Visit Palm Springs
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Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels
Official Sweepstakes Rules
Residents of the continental United States at least 18 years of age who fill out and complete the survey entry form on the Palm Springs Survey website are eligible to participate in the Survey Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) and have a chance to win the “Prize” described below. Only one survey/entry is permitted per person and no purchase is necessary to participate.
By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Official Sweepstakes Rules (“Rules”) and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Sweepstakes.
Determination of compliance with the Rules will be in the sole discretion of the sponsors associated with the Sweepstakes.
1 Limit: Only one survey/entry is permitted per person. Multiple entries will invalidate all of your entries and you will not be eligible to win the prize. The winner must claim the prize within 30 days of the Sweepstakes drawing or you will forfeit the Prize. The Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.
2 Survey Entry: The Sweepstakes commences at 8 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 and continues until midnight. (PST) on Friday, May 29, 2026 (“Submission Period). To enter the Sweepstakes, you must submit your completed survey on the Palm Springs Survey website during the Submission Period. The winner selection process is completely random and governed by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels.
3 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries submitted during the Submission Period.
4 Employees of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, Visit Palm Springs, and members of ASM Global Parent, Inc. and immediate family members (dependents under IRS rules), affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies of all sponsors associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to win.
5 Entrants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of entry to be eligible.
6 The Sweepstakes is open to United States residents, at least eighteen (18) years of age, subject to the restrictions contained in these Rules.
7 This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the United States and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law.
8 One (1) Entry will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received by a random drawing to be conducted on or about Saturday, May 30, 2026. The random drawing will be conducted by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, whose decisions are final.
9 The odds of winning a prize depend upon the number of eligible Entries received for the drawing. Limit one prize per person/household in the Sweepstakes.
10 One (1) winner from all eligible entrants will be selected at random by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels at the end of the Submission Period. The random winner selection process shall consist of (1) assigning a number to each eligible entrant, (2) an electronic random number generator will then randomly select a number, and (3) the entrant with the corresponding randomly generated number will be selected as the winner. Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels reserves the right to change the winner selection process; provided, however, in all cases the winner shall be selected randomly and these rules shall be updated to reflect the actual winner selection process.
11 The prize (“Prize”) consists of:
Transportation to Palm Springs for the winner and one (1) adult guest within the continental United States*; 4 nights lodging at a Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs designated by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels; a $1,200 stipend for meals and misc, and free passes to an assortment of Palms Springs attractions as determined by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Accommodations are based upon availability. Certain restrictions and black-out dates may apply. The Prize must be claimed no later than midnight on Tuesday, June 29, 2026.
*Transportation includes airfare to Palm Springs within the continental United States (including transportation to and from the Palm Springs Airport) or, if you live within Southern California, reimbursement for mileage as determined by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels.
12 Prize Restrictions: Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels reserves the right to substitute the Prize, or any portion thereof, with a prize of equal or greater value. No credit or reimbursement will be provided if Prize is not taken or used prior to any applicable expiration. No portion of the Prize may be used towards the purchase of alcohol. Other restrictions may apply.
13 The Prize must be accepted as awarded; no substitutions, except that Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels reserves the right to substitute a prize, or portion thereof, of equal or greater value. The Prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. The Prize is subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions described herein. No cash reimbursement of Prize is permitted.
14 Claiming the Prize: The Prize must be claimed within 30 days of the Sweepstakes drawing or you will forfeit the Prize. The winner must use the Prize prior to October 25, 2026. A valid government photo I.D. and current IRS W9 form is required to claim the Prize.
15 Winner is responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and all of its programs and all sponsors associated with the Sweepstakes reserve the right to require the winner to complete, execute and deliver any forms for eligibility, release of liability, prize acceptance and/or tax purposes within one (1) day of notification. Noncompliance with this request may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. By submitting an entry, Sweepstakes entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Rules, which are final on all matters pertaining to the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes your full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Rules.
16 By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, Visit Palm Springs, and sponsors associated with the Sweepstakes from any and all liability resulting from participation in the Sweepstakes. The winner, by acceptance of the Prize, agrees to release Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, Visit Palm Springs and all of their programs, officers, directors, employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, suppliers, distributors and advertising agencies from all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of the Prize.
17 Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning the Prize, except where prohibited by law, disclaims any implied warranty, and is not liable for injury, loss, or damage of any kind resulting from the acceptance or use or misuse of the Prize, travel related thereto or from entrants’ participation in the Sweepstakes.
18 Advertising Disclaimer. We value your privacy and will not give, sell or rent your e-mail address to any third party. If you decide to share your contact information you must inform Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels in writing, in which case, you may receive occasional news, updates or mailings from Visit Palm Springs and/or Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels in the future. You may opt-out of receiving promotional communication at any time.
19 By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Rules, which are subject to change without notice due to unusual or extreme circumstances, and all decisions of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and/or Visit Palm Springs which are final.
20 The eligibility of all potential Prize winners is subject to verification by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Winners will be notified by email.
21 Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and/or Visit Palm Springs not responsible for late, lost or misdirected e-mail or mail or any computer, online, telephone or technical malfunctions that may occur. If for any reason the Sweepstakes cannot be completed as planned, it can be cancelled, terminated, modified or suspended at any time for any reason by the aforementioned sponsors.
22 This Sweepstakes will run in accordance with these Rules, subject to amendment by Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and/or Visit Palm Springs due to unusual or extreme circumstances. Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and Visit Palm Springs reserve the right to cancel or suspend the Sweepstakes or to amend these Rules at any time without notice upon said circumstances.
23 To request a written copy of these rules by mail, please write to: Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, 555 East San Lorenzo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 , ATTN: Visit Palm Springs
24 This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of California and the United States, excluding conflicts of laws principles, and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law and where it qualifies as an illegal lottery.
25 ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, PALM SPRINGS PREFERRED SMALL HOTELS AND VISIT PALM SPRINGS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
26 Entrants consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of California Courts (state or federal) in Riverside County for any causes or controversies arising out of the Sweepstakes. The winner waives any and all objections to jurisdiction and venue in these courts. Entrants agree that any and all disputes, claims, causes of action or controversies arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court or forum in Riverside County, California. In the event any action, suit or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or the declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to or related to these Rules or the Sweepstakes, the prevailing party in such suit or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, from the losing party, and any judgment or decree rendered in such a proceeding shall include an award thereof.
27 Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, and unless expressly provided otherwise herein, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the winner shall indemnify, and hold Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels and Visit Palm Springs, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers harmless from any against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damage, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith), arising out of or related to entrant’s participation with Sweepstakes, including without limitation, any claims for damages resulting from winner’s acceptance and use of the Prize.
