Hotels
Proactive and inspired - Circling Raven continues to impress
What does a resort golf course do for an encore when it continues to rack up awards like Tiger Woods collects tournament victories? At Circling Raven Golf Club – the much-decorated course at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel, Idaho – the answer is to remain creative and reward guests with value-laden services and bang for their hard-earned buck.
Take a luxury break in the ski capital of the east
Destination Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer guest a series of special introductory launch programmes and packages. Stowe Mountain Lodge is the first truly luxurious resort hotel to open in Vermont in over 50 years. The historic town of Stowe, Vermont has long been known as the “Ski Capital of the East” but the opening of Stowe Mountain Lodge at the base of two mountains – Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak – allows guests to enjoy its beauty all year.
New Asia revamps with a sensationally new attitude
Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, is pleased to announce the re-launch of New Asia on 5 September 2008. With a dazzling new attitude at altitude, the ultra-sexy, sophisticated and evocative vestibule atop Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel will continue to serve sensuous cocktails, premium spirits and delectable platters that tantalise senses. Pulsating music, a sexy new team and unrivalled spectacular panoramic views of Singapore will also capture the imagination of connoisseurs.
Still looking for the perfect UK getaway?
Whilst the summer may have failed to materialize so far, there are still opportunities to find the Indian Summer sun which forecasters are predicting and enjoy some of our fantastic Devonshire countryside.
Hilton’s Paris hotel uncorks perfect package for wine lovers
Wine buffs looking to experience the rich heritage and history of their favourite glass of something should pay a visit to the Hilton Arc de Triomphe this autumn as the Paris hotel is offering guests the chance to indulge in their new Wine Lovers package. The fruity offer includes luxury accommodations and admission for two for the Wine Museum of Paris.
Maldives resort debuts “Underwater Nature Trail”
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, opening in the fourth quarter of 2008 in the Addu Atoll, will feature the first “Underwater Nature Trail” in the Maldives, as well as a snorkelling garden “seascaped” with transplanted corals. As part of the resort’s marine initiatives, guests will also be invited to help track some of the archipelago’s largest manta rays found in the Addu Atoll waters.
Swissôtel Beijing - Official Paralympics family hotel
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Centre is the official Paralympic Family Hotel for the Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympic Games. For the duration of the Games from 6 – 17 September 2008, this landmark property will serve as the Headquarters for the International Paralympic Committee(IPC), the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, as well as house all IPC officials and heads of the individual sports federations and associations.
Double award win for Highland retreat
A Highland inn and its sister hotel have won national acclaim following a rebranding campaign which is proving a magnet for every type of visitor. The Torridon Inn on the shores of Loch Torridon in Wester Ross was named Pub of the Year, Scotland on Tuesday, 2nd September at the AA Centenary Awards 2008 held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Hotel guests to enjoy a champagne welcome in Calpe
Hotelopia, the online hotel booking specialist has added the brand new luxury boutique four star Gran Hotel Sol y Mar, in Calpe near Alicante to its portfolio of 25,000 hotels. And to celebrate visitors to hotelopia.co.uk who book from two nights stay during September and October, will enjoy a free chilled bottle of cava (Spanish “champagne”) in their room.
Its tea time at Marriott hotels
What does the Little Black Dress, the classic white shirt and afternoon tea have in common? The answer - they’re all timeless. Britons love tea – always have, always will. No matter how dramatic life gets, problems are shared over ‘a nice cup of tea’. To celebrate this classic tradition, Marriott Gift Vouchers has just launched London’s vintage ‘Afternoon Tea for Two’ - what better way to unleash you inner-snob and celebrate all things British.
Shangri-La Hotel announces “We Love Pandas”
Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu’s “We Love Panda” programme was recently launched with a staff visit to the hotel’s adopted giant panda in Yaan Bi Feng Xia Resort - a temporary home for giant pandas from the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve that was damaged in the Wenchuan earthquake on 12 May 2008.
Shop and spa at The Ring Hotel, Vienna
City living often comes hand in hand with stressful living, which is why The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel has been inspired to help all those in need of a good pampering and a bit of ‘me’ time with a two night Shop & Spa break.
Utell Hotels & Resorts partners with Maldron Hotels
Utell Hotels & Resorts, the representation business unit of Pegasus Solutions, welcomes Maldron Hotels as its latest independent hotel partner. From today, the Irish hotel group will benefit from Utell’s sales, marketing and distribution expertise and services. This includes sales demand generation, a range of core marketing programmes, inventory management and systems technology to drive business through all demand channels to market.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuts in Africa
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced today the Fairmont Mara Safari Club has opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury.
Hip hotels for Fashion Week
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the top 10 hip fashion hotels in the world, according to traveller popularity and TripAdvisor editors.