast,
complimentary premium wi-fi, and a guaranteed late checkout. Guests
can expect elegant and unparalleled service from the moment they
book their stay to the moment they check out.
"We are thrilled to be launching this new program with Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts to provide memorable travel
experiences for our Wheels Up Members," said Mark Krolick, Senior Vice President at Wheels
Up. "Our two brands are aligned and committed to an impeccable
standard of service that has inspired this program, and we look
forward to future collaborations on the ground and in the
air."
Wheels Up Members have access to these benefits at ten select
North American properties including Waldorf Astoria Atlanta;
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club; Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills; Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort; Arizona
Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort; Waldorf Astoria Park City;
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal; Waldorf
Astoria Orlando; Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas and Waldorf
Astoria Chicago.
"The launch of this partnership with Wheels Up represents
Waldorf Astoria's dedication to the
evolving needs of discerning travelers today, and we are delighted
to welcome their members to our stellar properties across
North America," said Dino Michael, Senior Vice President & Global
Head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. "We're excited to
partner with a company like Wheels Up that shares our relentless
commitment to personal, anticipatory service as well as providing
guests and members with truly unforgettable experiences."
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up, the leading brand in
private aviation, is the only company in the industry to offer a
total private aviation solution that includes world-class safety,
service, and flexibility through on-demand flights, membership
programs, corporate solutions, aircraft management, whole aircraft
sales, and commercial travel benefits through a strategic
partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up, which was founded and
is led by renowned entrepreneur Kenny
Dichter, is uniquely positioned to offer its Customers and
Members access to over 1,500 safety-vetted and verified
aircraft.
Through the Wheels Up App anyone can search, book, and
fly. Wheels Up Connect, Core, and Business memberships
provide enhancements such as flight sharing, empty-leg Hot Flights,
Shuttle Flights, Shared Flights, signature Wheels Down events, and
exclusive member benefits from preeminent lifestyle brands.
The Company's ongoing Wheels Up Cares program aligns with
philanthropic organizations and initiatives that affect and matter
to the Company and its customers, members, stakeholders, families,
and friends. The Wheels Up Cares fleet is comprised of five
custom painted Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft; each plane serves
as a flying symbol for a specific cause.
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About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of more than 30
iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a
relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in
landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational
environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service
from the moment a guest books through checkout. In addition to the
brand's renowned hotel offerings, Waldorf
Astoria boasts a best-in-class residential portfolio,
including 17 properties either open or in development, that provide
the comfort of a private home combined with the unsurpassed
amenities and legendary service of Waldorf
Astoria. Waldorf Astoria is a
part of Hilton, a leading global
hospitality company. Experience Waldorf
Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or
through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by
visiting newsroom.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow
Waldorf Astoria
on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class
brands comprising more than 6,400 properties and more than one
million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to
fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and
warmth of hospitality, Hilton has
welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year
history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World's Best Workplaces
list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow
Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton
CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining
standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide.
Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the
more than 112 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and
experiences money can't buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including
contactless check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and
Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more
information, and connect with Hilton
on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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