Forbes Traveler to feature Kiwi Collection of luxury hotels

Visitors to ForbesTraveler.com will have the ability to book their dream hotel instantly and seamlessly through KiwiCollection.com. The entire Kiwi Collection, consisting of 2,100 hotels and resorts in 140 countries, will be featured on Forbes Traveler in early 2009.

Kiwi Collection will also add these booking capabilities to the Forbes Traveler 400 list of hotels.

“This is a great fit,” says Kiwi Collection CEO Erik Haugen. “Forbes Traveler and Kiwi Collection are completely focused on providing luxury travellers with trusted advice. Our sole purpose is to help people achieve their ultimate travel experience and get the best possible room, rate and service during their stay.

Not only is it a great match for us but, more importantly, for our customers.” Forbes.com CEO and President, Jim Spanfeller says "We're very excited to be working with Kiwi Collection.

Until now, consumers visiting ForbesTraveler.com had to go off-site to make a reservation for their chosen hotel, through other providers. Kiwi Collection will add another dimension of service for their properties so our users can seamlessly review a hotel's style, setting, features and rates, and immediately book their stay."

Along with the ease of booking through ForbesTraveler.com, users will enjoy negotiated value-added VIP amenities and upgrades along with the best rates available over the internet, which Kiwi Collection customers are already familiar with.