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Topguest announced a new partnership with VOILA Hotel Rewards, the world’s number one loyalty program for independent hotels. Topguest is a new service that rewards users with loyalty points and perks for virtual "check-ins" via major location-based-services applications, such as Facebook Places, Twitter and Foursquare.
VOILA is the world’s first points-based hotel loyalty program that unites a network of more than 250 four- and five-star independent hotels and luxury brands.
The recent partnership rewards Topguest members with VOILA points they can use on independent and small hotel experiences around the world while simultaneously providing current VOILA members with an easy way to increase their point balances.
Geoffrey Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Topguest notes, “Now, we can offer point rewards for check-ins at hundreds of exceptional independent hotels all over the world. Topguests who are also VOILA members can start earning additional point bonuses and enjoy a greater variety of perks at hotels around the world.”
VOILA members will receive 50 VOILA points for every virtual Topguest “check-in” on Facebook Places, Twitter or other participating location-aware applications. Points are automatically deposited into members’ accounts making it easy to see how close they are to their next reward.
Signing up for Topguest is quick and easy. Simply download the free Topguest application, get connected and start earning points in less than 30 seconds. Topguest’s new iPhone and Android applications allow users to earn rewards in real time, use them immediately on-site and view a map of Topguest partners nearby.
“Check-ins” are not limited to members staying overnight at a hotel – members can also earn point bonuses in hotel restaurants, bars or when attending work conferences. For example, if a member “checks-in” during a business trip at Husa’s Rey Juan Carlos I Hotel in Barcelona, they can earn points toward a beach holiday in Spain or a one-of-a-kind getaway to Bali, Indonesia.
“Our partnership with Topguest brings cutting-edge technology into the hands of our most loyal guests and encourages them to enjoy more of what our hotels offer, like food and beverage and meeting facilities,” said Peter Gorla, vice president program strategy & e-commerce, of VOILA Hotel Rewards. “The opportunity for accelerated point earnings and rewards also drives member engagement and results in members gaining exposure to a greater number of hotels in the worldwide VOILA network.”
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