Hotels
Intercontinental signs third Kiev hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to develop its first Crowne Plaza hotel in the Ukraine capital. The 225 Crowne Plaza Kiev, planned to open the year Ukraine jointly hosts Euro 2012, will be the third IHG hotel in Kiev. IHG has already signed agreements to develop the InterContinental Kiev, due to open end 2008, and Holiday Inn Kiev, due to open end 2009.
Sterling Hotels launches revamped website
Looks attract. Personality endears. Sterling Hotels offers both in spades, which is now conveyed in a fresh new branding approach known as Sterling Personality that has made its debut on the newly revamped SterlingHotels.com. The innovative website engages visitors with interactive features and the same playful wittiness and unexpected surprises that have proven successful in drawing smart business travellers and savvy vacationers to Sterling Hotels, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group.
It’s a Brit break for frustrated travellers
British holidaymakers spend on average 1,498 hours (five months) each travelling abroad to their chosen holiday destinations in a lifetime, according to new research. Coupled with the rise in fuel surcharges and the strain of rising living costs it’s no wonder one in four holidaymakers now plan to spend their summer holiday in the UK.
MGM Grand launches mobile concierge service
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, continues to raise the bar for exceptional guest service with its new Mobile Concierge program. Guests of the AAA Four Diamond hotel now can receive exclusive discounts directly to their personal mobile devices, including offers for MGM Grand’s award-winning restaurants, pampering spa and salon and spectacular shows, KÀ and Crazy Horse Paris.
Guam’s first Cuban restaurant opens for business
Café Havana Guam is now open at its location in the Hyatt Regency Guam. Serving the finest in Cuban cuisine with a touch of Asian flavor, daily from 5:30 to 10 pm. Generous portions of delicious food complimented with a refreshing Mojito and the stage is set for an evening of dining and dancing. “Vamos a comer y bailar” – come let us eat and dance, is more than Café Havana’s slogan, it’s Guam’s new recipe for a great time.
Luxury comes naturally to Maine’s premier beach resort
The transformation of Inn by the Sea into Maine’s premier luxury beach destination is complete after a massive multi million dollar makeover, announced the inn’s General Manager, Sara Masterson. The renovation has seamlessly wed contemporary amenities with traditional coastal charm to create an atmosphere of upscale elegance throughout the property.
Rixos to launch new premium hotel in Thailand
With eight successful hotels already under its management, Rixos Hotels will add another member to its family with the opening of the luxurious resort – Rixos Premium Khao Lak, in Khao Lak, Thailand. The announcement comes following an agreement that was signed between Mr. Gökhan Sarper, Rixos Hotels Business Development Director, and the President of Cher Fah Co. Ltd. Major tour operators around the world will take bookings starting from August this year, and the first lucky guests will be able to visit as soon as September 2008.
Office workers sneak a quick beer – without leaving their desks
‘Beer o’clock’ is being revived as office workers everywhere enjoy a beer courtesy of Spectrum Flip, a new game by Park Plaza County Hall London’s Spectrum Bar which launched on Friday 18 July. In its first week, the game has already been played by over 150,000 people in the UK, Denmark, France, Spain and Germany, as well as further afield in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India, fuelled by office workers sneaking a quick beer during their lunch break.
El Gouna set to drive Egypt’s green tourism initiative
The owners of El Gouna, one of Egypt’s top leisure resort towns, are looking forward to the initial results of a pioneering new scheme, The Green Star Hotel Initiative, to which they committed last year in an effort to drive the country into a new era of green tourism.
Leading St Petersburg hotel unveils grand refurbishment
The extension and refurbishment of the Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, a leading hotel in St Petersburg, took a major step forward with the unveiling of a grand new foyer and completely renovated restaurant and conference facilities. The project, which is being managed by Malta-based Company IHI Benelux, is the biggest investment project in the hotel industry in the city.
Hyatt Regency Chongqing set for 2012 opening
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and R&F Properties Co have announced the signing of an agreement for Hyatt to manage a luxurious new 354-room hotel in Chongqing, the most populous city in China. The site of the 27-story Hyatt Regency Chongqing is in the Jingbei District, the city’s new Central Business District. The hotel is part of the prestigious Ocean Plaza, a multi-complex development that combines shopping, offices, and various dining and entertainment experiences.
Beachcomber re-opens Sainte Anne Resort & Spa
Beachcomber has re-opened its private island resort in the Seychelles, Sainte Anne Resort & Spa, after a three month closure to complete major refurbishment work.
Ramada Heathrow London Hotel opens for business
Ramada Jarvis opens the doors of its brand new, 200 bedroom Ramada London Heathrow hotel on 17th September. Ideally situated on the Bath Road, close to the M4, M25 and the airport, the Ramada London Heathrow will be a well-connected base for leisure travelers who are looking for a high quality hotel with a relaxed, friendly welcome in the Heathrow area.
French resort offers world-class water skiing
Basking stylishly within the grounds of a beautiful old farm, the ultra contemporary Jiva Hill Park Hotel, near Crozet, France enjoys 35 hectares of its own natural parkland with stunning vistas of both the Jura Mountains and the beautiful Mont Blanc range. Amongst this vast expanse of land lies a multitude of facilities just waiting to be explored; one of the most incredible features among them being the enormous Eurolac water sports centre.
It's a wonderful life in London the Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year, and London is the special place to be. And Red Carnation is offering it's a Wonderful Life package at their three five-star London properties: The Milestone, The Egerton and "41." It's perfect if you're on a break, shopping London's stores, or visiting.