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Summer by the Nile at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence. |
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Published On: 2013-05-21 |
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 From sailing down the eternal Nile to gazing across the Pyramids of Giza, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence invites guests to soak in the timeless charm of Cairo this summer with its special summer break promotion - Stay Longer - Third Night Free.
With its opulent rooms furnished in elegant French Empire style and views overlooking the river and the Great Pyramids in the distance, the luxury Hotel offers guests an incredible sense of place and a chance to make the most of their time in Egypt’s vibrant capital city.
Whether it's Afternoon Tea at the Tea Lounge or soaking in the midday sun by the Nile at Aura, the Hotel’s authentic Shami-inspired poolside restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has gained a well-deserved reputation as an exclusive sanctuary in the heart of Cairo. Guests can spend the day by the pool, enjoying the deluxe services of the Spa or enjoy a stylish lunch experience at La Gourmandise in the heart of the First Mall – home to 59 high-end boutiques and shops and other trendy dining outlets.
The Stay Longer - Third Night Free package at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence includes a third complimentary night for every two consecutive nights booked. Promotion is valid on all room categories starting from Superior rooms and is valid through September 15, 2013. This offer cannot be combined with any other running promotions. Promotion is subject to hotel availability at the time of booking.
Source:-Four Seasons
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Former Best Western Celebrates One Year as M Star Hotel Clinton |
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Published On: 2013-05-21 |
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 Formerly the Best Western Colonial Motel in Clinton, Missouri, the hotel upgraded its local, regional and national market to attract business, group and leisure travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
"My favorite thing about Magnuson Hotels is their low cost and easy reservation system," stated Dharam Chaudhari, owner of the M Star Hotel Clinton.
Corporate, educational, government and leisure travelers will appreciate this 32-room facility located just minutes from Truman Lake, Katy Trail State Park, Clinton Memorial Airport and historic downtown Clinton with many shops and antique stores.
Guests of the M Star hotel Clinton will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, free wireless internet and a seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, microwave, mini-fridge and free local calls.
"It is a pleasure and honour to congratulate Dharam and Milan Chaudhari and their team upon one year as the M Star Hotel Clinton," stated Thomas Magnuson, CEO of Magnuson Worldwide.
"Mr. and Mrs. Chaudhari and their team are now one year members of the Magnuson Hotels Premier Collection, an elite portfolio of the highest quality hotels and locations represented by Magnuson Worldwide."
The M Star Hotel Clinton receives complete global brand representation without the costs and requirements of franchise brand affiliation. It expands its business through Magnuson Hotels' massive hotel reservation network including 650,000 GDS travel agents, all global corporate accounts, over 2,000 Internet booking channels such as Global Hotel Exchange, Expedia, Hotels.com, Priceline, and all major airlines websites.
Source:- Best Western
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Enjoy An Extra Fun Stay At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas This Summer |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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 Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas invites guests to make the most of their summer getaway by enjoying the Extra Fun Day Away package. The new summer offer provides a complimentary third night in a spacious guestroom with spectacular views when guests book a minimum of two consecutive nights, May through 5 September 2013.
To enhance the Extra Fun Day Away experience, guests also can escape to Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ Five-Star Spa or lounge in the poolside cabanas. Focusing on healing therapies for the mind, body and soul, the spacious Spa presents a variety of pampering treatments including summer-friendly remedies to prepare sunbathers for the pool.
Located on the 8th floor, The Pool at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas boasts views over the sights of CityCenter and features a serene atmosphere with two pools, two Jacuzzis and one plunge pool. The poolside cabanas are available for full-day rentals where guests will find a place to relax in private comfort. Each cabana provides a bottle of Moet Ice champagne, a complimentary mini bar stocked with non-alcoholic refreshments, fresh fruit, sun care amenities, plush robes, Oshibori Towels, a 42” flat panel television, PlayStation 3, magazines and newspapers, and complimentary pitchers of iced tea and lemonade.
Source:- Mandarin Oriental
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Historic Lyon Hotel Re-launches As Chic MGallery Whilst Celebrating The City's Artistic Roots |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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 France’s culinary capital now sits firmly on the Australian traveller’s agenda thanks to the launch of Emirates-Qantas five-weekly services, and complementing the new air services is the re-opening of one of the city’s grandest and most historic hotels, the Hotel Carlton Lyon – now part of Accor’s distinctive MGallery Collection.
Lyon is a historical and architectural landmark city, just over two hours by TGV south west of Paris. For centuries the city proudly carried the reputation as the gastronomic capital of France, due partly to the presence of many of France’s finest chefs – such as Paul Bocuse – as well as the city’s close proximity to two of France’s best known wine growing regions: Beaujolais to the North and Côtes du Rhône to the South.
The Carlton is just a 5-minute walk from the Bellecour metro stop and is the ideal base for exploring Lyon, with its opera house, museums, the St. Jean Cathedral and the Musée des Beaux Arts.The hotel has grown into a legend. Built in 1894, the majestic stone façade is quintessentially Haussmann and bears witness to this building’s rich history.
Internally, the majestic staircase envelops the mythical 1930 Roux-Combaluzier elevator, which is made entirely of wood and wrought iron. The retro décor in the lobby, bar, corridors and rooms intertwines distinctly classical atmospheres and an up-to-the minute feel. The most coveted of the80 rooms are the 4 Rotonde junior suites, featuring round sitting rooms and splendid views over the well-known Place de la République.
The rooms have been renamed to pay tribute to the celebrities who have stayed there – and still stay there. Actor Patrick Chesnais, it is said, enjoys rehearsing his lines in room 322, which is now named after him. Suite 103 was actor Laurent Terzieff’s room for many years and his autobiography “Seul avec tous” is now placed on the side table in the room.
Art is everywhere in this MGallery Collection hotel, which also features period stained-glass windows, blue marble and wallpaper created especially to capture the 1920 period spirit. The interior design is distinctly reminiscent of a theatre, and the ubiquitous red is even offered as part of the bar menu – a Carlton Red cocktail – and as a Carlton Red nail polish in the spa, a product created in partnership with beauty product brand, Kure Bazaar.
The jazz playing in the champagne bar in the evening, the furniture radiating 1920s charm and the Art Deco moldings put this hotel in a league of its own.
To make guests feel like stars pampered from head to toe, the Spa Cinq Mondes offers massages as well as the opportunity to unwind completely in the Turkish bath, massage parlor or relaxation room. The nail salon, a special feature for women, also provides hand and nail treatments. For tourists who want to capture the feel of the city at its finest should plan to visit the city in December for its famous light festival Fête des Lumières which occurs every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights. The Festival originated to express gratitude towards Mary, Mother of Jesus, with every house expected to place candles along the outsides of all
the windows to produce a spectacular effect throughout the streets. The Festival has expanded to include professional light shows over the four day period, with the two main focal points of activity being the Basilica of Fourviere and the Place des Terreaux.
Source:- Accor Hotels
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Mercure Hotel For Port Of Ehhuca |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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Accor is set to increase its network in regional Victoria with the addition of a Mercure in the Murray River town of Echuca on the Victorian border. It will be the historic port town’s first internationally branded hotel.
The 62 room hotel is located in the heart of Echuca, walking distance from the town’s CBD & main attractions, such as the Iconic Port Precinct where you can step back in time to the era of the working paddle steamers, the CBD and only a short drive to enjoy the region’s best wineriesFormerly the Quality Inn Port of Echuca, the hotel will be re-branded to Mercure Port of Echuca.
The hotel offers excellent facilities for both business and leisure travellers, including an on-site restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, outdoor resort style swimming pool, and meeting and conference facilities that can accommodate a private meeting for 12 to a fully catered function for up to 200.With the majority of rooms recently re-furbished in contemporary style, the re-branding of the hotel will be highly significant for the hotel as Mercure is one of Australia’s – and the world’s – leading mid-market hotel brands.
“A globally recognised brand coming to town will be very beneficial for both the hotel and whole of Echuca’s tourism industry,” said Accor’s General Manager Franchise Hotels, Dino Mezzatesta.“The hotel will bring guests an authentic experience and a high level of comfort and service.”
Mercure Port of Echuca is part of a growing network of Accor hotels in regional Victoria. It joins other Mercure hotels in destinations such as Melbourne, Horsham, Bairnsdale, the Yarra Valley and Geelong. There are currently some 30 Mercure hotels across Australia, and over 700 hotels worldwide.
Source:- Accor Hotels
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National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of the 2nd Annual Operator Innovation Awards |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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 The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Operator Innovations Awards, with Kennesaw State University taking home the prestigious Innovator of the Year award. Selected by an independent panel of expert judges, the winners were recognized for their achievements in driving advancement in the foodservice industry. The innovative restaurant operators were revealed live last night at Destination: Celebration, the gala event for the 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, in each award category of: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Menu Development, Sustainability, and Technology.
“These restaurant operators have found solutions for their businesses with programs and initiatives that combine creativity and hard work,” says Jeffrey W. Davis, Convention Chair for NRA Show 2013 and IWSB and CEO of the United States Beef Corporation. “The 2013 Operator Innovations Awards winners redefine how the industry views innovation, and will serve as the benchmark for other operators to apply the same innovative spirit within their own operations.”
The 2013 Operator Innovations Awards winners are:
Food Safety
Ninety Nine Restaurants (Woburn, Mass.)
An allergy alert system that combines staff training and involvement with clear communications via ordering, display systems and tracking, ensuring awareness and proper preparation for everyone who touches a guest’s food and minimizing risk for all.
Health & Nutrition
United States Air Force (San Antonio, Texas)
Food Transformation Initiative (FTI), revolutionizes Air Force food selections, cooking methods, meal availability, and merchandising to guide customers toward healthier choices. When comparing participating with non-participating operations, performance metrics confirm FTI elevates healthfulness, energy and alertness through optimal nutrition, without sacrificing flavor, taste and satisfaction.
Menu Development
HMSHost (Bethesda, Md.)
The Freedom To Choose Web portal is an internally developed, custom online tool for the company’s 100+ airport operations and is designed to give local operators access to hundreds of menu items, allowing them to quickly and easily tailor menus to keep up with traveler preferences and regional trends.
Sustainability
Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, Ga.)
The University’s 5,000 guest/day dining operation incorporates a comprehensive, closed-loop waste management program through a variety of efforts including a robust organic "Farm-to-Campus-to-Farm" program, water reclamation, aerobic digestion, composting/recycling programs, oil-to-biodiesel conversion and more to significantly reduce costs, minimize environmental impact and qualify the facility for a gold LEED certification.
Technology
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (Lake Buena Vista, Fla.)
The Be Our Guest Restaurant utilizes a unique fast-casual restaurant system capable of automating elements throughout the operation, including RF table locators, ordering, checkout, back-of-the-house workflow and more to deliver a personalized, streamlined experience for guests that allows the operation to serve more than 3,000 meals at lunch each day.
The annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice, and lodging professionals. NRA Show 2013 will be held May 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, and the 2013 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held in conjunction with the NRA Show will take place May 19-20. The events attract 61,000+ attendees and visitors from all 50 states and 100+ countries, and the event showcases the latest products, services, innovative ideas, up-to-the-minute information about trends and issues, and more growth opportunities than any other industry event.
Source:- Restaurant.org
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National Restaurant Association Military Foundation Announces Winners of Military Foodservice Awards |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation today announced award winners for excellence in military foodservice at operations worldwide. Awards were given to service members and military establishments of the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves.
“The National Restaurant Association and our members take great pride in our military foodservice personnel and the outstanding work that they do,” said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO, National Restaurant Association. “It is truly our privilege to honor these individuals for their talents and service.”
The NRAMF awards program grew from the Association’s decades-long partnership with the Hennessy Trophy Awards program. Established in 1957, the program honors the dedication, pride and fellowship of Air Force foodservice personnel. The Association expanded the program in 2008 with the sponsorship of the Marine Corps’ Hill Award.
National Restaurant Association board members travel each winter to Air Force, Air National Guard and Marine Corps bases to evaluate food service operations. Other prestigious members of the traveling teams also include representatives of the International Food Service Executives Association and Society for Foodservice Management.
Source:- Restaurant.org
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IHG Announces First Staybridge Suites for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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 IHG,the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property, offering an extended stay experience, in Saudi Arabia.
Staybridge Suites Hira Street will be located in central Jeddah just 7km from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport. It will be developed on a 14,700sqm plot and will form part of Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC’s mixed-used development including retail outlets, healthcare facilities and a multi-purpose hall.
Mohammed BaGabas, Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC added: “With the major expansion to Jeddah’s airport and the boom in real estate construction, Jeddah is becoming an increasingly important commercial hub. Our mixed-use development, within easy access to the city and airport, will provide guests with the convenience of retail outlets and other facilities on their doorstep. With Staybridge Suites, we know we will be delivering a home-from-home environment and high quality service to the discerning business travellers attracted to Jeddah.”
The property’s suites will feature modern, spacious interiors designed to create a homely residential environment and meet the needs of extended-stay guests: perfect for business travellers and families seeking a home-from-home experience during their holiday. Suites will feature fully-equipped kitchens, separate working areas, entertainment and communication facilities including free WiFi.
The agreement to develop a Staybridge Suites in Jeddah forms a key part of IHG’s strategy to expand all its brands in the city, which the hotel group has identified a primary focus area in the Middle East. Staybridge Suites Hira Street will join three existing IHG properties in Jeddah: the 300-room InterContinental Jeddah, 323-room Crowne Plaza Jeddah, and 319-room Holiday Inn Al Salaam Jeddah.
Pascal Gauvin, IHG’s Chief Operating Officer, for India, Middle East and Africa commented: “We are seeing an increase in demand for a range of accommodation options in Saudi Arabia and Staybridge Suites is our latest response to that demand. It enables IHG to offer a home-from-home experience to suit the needs of business travellers staying for prolonged periods, but also for families and the many intra-regional leisure travellers that visit Jeddah. This new property is a perfect complement to our existing Jeddah properties and is an important part of our continued growth within Jeddah and Saudi Arabia.”
IHG is currently the largest international hotel company in Saudi Arabia, both by number of hotels (22) and by number of rooms (5,111). Introduced in 1998, Staybridge Suites is growing faster than any other upscale extended stay brand, having opened almost 200 hotels since its launch. IHG currently has eight hotels in its Saudi Arabia pipeline across four brands.
Source:-IHG
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Travel industry leaders discuss tourism's impact |
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Published On: 2013-05-20 |
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The U.S. travel industry is poised for one the strongest summers in history as demand soars and travelers reinvest in their vacation plans, said top travel executives from Best Western International and the U. S. Travel Association at the eighth annual Leisure Travel Summit in New York last week.
With Best Western tracking a 3 to 4 percent growth in summer hotel rates for its 2,200 hotels in North America the organization is predicting a strong summer travel season, Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western attributed the steady year-over-year growth to renewed consumer commitment when it comes to taking a summer vacation.
“We’re seeing continued demand increases and a lot of that lends back to the belief that Americans view vacation travel as a right… they want to invest in time with family and those they care about,” said Dowling. “We had solid growth last year, then improved growth this year, and it speaks to how consumers are driving this economic recovery and will continue to do so.”
Panelists agreed that travel, both domestic and inbound, is a key economic driver for the entire United States economy. The travel industry employs one out of eight Americans, and has added 398,000 jobs since the economic recovery began in early 2010 according to the U.S Travel Association. “Increases in domestic and international travel volume create a healthier U.S. economy because those travelers support millions of American jobs and generate much needed tax revenue,” said Gary Oster, U.S. Travel Association’s senior vice president, business development.
According to Bill Sutherland, AAA vice president of travel services, multi-generational travel will be very popular this year. In a recent AAA survey, nearly one-third of respondents plan to take a multi-generational trip in the next 12 months.
“Of those multi-generational travelers, 25 percent are traveling in groups of three generations, which is a very striking number,” said Sutherland. “As we go forward, the infrastructure will need to evolve to accommodate this kind of large-scale family travel.”
According to Dowling, this rise in multi-generational travel is due in large part to the fact that women are now the primary decision-makers when it comes to purchasing, a concept that Dowling refers to as the “she-conomy.”
“As women take a much more central role in families’ financial decisions, we’re seeing changes in the way people travel,” said Dowling. “Women want to invest in relationships with their family, partners, and loved ones, and they place a high value on vacations as a way to strengthen these relationships.” Dowling says that brands are recognizing the decision-making power that women represent and are increasingly investing in programs that will speak strongly to women and their families, such as Best Western’s partnership with Disney.
Source:-Best Western
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Morgans Hotel Group Provides Clarification On Investor Filing |
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Published On: 2013-05-19 |
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 Morgans Hotel Group Co. ("MHG" or the "Company") today provided clarification regarding statements made in a filing submitted by The Yucaipa Companies ("Yucaipa"). The reference in the Yucaipa filing was to a letter received in November 2012 from a large international hotel company proposing to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common stock for $7.50 per share in cash. The letter said the proposal was based on publicly available information and would be subject to confirmatory due diligence. The Company's Board of Directors discussed this proposal and concluded that the price was not sufficiently attractive to commence formal negotiations in light of the views expressed to the Company's special transaction committee by its independent financial advisor regarding the prospects for growth in its stock price over the next several years if the Company is successful in securing additional management contracts through implementation of its strategic plan. The Company's Board responded that it was not interested at the proposed price, but that it might entertain a proposal at a significantly higher price. A similar proposal was received by the Company from the same party at the same price in February 2013 and the Company's position on the proposal was unchanged.
Source:- Morgans Hotel
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