Ghassan Sibai at Arjaan Dubai Media City

May 10, 2009 on 6:25 am | In Bahrain, Dubai, Golf Resorts, Hotels, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Sharjah, Syria, Yemen | Comments Off


United Arab Emirates,– Ghassan Sibai was hosted in Arjaan Dubai – Media City, the first property under Rotana’s newly launched brand “Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana”.

Ghassan Sibai is one of the most famous Syrian artists, specialized in Oil Painting and who came especially to Dubai to open his exhibition under the patronage of Mr. Mohammad Al Murr, Chairman of Dubai Cultural Council, Beaux Arts Gallery & Rafia Gallery and sponsored by Arjaan Dubai Media City and Abella & Co.

Ghassan Sibai’s artistic style was influenced by the metaphysical school and his experiments developed to present impressionist language with a symbolic aspect.
Sibai’s paintings treated political and social issues in a modern approach. His masterpieces are preserved in the National Museum of Damascus, the ministry of culture and private collections.

“Hosting an artist like Ghassan Sibai is really a great honor and I hope his stay at Arjaan Dubai Media City will be unforgettable”, commented Kinan Al Ghraoui, General Manager.

Aiming to create a superior experience for its guests, Arjaan Dubai Media City has been designed with beautiful arcs, domes and cupolas and is laid out in a stunning geometric pattern that engages fantasy and play. Located in the heart of Dubai Media City on Sufouh road, the 30 story Arjaan Dubai Media City has magnificent views of the sea, the Palm and Burj Al Arab.


Thompson Do Not Disturb Restaurants

May 10, 2009 on 6:05 am | In California, Chicago, Dine Drink, East Coast, Florida, Great Lakes, Los Angeles, Miami, Midwest, New England, New York City, Orlando, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Rockies, San Diego, San Francisco, Southwest, Texas, The South | Comments Off

Get Your Barbecue Tools HereThe owners the Thompson Hotel Group announced a venture into the nightlife and restaurant scene with the Do Not Disturb Restaurant Group, a new partnership between Larry, Michael and Jason Pomeranc and Stephen Brandman.

This group will manage and operate end-destination dining and nightlife spots throughout North America.


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Current projects include the food and nightlife venues at Thompson LES and Gild Hall in New York, Donovan House in Washington, D.C., and Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles. The group also plans to open restaurant, bar and lounge spaces at Thompson Toronto in 2010. LaSalle Hotel Properties, owners of Gild Hall in New York City’s Financial District and Donovan House in Washington, D.C. has joint ventured with Do Not Disturb to conceptualize and operate The Libertine and Zentan.


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The Libertine, located at Gild Hall in Manhattan’s Financial District, is an original concept of Jason Pomeranc and Stephen Brandman — a modern English tavern serving traditional favorites with a contemporary twist.

Formerly managed by chef Todd English, Do Not Disturb Restaurant Group has taken over management of the restaurant and connecting Library Bar.

Over the next several weeks, the group will develop a new summer menu, combining the traditional English classics with lighter fare options, a raw bar and a revised cocktail menu.

Chef Susur Lee will also head Zentan at Donovan House, which will feature his pan Asian cuisine.

The menu will feature favorites from Shang in NYC and his restaurant, Lee in Toronto, as well as a selection of sushi, sashimi and Asian crudos. Zentan is set to open June 8, 2009.

In the meantime, guests can enjoy small bites, sushi and cocktails in the lobby bar and lounge.

For more information, visit

www.thompsonhotels.com



Hotel UNO in Thailand

May 9, 2009 on 7:26 pm | In Asia, Beachbooker, Thailand | Comments Off

Hotel UNO, the unique and signature brand of HotelCorp Ltd., opens today its first hotel in Thailand, the Sacha’s Hotel UNO located on Sukhumvit 19 in central Bangkok. Sacha’s Hotel UNO is a 56-room boutique hotel bringing a new dimension in design, functionality and lifestyle guest experience.

Mr. Roy E. Olsson, President and Chief Executive Officer of HotelCorp Ltd. said, “The opening of the first Hotel UNO in Bangkok, Thailand marks a very important milestone for the UNO brand. In a city flocked by many budget and so called “boutique hotels”, we are ushering a new era of global quality and affordable accommodation in Thailand.

This exemplifies our commitment to make the UNO concept a success especially in Asia Pacific which is a key market for this brand.”

Mr. Rajveer Sachamahithinant, Owner and Developer of Sacha’s Hotel UNO said, “We are pleased to have worked together with HotelCorp Ltd. in making this unique and exciting hotel concept a reality. We expect the hotel to leverage in the growing popularity of affordable, budget and small hotels in Asia. Sacha’s Hotel UNO takes pride in the fact that while being a small and affordable hotel; it does not sacrifice the quality of providing a better accommodation experience to its guests.”

Sacha’s Hotel UNO marks the beginning of a new kind of city hotel, one that provides 5-star rooms at an unbeatable price. It is centrally located on Sukhumvit 19 in the heart of downtown Bangkok with easy access to Asoke/Sukhumvit intersection and Nana district. The hotel is conveniently situated for business travelers, with some of Bangkok’s premier corporate buildings and towers, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre close by and walking distance to the Asoke BTS Skytrain Station and Sukhumvit MRT Subway Metro Station, as well as the city’s famed shopping and nightlife areas.


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The pillars of the Hotel UNO concept is to provide the Best Bed – guests indulge in king-size bed with goose down quilts and crisp linens of 300 thread count, layered sheets of the highest standards, with extra supportive mattresses, and a selection of pillows; the Perfect Shower – no expense is spared in creating an ensuite bathroom space of bliss, with soothing lighting, spacious interiors and overhead rain showers; and the Ideal Workspace – spacious work desk, high speed wireless internet access and an HDTV with interactive services on demand and satellite channels.

Room choices ranges from Standard, Superior and Deluxe with modern and stylish furnishings highlighted by 32-inch flatscreen with satellite TV showing major international networks and news channels, multimedia connectivity hub (for DVD players, laptops, gaming consoles, thumbdrives etc.), climate controlled air conditioning system, electronic safe that can fit a computer laptop, tea-coffee making facilities, USB charger, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, IDD telephone and international adaptors in all rooms.

The main dining outlet of the hotel – BISTRO 19 – is a unique concept that represents the lifestyle in the street of Sukhumvit 19, where both indoor and outdoor dining can be enjoyed. It features specialty Thai cuisine with modern twist and boasts of international and Italian entrees. unomondo which means “one world” is a specialty news cafe that serves a large variety of local and international beverages; choices of hot snacks and pastries available all day for the travelers. Here guests can watch TV news, read international news papers, magazines while enjoying a variety of signature coffee, tea and other beverages.

Sommart Busu, Hotel Manager of Sacha’s Hotel UNO, said: “Sacha’s Hotel UNO is focused on quality where it matters most. While it is positioned as a business hotel, it is also an urban sanctuary where guests can get a truly luxurious night’s rest for a surprisingly reasonable price. We invite both the business and leisure travelers to come and try a simplified, efficient and fulfilling Hotel UNO experience.”

Be among the first to experience Sacha’s Hotel UNO with room rates starting at US$50 or visit www.sachas.hotel-uno.com  or contact Tel : +662 651 2180 Fax : +662 651 2179 or email rsvn.sachas@hotel-uno.com


THE WATERHOUSE at South Bund in Shanghai

May 9, 2009 on 7:16 pm | In Asia, China | Comments Off

THE WATERHOUSE at South Bund A multifaceted lifestyle experience in Shanghai’s historic Shiliupu district

The WaterHouse at South Bund is an intimate hotel in Shanghai and a lifestyle destination with a difference. Located on the banks of the Huangpu River, near the historic Shiliupu dock in Puxi, The WaterHouse promises to raise the boutique hotel stakes in Shanghai and beyond.

Developed by Singapore-owned Cameron Holdings Hotel Management Limited, The WaterHouse is the company’s first venture into the hospitality industry in China. The company is optimistic about the strong growth potential of the hospitality industry in Shanghai, and also the opportunities presented by the World Expo in 2010.

It hopes to contribute to the New Shanghai by transforming a historic riverside property into a cutting edge boutique hotel and contemporary space for prestigious lifestyle events.

With just 19 rooms, The WaterHouse at South Bund is a unique boutique project, with a destination restaurant, a rooftop bar and a separate all-purpose event hall named The WareHouse that will help to introduce an exciting new leisure experience to the Shanghai market.


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One of the leading architectural voices in China today, the Shanghai-based design firm Neri & Hu Design and Research Office, was commissioned to transform a building from the 1930s, where the original façade is juxtaposed with newly inserted apertures. Neri & Hu are winners of countless international and domestic awards and the firm has been recognized as “the epitome of modern Chinese aesthetics”.

Lyndon Neri, founding partner of Neri & Hu, explains the design ethos for The Waterhouse: “This is a hotel that puts the emphasis on the traveller in search of some meaning, and not just the luxury component of living.”

Event Hall

The WareHouse at South Bund, the project’s multi-purpose event space in a former dockside warehouse, has recently been completed. Located by the Huangpu River and facing an old docks area, the architectural concept of The WareHouse rests on a deliberate blending of the old and the new. The result is an impressive new space that evokes the building’s industrial roots while staying true to the neighborhood’s historic past.

Housed in an adjacent building within the compound of The WaterHouse complex, the 8,000 square-foot (743 sqm) multi-function WareHouse boasts a double-height ceiling and a flexible, easy-to-convert layout, making it perfect for a wide range of events, including weddings, product launches, fashion shows, corporate and sporting events, plus concerts, exhibitions and other promotional activities. With a capacity of up to 1,000 guests, The WareHouse will commence bookings on 15 April 2009 while The WaterHouse hotel and restaurant is due to open in November/ December 2009.

Geographical Location

Ideally located in the vicinity of the 2010 World Expo site and adjacent to Shanghai’s latest cultural hotspot The Cool Docks, The WaterHouse at South Bund is situated east of the city’s old town, which was the focal point for the city’s shipping and trading activities in the 1800s.

With a magnificent view of the Pudong skyline, The WaterHouse is part of a quaint low-rise district where much of the city’s architectural heritage is still intact. To its east, across the Huangpu River, is the bustling commercial centre of Lujiazui; while to the south is the Nanpu Bridge, the first steel and concrete composite girder cable-stayed bridge built in Shanghai and the fourth longest of such bridge in the world.

To the west of The WaterHouse is the historic old town of Shanghai, with such popular tourist attractions as Yuyuan, Huahai Lu shopping area and Xintiandi; and to the north, just 1.5km away, is the world-famous Bund with its many fine examples of period European architecture. The WaterHouse is next door to The Cool Docks, a new commercial venture offering retail outlets, restaurants, bars and related businesses. Riding on the World Expo wave, The Cool Docks is set to become one of Shanghai’s latest cultural and lifestyle riverfront destinations.

The WaterHouse Design Concept

The hotel’s design philosophy is based on a blurring or an inversion of internal & external spaces as well as public & private spaces, creating a disorienting yet refreshing spatial experience for hotel guests in search of something out of the ordinary. The public spaces allow glimpses into private rooms while the private spaces invite guests to peek into public areas. The result is a stay that both defines and distinguishes the visitor experience at The WaterHouse.

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Four Points By Sheraton In China

May 9, 2009 on 7:08 pm | In Airlines, China | Comments Off


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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces Four Points by Sheraton has been voted unanimously by the readers of TTG China, TTG Asia, TTG-BTmice China and TTGmice as the Best Mid Range Hotel Brand in Greater China at the recent TTG China Travel Awards 2009.

Four Points by Sheraton is one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the business. Four Points by Sheraton, with more than 130 properties in 22 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler a new kind of style and comfort combined with a spirited “can-do” service – all at an honest value. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas – close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot sports and resort and vacation destinations. Four Points’ Simple PleasuresSM program offers little indulgences such as tasty pie, a great cup of coffee and premium craft beers from around the world. It’s those little extras that score big points with Four Points by Sheraton customers.

Four Points by Sheraton hotels in China can be found in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Changshu and Lhasa.

TTG China Travel Awards, presented by TTG Publishing, seeks to honor the most outstanding performers for their excellent contributions and achievements in China’s travel industry through TTG readers, travel trade professionals as well as TTG editorial team.

Besides Four Points by Sheraton being voted as the “Best Mid Range Hotel Brand in Greater China”, Starwood’s hotels in the region have also won these prestigious awards:

• W Hong Kong: Best New Hotel in Hong Kong

• Le Royal Meridien Shanghai: Best Business Hotel in Shanghai

• The Westin Beijing Chaoyang: Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Beijing

• Sheraton Shanghai Hotel and Residences, Pudong: Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Shanghai

• Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel: Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Shenzhen

• Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen: Best mid-range hotel in Shenzhen

Focused on opening the right properties in the right places with the right partners, Starwood Hotels & Resorts remains on track with plans to double its footprint in China by 2011 with 50 hotels in the pipeline. This year, the company will open more than 10 high caliber, best-in-class hotels throughout China, including Le Meridien Xiamen, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, Sheraton Jiangyin Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou.


The St. Regis Beijing Top Business Hotel

May 9, 2009 on 7:04 pm | In Asia, China, Hotels | Comments Off

The St. Regis Beijing has been selected as one of the five Top Business Hotels in Beijing on the 4th Gold List by National Geographic Traveler China. Its 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards focus not only on the location and facilities, but also on excellent service and guest experience. The final awards list was the result of the feedback received from the readers. This is the second time that the hotel was on the list.

The 4th annual Readers’ Choice Awards is a double celebration: it is an award for the destinations, lodgings, and modes of transportation that manage to exceed the expectations; it is also a credit to the worldly expertise of National Geographic Traveler readers as well.

National Geographic Traveler China was launched in May 2000 by Trends Group and has had copyright cooperation with its US edition since 2002. National Geographic Traveler China is now a prominent travel and lifestyle magazine in China.

The St. Regis Beijing has received considerable recognition this year. Since the opening in October 1997, it has received more than 50 accolades from the international and domestic media.

About The St. Regis Beijing

The St. Regis Beijing reopens in July 2008, following the completion of a comprehensive, seven and a half-month, $27 million renovation and restoration of its 258 guest rooms, 102 luxuriously appointed suites, signature restaurants and public spaces.

The St. Regis Beijing also features Danieli’s, one of Beijing’s finest Italian restaurants, a luxurious natural spring water spa, more than 13,114 square feet of meeting and event space and the iconic St. Regis Butler Service.

For more than a decade, the award-winning St. Regis Beijing has offered global travelers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service at the heart of China’s bustling capital city.


The PuLi Hotel And Spa in Shanghai

May 9, 2009 on 6:57 pm | In Asia, China, Spa Resorts | Comments Off

The PuLi Hotel and Spa (The PuLi), Shanghai’s first urban resort will open in June 2009. This much anticipated oasis within the metropolis has partnered with some of the best to deliver an understated product of grandeur, luxury and elegance.

Making its mark as Urban Resort Concept’s debut hotel, The PuLi carries a logo of a stylized phoenix and the phoenix tree, as a mark of their exclusivity. In Chinese mythology, the phoenix is a symbol of high virtue and grace and is often associated with the phoenix tree. “The phoenix is peregrine by nature, typically traveling in pursuit of their specific nesting place, the phoenix tree. We hope our target group of like-minded guests will come to Shanghai, just to find their own comfort at The PuLi,” says Ms. Christine Hodder, General Manager.

Being a fine example of Chinese culture and aesthetic appreciation, jade is often admired for its durability, warm brilliance and textural qualities. From humble beginnings to its exquisite emergence in the house of precious stones, jade is a highly prized gem and The PuLi’s name is synonymous with beautiful un-carved jade.

“We want The PuLi to be truly an inscrutable gem. Just as jade has healing properties and is one of the most precious stones in the world, we want The PuLi to be an oasis of refreshment for our guests from their busy schedule,” says Christine.

Environmental Friendly Touches

Guests at The PuLi can also expect environmental friendly additions, which include solar panels that gather energy for use in hotel operations, a heat-proof facade for higher energy conservation via temperature adjustments and monitor, windows that uses low-emission glass to reduce consumption and using heat from the pool towards recycling. Automated sunshades in every room are designed to adapt to different times of the day, and is especially useful during summer and winter seasons.

They automatically lower if guests are not in their rooms between 12 to 5pm during summer, enabling heat retention and energy conservation.

The same principle is applied during winter by having the sunshades raised between 12 to 5pm to allow penetration of sunlight to reduce energy consumption. This is a long term approach to environmental efforts and reduced environmental impact in the hotel’s day-to-day operations.

Interior Design and Lighting

Australian design firm LAYAN DESIGN GROUP, in collaboration with renowned Indonesian design firm JAYA & ASSOCIATES and award-winning Australian lighting design firm THE FLAMING BEACON, were enlisted to execute the stunning interiors of the hotel’s public areas and guestrooms as well as the garden and landscape design around the hotel.

Reference and connection to the local Chinese culture comes mostly through materials used, giving rise to a synthesis of old and new, creating a distinctive Chinese flavour, yet cosmopolitan in outlook at the same time.

Commonly used for exterior facades of buildings, the use of Shanghai brick allows the hotel to be creative in architectural aesthetics and function, through a juxtaposition of old world elements and new world technology. The century-tile flooring in the hotel lobby took a long time to produce and is specially created by the same manufacturers who worked on the Forbidden City. The designers put the material to impressive use in the lobby, turning a traditional construction material uncommonly used today into a timeless showpiece. Dragon-scaled screens and cast bronze basins in every room are other nuances which weave a meaningful common thread between the east and west, old and new.


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“The hotel is a kaleidoscope of sights and senses waiting to be discovered, with a seamless coalesce of eastern and western elements. Calling this simply a ‘hotel’ does not do justice to the extraordinary experience that awaits guests. We want them to savour moments and specific details about the hotel throughout their stay,” adds Christine.

The dominant role played by light is a consistent theme applied to every aspect of The PuLi. To bring references to nature and resort lifestyle into the urban context of the hotel, The Flaming Beacon created a series of static and animated projections to help suspend this disbelief of place to bring out its magical aura. A unique range of lighting devices and decorative fixtures were designed in close alignment to the interior architecture. Many of the custom designed lights drew inspiration from traditional Chinese forms but were given a modern unexpected twist by the designers.

“Bringing this groundbreaking concept into Shanghai has inspired us to be mould-breakers in every aspect. We want to offer guests a timeless experience and remembrance of Shanghai.”

The first urban resort in China, The PuLi is managed by Urban Resort Concepts and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

About Urban Resort Concepts (URC)

Urban Resort Concepts (URC), is a Hong-Kong based hotel Management Company recently founded by seasoned hoteliers with extensive knowledge and experience in managing some of the world’s most renowned luxury hotels. Decidedly committed to fostering and showcasing the specific qualities of a destination in service delivery and physical product, properties managed by URC are slated to be conceptually at the forefront of affording guests intimate access to each hotel’s respective destination and culture. The PuLi is the group’s inaugural property.

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Developed by Shanghai Cross Ocean Property Development, The PuLi is an integral component of the multi-use Park Place development which promises to become the new business, retail and lifestyle landmark of NanJing West Road. A Grade-A office tower, as well as a luxury retail and dining complex, complement the hotel, which enjoys unrivalled transport connections, with easy access to Shanghai’s main traffic arteries, as well as the international airports in Pu Dong and Hong Qiao.

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The Langham Yangtze Boutique Shanghai

May 9, 2009 on 6:51 pm | In Asia, China | Comments Off

The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai Delights with Opening Quintet of Offers

The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai will open its doors on 1st May 2009 with a quintet of introductory offers, enabling guests to experience the glamour of the Golden Age of Old Shanghai in a unique Art Deco masterpiece, in the heart of the city.

On this special occasion, the hotel has formulated the “Delightful Deco” introductory offer, priced from an enchanting RMB1,900, along with many packages inspired by 1930s Shanghai and the bountiful, cultural experiences today’s Shanghai offers. To launch in the Shanghai market the hotel will be offering all guests staying on any of their Best Available Rates the following:

• Accommodation in an exquisite room presenting a combination of Art Deco splendour and technological sophistication;
• A delicious breakfast to get their guests ready for the day; and
• Broadband Internet access to allow guests to stay connected with all the important people and interests in their lives.

In addition to this special opening offer the hotel will also be presenting:

DELICIOUS DECO

The Golden Age of Old Shanghai was the time to taste and experience the latest and the best the city had to offer. In the same vein, at the Langham, Yangtze Boutique guests can choose from two of the city’s most enchanting restaurants.

Find impeccable service, exquisite décor and exceptional Cantonese cuisine at T’ang Court, or relish authentic Italian flavours passionately created by the Italian Chef in the Ciao Dining Room. Guests who book the Delicious Deco package, priced from RMB2,500, will enjoy:


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• Accommodation in an exquisite room presenting a combination of Art Deco splendour and technological sophistication; and

• A specially prepared menu for two, in either T’ang Court or the Ciao Dining Room.

DE-LOVELY DECO

When guests are in need of a true sanctuary to escape to from Shanghai’s buzzing metropolis there is a sanctuary within the hotel, Chuan Spa. Here specialised therapists well-versed in the healing arts restore harmony to the body by balancing the five elements: metal, wood, fire, earth and water. Guests can surrender themselves to a sensual spa treatment in any of the luxurious treatment rooms and rediscover bliss.

Guests who book the De-lovely Deco Package priced from RMB3,200, will enjoy:

• Accommodation in an exquisite room presenting a combination of Art Deco splendour and technological sophistication; and
• Two Chuan Spa signature treatments lasting 60 minutes each.

For guests to fully immerse themselves in the Chuan Spa experience they can upgrade to any of the three breathtakingly beautiful Chuan Residences for a supplement of only RMB700 per night.

DECO-DENT

The most special of occasions should be marked in the most special of places. Guests can surround themselves in the elegance and luxury of a glamorous era and celebrate whatever their special occasion may be. Guests who book the Deco-Dent Package, priced from RMB3,200, will enjoy:

• Accommodation in an exquisite room presenting a combination of Art Deco splendour and technological sophistication;

• A delicious breakfast showcasing the flavours of Italy served in the Ciao Dining Room; and

• A dozen perfect, pink roses;

• Bottle of “Pink” Taittinger Champagne

DESTINATION DECO

Dead Sea Muds and Salts The most dynamic city in the world’s fastest- changing nation, Shanghai is an exhilarating, ever-morphing metropolis. Tucked between the shopping malls and the eye-popping modern architecture is the old Shanghai, where temples line the alleys, along with street markets, classical Chinese gardens and examples of some of the world’s finest remaining Art Deco architecture. Shanghai is a city of stunning contrasts, where visitors can go from sipping a cocktail in a designer bar, to eating dumplings at a street stall. Summer here is hot and sultry, and winter can get quite cold, but Shanghai never stops.

Guests staying on the Destination Deco Package, priced from RMB4,700 will enjoy:

• Accommodation in an exquisite room presenting a combination of Art Deco splendour and technological sophistication;

• An exclusive tailor-made city tour (History, Architecture, Art, Cuisine, Culture) with one of Shanghai’s pre-eminent cultural specialists; and
• A delicious breakfast to get ready for their day of culture and history.


The Westin Beijing Financial Street China

May 9, 2009 on 6:39 pm | In Asia, China, Hotels, Spa Resorts | Comments Off


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Heavenly Spa By Westin At The Westin Beijing Financial Street Recognized At The Asia Spa And Wellness Festival 2009

The Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Beijing Financial Street has been recognized by the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival 2009 Gold Awards as the “Best Hotel Spa – China”.

The Asia Spa & Wellness Festival 2009 Gold Awards celebrate the pioneering spirit of Asian spas and wellness centers. It is the region’s most prestigious awards recognizing outstanding and innovative achievements and extraordinary acts by spas, wellness centers and resorts across the region.

Nominees are subjected to a strict judging process comprising of an operational analysis and stringent criteria. The criterion includes such considerations as length of operations, ambience and environment, treatments range and quality, professionalism and standards of service and other qualitative and quantitative criteria.

The award was presented during the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival 2009 Gala Dinner on 21 March 2009 at the Landmark Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand whereby the spa will receive the coveted Gold Awards Trophy and certificate of achievement.

“I am extremely pleased that our spa has been recognized, and it shows that the Heavenly Spa by Westin brand has awareness on an international level and is synonymous with providing outstanding treatments and products. Our spa continually strives to create a wellness experience for our guests, therefore aligning it and reflecting Westin’s core value of renewal and leaving the guest feeling better than when they arrived at the Westin Beijing Financial Street.” addressed by Mr. Charlie Dang, Area Managing Director, Northern China of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and General Manager of The Westin Beijing Financial Street.

In November 2008 the Heavenly Spa by Westin won its very first accolade, and was voted “Favorite Hotel Spa – Asia” by SPA Magazine’s Sliver Sage Readers Choice Awards 2008 by more than 59,000 voters.

Located within the hotel, the Heavenly Spa by Westin® at The Westin Beijing Financial Street fuses modern spa therapy with ancient Chinese traditions. Calming natural colors, tranquil lounges and well-being rooms, luscious scents, restful lighting matched with attentive therapists and unique treatments make it the place to renew and recharge in bustling Beijing.


RCI now in Vietnam

May 9, 2009 on 6:35 pm | In Asia, Beachbooker, Vietnam | Comments Off

RCI, one of the Wyndham Worldwide companies, announced its first affiliation with a resort in Vietnam. Located approximately 200 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, Sea Links Golf & Country Club offers luxury accommodations and facilities that include a golf course, spa and tennis courts. Situated 60 meters above sea level, the villa complex offers a panoramic view of the entire Mui Ne Bay. Guests have access to an 18-hole golf course as well as their choice of Asian or European cuisine.

For more information, visit www.grouprci.com


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