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The Langham at Regent Street in London will open Europe’s first Chuan Spa in January 2011.

This Chaun Spa will be London’s first hotel spa to incorporate ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into its signature treatments, atmosphere and décor.

This urban haven will also offer a fully equipped fitness center, free weights and a swimming pool open to hotel residents and spa guests.

For more information, visit www.langhamhotels.com

The Hotel De L’Europe recently opened its new Dutch Masters Wing, an all-suite annex of 23 loft-like quarters, each with a different yet exacting replica painting from the nearby Rijksmuseum National Gallery — a full-picture reproduction plus two thumbnail details.

The Dutch Masters Wing is temporarily home to Hoofdstad Brasserie and Freddy’s Bar, named for Alfred “Freddy” Heineken, who entertained here and donated the original Dutch Masters paintings adorning the walls.

Hotel De L’Europe’s original RondeelBuilding, a city-designated landmark and long considered an oasis of calm in the midst of Amsterdam’s city center, is undergoing a top-to-bottom refurbishment, with anticipated completion in April 2011.

To kick off the wing’s first holiday season, the hotel is featuring a Stylishly Suite package which includes two nights in a junior suite, an intimate, studio designed for short stays or quick city breaks with a choice of river or city views, or a superior suite which is an oversized loft-style studio overlooking the city with the same amenities of a junior suite plus a king-size bed, larger living quarters/seating area and additional closet space.

The package also includes daily breakfast, holiday high tea (including cocktails) at Freddy’s Bar, and one 30-minute horse carriage tour of the city expertly navigated by Gerard and his 6-year-old geldings Quinn and Koblentz.

The package is priced at $1,550 for a junior suite or $2,260 for a superior suite, and valid through Dec. 28 subject to availability.

For more information, visit www.leurope.nl

Bulgaria will open its rails to Eurail Global Pass holders in 2011.

This means that the Global Pass will offer pass holders unlimited access to the national railways of 22 European countries. The Eurail Group G.I.E. is dedicated to the marketing and management of the Eurail Pass product range and strives toward making the various Eurail Pass offer value for money while working on behalf of the participating railways.

According to the Bulgaria Tourism Report for 2010, the renowned “Country of Roses” attracts millions of overseas travelers each year. In April 2009, the Bulgarian government approved the National Strategy for Sustainable Development of Tourism from 2009 to 2013.

The popularity of Bulgaria and its coastline has seen a steady increase following the fall of communism and the opening of borders between neighboring countries. Eurail Group G.I.E. wishes to respond to the allure of Eastern Europe by expanding its Global Pass range in an attempt to encourage environmentally responsible and affordable tourism.

Eurail Global and Eurail Select Passes remain the core products for the Eurail Group and the sales of the Eurail Select Pass have risen compared to the same period last year. Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland remain in the top five of the most popular Select Pass combinations.

Eurail officials predict that these trends will continue with the introduction of several new high-speed developments in Italy, Spain and Finland, making travelling through Europe by train easier than ever.

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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf located in the heart of the Media Harbour area in the capital of the state North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf is located in one of two newly built 19-story towers at the tip of Media Harbour’s peninsula.

A pedestrian bridge connects the hotel with the opposite side of the harbor.

With its central location close to the city’s international airport, and the most important exhibition and conference centers in the city, the hotel will attract business and leisure travelers.

The hotel opens with nearly all guestrooms available.

DOX Restaurant, including its bar and sushi bar, the fitness center, and the hotel’s meeting rooms and ballroom are also open.

Additional hotel services and amenities expected to be complete by mid-February 2011 include the Regency Club, Rive Spa, the hotel’s premier suites, and Pebble’s restaurant. Ceiling-high windows in the public areas allow for expansive views of Media Harbour and Old Town.

The hotel’s 290 guestrooms and 13 suites will feature modern technology, including flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet access, MP3 docking stations, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as separate work areas.

Large bathrooms, including rain showers and bath tubs, will create an in-room wellness experience for travelers.

The hotel will offer Regency Club accommodation, which includes the services of a dedicated concierge and access to a private lounge on the 18th floor of the hotel.

Complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon coffee and tea are available, as well as a selection of beverages and canapés in the evening for a minimal surcharge.

Offering more than 9,000 square feet of event space, Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf offers venues for functions of many kinds.

The 4,700-square-foot multifunctional ballroom can easily be converted into two separate rooms.

Meeting and event attendees may also enjoy a view of the top of both buildings through a water-flooded glass ceiling.

Four meeting rooms are located on the hotel’s ground level, which include an exclusive boardroom with an oak table that seats 14 people, and two River Salons located just steps from DOX Restaurant.

Each salon offers 24 seats, making them an ideal venue for private dinners. When combined, these two rooms form an excellent space for standing receptions for up to 100 guests.

The hotel will also feature four restaurants and bars. Classic European dishes made with fresh regional produce grace the menu of DOX restaurant, which features an open kitchen and a view onto the Rhine River. The restaurant’s sushi bar allows diners to escape into a multi-faceted world of Japanese flavors.

DOX Bar is situated along the Catwalk, which connects the hotel lobby with the restaurants. The Lounge, which adjoins the bar, carries a wide selection of international magazines. Coffee specialties, cocktails and light snacks are also served by the fireplace.

With access from the river bank, Café D offers healthy breakfasts, lunches, or dinners in a contemporary and relaxed ambience.

When it opens in mid-February, Pebble will offer 360-degree panoramic view of Media Harbour, along with delicacies and a selection of champagnes that will also be served on the terrace during the summer months.

The 5,200-square-foot Rive Spa at Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf will offer five treatment rooms.

The fitness studio features premium equipment from TechnoGym.

The hotel is now accepting reservations and is offering a special opening rate of 150 euros per night for single occupancy, and 180 euros per night for double occupancy (plus applicable taxes and fees).

For reservations or more information, call 800-233-1234 or visit www.hyattregencydusseldorf.com

Design Hotels is presenting three hotels in Germany and the Netherlands where the interiors vary from the kooky to the sophisticated. In Hamburg, two member hotels show how different design experiences can be. 25hours Hotel has funky, bright and fun interior using high-end retro design furnishings, while The George’s “New British” style combines dark and luxurious furnishings to create a modern take on the traditional English club. In the Netherlands, Kruisherenhotel-Maastricht, designed to be a museum of contemporary 20th century design, has a highly innovative interior that combines the ancient features of a monastery with the modern.

25Hours Hotel Hamburg No.1 is located in a former office building in Hamburg’s district of Bahrenfeld, the hotel’s interior which uses sixties and seventies-inspired design details. Aimed at being a museum of contemporary 20th century design, Kruisherenhotel-Maastricht is housed in a cloister complex of a 15th century monastery, where the old Gothic exterior contrasts with a modern interior.

The open church space was divided into various levels.

The George in Hamburg, Germany, pays homage to the exclusive English club. The hotel evokes the old while lending a touch of timeless glamour to the new.

There are regally designed common spaces with leather furniture, meeting rooms with dark timber flooring and a cozy, sophisticated wallpapered library.

For more information, call 800-337-4685 or visit www.designhotels.com

HONG KONG – Wyndham Hotel Group (NYSE: WYN), the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,200 hotels and 12 brands, today announced the opening of the new Ramada Hotel & Suites Bangkok, the company’s first managed Ramada® hotel in the Asia Pacific region.

Owned by Sookjai Condominium Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of the Kokar group of companies, the 11-storey hotel features spacious studio and suite accommodations. The larger suite accommodations are particularly well-suited for extended-stay business travelers looking for apartment-size accommodations.

Additional amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a full-service restaurant and bar, fitness center, business center and large outdoor pool and garden.

“Bangkok continues to be an important and growing market that offers great opportunity for Wyndham Hotel Group and its brands,” said Ken Greene, Wyndham Hotel Group president and managing director, Asia Pacific. “The addition of this newest hotel not only helps to further anchor our presence in Thailand but serves as a wonderful compliment to our growing managed portfolio.”

Located just five minutes from the bustling Sukhumvit Road, the Ramada Hotel & Suites Bangkok provides guests with the convenience of a central location while still offering peace and tranquility.

“It is with great excitement that we launch the Ramada Hotel and Suites Bangkok, the first of two projects with Wyndham Hotel Group,” said Charoen Kokar (Timmy), director of the Kokar group of companies.

“We are confident that business travelers and discerning holiday makers alike will be drawn to the hotel’s unique value proposition: a sanctuary in the heart of Sukhumvit with a strong product and service offering.

“With a combined room total of about 400 rooms, we are looking forward to a successful relationship with Ramada, given its knowledge and expertise.”

The Ramada Hotel & Suites Bangkok (Soi 12) is one of the four managed Ramada hotels set to open in Thailand by 2012. Agreements have already been signed on the 8-storey Ramada Encore Bangkok (Soi 10), a new-build property located in the Sukhumvit area; the 37-storey Ramada Hotel Bangkok (Soi 23), located close to the Asok BTS sky train station; as well as the 7-storey Ramada Plaza Bangkok (Soi 15), also owned by Sookjai Condominium Co. Ltd. in the Sukhumvit area.

While the four properties are the company’s first managed hotels in Thailand, Wyndham Hotel Group has a managed portfolio of nearly 30 properties around the globe, including the 588-room Wyndham Xiamen in Xiamen, China; the 600-room Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa – A Wyndham Grand Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; and the 162-room Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London.

Ramada Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a global chain of more than 900 midscale and upscale hotels featuring single, double and suite accommodations.

Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 272-6232 or by visiting their banner below.

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, encompasses nearly 7,200 hotels and approximately 607,000 rooms under the hotel brands: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Wingate® by Wyndham, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Microtel Inns & Suites®, Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®.

All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham and international Ramada hotels which are managed by our affiliate or through a joint venture partner. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J.

Park Hotel Group celebrated the Grand Opening of its crown jewel – Grand Park Orchard..

The Hotel, previously known as Park Hotel Orchard, recently went through a SGD80 million dollar makeover and now offers luxurious comfort and modern conveniences to both business and leisure travellers.

Taking inspiration from being in the centre of Singapore’s premier shopping district – Orchard Road, the Hotel is designed with fashion in mind. From its herringbone design glass façade to the fashion spread inspired wall murals in each room, the Hotel is dressed up to look its “fashionably best”.

The glittering opening was marked by a traditional Lion Dance and colourful live entertainment. The ceremony was officiated by Guest of Honour Miss Stephanie Sun, Singaporean singer-songwriter and Singapore Tourism Board’s newly appointed Ambassador to Greater China.

It was hosted by Mr Allen Law, Director of Park Hotel Group and Mr Darren Ware, General Manager of Grand Park Orchard.

“Today is a moment we have all been anticipating – the Grand Opening of our flagship property – Grand Park Orchard,” said Mr Law. “The opening of this hotel is timely as hotels citywide have seen unprecedented growth this year and we believe that the market will continue to strengthen”.

Grand Park Orchard has 308 stylish furnished rooms and suites that offer luxurious comfort and modern conveniences such as high-speed internet access, LCD TV, DVD player, mini bar and coffee/tea making facilities.

Most rooms come with large floor-to-ceiling windows, presenting Orchard Road at its glittering best.

Suite room guests enjoy pampering amenities such as a 40-inch Bang & Olufsen LCD TV, Herman Miller designer desk chair, touch screen PCs with all-in-one printer, scanner and fax.

The full range of Bvlgari bathroom amenities adds luxury to the experience. Business guests will appreciate the exclusive privileges of Crystal Club and complimentary access to the Crystal Club Lounge. And true to its fashionista reputation, guests who check-in at Grand Park Orchard during happy hour will be greeted with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne.

Located on the fourth level, the chic hotel lobby overlooks the stunning outdoor pool and Bar Canary, serving signature concoctions of Veuve Clicquot cocktails.

All-day dining restaurant Open House features four open kitchen stations serving signature dishes of pizzas, dim sum, sandwiches, claypot dishes and roast meat.

Onyx Bar is an energetic and vibrant lounge with intimate spaces, accentuated by ambient lighting.

For a relaxing retreat, guest can enjoy an array of treatments inspired by Asian therapies and philosophies at Spa Park Asia.

Grand Park Orchard is an ideal venue for corporate meetings and social events. The meeting rooms located on the fourth level provide meeting delegates with convenient same floor access to the lobby, restaurant, swimming pool, lounge, bar, spa and business centre.

Beneath the Hotel is a four story, 83,000 square feet retail podium – Knightsbridge – a collection of flagship store that showcases retail units with direct street entrances to Orchard Road and frontages unseen in Singapore.

Since moving its headquarters to Singapore five years ago, Park Hotel Group has expanded its portfolio rapidly and currently has eight properties in its network.

The Group is targeting to add 10 to 12 properties in the next three to five years, with additional investments in Japan and China, plus interest extending to prominent destinations elsewhere in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and even Australia, as well as Singapore.

“Park Hotel Group will be celebrating our fiftieth anniversary in 2011 and in conjunction with that, we are looking at listing the company on both the Singapore and Hong Kong stock exchanges next year”, reveals Mr Law.

Journeys infused with island magic and truly Thai charm at Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa on stunning Koh Samui are now embellished by elite signature style with the launch of 20 new exclusive suites and pool villas, available for bookings from December 21, 2010.

Nestling tranquil Bo Phut Bay, a short stroll from the authentic village charms of Fisherman’s Cove, Anantara Bophut resides a convenient 15 minute journey from Koh Samui International Airport.

Upon arrival, guests become immersed in an ambient heritage of island life, with the iconic resort designed as a traditional southern Thai village whereby existing rooms and suites envelop a long central lotus covered lagoon embraced by mature jungle landscaping.

From this idyllic haven, gastronomic journeys include award-winning Italian cuisine at Full Moon restaurant, elevated to overlook the shoreline infinity pool.

Deep relaxation unfolds at Anantara Spa, with this sanctuary’s multi award-winning journeys enjoyed from glass walled treatment suites ensconced within ancient Thai palace walls surrounding serene water gardens.

Benefiting from full use of the resort’s signature facilities, Anantara Bophut’s new suites and villas achieve a monumental expansion of tranquil living space, bestowing future guests with an elegant selection of private hideaways and the ultimate home away from home.

Feel inspired by contemporary Thai style, where breathtaking simplicity is enhanced by a marriage of sublime creature comforts.

Each suite and villa benefits from fully self contained modern conveniences such as a kitchette with all the comforts of home, 40″ LCD TVs, international satellite TV and a DVD player, complimentary high speed internet, an iPod docking station, IDD telephones with voicemail and an electronic in-room safe.

12 Two-Bedroom Suites are beautifully positioned in a three storey villa. Choose from 4 suites spanning 150 square metres on the first floor with the allure of a private pool and garden, or from 4 second floor and 4 third floor suites of 123 square metres, each boasting a private terrace. Comprising a master bedroom and a second twin bedroom, both with en-suite, these exquisite havens also feature a separate dining and living area.

5 Pool Villas shroud guests in peaceful exclusivity. Comprising 153 square metres of luxurious living space, elevated 1.2 metres over exotic gardens, these inviting villas are enhanced by a pool terrace designed with pivot panels for even greater privacy.

Mix business and pleasure with a bedroom featuring a work area. Revel in the exceptional features of a separate closet area, duel vanity dresser and oversized bathtub.

Drench in exotic refreshment with a choice of outdoor and indoor showers. Alternate between indulgent dips in an exterior sunken tub and personal pool, or bask under the sun in the lounging area of a private patio and garden.

2 Beach Pool Villas invite guests to delight in a prime beachfront position with direct access to the resort’s golden shore.

Share quality time with friends and family staying next door, with the ability to connect these residences by sliding open the dividing pool terrace wall.

Discover blissful seclusion with a leisurely dip in the private 8 metre pool with inlaid seating, or hideaway in a stylish interior spanning 153 square metres.

Aspire to the height of sophistication from the only Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa.

This one-of-a-kind private sanctuary holds the keys to untold luxury, intimate seclusion and a serene shoreline vista as far as the eye can see.

Enjoy unrivalled al fresco attractions by refreshing in the outside shower or plunging into a personal 10 metre pool complete with inlaid seating and an adjacent sala, all set in a beautiful terrace facing the beach, accompanied by a picturesque private garden. Step inside 355 square metres of beautifully appointed space, and cherish the ultimate experience of elite island living.

Each Villa also comes with those small touches that make your holiday even more special, including:

*Complimentary Internet access

*In room ‘Breakfast when you want’ – choose from a range of champagne breakfasts, healthy alternatives, Thai style or signature Anantara breakfasts.

*A welcome hamper including 6 varieties of local tropical fruits including a traditional Samui coconut daily, a carafe of fresh milk, home made cookies and marshmallows, a variety of assorted nuts, and complimentary premium teas and coffee.

*An afternoon sundowner with canapés and tantalizing cocktails.

*A beach take away bag packed with sun cream, sunglasses cleaner, a book from our library and a newspaper in your language is available and a beach guru is also on hand to make sure all your needs are met while you are sunning yourself by the tropical azure water.

*Foot & neck massage are available upon arrival & departure.

Be the first to experience Anantara Bophut’s unique suite and villa hideaway collection.

The island of Koh Samui is a one-hour flight from the Thai capital of Bangkok. For all resort enquiries and reservations, please call + 66 (0) 5378 4084 or + 66 (0) 2 477 0760 or email reserve@anantara.com

For more information, visit www.anantara.com

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen has been awarded as the “Best Budget Hotel” in the TTG Travel Awards 2010 as voted by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice, TTG-BTmice China, and ttgasia eDaily .

“It is an honour to receive the award for the second consecutive year and we are very delighted that our efforts in providing our customers with the highest levels of service is being recognised.” said Puneet Dhawan, General Manager ibis Singapore on Bencoolen. “I would like to extend my appreciation to all TTG readers for voting us, as well as to all of the team members at the ibis Bencoolen for helping the hotel achieve this recognition.”

The ibis Singapore on Bencoolen as the largest ibis hotel in Asia Pacific, has been recognised for the second time by the industry in winning this award. Ibis on Bencoolen stands out as a clear winner in the Asia economy sector because of its above market performance and strategic location in the heart of Singapore’s business and leisure districts such as City Hall, Orchard Road and Bugis.”

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ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped en-suite bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options.

The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world’s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels.

Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with more than 102,000 rooms and 861 hotels in 45 countries.

SUBLIME KOH SAMUI BEACH RESORT NAPASAI IS THE PERFECT GETAWAY FOR A LONG WEEKEND

Introducing Three-Night Packages for Two with Golf Option

The secluded Orient-Express beachside hideaway Napasai on Thailand’s tropical paradise island of Koh Samui is offering three-night packages for couples with a passion for golf, starting from US$329 per room per night, with green fees included for an extra US$95.

The island is one of Thailand’s newest golf destinations with two championship courses, Santiburi Samui Country Club and Royal Samui Golf & Country Club, plus the fun nine hole, par 3 Bophut Hills Country Club.

Dinner and daily breakfast for two plus round trip airport transfers are included in the ‘Great Affordable package’ at one of the most stylish and comfortable resorts with its own private beach on the Thailand paradise island.

The ‘Golf Package’ at US$424 includes the same complementary extras, plus a round of golf for two including caddie and cart, with sports massages and golf course transfers. Both packages are valid for a year.

Napasai has expanded its private beach which now features a delightful grill restaurant serving fresh local seafood in two outdoor tropical wooden salas.

The beach also sees the addition of a floating pontoon, allowing arrival and departure by boat, and easy guest access to the myriad idyllic offshore islands for swimming and snorkelling and scuba diving.

Also new for the resort, is the new cocktail and yoga deck offering panoramic ocean and island views with relaxing treatments, massages and pampering rituals rooted in traditional Thai medicine, local herbs and Oriental healing philosophies.

Holistic treatments offered on the spa menu combine natural ingredients such as tropical fruits and flowers to balance physical and psychological well-being and Pala Energy body massage to encourage energy flow.

At cottages featuring private terraces, new facilities include flat-screen televisions and iPod docks, and stylish Jim Thompson silk and cotton fabrics. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is also available throughout the resort.

Napasai offers 34 Sea View Cottages, 11 Beachfront Cottages, eight Garden Cottage Suites, two exclusive Beachfront Cottage Suites with direct access to the beach and 14 private pool beachfront residences for sale or rental, with access to their own private beach.

In the tranquil Gulf of Siam off the east coast of Thailand, Koh Samui has a relaxed and laid back village-style charm, and is renowned for its beautiful white sand beaches, clear warm water, lush tropical gardens, gentle ocean breezes and colourful fishing villages.

Koh Samui is just 2.5 hours direct flight from Hong Kong, with flights five times a week, or a short 50 minute flight from Bangkok. There are also daily direct flights from Singapore and links aboard boutique airline Bangkok Airways to key tourism spots in Asia.

Rates are subject to tax and service charge and applicable only to double occupancy.

Napasai is located at:

65/10 Ban Tai, Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84330, Thailand
Telephone: +66-77 42 92 00/99 | Fax: +66-77 42 92 01
E-mail: reservations@napasai.com
Website: www.napasai.com