Lee Ann Gamble, regional manager of the Americas for SLH commented, �We have been able to differentiate ourselves in this uncertain travel climate and our new members clearly recognize the value the SLH brand brings to a property.  Our record-breaking year proves that SLH remains committed to providing the highest level of quality and service to its members." 

Out of the new members, the North American region has five new properties including: 
 

Hotel Parisi in La Jolla, CA  Hotel Healdsburg in Healdsburg, CA Hotel Telluride in Telluride, CO Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, TX  Soniat House in New Orleans, La  For the first time, Budapest, Edinburgh, Prague and Vienna feature their only SLH properties, allowing visitors to these cities to embrace the SLH experience of luxury, exclusivity and intimacy.  Other global destinations with additional SLH properties are Belgium, Indonesia, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland and Thailand.  New SLH

Hotel Parisi 1111 Prospect Street La Jolla, California

All of the 37 new properties are visually represented in the 2003 hotel directory.  Last year's edition of the SLH directory was awarded the 2002 Hermes Award for 'Best Hotel Guide.'  Delivering beautifully illustrated, full-page descriptions, the 2003 directory provides detailed information on all SLH properties, each of which falls into one or more of a number of categories:  spa & sporting resorts, heritage houses, romantic hideaways, waterfront hotels, adventure playgrounds and city sanctuaries. 

About Small Luxury Hotels of the World
SLH brings together 293 of the world�s finest-quality hotels, embracing not only the romantic heritage of rural retreats and historic houses, but the sophisticated indulgence of city sanctuaries, spa centers, sports resorts and superior game lodges in over 50 countries.  Each hotel is assessed and regularly checked to ensure that it adheres to stringent quality controls and maintains the very highest standards.  Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the ease of booking and familiarity of an international hotel chain, while at the same time retaining and promoting the unique character, individuality and independence of each of its member properties.