Hotel News: With the holiday season fast approaching, the question “what do you give to the person who has everything?” has just been answered by the award-winning hotels and resorts of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Also perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, the new gift card allows the recipient to choose their own special experience from a romantic weekend getaway to luxurious spa treatments and connecting with friends and families for a relaxed reunion and vacation.

Available at all Ritz-Carlton properties and online at ritzcarltongiftcards.com the colorfully designed gift cards feature a contemporary artists’ portrayal of the iconic Ritz-Carlton lion and crown logo. The card offers the ultimate convenience and benefits including: registration on line to protect against loss or theft, no expiration date, and the ability to reload the amount of the gift card to purchase other memorable moments. They are available in denominations to cover afternoon tea for two or accommodations in a tropical island villa.

To make the gift card presentation even more appealing, it is available in either standard or an upgraded deluxe packaging. “We believe people are as interested in special memories as they are in traditional presents. The new Ritz-Carlton gift card gives purchasers the chance to present that special person a gift they will never forget—and never return!” said Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 71 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Tucson, Arizona; and Toronto, Canada. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service.