Marc Resorts Hawaii Joins Rewards Network(SM)
Loyalty Programs Encourage Repeat Visits And Longer Guest Stays
CHICAGO, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When travelers think of "paradise,"
visiting Hawaii tops the list. Yet even in "paradise," the hospitality market
faces stiff competition to attract guests and build customer loyalty.
Realizing the value of building repeat business and longer guest stays, Marc
Resorts Hawaii has joined Rewards Network Hotels (formerly Hotel Rewards by
iDine), one of the richest rewards programs in the industry.
Rewards Network Inc. (AMEX:IRN), one of the nation's leading providers of
loyalty and rewards programs, offers Marc Resorts Hawaii an extensive network
of business and leisure travelers from which to attract bookings. Rewards
Network(SM) members can earn up to 15% Cashback Rewards(SM), and airline
members can earn up to 10 airline miles for every dollar spent on the room rate
simply by booking hotel stays online at http://www.rewardsnetwork.com/ or
calling the Rewards Network toll-free hotel reservations number at
1-877-491-3463.
"With 3.5 million active members, Rewards Network offers Marc Resorts Hawaii a
vast network of business and vacation travelers to cultivate as loyal guests,"
said George S. Wiedemann, president and CEO of Rewards Network Inc. "And with
all the amenities and popular locations Marc Resorts Hawaii has to offer, this
relationship is a great addition for our members." With 13 destinations in premier Hawaiian locations spanning five islands, Marc
Resorts Hawaii offers deluxe accommodations and consistent standards of
excellence for travelers.
"Marc Resorts is always looking for programs that develop customer loyalty and
encourage longer stays," said Paul Tomonari, executive vice president of Marc
Resorts Hawaii. "Rewards Network will allow Marc guests the opportunity to
earn Cashback Rewards or airline miles, further enhancing the other benefits we
offer." About Marc Hotels and Resorts Based in Honolulu, Marc Hotels and Resorts represents 13 properties on five
Hawaiian Islands. Its Premiere Collection of properties includes Diamond Head
Beach Hotel on Oahu, Kona Bali Kai on the Big Island, and the Princeville
Collection of Hanalei Bay Villas, Pali Ke Kua at Princeville, Pu`u Po`a and
Hale Moi Cottages on Kauai. Its Value Selection properties include Waikiki
Royals Suites, Marc Suites Waikiki, and Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower on Oahu; Pono
Kai Resorts on Kauai; Marc Maui Vista Resorts on Maui; and Marc Molokai Shores
and Hotel Molokai on Molokai. For additional information, visit
http://www.marcresorts.com/.
About Rewards Network Inc.
Rewards Network(SM) (formerly iDine), headquartered in Chicago, provides
loyalty and rewards programs for restaurants and hotels via its registered
credit card platform. Incentives are offered through the Rewards Network
branded program, airline frequent flyer dining programs, club memberships and
other affinity organizations. Rewards Network has 3.5 million active members,
over 10,400 restaurants and more than 10,500 hotels participating in its
rewards programs. Rewards Network's common stock trades on the American Stock
Exchange under the symbol IRN and is listed in newspapers as REWARDS. Additional details about Rewards Network can be found at
http://www.rewardsnetwork.com/ or by calling Rewards Network at 1-877-491-3463. DATASOURCE: Rewards Network Inc.
CONTACT: Kenneth R. Posner, Chief Financial Officer, Rewards Network, Inc., +1-312-521-6790; or Chad Durasa, ext. 243, or Chris Feeley, ext. 237, both of Pierson Grant Public Relations, +1-954-776-1999, for Rewards Network, Inc.
Web site: http://www.marcresorts.com/ http://www.rewardsnetwork.com/
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