Hotels
Usain bolts for Sandals
Following an astonishing Olympic performance, three time gold medal winner Usain Bolt traded in his running shoes for Sandals – in Saint Lucia. In his post-Olympic TV interview, the fastest man in the world, wished to just “chill out” at Sandals and his wish was granted recently when he was whisked off to the Eastern Caribbean Isle.
Checking in beats the credit crunch
It can be better value for a couple to live in a hotel than to remain at home, according to research released today from Express by Holiday Inn. A joint Express by Holiday Inn and Lorne Spicer review of the cost of living for a couple shows they can expect to spend an average of £1,228 a month on bills, taxes and rent - £31 more than you might pay for a month’s stay at an Express by Holiday Inn hotel.
HotelsCombined.com gets digital marketing mastermind
Australian based company HotelsCombined.com today announced that Paul Hayden, until recently Global SEO Manager at HotelClub.com (part of Orbitz Worldwide), has been appointed Director of Digital Marketing.
World-famous chef showcases cuisine at Chiva-Som
In early October as part of a series of chef collaborations, Asia’s premier destination spa Chiva-Som will invite Chef Tanahashi, Japan’s most famous ‘Shojin Ryori’ chef, to showcase his uniquely vegetarian cuisine. During his visit to Chiva-Som, the talented Chef Tanahashi will select the very best of Thailand’s seasonal produce from the luxury health resort’s established suppliers to create his culinary delights of particular relevance to health and wellbeing.
New faces at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced the following new appointments in Asia Pacific: Mr Julian van den Bogaerde, as General Manager of Swissôtel Grand, Shanghai with effect from 1 October 2008, Mr Christian Schaufelbuehl, as General Manager of Swissôtel Nankai Osaka as of 30 September 2008, and Mr Rainer Tenius, General Manager, Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore from 1 October 2008.
Rotana announces opening of Arjaan Dubai Media City
Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, has announced the opening of Arjaan Dubai Media City, which is the first property under its newly launched brand ‘Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana’.
The Alan Pye Cottage – A superb new addition for Huka Lodge
Within the beautifully manicured 17-acre grounds at Huka Lodge, Taupo, another wonderful new enhancement to this iconic New Zealand retreat is currently under construction. Named after the charming Irishman who established Huka Lodge, along with its reputation for matchless hospitality, the Alan Pye Cottage will be available to receive its first guests December 2008.
A shopping list with a difference
A new, luxury Durham hotel has been on a shopping spree with a difference in the countdown to its official opening, purchasing rather more unusual items on which you don’t splash the cash every day. The Fallen Angel, in Old Elvet, Durham, which has an official media pre-view day of October 2, is a hotel that is distinctly different, which is why its shopping list isn’t par for the course.
Langham Place lands in Guangzhou's hi-tech heart
Langham Hotels International (LHI) has strengthened its strategic presence in China by sealing a deal with Guangzhou Huihua Hotel Co. Ltd to manage the new Langham Place, EDZ, Guangzhou. Strategically located in the Guangzhou Economic Development Zone in Luogang District, the new hotel is set to open in 2010.
Gourmet food and wine is on the house
In celebration of winning The Good Food Guide 2009 award for Wine List of the Year, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is launching a midweek “Gourmet Food And Wine Giveaway’’ special offer – perfect for those seeking a romantic retreat in the Lake District that will tantalise the taste buds.
Retox before the detox
From wine tasting to vine therapy, the San Maurizio, a former 17th century monastery and now a five star luxury boutique hotel, is a shrine to the vine with over 2,000 labels and a Caudalie Vinothérapie spa, one of only four in the world.
The morning meal gets modern at Purplehotels
The morning meal gets modern at purplehotels with the launch of their new breakfast. Now guests can enjoy their great ‘all you can eat’ buffet breakfast including their speciality tortillas (Spanish omelettes) for just £7.95 per person.
Environmental aware tourism in Basel
Environmentally-sound mobility and tourism are the focus of an innovative project by Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel in collaboration with Basel Tourism. Guests now have the opportunity to join guided tours on two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporters (PTs), the first, self-balancing electric vehicles ever developed.
Mövenpick offers even more on Greek Island of Crete
In April 2008 the Mövenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete opened for business and the final part of its extension work has now also been completed: the holiday resort now features additional 59 exclusive bungalow rooms and suites as well as the “Peitho” restaurant for fine dining.
A gourmet celebration at the Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus
Prestige Holidays is offering breaks at the luxurious Columbia Beach Resort in Cyprus from £1229 per person during the hotel’s gourmet celebration.