NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VOILA Hotel Rewards (www.voilahotels.com) today announced two more exciting destinations where members can earn and redeem rewards with the launch of Grand Beach Hotel Rewards and the addition of Grand Beach Hotels & Resorts to its worldwide network.

VOILA has experienced significant growth, partnering with Grand Beach Hotel Group within the past several months. Since its launch, VOILA has rapidly grown to become the world's number one loyalty program for independent hotels. VOILA is known for creating reward programs that maintain a hotel's independence and unique personality while uniting them with a worldwide network of loyal guests.

"VOILA is seeing increased interest among some of North America's most exciting four- and five-star hotel owners," said Peter Gorla, managing director of VOILA Hotel Rewards. "We are benefiting from our growing brand recognition and our long-established reputation for compelling promotions, ease of use and simple, quick redemption process."

Grand Beach Hotels includes two premier destinations:

Grand Beach Hotel Surfside (http://www.grandbeachhotelsurfside.com/)
Located in the town of Surfside between Miami Beach and Bal Harbour, the recently opened Grand Beach Hotel Surfside overlooks 200 feet of white, sandy beach and the brilliantly blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features affordable luxury that includes a rooftop sky pool, four swimming pools and six hot tubs in two buildings. The hotel's standard suites are among the largest in Miami Beach with more than 400 sq. feet, separate sleeping areas, two bathrooms and balconies with views of the beach or the palm garden.  Other amenities include a beachside French-inspired restaurant, an oceanside jogging path, Fitness Center with ocean views and a "Tranquility Spa."

Grand Beach Hotel Miami in Miami Beach (http://www.miamihotelgrandbeach.com/)
Perfect for families and couples, the Grand Beach Hotel is situated on an expanse of white, sandy beach directly along the clear waters of the Atlantic. Newly built and opened in late 2009, the hotel features modern amenities and is within minutes of the excitement and nightlife of South Beach as well as the Miami Convention Center, while located on a more quiet stretch of beach. The hotel's standard suites also offer more than 400 sq. feet of space with separate sleeping and sitting areas, balconies and two bathrooms in most accommodations.  Guests will enjoy dining at Chez Gaston restaurant, having a cocktail poolside, or taking in the stunning views from the 7^th Floor Sunset Bar.

"Grand Beach Hotels is excited to partner with VOILA Hotel Rewards," said Harald Bindeus, Director of Sales & Marketing, of Grand Beach Hotel Rewards. "We pride ourselves on our unique ability to deliver luxury to our guests and with the launch of Grand Beach Hotel Rewards, we look forward to welcoming an unprecedented number of guests via the exposure and promotions we'll receive being part of the VOILA Hotel Rewards network."

Each of the Grand Beach Hotels feature the brands unique blend of luxury and comfort and are within steps of some of Florida's most celebrated beaches. Membership in Grand Beach Rewards is free and members earn points for their stays they can redeem for a variety of rewards including future hotel stays, airline miles and with a variety of retail partners. In addition, members receive special recognition and perks including early check-in, late check-out and upgrades in room category, amongst others.

To learn more about VOILA Hotel Rewards and to join Grand Beach Hotel Rewards, visit http://www.GrandBeachRewards.com.

About VOILA Hotel Rewards

VOILA is the world's number one loyalty program that unites a network of more than 250 select independent hotels comprising over 20 select global hotel brands. The program first launched in 2008 and has developed a reputation among travelers who like to stay in original, up-market independent properties for its compelling promotions, ease of use and simple, quick redemption process.

VOILA's co-branded, fully customized guest loyalty programs support travelers who frequent Copley Square Hotel, Details Hotels, Grand Beach Hotels & Resorts, HB Hotels, Hoteis Deville, Husa Hotels, Impiana Hotels & Resorts, K + K Hotels, Kayumanis, KC Hotels and Resorts, KeyLime Cove Resort, Lexington Hotels, Mamaison Hotels & Residences, Othon Hotels, Riande Hotels, Ritz Lagoa da Anta, St Giles Hotels – New York, The St. Regis Hotel, Starling Hotels & Resorts, Sutera Harbour Resort, Swiss-Belhotel International, The Media Hotel and Towers, and TIME Hotels.

VOILA's points-based frequency guest program provides recognition benefits and room redemption opportunities at participating network hotels. But unlike big chain programs, VOILA enables independent hotel groups to maintain their branding and unique qualities. To achieve this, VOILA provides hotel- or group-branded solutions for our partner hotels, with VOILA acting as the supporting brand (similar to Star Alliance or OneWorld for frequent flyer programs).

VOILA's global presence allows members to earn and redeem points across a wide variety of hotels and redemption partners in the VOILA global network. A selection of VOILA's current redemption partners include airline programs such as Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, TrueBlue by JetBlue, Virgin America Elevate Program, Flying Blue (Air France / KLM), Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, Virgin Atlantic flyingclub, EarlyReturns Hawaiian Miles, LifeMiles, Iceland Air Saga Club, and US Airways Dividend Miles; retail partners such as Amazon.com, American Express, Multiplus Fidelidade, Smiles, Mango, iTunes, Emaar, iFly Dubai, Ski Dubai, and Thanks Again; and charitable causes such as Kula, Worldreader.org, and Kiva.

From the consumer's perspective, this means members can enjoy the rich experiences and extraordinary qualities independent hotels offer while earning points and receiving benefits typically tied to big chain loyalty programs.

For more information, please visit:

• www.voilahotels.com (hotelier website)
• www.vhr.com (VOILA-branded member website)
• facebook.com/VOILArewards 
• twitter.com/voila_rewards
• www.voilahotels.com/partner/global-footprint/ (map of participating hotels)

Media Contact:

VOILA Hotel Rewards
Mr. Peter Gorla
Managing Director
Direct: +1 (949) 260-9538
Email: peter@vhr.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gorla
Twitter: twitter.com/petergorla

Original press release link: http://voilahotels.com/blog/voila-hotel-rewards-gives-members-another-great-reason-beach-vacation-launch-grand-beach-hotel-rewards/

SOURCE VOILA Hotel Rewards