Hotels
Hotelopia brings a ray of sunshine to the end of summer
Hotelopia is salvaging the summer. With floods blighting any hope of an Indian Summer and continuing economic gloom, Hotelopia, online hotel booking specialist, has rolled back prices across thousands of hotels, and with September flight sales going on at the same time, the opportunity has never been better to book hotels for even less.
Veg out – Phuket style
Join the team at Sri Panwa, Phuket’s newest and most exciting boutique resort, to experience the Phuket Vegetarian Festival like a true local. The Vegetarian Festival is one of the most unique and fascinating celebrations in Asia.
Tanzania’s luxury resort with a conscience
Swala Camp, one of Sanctuary Retreats’ deluxe properties in Tanzania, is being completely rebuilt and renovated to adhere to the luxury lodge operator’s ongoing efforts to set a global benchmark for sustainable tourism. This will coincide with a full carbon footprint audit of the camp in order to make the camp a carbon neutral environment.
Mediterranean flavours at Dylan
Dylan, Dublin’s hottest boutique hotel, has broadened its gastronomic offering by introducing two brand new mouth-watering menus to be enjoyed in the stylish Dylan Bar. Between 3 and 5pm, guests can delight their palates with an exciting new Afternoon Tea menu.
It’s a hat trick for Gatton Manor
On Tuesday 2nd September at the AA Centenary Awards, Gatton Manor, the hotel and golf club, based in Ockley, received nationwide recognition in winning the ‘Business Excellence through People’ award. This Award is Gatton Manor’s 3rd high profile award of 2008 following success in the Surrey Business Awards for Customer Service and West Sussex County Time Business Awards for Customer Care.
Virgin Holidays and HIP Hotels – A partnership with attitude
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s leading world wide tour operator, has teamed up with leading “in the know” hotel experts HIP Hotels to launch Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels; a bespoke collection of escapes worldwide that puts customers on the guest list.
Hotels.com launches first for travel industry
Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*, has launched an exciting new search tool offering travellers an innovative way to find their perfect hotel. The Hotels.com Visualiser, a first for the travel industry, is a new visual approach to searching for hotels that allows travellers to use their “VisualDNA” to find hotels that match their needs.
SACO launches new travel agency in Holborn
Leading worldwide serviced apartment company SACO has launched the UK’s first specialist travel agency for booking serviced accommodation. Based in Lambs Conduit Street in Holborn, London, the agency is dedicated to providing information and advice on SACO’s network of 12,000 serviced apartments across 35 countries to help customers find the accommodation which best matches their needs.
Jurys Inn Liverpool holds official opening
Jurys Inn Liverpool has been given the city’s seal of approval by being officially opened by The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Steve Rotheram.
The Naladhu ‘Good Weather Pledge’
The Naladhu experience is one that embodies perfection. A place where special touches come as standard and nothing is left to chance. But, of course, not even Naladhu can stop the rain from falling. So, with this in mind, Naladhu is launching its new Good Weather Pledge with guests receiving a $600 credit for every day it rains during their stay.
Life’s a breeze at Anantara Phuket Resort and Spa
Be one of the first to enjoy an unforgettable getaway at the exclusive Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa opening in early October. Anantara Phuket is located on a quiet stretch of Mai Khao Beach in Phuket's more secluded and natural northern sunset coast. Experience Anantara's stunning new pool villa resort with the special opening offer - stay for four nights and pay for only three at the special ‘Anantara Breeze’ rate.
Traditional Chinese dining and Terracotta Warriors
The Grand Castle Hotel Xi’an, one of China’s most luxurious independent 5-star hotels, is offering an ‘Imperial Meeting Package’ incorporating traditional Chinese dining and a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed ‘Terracotta Warriors’.
Koh Samui resort wins coveted Wine Spectator award
Full Moon Italian restaurant of Anantara Resort Koh Samui has earned the highly coveted ‘Award of Excellence 2008’ from the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine. The resort receives this award for three years consecutively in a row now.
Clock up a free night in the Lakes
With the end of daylight savings nearly upon us, Linthwaite House, a 32 bedroom boutique hotel overlooking Lake Windermere, is offering guests an extra night’s B&B accommodation, at no extra cost, to enjoy the last of those balmy Lake District nights before the clocks turn back and winter starts to settle in.
As summer sinks – Sharm El Sheikh hits the spot
With reports that Freedom Flights has seen an unprecedented demand for flights to Sharm El Sheikh in September and October 2008, Rotana is happy to provide the perfect accommodation for an escape to the sunshine of Egypt.