Historic Hotels of America

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Historic Hotels of America provides a curated, official program that preserves the authenticity of America's historic hotels and offers guests access to unique lodging experiences, discounts, and packages.

Target Customer

Travelers seeking historic hotel experiences; hotel properties wishing to join the program; meeting planners and travel professionals (e.g., travel agents) planning group stays or events.

Key Differentiator

Official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation; extensive network of historic hotels and experiences; emphasis on authenticity; offers exclusive discounts and themed packages; features such as Nominate a Hotel, partner resources, and themed experiences.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Difficulty finding and booking authentic historic hotels with curated experiences
2Limited access to member and partner discounts and packages across hotels
3Complexity in coordinating groups/events at historic properties and discovering related experiences

Key Features

1Best Rate Guarantee: lowest published rates online
2Discounts: AAA/CAA, Senior, Government & Military, National Trust for Historic Preservation members
3Packages: Romance, Family, Golf & Outdoor, Spa, Arts & Culture, Beaches/Lakes/Rivers, etc.
4Search options: browse by destination, hotel, or experience with extensive filters
5Event/inquiry tools: Submit an Event Inquiry/RFP; Nominate a Hotel; Partner resources; Hotel login
6Marketing & content: newsletters, themed campaigns (Haunted Hotels, Golf Packages, City Spotlight, Spa Packages, etc.)
7Civil War-related and other themed experiences (e.g., Civil War Discovery Trail) tied to hotels

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Official program affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation
2Best Rate Guarantee and multiple discount programs
3Large, diverse catalog of historic hotels and experiences across the United States
4Ability to nominate hotels and access partner resources
5Themed packages and curated experiences (e.g., Haunted Hotels, Civil War Trail)

Key Benefits

1Authentic historic hotel experiences

2Exclusive discounts and member rates

3A broad catalog of hotels and experiences across multiple destinations

4Discounted packages (romance, family, golf, spa, etc.)

5Resources for hotels to join, nominate, and partner

Additional Product Information

Product Description

The official program recognizing and celebrating historic hotels in the United States, preserving authenticity and offering guests curated experiences and discounts.

Target Market

Travelers seeking historic hotel experiences; hotels seeking program membership or nomination; event planners; travel professionals

Unique Value Proposition

A National Trust for Historic Preservation–backed, officially curated network of historic hotels offering authentic lodging, exclusive discounts, and rich themed experiences across the U.S.

Technical Requirements

Booking console for searching hotels by location, destination, or experience; contact form with Google Recaptcha; extensive hotel listings; no specific technical requirements documented.

Pricing Model

Discounts and special offers; Best Rate Guarantee; publicly listed pricing not provided in content

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