GUESTS can travel the globe, check-in to locations and landmarks in 25 countries and find more information than expected from a luxury hotel operator as The Ritz-Carlton introduces the World Concierge on Foursquare.
This is the first time a luxury hotel brand has extended its exclusive services to a mobile public audience. Tips will be populated regularly by concierges from all 75 Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world contributing, with the knowledge-base growing and evolving every week.
The ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton have taken their phenomenal knowledge and expertise beyond the four walls of the hotels in which they reside, providing insight into cities such as Toronto, Miami, Berlin and Dubai to name a few. The result: hundreds of tips and insights about local destinations and landmarks all over the world.
"Guests of The Ritz-Carlton have always enjoyed the expertise of concierges who are the best in the business. Their local knowledge, VIP access and incomparable contacts make them an invaluable resource for travellers", said Chris Gabaldon, chief sales and marketing officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Foursquare enables The Ritz-Carlton Concierge to travel with you. "It’s possible to access their destination knowledge instantly as you check-in to multiple global landmarks," added Gabaldon. "Starting now, Foursquare users across the globe are invited to access knowledge and valuable tips just by following The Ritz-Carlton on Foursquare. For the first time ever, the collected local knowledge of The Ritz-Carlton is available in your pocket."
Foursquare users can find local information by visiting the profile of The Ritz-Carlton or by checking in to numerous locations of interest around the world. To receive tips live they can follow The Ritz-Carlton on Foursquare.