Virgin Balloon Flights is delighted to announce its exclusive partnership with premium hotel firm Thistle Hotels.

Thistle customers will now have access to discount balloon flights at more than 100 launch sites all over the UK.

The nationwide chain has 49 hotels of distinction, including 20 in London and VBF Managing Director Damian Brockway reckons the companies’ new relationship is a perfect match:

“Thistle has some of the finest hotels anywhere in the world, which makes for a perfect partnership with Virgin Balloon Flights.

“Hot air ballooning is an extremely desirable experience and we’re delighted to be able to offer Thistle customers exclusive access to our product.”

Gemma Chalstrey, Marketing Promotions Manager for Thistle Hotels, enthuses:

“We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Virgin Balloon Flights as we are always looking to provide our customers with added value and exciting leisure opportunities.

“Virgin Balloon Flights offers a unique and inspiring product which can truly enhance a weekend break, either for a special occasion or for a once in a lifetime experience. With our matching brand values and customer profile I am looking forward to a very successful partnership.”

For more information about Thistle Hotels or to make a reservation log on to

www.thistlehotels.com