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After unveiling its multigenerational travel survey, Preferred Hotel Group announced its entry into the expanding luxury serviced residences market with the company’s new brand — Summit Serviced Residences. Summit Serviced Residences is a collection of luxury flexible-stay properties that combine the style and amenities of a city hotel with the space and comfort of a personal residence.

Joining the Summit Serviced Residences collection are properties from AKA, a collection of extended-stay properties with locations in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Va. Preferred expects to grow its Summit Serviced Residences collection internationally and will target key cites in Asia, Africa, Europe, and India, where it already includes its inaugural partners in Singapore, 8 on Claymore Serviced Residences, and in South Africa, Gondwana Game Reserve.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Renovation — The Peninsula Beverly Hills has just completed its final phase of its year-long renovation of all 193 rooms, suites and villas with the unveiling of its four grandest suites and The Peninsula Villa, each with a unique style and color scheme.

The Beverly Hills-based interior design firm of Forchielli Glynn LLC tapped local artisans for many of the furnishings and artwork, creating a new look that enhances the connection between the interiors and surrounding gardens while preserving the hotel’s original DNA – the essence of Southern California living in a setting evocative of a luxurious but relaxed Beverly Hills estate. The Grand Deluxe Suite was designed by American design icon Nancy Corzine, who is known for her contemporary luxe style and signature line of furnishings.

The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula New York (May 2012) –The Peninsula New York will reveal a glamorous new look for The Peninsula Suite designed by Bill Rooney, featuring more than 3,000 square feet of living space and panoramic views over 5th Avenue and the glittering skyline of Manhattan.

The Peninsula Hong Kong New Guestroom Design & Enhancement Program (August 2012) — The Grande Dame of Hong Kong has embarked on a landmark two-phase room enhancement program. The project will see all 297 of the hotel’s guestrooms transformed, initially focusing on guestrooms in The Peninsula Tower, which will re-open in August 2012, followed by the guestrooms within the Original Building, to be fully unveiled in early 2013.

Conceived by The Peninsula Hotels in-house design team and assisted by Getty’s as executive interior designer, the newly enhanced rooms showcase the finest materials and craftsmanship, boasting a bespoke luxury residential feel, with an accent on Classic Modernity, simplicity and chic elegance.

Guest- Focused Technology Unveiled at The Peninsula Hong Kong (September 2012) – Revolutionary in-room technology unveiled at The Peninsula Hong Kong will set new standards of guest personalization.

Much more is on the horizon from Asia’s oldest luxury hotel company. We look forward to sharing more news and story ideas with you in the months ahead.

The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel – “Situated on an exclusive stretch of pristine Cape coastline known as The Platinum Mile, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is renowned for its intimate home-away-from-home appeal. Experience the matchless style and subtle elegance of this internally acclaimed Cape Town luxury accommodation, featuring 110 indulgently spacious suites equipped with every modern convenience and private balconies affording spectacular ocean views. Within easy reach of scenic wine routes, beautiful beaches and botanical gardens, this Cape Town luxury hotel cultivates refined living with a distinctly South African approach.”

Heat up your travel plans during the most romantic time of the year with rates starting at $134, including special treats and festive cocktails in celebration of Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, Loews Hotels invites guests to “Get a Room” with special rates and tasty treats ideal for a romantic getaway. The Get a Room package from Loews Hotels will be offering accommodations throughout the month of February, along with a special menu of uniquely local nibbles and specialty cocktails created just for the occasion. Get a complimentary coupon and enjoy a consenting adult’s libation.

At Loews Miami Beach Hotel, savor a Cupid’s Cosmo with Absolut Citron, Chambord, and pomegranate and fresh lime juice, with pomegranate jewels or a lime curl twist.

Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson is serving up a Love Me Sweet, Love Me Hot cocktail, with jalapeno-infused simple syrup, fresh berries, lime juice and Hornitos Repasado tequila.

Keep things sophisticated in the heart of Manhattan at Loews Regency Hotel New York with a Bubbly Passion fashioned from passion fruit puree, schnapps and Astoria Prosecco.

Loews Coronado Bay in San Diego has the Light My Fire cocktail with Absolut Peppar, chocolate liqueur, Bitter Truth chocolate bitters, and a crimson-colored hot chili garnish to stir things up.

The Get a Room package is priced from $134/double occupancy per night, with spicy bites and two bubbly cocktails included. Available through February 29, 2012.

For more information or to arrange your stay, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit
www.loewshotels.com

*Offer valid through 2/29/2012; subject to availability. Minimum one night stay. Not applicable to Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando (Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando®, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®). Offer not applicable to groups, negotiated or third-party rates. Not combinable with any other offers. Not applicable to existing reservations. YouFirst benefits apply.

About Loews Hotels

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada, including its newest, the 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel that opened April 1, 2010. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry’s most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call
1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com.

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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit will take place May 10 to 13, featuring 60 restaurants, 50 chefs, 30 sommeliers and 30 events at four resorts — The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Bellagio, Caesars Palace and Mandalay Bay. New this year are a Master Series Dinner with Michel Richard at Caesars Palace; a Follow That Food Truck event featuring food from several local trucks; a Too-Hot Tamales Live Demonstration at Mandalay Bay’s Border Grill; a Paella Lunch with Jose Andres at Jaleo at The Cosmopolitan; a Gone Fishing event with Chef Costas Spiliadis at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where attendees learn about selecting and preparing fish; The Kimchi Chronicles, a Q&A lunch with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his wife, Marja, host of PBS’s “Kimchi Chronicles,” at Bellagio’s Prime; a Kings of Cabernet talk about cabernets, including rare and hard-to-find bottles from Bellagio’s collection; Rao’s Family Affair, an Italian Brunch with the Pellegrinos, on the patio of Rao’s Las; a Grand Tasting with 60 participating restaurants at Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis;

After-Hours, the Remix, a late-night party at Mix, the rooftop lounge at Mandalay Bay; and the VIP Saber-Off at Caesars Palace.

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel (21 Lowndes St, London SW1X 9ES; www.jumeirahlowndeshotel.com) is partnering with leading chocolatier Pierre Hermé to offer couples a romantic break, ideal for sweetening up your loved one this February.

Impress your partner as you check-in to the luxury boutique Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, with a bottle of champagne in-room upon arrival. Located in the heart of Belgravia, the hotel is the perfect romantic bolthole – close to Hyde Park for a stroll hand-in-hand; within easy reach of leading fashion boutiques on Sloane Street and high-end department stores Harvey Nichols and Harrods.

Following your arrival, head to the nearby Pierre Hermé store where the expert team will share the master chocolatier’s secrets over a delicious tasting of his famous macaroons and chocolates. A special Valentine’s range has been created by Hermé’s expert team with ingredients including rose petals, passion fruit, vanilla, violet and blackcurrants.

Couples also receive a memento of their experience – a limited edition gift box created by designer and scenographer Marianne Guléy, filled with chocolates or macaroons to take home.

The luxury boutique hotel’s Be My Valentine package is available from 10 February through 19 February from £220 per room per night excluding VAT and service charge.

The package includes:
• One night’s accommodation for two people
• Bottle of champagne in-room on arrival
• Full English breakfast
• Tasting session at Pierre Hermé
• Valentine’s gift box with chocolates or macaroons from Pierre Hermé

To book visit www.jumeirahlowndeshotel.com , call +44 (0)20 7823 1234 or email JLHreservations@jumeirah.com

For those looking to take a short break with their Valentine this February, Barceló UK’s Premium portfolio offers a selection of unique properties in outstanding locations, ideal for a relaxing and romantic break.

Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel
The beautiful 18th century Georgian Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel & Country Club is an idyllic countryside retreat surrounded by 69 acres of private gardens and woodlands, ideal for a romantic stroll in the beautiful Limpley Stoke Valley. The intimate 42 bedroom property boasts stunning panoramic views and is located on the edge of the ‘World Heritage Site’ city of Bath & the renowned Bath Spa. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s relaxing health and leisure facilities including a soothing steam room and sauna or enjoy fine dining in the award-winning ‘Georgian Rooms’.

Throughout February, the Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel is offering double rooms from £95 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis.

Barceló The Lygon Arms
Barceló The Lygon Arms is one of the most celebrated hotels in England. Situated in ‘the prettiest village in England’, the luxury Cotswolds retreat dates back to the 16th Century and is a perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Guests can dine at the award winning restaurant ‘The Great Hall’ and enjoy a drink next to a warming fire at the hotel’s bar. For couples looking to relax and unwind, the hotel also offers a number of spa facilities and beauty treatments.

Throughout February, the Barceló Lygon Hotel is offering double rooms from £105 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis.

Barceló Troon Marine Hotel
Barceló Troon Marine Hotel is located on the stunning Ayrshire coastline, overlooking the 18th century green of Royal Troon. Couples can dine in the hotel’s award winning Fairways Restaurant or relax with a drink in the Arran Bar which offers views of the Isle of Arran. On a clear night the sunset over the isle is a sight to behold. For those wishing to unwind, the Beauty Rooms offer a wide range of treatments in tranquil surroundings. The Heath and Leisure Club has an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, fully equipped gym and a fitness studio. Those wishing to explore the Scottish west coast will not be disappointed with dramatic coastlines, breathtaking scenery, miles of countryside and historic attractions such as Dundonald Castle.
Throughout February, the Barceló Troon Marine Hotel is offering double rooms from £69 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis.

Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel
Surrounded by 11 acres of beautiful Warwickshire Countryside and a 100 year listed Topiary Garden, the 16th Century, Elizabethan Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is the perfect romantic location for a Valentines getaway. The hotel has a mix of traditional country and spacious contemporary styled rooms and in the grounds you will find All Saint’s Church which dates back in parts to the 11th Century where tradition has it that William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. The hotel has a number of spa facilities where couples can relax including an indoor heated pool together with a soothing sauna and steam room. Guests can dine at the award winning Stuart Restaurant which offers sumptuous cuisine using fresh seasonal ingredients and a warm service of the highest standards.

Throughout February, the Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering double rooms from £75 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis.
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With over 2800 bedrooms and 217 conference and meeting rooms, plus Health & Leisure Clubs and Spa’s, Barceló UK hotels are perfect for Christmas parties, dinners or any other event.
Barceló UK has 21 hotels throughout the country, from traditional coastal and country retreats to vibrant town and city getaways, all the way from Scotland to Torquay.
For more information visit; www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk

Portfolio Includes
Barceló Troon Marine Hotel* Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel* Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel * Barceló Blackpool Imperial Hotel * Barceló Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club * Barceló Redworth Hall Hotel * Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel * Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel * Barceló Daventry Hotel * Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel * Barceló Walton Hall * Barceló Walton Hotel * Barceló Oxford Hotel * Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel * Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel * Barceló The Lygon Arms * Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel * Barceló Brighton Old Ship Hotel * Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel * Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel * Barceló Cardiff Angel Hotel

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is delighted to celebrate its association with the international art world through a new partnership with the Saatchi Gallery, London’s leading contemporary art gallery.

The Saatchi Gallery is renowned for bringing exciting new contemporary art to the widest possible audience. For the first time in its 25-year history the gallery is working exclusively with a central London five-star hotel to create a cultural playground throughout the hotel, giving Londoners and visitors to the city the opportunity to interact and connect with the dynamic world of art outside the usual gallery environment.

The first of a series of three exhibitions taking place at the hotel throughout 2012 will open on 1 February. Entitled One Giant Leap, the exhibition represents not only the huge step the Saatchi Gallery and Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill have taken to create this unique partnership, but also an introduction to the wide range of works drawn from the Saatchi Gallery’s collection which has consistently had a reputation for being ground-breaking and innovative.

Highlights of the exhibition are Martin Honert’s Reisen, a monumental sculpture of two giants, each almost 3-metres high, who appear to have stumbled into the hotel; a series of small paintings featuring children, teenagers and young athletes by the highly acclaimed painter Chantal Joffe; Christina Mackie’s life-size hippopotamus; two paintings by Dexter Dalwood in which he imagines what you might find if you were invited into the homes of Liberace and the Queen; and Stella Vine’s homage to Margaret Thatcher, an affectionate painting of the former Prime Minister and her husband Denis.

In addition, from 1 February to 30 April 2012, a Limited Edition Saatchi Gallery Suite will be available for guests to stay in and experience contemporary art unlike any other space in London. On entering this exclusive Regency Executive Suite, guests will sleep amongst a collection of Saatchi Gallery works, some of which have not yet been exhibited within the Gallery. Highlights include: Ronin Cho’s interactive knocking door entitled We know this but we just don’t know how to show it, Steve Bishop’s Jean-Paul Gaultier – Classique (Arctic Fox), a sculpture combining a taxidermied fox, concrete and paint inspired by the Gaultier perfume bottle; and the recently acquired Rafal Zawistowki’s Judas. Finally, the young artist Celine Fitoussi will take the suite’s luxury bathroom to a new level, with a bespoke wall-to-wall soap installation. Fitoussi’s transformation of spaces into arenas of sensory and visual delight has already caught the attention of top interior designers such as Nicky Haslam.

Furthermore, the Limited Edition Saatchi Gallery Suite will be lit by a collection of iconic lamps from the KAISER Idell™, designed by Christian Dell. Now a collection of the Republic of Fritz Hansen™, this timeless classic design will add depth, warmth and a subtle statement to the Suite.

For art aficionados around the world, or for those who are looking for a unique experience, the Limited Edition Suite will be a must-do experience.

The Limited Edition Saatchi Gallery Suite is available from £700 plus VAT per night from 1 February to 30 April 2012, subject to availability. Guests can make a reservation by contacting the hotel directly on: +44 20 7486 5800, or emailing london.churchill@hyatt.com, or visiting the hotel website at www.london.churchill.hyatt.com.

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill has been the Main Hotel Partner of Frieze Art Fair since 2008, and is delighted to continue its association with world-renowned contemporary art.

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is conveniently located in the heart of London’s West End with views over the charming gardens of Portman Square. With 434 well-appointed guest rooms and suites and featuring 12 intimate and large meeting spaces, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill offers a full range of services tailored to serve the needs of business and leisure travellers. Dining options include ‘seasonal’ dishes in The Montagu and award-winning Italian cuisine at Locanda Locatelli. Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill enables all guests, whether they are travelling to work, unwind or gather in celebration, to leave feeling productive and revitalised.

For more information, please visit www.london.churchill.hyatt.com. From the UK reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide can be made by calling 0845 888 1234 or logging onto hyatt.com.

About the Saatchi Gallery
Founded in 1985, the Saatchi Gallery opened its new premises in the 70,000 sq. ft Duke of York’s HQ building on King’s Road in the heart of London in 2008. With free admission to all shows, the Saatchi Gallery aims to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible. The Gallery attracts over 1.3 Million visitors a year. www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/

About Republic of Fritz Hansen™
Founded in 1872 by Danish furniture cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, Republic of Fritz Hansen™ is today recognized as one of the world’s leading design and manufacturers of exclusive furniture. Known for their collaborations with some of the world’s most influential architects and designers, such as Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm, it has resulted in an outstanding collection of exclusive furniture designs. www.fritzhansen.com

Belgraves, the newest property from the Thompson Hotel collection, will open its doors in London’s Belgravia neighborhood on Feb. 1, 2012. A joint venture with The Harilela Group, the hotel is the first U.K. opening from Thompson Hotels, a group of design-driven hotels in major urban cities including New York, Los Angeles and Toronto.

Located at 20 Chesham Place, Belgraves offers 85 rooms and suites, a bar, restaurant and lounge lobby. The bedrooms feature silver grey wooden floors throughout. All rooms use palettes of natural grey tones and textures. Elegant marble bathrooms finished with smoked glass and brass beaded curtains add a luxurious finishing touch.

The property’s entrance features a fireplace in a loft-like setting and the lobby lounge includes a library. Adjacent to the lobby lounge is Hix Belgravia, an 80-seat restaurant offering a menu inspired by chef and food writer Mark Hix’s travels from around the world. The mezzanine level includes Mark’s Bar, the second of Hix’s bars, and leads to a cigar garden. Private dining or meetings for up to 22 guests can be hosted, and the property also houses a fitness center. Room rates start from £336 per room per night for a King Superior.

Vivanta by Taj, the five-star brand from Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces, launched its 22nd property in Surya, Coimbatore, making it the third property in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on Race Course Road, Vivanta by Taj — Surya, Coimbatore is a cutting-edge hotel that caters to all guests, whether they arrive for business or for pleasure, with 180 rooms and suites.

From a high-energy bar to fine dining, the Vivanta by Taj — Surya, Coimbatore’s signature restaurants offer tapas and entrees for all gastronauts and gourmands. Vivanta by Taj — Surya, Coimbatore has five well-defined meeting spaces to offer business guests the convenience of conferencing with modern technology. The grand ballroom is sub-divisible into a variety of configurations and features the latest in lighting technology with multiple dimming presets for a variety of moods. With sophisticated sound and audio systems, the space can be custom-tailored for events ranging from elaborate weddings to large business gatherings. Recreational facilities include the Jiva Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and swimming pool.

Guests may also choose to explore the local culture of Coimbatore by visiting renowned temples that date back to 1500 AD. Coimbatore is the second-largest city of Tamil Nadu and borders the state of Kerala. It is surrounded by the Western Ghats mountain range on the west and north, with reserve forests and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve on the northern side. Its proximity to the hill stations of Ooty, Coonoor and Valparai and the Noyyal River makes it an attractive tourist destination throughout the year.

Vivanta by Taj incorporates hotels in key metropolitan areas as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has released more than 120,000 rooms nights at more than 200 hotels for use during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. The withheld rooms had caused some anxiety among tour operators whose normal blocking of rooms was put on hold by the needs of LOCOG.

As part of the bid to stage the London 2012 Games, agreements were struck with hotels in 2005 to provide more than 40,000 hotel rooms, representing more than 600,000 room nights, for visiting dignitaries, media, sponsors and staff during the Games. As part of the agreement, LOCOG promised to return any unwanted rooms back to the hotels so they could sell them in time for the summer of 2012. London & Partners is already receiving requests from tour operators and groups for rooms during the Games period.

Approximately 20 percent of the hotel room nights that LOCOG had reserved in London will now be returned to the hotels to be used as the hotels choose. More than 120,000 room nights at more than 200 hotels will now be available to visitors to London this summer from five-star to budget hotels.

In June at the World Travel Market Meridian Club Think Tank, hoteliers and wholesalers expressed concern about the delay in releasing the rooms. Buyers working in the inbound and corporate sectors worried that many hotels in London were risking established relationships with long-term partners in order to satisfy short-term Olympic demand.