The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. enjoyed its most successful year ever in 2007, setting new records in sales and revenue. Roomnight sales production of nearly USD 1.65 million surpassed the previous record level reached in 2005. This impressive achievement was the result of two major influences: the robust travel industry and the strength of client loyalty to the Leading Hotels brand among hoteliers and consumers. Website initiatives at lhw.com helped boost the growth of the Internet distribution channel, with production growing by 12% over the preceding year, from 220,884 room nights in 2006, to 247,269 in 2007.