Hotels
IHG opens new hotel in Dubai Festival City
InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s most global hotel company, and largest hotel operator in the Middle East, is set to enrich its service and product offering within the UAE as it opens another key property this July at Dubai Festival City, with the InterContinental Residence Suites.
Enjoy the sparkling spirit of Switzerland
Worldhotels, the group for independent hotels, is launching the special “Sparkling Spirit” offer at 20 of its affiliate hotels throughout Switzerland. With this offer, guests will receive exclusive VIP-treatment and will automatically become members of the Sparkling Club at no additional charge.
Tennis Europe & La Manga Club launch partnership
Non-profit tennis organising body Tennis Europe has announced a three-year partnership agreement with leading tennis and golf resort La Manga Club, under which the award-winning club will be recognised as an ‘Official Partner’ of the European Tennis Federation.
The Territory celebrates 5th anniversary
The Territory Golf and Country Club, an award-winning property just outside the town of Duncan (Oklahoma), celebrates its fifth year of championship golf and top-of-the-bell-curve amenities this month.
Ambitious plans at Carlton Hotel Baglioni, Milan
Significant changes have occurred in Baglioni Hotels Management with the recent arrival of Mr Massimiliano Perversi as new General Manager of the Carlton Hotel Baglioni, Milan.
Kowloon Shangri-La turns into an Absolut world
Absolut Vodka – makers of one of the world’s most-loved vodkas – is bringing its swinging style to The Lobby Lounge at the Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel, Hong Kong. This summer from June 30, Absolut will give The Lobby Lounge a whole new look with colours and flavours of Absolut’s range of premium vodkas.
Celebrate Ramadan at Le Méridien Al Aqah
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will offer a variety of dining options, as well as the popular Layali Al Aqah Ramadan tent, situated on the shores of the resort with stunning backdrop of the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean.
Chocolate breaks that won’t pile on the pounds
Addicted to chocolate but wary of its unflattering effects? Then head to Spain this October for National Chocolate Week to indulge in a range of chocolaty treats that will invigorate the senses as well as slim and reduce cellulite.
‘Champagne’ picnics for kids
Fabulous four-star country house Lake Vyrnwy Hotel – overlooking its namesake, just across the Shropshire border in Powys – is ideal for active families looking for a break during the long school holidays.
Ayrshire welcomes new boutique hotel
Ayrshire’s first boutique hotel opens this Saturday (July 11), and Woodland Bay, the new £1m family-friendly four-star hotel on the coast outside Girvan, has a remarkable dinner, bed and breakfast offer for July and August to mark its opening.
Large families count the cost of kids on holiday
Families with three or more children will be facing an annual headache as they try to find affordable and practical accommodation. With most hotels only offering rooms that sleep four, families face paying for two or more rooms and spending time apart.
An authentically Australian experience
qualia (qualia.com.au) has launched a new spa concept and comprehensive treatment menu at Spa qualia to complement the much-lauded Australian look and feel of the resort.
Responsibletravel.com launches hotel collection
Leading global travel website for responsible holidays, responsibletravel.com, will today launch a new collection of stunning hotels that respect local people and environments under the brand name Responsible Hotels of the World. The company is at the same time launching a dedicated travel agency division to book these hotels on behalf of their customers.
A natural haven for adults and kids alike
Voyages Dunk Island has been named one of Australia's Top Ten Family-Friendly Resorts in the 4-stars and over category by Holidays with Kids Magazine - an Australian family travel website and magazine.
Australian resort to host sommelier series
Exclusive Australian resort, Voyages Bedarra Island, is to host the first in a series of Sommelier Weekends this August matching Champagne Louis Roederer and Katnook Estate Wines with specially created gourmet degustation menus.