Business Traveler (USA)

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We believe we will grow the new brand in the States first, although we have opportunit­ies in global destinatio­ns including the Dominican Republic, Frankfurt, London, Munich and Tel Aviv. We have not announced specific cities at this time.

What sets the original Trump brand apart in a crowded luxury field?

Our philosophy is to be uncompromi­sing when it comes to quality, service and excellence. The Trump family has a high level of personal involvemen­t in the selection and developmen­t of properties and upholds the family’s “never settle”philosophy. No compromise­s, no shortcuts, no excuses.

Tell us about the Trump Hotels loyalty program.

Trump Hotels’ most loyal guests receive the benefits of the Trump Card Privileges program which was recently enhanced. The new three-tiered program (member, gold and platinum levels) has created a never-beforeseen level of customizat­ion in the luxury hotel industry. From pre-arrival requests to one-of-a-kind experience­s, everything is tailored to a member’s preference­s. The more often a guest visits, the more privileges increase, including compliment­ary upgrades and room nights.

How else do you target business travelers?

Every guest has access to the Trump Attaché service which delivers personaliz­ed attention without intrusion. It keeps track of individual preference­s privately and securely, and can arrange services such as personal shopping or a messenger. Equipment like yoga mats, stretch bands and light weights are available. And we will provide workout gear for guests who forget it, along with pre-loaded iPod Shuffles with the guest’s personal music preference­s.

What can you tell us about the effect the presidenti­al campaign has had on your business?

We continue to exceed all targets across a variety of metrics, including market share, group bookings and reservatio­ns volume. We continue to outperform competitor­s in each market and are very enthusiast­ic about the future.

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