World’s First Ritz-Carlton Reserve Opens in Southern Thailand
The world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – will open tomorrow (22 December 2009), in Krabi, Southern Thailand. Set on the shores of the Andaman Sea, Phulay Bay is a hideaway 54-villa and pavilion boutique hotel with views of the towering limestone karsts...
Sheraton Puerto Rico convention center hotel & casino grand opens
Starwood has celebrated the grand opening of the new 503-room Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino, located adjacent to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan’s newest vibrant commercial and residential district. The Sheraton Puerto Rico is part of a $6 billion worldwide...
Best Western signs Third Hotel in Malaysia
Best Western has signed its third property in Malaysia. The new-build 170-room hotel is scheduled to open in 2010. Situated on one of Malaysia’s premier manmade islands in the state of Perak, the new property joins the Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel and 560-room Best Western Premier Seri Pacific...
First Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia Opens
The first Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia, the Hard Rock Hotel Penang, has opened for business.  Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel Penang breaks the mould of conventional beach resorts. Die hard music fans, should not miss checking out the more than 500 pieces of rock ‘n’...
The Harbour Hotel & Residence, Dubai will join the Marriott International
The 261-unit, 52-story Harbour Hotel & Residence at the entrance of Dubai Marina will join the Marriott International lodging portfolio on September 15, 2009 under a recently concluded agreement with Emirates.  Following some modifications primarily to its public space and reconfiguration of...
Fairmont Beijing launches Free Room Opening Promotion
The Fairmont Beijing is celebrating its opening with a special promotion of one night’s free stay.  Available from the 1st of July to the 30th of September 2009, travellers simply need to purchase one night’s accommodation to avail the special deal. Rates range from CNY1,288 (around HK$1,460)...
Book early and save promotion by Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur has launched a promotion whereby travellers who book a room in advance can save with special rates.Travellers just need to book 30 days in advance to take advantage of the Smart Savers package which includes accommodation in a Deluxe room with savings of up to 25% off the Best...
Banyan Tree Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Promotion
In celebration of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts’ 15th anniversary, the group is offering an exclusive selection of packages that showcase the best of its two brands, Banyan Tree and Angsana.  The 15th anniversary specials, “Best of Banyan Tree” and “Best of Angsana” packages are available...
Fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms expanded by Burj Al Arab, Dubai
One of the most famous hotels in the world and an iconic symbol of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab, has added four new bespoke model Phantom Rolls-Royce’s to its already extensive luxury vehicle range. The four new Rolls-Royce grows the hotel’s fleet of Phantoms to ten – all of which have custom-made...
Eaton Hotel Hong Kong Implements IDeaS Revenue Management System
IDeaS Revenue Optimization has implemented its revenue management solution at the Eaton Hotel in Hong Kong.  Located on the Golden Mile of Nathan Road in downtown Kowloon, the distinctive Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is ideally suited for both leaisure and business travellers. Eaton chose IDeaS forecasting...
MaxiMice launched by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched MaxiMICE – an initiative designed to boost the group’s event business.  Under the promotion, meeting organisers can enjoy a 10% credit by booking a meeting group. A maximum credit of US$5,000 is available and the credit can be used for any hotel...
Free holidays for travellers with swine flu
HOTELS on Mexico’s Caribbean coast offer free holidays for three years to any tourist catching swine flu while on holiday there, in a bid to counter swine flu’s blow to the industry. The A(H1N1) outbreak in Mexico, from which 58 have died, has sparked mass cancelations of tourist bookings...
Australian hotels offer cheap rooms in sale
LUXURY Australian hotels have cut rates by almost 80 per cent in a bid to lure customers. Five-star boutique hotels in destinations such as Sydney and Brisbane are offering up to 78 per cent off normal rates. Hefty discounts are also available on hotels in Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart . The Crowne...
Legend Hotel Saigon launches Free Fridays Promotion
The Legend Hotel Saigon has launched a similar promotion with free Friday nights available for guests who stay 2 or more consecutive nights between 1 June and 1 September 2009. The offer is available for any contracted or internet rate, which includes complimentary buffet breakfast at the hotel’s renowned...
Jumeirah to Manage New Hotel in Al Ain
Jumeirah, a Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Al Farida Investments to manage the Jumeirah Al Ain, a new 5 star luxury hotel located in the heart of Al Ain city. Scheduled to open in 2011, Jumeirah Al Ain will be part...
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