Originally a series of dedicated travel books, they have now expanded into the digital travel consumer world with a brand new website building to more than 1,000 Chic Collection hotel partners for chic travellers across Asia, Europe and Africa.
From barefoot chic to urban retreats, the Chic Collection is the ultimate resource and authoritative voice for discerning travellers, bringing together chic properties and savvy, independent globetrotters.
Originally a series of dedicated travel books, they have now expanded into the digital travel consumer world with a brand new website building to more than 1,000 Chic Collection hotel partners for chic travellers across Asia, Europe and Africa.
Committed to unearthing remarkable destinations and experiences, the Chic Collection embraces the key areas of ‘ecochic’, ‘alpinechic’, spachic’, ‘barefootchic’, ‘hide&chic’, safarichic’ and ‘urbanchic’. Each chic category details the best places to stay and why and provides a personal and custom-made service that caters for exact requirements of the travellers.
Current member hotels include: The Address Hotels & Resorts, Dubai; The Norman, Tel Aviv; JA Manafaru, Maldives; Enchanted Island Resort, Seychelles; Rosewood, London; Hotel12, Austria; Goldener Berg, Austria; W Retreat, Bali; Oberoi, Bali; The House Hotel Collection, Istanbul; The Edition, Istanbul; Cortisen am See, Austria; Sumahan on the Water, Istanbul.
For member hotels:
Chic Collection now offers its expanding portfolio of member hotels the chance to generate incremental revenue by connecting them to a network of luxury travel agents and direct consumers.
Chic Collection provides:
- Total marketing and distribution support to independent hotels around the world
- Booking engine and GDS connectivity
- Participation in luxury trade and consumer shows
- Custom made sales and marketing activities in desired markets
“This allows independent, more boutique properties to reach markets they wouldn’t ordinarily have access to”, says Nigel Bolding, Founder and CEO of Chic Collection.
Chic Collection’s established legacy of providing in-the-know travel advice to savvy travellers means that they are able to connect chic hotels around the world with global database of independent, affluent travellers.
Once signed up, member hotels have the advantage of being part of selective association of top independent hotels, with the superior branding and recognition that comes with being a Chic Collection partner. Joint marketing activities can then be then be leveraged in globally recognised travel and lifestyle publications.
A competitive, tiered membership scheme offers hotels varying levels of participation from entry- level membership that offers brand association and connectivity to the ‘Ultra Chic’ membership that promises prime positioning and exposure in the desired feeder market
Nigel says, “Chic Collection understands the fundamental premise that excellent accommodation advice is crucial to enjoyable travel. We personally ensure custom made solutions that cater to exact requirements.
An in depth knowledge of global cultures allow a variety of travel options where all partners are handpicked for their genuine quality, individualism, unrivalled service and sense of place.”
Chic Collection is the go-to resource for bespoke, worldwide travel experiences.
Photo caption: Nigel Bolding, Founder and CEO of Chic Collection.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
