Hotels
Dominica welcomes new hostel plans
Construction has begun on the redevelopment of the Troops Barracks at the historic Fort Shirley, at Cabrits National Park on the Caribbean island of Dominica, to convert it into a hostel for 40 guests.
Asia’s only African safari resort opens in Taiwan
Asia’s only African safari resort has opened in Hsinchu County to offer visitors a unique African experience in north west Taiwan. The Leofoo Resort Guanshi boasts African-themed rooms and the opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with a variety of wild animals.
New website to offer invitation-only deals at top hotels
Today, Travel + Leisure, a leading travel magazine brand, and Luxury Link, the leader in online luxury travel, announced the launch of Vacationist (vacationist.com), an invitation-only, private-sale travel website for luxury travellers.
Hand picked hotels in the heart of Paris
The new hotel booking website HotelsGrandParis.com, fully dedicated to hotels in Paris, launched online in February 2010. It is available in French and English and provides detailed information on a selection of over thirty luxury hotels in downtown Paris.
Hotel prices rise due to ash cloud
While airplanes remained grounded for the past week as a result of the unexpected eruption of Mt. Eyjafjallajokul in Iceland, hotel prices have been soaring to new highs.
Futurist Feng-Shui hotel opens in China
The Gran Meliá Shanghai is the first Gran Meliá property in China; rising majestically above the Pudong District and overlooking the Huangpu River, the Gran Meliá Shanghai is a breathtaking testament to architectural ingenuity; crowned by the majestic Sykline Lounge with its cinematic views of the city.
Funlandia - A half-term hit for families
La Manga Club’s new Funlandia family programme will be extended to run during the May half-term holidays thanks to a successful Easter launch.
Check in and chill out at the Feversham Arms
The volcanic ash has left thousands of holiday makers stranded in the UK, so AA Hotel of the Year 2010, the Feversham Arms & Verbena Spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire are offering a special package so you can 'Check In & Chill Out' for a special discounted price.
Great Escapes uncorks new Champagne Spa Break
Indulge all the senses on a new Champagne Spa Break launched by specialist wine-tasting operator, Grape Escapes, adding to its portfolio of champagne-themed holidays.
Crown Metropol officially opens in Melbourne
This week, Crown’s new 658 room hotel, Crown Metropol, was officially opened by Crown Limited’s Executive Chairman, James Packer and the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable John Brumby.
Swissôtel offers access to the world’s finest clubs
Guests taking advantage of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Finest Clubs Package can now gain admission to top clubs. The first hotels in the international hotel chain to offer this exclusive package are Swissôtel Berlin, Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Shanghai; other hotels are to follow shortly.
Expedia.com bolsters eco-friendly tourism
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel agency, announced that it has greatly expanded the company's Green Hotel program.
Every day is Earth Day at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Earth Day enthusiasts made a splash today at Le Méridien Al Aqah, marking the event with a clean-up of local dive sites off the East Coast, along with environmental initiatives throughout the resort.
Curaçao offers an eclectic mix of history and culture
Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina bid “bon bini” (welcome in Papiamento) to its first guests this week, introducing a new level of luxury and service to this Dutch-influenced Caribbean island.
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle unveils the ‘Dauntless Suite’
To commemorate its strong links to the Royal Navy, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle has re-named one of its function rooms the “Dauntless Suite”, in honour of new ship Dauntless.