Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to introduce the MO Azuma Odori accommodation package, which includes premium seats for the 85th Azuma Odori geisha dance performances at Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in the prestigious Nihonbashi area, where 400 years of history and traditions mix with modern urban innovation. The hotel offers award-winning hospitality in an environment resonating with old-world elegance and the sophisticated culture of Japan’s Edo era. This cultural accommodation package provides a rare opportunity for guests to experience the country’s rich traditional traditions first hand.
Founded more than 150 years ago, Shinbashi Karyukai has been renowned since the Meiji era as one of the most exclusive groups of geisha in Japan. When the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre first opened its doors in 1925, there were dance performances of Azuma Odori, performed by the geisha of the Shinbashi Karyukai. The theatre still stages grand events that give geisha a chance to display their traditional dancing, singing, and shamisen playing skills honed over many years of rigorous training.
In addition to premium seats for the matinee performance of the 85th Azuma Odori, the MO Azuma Odori package provides guests: a shokado bento lunch prepared by six prestigious Japanese ryotei restaurants (well-known for accepting customers primarily by referral only), breakfast for two, and a choice of early check-in or late check-out;
Available from 29 May to 1 June 2009, the MO Azuma Odori package starts from
JPY 85,000 and includes:
• One night accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room or a Premium Grand Room
• Two tickets for the 85th Azuma Odori geisha dance performances held at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo
• Shokado bento lunches for two prepared by six exclusive ryotei restaurants: Tokyo Kiccho, Shinkiraku, Kanetanaka, Matsuyama, Yonemura and Yamane (served at the theatre restaurant prior to the show)
• American breakfast for two at K’shiki all-day dining on the 38th floor
• A choice of early check-in from 11am or late check-out until 5pm
For reservations or enquiries, please ring 0120-806-825 (toll free) or +81 03-3270-8950 (9 am to 9 pm). The offer is subject to availability.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Zurich’s Iconic Dolder Grand Celebrates its First Birthday with a Special Gift for Guests
Zurich’s historic Dolder Grand which was reopened in Spring 2008 as a sensational, Norman Foster designed ‘city resort’, is offering complimentary nights from April 3 to 30, 2009 to celebrate the first anniversary of its new incarnation.
The Dolder Grand reopened on April 3rd last year following a four-year, multi-million dollar renovation and extension, and to celebrate, one of Switzerland’s most venerated grand hotels is offering guests one night free for each night booked, up to a maximum of four nights.
“We cannot think of a better way to celebrate our first birthday than to share it with our guests with a special gift of thanks for their support.” said Managing Director Thomas Schmid.
The historic Swiss landmark attracted world wide acclaim in its first year and was recognised as the world's top new or renovated hotel in international travel and design magazine, Wallpaper's 2009 Design Awards.
It collected the prize for 'Best architecture - Conversion of an existing building' in the European Hotel Design Awards 2008, and was tipped among the 'Top 15 hotels in the world to watch' in Travel + Leisure's (US) World’s Best Awards 2008. The UK Tatler awarded it the Tatler Spa Award for Smartest Escape, while the hotel's signature fine dining venue, The Restaurant, was awarded 1 Michelin Star and 17 Gault Millau points.
Easter Weekend Offer
The Dolder Grand is also offering a two-night Easter package including pampering and dining for CHF 1,550 (US$1,340) for two in a Double Room Superior from April 10 to 13.
Upgrades are available to deluxe rooms for as little as CHF 100 (US$ 87) or up to CHF 580 (US$ 502) more for a Junior Suite Grand. All rooms offer unrivalled views of the city, lake, Alps or forest, while Junior Suites and Suites include whirlpool tubs and steam showers.
Along with continental breakfast and Easter Brunch in the Garden Restaurant, guests can also experience the resort's new 4,000 square metre spa, which has been hailed by Wallpaper as the "jewel in the crown" of its US$400 million facelift. Ladies are treated to a Kerstin Florian 'European classic facial', with a Kerstin Florian 60-minute massage for men. Guests also receive complimentary Easter amenities and flowers on arrival.
For singles, the promotion is priced at CHF 880 (US$761), and various room upgrades are also available.
Zurich Spring Highlights
• Spring Festival: Sechseläuten (April 19 to 20 ) – Two days of processions, marching bands and elaborate costumes culminate in the burning of the 'Böögg,' a symbolic snowman. The quicker his head catches fire and explodes, the finer the summer should be!
• Zurich Marathon (April 26) – If marathon’s aren’t your thing enjoy the numerous festivities in the lakeside towns that coincide with the race.
• Kunsthaus – Switzerland’s reowned art gallery contains a vast collection of European art, from the Middle Ages through to the present.
• Bahnhofstrasse – the mile-long street of banks features exclusive fashion boutiques, department stores and inviting street cafes.
• Sightseeing - Fraumünster, a late-Gothic church and Grossmünster, the symbol of the city with its distinctive twin towers.
• Old town – with its art galleries, antique and book shops. In the evening, the old town is transformed into an entertainment quarter.
About the Dolder Grand
The historic Dolder Grand dates back to 1899 as a Curhaus health spa and has been reborn following a four-year, US$400 million facelift styled by world-renowned London architects Foster and Partners.
The luxury ‘city resort’ with unrivalled views of the city, lake and the Alps now features 173 exceptionally luxurious rooms and suites within the historic Main Building and the two entirely new extensions, the Golf and Spa Wings.
Now positioned as a top-ranking international luxury city resort, The Dolder Grand is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
For more information about The Dolder Grand, visit: www.thedoldergrand.com.
Internationally Renowned Steakhouse Group The Meat & Wine Co Set to Open its Doors in Asia
The Meat & Wine Co, an international steakhouse renowned for its superior beef, superb wines and outstanding service, opens its flagship Asian outlet on 20 March 2009, at Beijing’s premier integrated lifestyle development, the Legation Quarter. The Legation Quarter, housed in the former compound of the American Legation, is an upscale and trendy property developed by Handel Lee, a leading entrepreneur and the man behind many other significant lifestyle projects in China. Legation Quarter presents China’s leading luxury dining and lifestyle experiences, including a contemporary gallery, luxury brands, world-class restaurants and a top-tier business club.
“At The Meat & Wine Co Beijing, the delectable food and wine selection accompanied, by the spectacular venue and unwavering commitment to service excellence offers guests a very exclusive and distinct dining experience like no other. We are very excited to welcome our guests in Beijing,” said General Manager, Stan Gaberov.
As the name suggests, The Meat & Wine Co specialises in prime cuts of superior quality beef, complemented by an extensive range of excellent wine. Guests can expect premium quality and the freshest of produce. The meat is prepared and aged based on an in-house formula that has proven a success for over 40 years. If beef is not your thing, the restaurant also offers a delicious selection of seafood and poultry dishes.
The wine selection at The Meat & Wine Co Beijing is a blend of South African and the very best of International New World brands. Wines are carefully selected and come mostly from small-sized family-owned wineries. Among them, a family-owned winery is the “Domaine du Tix”, a boutique winery of six hectares in the French Rhone Valley, producing the finest quality wines featured in some of the best restaurants in France. The extensive food and wine selection and unwavering commitment to service excellence ensure that guests can look forward to an outstanding dining experience, complimented by a stunning venue.
One of the significant highlights of the restaurant is Beijing’s first ever wine tunnel, designed by Singapore-based design firm Silverfox Studios. Silverfox Studios is also responsible for the overall interior design concept of the restaurant. The glass wine tunnel structure creates a separation between the entrance area and waiting zone, the bar and bar lounge, and the restaurant itself. The multi-layered sheets of glass, in a signature Meat & Wine Co red, boasts lighting effects creating shadow and intrigue and offers guests a voyeuristic experience as they watch the activities outside whilst enjoying a private dining experience within their own private rooms.
Prime locations are paramount to The Meat & Wine Co, which prides itself on creating stunning restaurants that are very different from traditional steakhouses. The Beijing outlet is no exception. Silverfox Studios has created a delightful juxtaposition between the historical site surrounding the restaurant and the chic modern glass building of the restaurant itself. Solid stone, timber, leather and coloured glass are layered to create depth and texture within the restaurant.
The restaurant also boasts a breathtaking space spread over two levels, appealing to the different taste of guests. The ground floor will feature a more open and social setting with a bar, catered for the young and trendy. The first floor is comprised of private dining areas with a private lift entrance designed for businessmen from the local and international business communities.
Situated in the very heart of the Beijing capital and complemented by the unique design of the restaurant, The Meat & Wine Co Beijing will offer guests a truly delicious dining experience.
Restaurant Address: Legation Quarter, 23 Qian Men Dong Da Jie, Beijing, 100006, PRC.
“At The Meat & Wine Co Beijing, the delectable food and wine selection accompanied, by the spectacular venue and unwavering commitment to service excellence offers guests a very exclusive and distinct dining experience like no other. We are very excited to welcome our guests in Beijing,” said General Manager, Stan Gaberov.
As the name suggests, The Meat & Wine Co specialises in prime cuts of superior quality beef, complemented by an extensive range of excellent wine. Guests can expect premium quality and the freshest of produce. The meat is prepared and aged based on an in-house formula that has proven a success for over 40 years. If beef is not your thing, the restaurant also offers a delicious selection of seafood and poultry dishes.
The wine selection at The Meat & Wine Co Beijing is a blend of South African and the very best of International New World brands. Wines are carefully selected and come mostly from small-sized family-owned wineries. Among them, a family-owned winery is the “Domaine du Tix”, a boutique winery of six hectares in the French Rhone Valley, producing the finest quality wines featured in some of the best restaurants in France. The extensive food and wine selection and unwavering commitment to service excellence ensure that guests can look forward to an outstanding dining experience, complimented by a stunning venue.
One of the significant highlights of the restaurant is Beijing’s first ever wine tunnel, designed by Singapore-based design firm Silverfox Studios. Silverfox Studios is also responsible for the overall interior design concept of the restaurant. The glass wine tunnel structure creates a separation between the entrance area and waiting zone, the bar and bar lounge, and the restaurant itself. The multi-layered sheets of glass, in a signature Meat & Wine Co red, boasts lighting effects creating shadow and intrigue and offers guests a voyeuristic experience as they watch the activities outside whilst enjoying a private dining experience within their own private rooms.
Prime locations are paramount to The Meat & Wine Co, which prides itself on creating stunning restaurants that are very different from traditional steakhouses. The Beijing outlet is no exception. Silverfox Studios has created a delightful juxtaposition between the historical site surrounding the restaurant and the chic modern glass building of the restaurant itself. Solid stone, timber, leather and coloured glass are layered to create depth and texture within the restaurant.
The restaurant also boasts a breathtaking space spread over two levels, appealing to the different taste of guests. The ground floor will feature a more open and social setting with a bar, catered for the young and trendy. The first floor is comprised of private dining areas with a private lift entrance designed for businessmen from the local and international business communities.
Situated in the very heart of the Beijing capital and complemented by the unique design of the restaurant, The Meat & Wine Co Beijing will offer guests a truly delicious dining experience.
Restaurant Address: Legation Quarter, 23 Qian Men Dong Da Jie, Beijing, 100006, PRC.
Packages, Promotions & Lucky Draw Celebrate Shilla Seoul’s 30th Anniversary
South Korea’s leading luxury hotel The Shilla Seoul is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a year-long campaign of promotions and packages including a spectacular lucky draw.
The campaign launches with the 'Leaders Club Gold Award 30th Anniversary Special Offer' at the dramatically upgraded lifestyle destination in South Korea’s vibrant capital.
The promotion celebrates The Shilla becoming the first hotel in Asia to be honoured by The Leading Hotels of the World with the coveted 'Leaders Club Gold Award' as well as The Shilla’s 30th anniversary.
It includes special rates in Deluxe rooms at KRW270,000, Grand Deluxe (KRW300,000), Executive Deluxe (KRW320,000) and Executive Grand Deluxe (KRW350,000) plus room upgrades on availability and complimentary airport limousine service, as well as daily breakfast, free internet and welcome fruit & chocolate.
Visitors from March 1 to May 3 also enter a lucky draw for members of the hotel's 'Dynasty Rewards' programme for frequent guests.
Prizes include two complimentary nights at The Opposite House Beijing, Imperial Hotel Tokyo and Sherwood Hotel in Taipei -- all fellow members of Preferred Hotels group or The Leading Hotels of the World.
With stunning views of Mount Namsan from a private 23-acre 'sculpture park' in the heart of Seoul, The Shilla is consistently voted South Korea’s leading 5-star hotel.
In time for its 30th anniversary, The Shilla is also newly upgraded with exceptional new shopping, dining, health and beauty, weddings, conferences and business facilities.
Highlighting new health and beauty offerings are the Guerlain Spa (one of only four in Asia) and the world renowned La Clinique de Paris.
After three decades of hospitality excellence, The Shilla remains one of Asia's most admired hotel groups – renowned for luxurious accommodation with state-of-the-art facilities, high-end technology and gracious, personalised service.
Hosting numerous state visits and international events, The Shilla is the pride of South Korea's service industry.
It is consistently voted South Korea’s top hotel by influential publications, most recently ranked among the ‘World's Best Hotels’ by Institutional Investor and World’s Top 500 by Travel + Leisure.
As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it is recognised among the most luxurious in the world.
The Shilla Seoul and The Shilla Jeju are affiliated with the Samsung Corporation and are both members of the prestigious The Leading Hotels of the World.
Aqua Launches a New Menu of Authentic Italian Desserts
) Italian trifle with mixed seasonal berries; pineapple, almond and polenta cake with mascarpone ice-cream, or tiramisu with espresso and Kahlua liqueur soaked Savoiardi biscuits -- these are just a few selections from the brand new “Deliziosa” Italian dessert menu at aqua, One Peking Road!
Devised to ensure guests enjoy as authentic-a Italian experience as possible, aqua roma’s new dessert menu has been conceived by resident Italian Executive Chef, Eugenia Riva (JJ).
“Deliziosa” draws together nostalgic childhood memories of Italian puddings and sweet treats with traditional flavours and cooking techniques to present six sensational dessert dishes.
Alongside Italian trifle , pineapple, almond and polenta cake, and tiramisu will be Affogato - vanilla ice-cream, hot espresso coffee and amaretto liqueur topped with crushed amaretti macaroons; half baked Valrhona chocolate fondant cake with vanilla, star anise anglaise & hazelnut ice-cream; and seasonal fresh fruit with scented lime and guava sorbet.
Each of the six scrumptious desserts is priced between HK$98 – 108 and all are available at lunch and dinner seven days a week.
There will also be a dessert sampler platter – a mini portion of each dessert, perfect for sharing and if choosing one alone is just too difficult!
Buon appetite says Chef JJ!
Devised to ensure guests enjoy as authentic-a Italian experience as possible, aqua roma’s new dessert menu has been conceived by resident Italian Executive Chef, Eugenia Riva (JJ).
“Deliziosa” draws together nostalgic childhood memories of Italian puddings and sweet treats with traditional flavours and cooking techniques to present six sensational dessert dishes.
Alongside Italian trifle , pineapple, almond and polenta cake, and tiramisu will be Affogato - vanilla ice-cream, hot espresso coffee and amaretto liqueur topped with crushed amaretti macaroons; half baked Valrhona chocolate fondant cake with vanilla, star anise anglaise & hazelnut ice-cream; and seasonal fresh fruit with scented lime and guava sorbet.
Each of the six scrumptious desserts is priced between HK$98 – 108 and all are available at lunch and dinner seven days a week.
There will also be a dessert sampler platter – a mini portion of each dessert, perfect for sharing and if choosing one alone is just too difficult!
Buon appetite says Chef JJ!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
One&Only Spa Cape Town to Open 3 April
The superior spa experience associated with One&Only Resorts will be taken to the next level with the forthcoming launch of the much anticipated One&Only Spa Cape Town on 3 April.
Located on its very own private island at the heart of One&Only Cape Town, lies an exclusive, unparalleled spa retreat. An oasis of serenity surrounded by water and lush vegetation, One&Only Spa Cape Town offers tailored holistic experiences, ranging from pure relaxation to unique and signature wellness ‘journeys’.
With soothing therapies and calming rituals, One&Only Spa Cape Town has created a carefully considered environment for total wellbeing and is a true reflection of today’s modern spa. Defining personal service and quiet indulgence, the spa embraces local African influences and combines this with contemporary design. Run by the award-winning ESPA brand, One&Only Spa encompasses no less than 12 treatment rooms many of which have pitched roofs, highlighting the lofty spaciousness of the suites and giving a distinctly African feel through the extensive use of natural wood. Private wet areas for both single and couples treatments will be offered in two of the treatment suites.
Two vitality pools with air massage recliners, naturally-lit sauna and aroma-steam rooms, and ‘experience’ showers with three different kinds of water settings complement the relaxation spaces. A hair salon, two beauty suites and the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and manicure studios - with three dedicated rooms - provide additional facilities.
The beautifully landscaped spa gardens will enhance the tranquillity of the spa with integrated seating areas allowing guests to relax fully whilst being surrounded by unique sculptures from the African continent. Designed by Bangkok-based landscape designer, Bensley Design, which also designed the lush gardens of award-winning One&Only Reethi Rah and One&Only Le Saint Géran, the gardens will lead to the peaceful Chi Studio yoga pavilion offering one to one, couple sessions and classes for different levels involving beautiful, calming sequences of postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation of body tension.
Based on One&Only’s innovative ‘Unwind, Balance and Uplift’ spa philosophy, One&Only Spa Cape Town will offer tailored treatment plans, making use of powerful authentic techniques, indigenous ingredients and highly natural, paraben-free products produced by ESPA, all tailored to restoring natural equilibrium. These holistic spa experiences will range from deep relaxation to energising revitalisation with every treatment offered by the Spa centred on one of the three philosophies:
• Unwind – this programme will calm the mind and nerves, easing muscle tension to achieve a sense of deep relaxation and peace. Activities include a variety of spa treatments, meditation, nutrition and yoga.
• Balance - designed to cleanse and purify both mind and body, restoring the body’s natural equilibrium. The full menu of spa treatments is complemented by exercise such as cardiovascular fitness and cleansing nutrition.
• Uplift – this programme can be experienced through body massage, facial treatments, Thai Chi and energising nutrition. Focus is given to pressure points and energy centres of the body resulting in a sense of wellbeing and vitality.
Highly qualified therapists – all from South Africa and intensively trained by ESPA on site for a minimum of eight weeks - will recommend the programme most suited to the guest. Alternatively guests can purchase a block of Spa Time, during which they will be guided through their ‘journey’ of treatments and rituals most suited to their needs. For those looking for complete escapism, One&Only Spa Cape Town offers Private Spa Suites which can be reserved for a minimum of three and a half hours. Couples can enjoy the soaking bath for two, steam shower and side by side treatments.
Treatments, as well as design, at One&Only Spa Cape Town reflect the African environment. Inspired by local Bushmen who relied on seashore provisions, the One&Only Cape Town Essence of Earth and Ocean Experience makes use of indigenous African ingredients. Local sea salt exfoliates whilst Baobab Tree Oil is used to massage and a re-mineralizing South African seaweed wrap provides conditioning effects. Offering 120 minutes of pure therapy, it is the definitive indigenous Signature treatment on the menu.
A 350 square-metre free-form, infinity-edge pool is located on the island and offers guests sitting areas with double chaise longues, ideal for sunbathing or relaxing under shaded pavilions.
For the more active, the resort’s Marina Rise is home to the 200-square metre One&Only Fitness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment from Technogym®. Offering personalised workout programmes developed for the individual needs of guests and residents and linked with the five other One&Only resorts and gyms using Technogym® equipment, guests can follow the same programme wherever they are. The programme will also be fully integrated with specific spa treatments and nutritional advice. A dedicated Kinesis training room offers tri-dimensional pulley system training and there are additional studios for yoga, pilates and tai chi. The resort’s Kick-Start Fitness Package offers guests access to a 60-minute health and fitness analysis, two personal training sessions, aqua and swimming training and a choice of either an Uplift massage, Sports massage or Swedish massage.
The health and wellbeing of youths aged 3-12years and teenagers is an area where One&Only Cape Town is committed to; by helping parents establish a healthy foundation of exercise and proper nutrition for their children. Swimming lessons are divided into three swimming levels, Starfish, Octopus, and Dolphin, and offer a set of criteria and requirements to achieve during the child’s stay at the resort. The resort’s boxing program is designed to help children and teenagers become fitter and to promote an active lifestyle, while Personal Training is offered to teenagers over 16 in the Fitness Centre.
Located on its very own private island at the heart of One&Only Cape Town, lies an exclusive, unparalleled spa retreat. An oasis of serenity surrounded by water and lush vegetation, One&Only Spa Cape Town offers tailored holistic experiences, ranging from pure relaxation to unique and signature wellness ‘journeys’.
With soothing therapies and calming rituals, One&Only Spa Cape Town has created a carefully considered environment for total wellbeing and is a true reflection of today’s modern spa. Defining personal service and quiet indulgence, the spa embraces local African influences and combines this with contemporary design. Run by the award-winning ESPA brand, One&Only Spa encompasses no less than 12 treatment rooms many of which have pitched roofs, highlighting the lofty spaciousness of the suites and giving a distinctly African feel through the extensive use of natural wood. Private wet areas for both single and couples treatments will be offered in two of the treatment suites.
Two vitality pools with air massage recliners, naturally-lit sauna and aroma-steam rooms, and ‘experience’ showers with three different kinds of water settings complement the relaxation spaces. A hair salon, two beauty suites and the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and manicure studios - with three dedicated rooms - provide additional facilities.
The beautifully landscaped spa gardens will enhance the tranquillity of the spa with integrated seating areas allowing guests to relax fully whilst being surrounded by unique sculptures from the African continent. Designed by Bangkok-based landscape designer, Bensley Design, which also designed the lush gardens of award-winning One&Only Reethi Rah and One&Only Le Saint Géran, the gardens will lead to the peaceful Chi Studio yoga pavilion offering one to one, couple sessions and classes for different levels involving beautiful, calming sequences of postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation of body tension.
Based on One&Only’s innovative ‘Unwind, Balance and Uplift’ spa philosophy, One&Only Spa Cape Town will offer tailored treatment plans, making use of powerful authentic techniques, indigenous ingredients and highly natural, paraben-free products produced by ESPA, all tailored to restoring natural equilibrium. These holistic spa experiences will range from deep relaxation to energising revitalisation with every treatment offered by the Spa centred on one of the three philosophies:
• Unwind – this programme will calm the mind and nerves, easing muscle tension to achieve a sense of deep relaxation and peace. Activities include a variety of spa treatments, meditation, nutrition and yoga.
• Balance - designed to cleanse and purify both mind and body, restoring the body’s natural equilibrium. The full menu of spa treatments is complemented by exercise such as cardiovascular fitness and cleansing nutrition.
• Uplift – this programme can be experienced through body massage, facial treatments, Thai Chi and energising nutrition. Focus is given to pressure points and energy centres of the body resulting in a sense of wellbeing and vitality.
Highly qualified therapists – all from South Africa and intensively trained by ESPA on site for a minimum of eight weeks - will recommend the programme most suited to the guest. Alternatively guests can purchase a block of Spa Time, during which they will be guided through their ‘journey’ of treatments and rituals most suited to their needs. For those looking for complete escapism, One&Only Spa Cape Town offers Private Spa Suites which can be reserved for a minimum of three and a half hours. Couples can enjoy the soaking bath for two, steam shower and side by side treatments.
Treatments, as well as design, at One&Only Spa Cape Town reflect the African environment. Inspired by local Bushmen who relied on seashore provisions, the One&Only Cape Town Essence of Earth and Ocean Experience makes use of indigenous African ingredients. Local sea salt exfoliates whilst Baobab Tree Oil is used to massage and a re-mineralizing South African seaweed wrap provides conditioning effects. Offering 120 minutes of pure therapy, it is the definitive indigenous Signature treatment on the menu.
A 350 square-metre free-form, infinity-edge pool is located on the island and offers guests sitting areas with double chaise longues, ideal for sunbathing or relaxing under shaded pavilions.
For the more active, the resort’s Marina Rise is home to the 200-square metre One&Only Fitness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment from Technogym®. Offering personalised workout programmes developed for the individual needs of guests and residents and linked with the five other One&Only resorts and gyms using Technogym® equipment, guests can follow the same programme wherever they are. The programme will also be fully integrated with specific spa treatments and nutritional advice. A dedicated Kinesis training room offers tri-dimensional pulley system training and there are additional studios for yoga, pilates and tai chi. The resort’s Kick-Start Fitness Package offers guests access to a 60-minute health and fitness analysis, two personal training sessions, aqua and swimming training and a choice of either an Uplift massage, Sports massage or Swedish massage.
The health and wellbeing of youths aged 3-12years and teenagers is an area where One&Only Cape Town is committed to; by helping parents establish a healthy foundation of exercise and proper nutrition for their children. Swimming lessons are divided into three swimming levels, Starfish, Octopus, and Dolphin, and offer a set of criteria and requirements to achieve during the child’s stay at the resort. The resort’s boxing program is designed to help children and teenagers become fitter and to promote an active lifestyle, while Personal Training is offered to teenagers over 16 in the Fitness Centre.
HBA to Design Asia’s First Waldorf Astoria
HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, designers of the prestigious new Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, are set to revive a second landmark heritage property on the city’s iconic Bund waterfront.
The world’s leading hospitality design consultancy has been appointed by Hilton Hotels Corporation to transform the former Shanghai Club at No. 2 The Bund into the Waldorf Astoria On The Bund Shanghai.
Set to open in 2011, the Waldorf Astoria On The Bund Shanghai will be the first hotel in Asia for Hilton’s prestigious luxury brand. HBA was the obvious candidate for the high-profile project on account of its unrivalled experience in preservation and adaptation of landmark hotels around the world.
HBA has its own history of augmenting new brands within global hotel groups and in the past have delivered classic restoration designs in New York, Paris, Chicago, Athens and other gateway cities. HBA’s signature design elegance and timeless grace, uniquely adapted for today’s luxury travelers, is a perfect fit for the legendary Waldorf Astoria brand.
According to HBA Principal, Ian Carr, “Restoring or converting these properties, such as is the quest for the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai is a true labor of love for the design team, the ultimate challenge of taking the historical context and adding the up-to-date convenience and style of current expectations. The hotel, when completed, will become a bellwether property for this high-end emerging brand.”
The exquisite English Renaissance style building was constructed in 1911 and opened as the now-legendary Shanghai Club. Throughout the city’s 1920s and ‘30s Pearl of the Orient heyday, it was Shanghai’s most exclusive gentleman’s club, filled with decadent delights like bowling alleys, restaurants, an oyster bar, games rooms, a barber’s shop and two wine cellars. One of the highlights was its celebrated Long Bar – which at 110 feet was once the longest bar in the world.
Still one of the finest architectural gems along Shanghai’s waterfront promenade, the whitewashed façade is adorned with Palladium columns, intricate gables and a pair of sculpted rooftop cupolas. The interiors – including the original Sicilian marble columns and stained glass imported from Birmingham, England – will be painstakingly restored through extensive use of archived photographs and records.
HBA’s renovation of this historic pleasure palace will continue the Shanghai Club’s legacy of refined indulgence, while equipping the building with the luxury amenities demanded by today’s discerning traveller. The new hotel will comprise 266 rooms across two buildings. The charming heritage building will be connected via a courtyard to a modern tower bordered by Sichuan Road. HBA’s design will encompass both buildings, including all the guestrooms, four restaurants, two bars, a patisserie, lobby lounge, extensive banqueting facilities, a swimming pool, health club and spa.
The Waldorf Astoria brand builds on the traditions established by the original Waldorf Astoria in New York, defining the ultimate in hospitality luxury and encapsulating the core values of being legendary, timeless and cultured. Hilton Hotels Corporation is developing Waldorf Astoria hotels and residences in key cities around the world, including Florida (2009), Sarasota (2010), Shanghai (2011), Montreal (2011), Beverly Hills (2011) and Philadelphia (2012).
The Waldorf Astoria On The Bund will revive a much-loved Shanghai institution. Like its cherished predecessor, the Shanghai Club, it will capture the spirit of 1930s Shanghai and become a bastion of civility and style for the refined modern traveller.
HBA: Global Leaders in Historic Restorations
An international leader in historical preservation and adaptation in the hospitality design industry, HBA has worked on several of the world’s oldest and most prized hotels to ensure the quality and relevance of the restoration works.
In 2003, HBA restored the Hotel Grande Bretagne Athens in Greece, which was first opened in 1874. An ambitious preservation and refurbishment programme saw the addition of state-of-the-art facilities, swimming pools, restaurants, a spa, Grand Ballroom, plus meetings and conference rooms. The interior design blended French and Italian neoclassical furniture, taking cues from photographs of the hotel taken in the late 19th century. The detailing throughout was inspired by the original 1843 palace, which featured fluted columns, ionic capitals and mosaic floors.
The St. Regis Grand Rome originally opened in 1894 as Rome’s first deluxe hotel. After an extensive restoration and renovation by HBA in 1999, the hotel reclaimed its status as the finest hotel in Rome – and one of the best in the world. This honor was re-emphasized when the restored hotel was named on theCondé Nast Traveler's prestigious 2005 Gold List.
Westin Europa & Regina located in Venice, Italy consists of five historic buildings dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. HBA was appointed in 1997 by Starwood Hotels & Resorts to restore the historical buildings, maintaining the hotel’s traditional beauty while offering contemporary conveniences. It was also named on the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2005 Gold List.
One of the world’s most famous hotels, the Beverly Hills Hotel was built in 1912. This epitome of luxury was recreated by HBA in 1995, providing opulence and tranquility in a truly residential setting. Likewise, Hilton Chicago, one of the city’s grandest dames, was restored to its full glory in 1985.
About HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
As global leaders in hospitality interior design, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates is credited with revolutionizing the hotel design industry. After 45 years in business, the company consistently sets new creative trends, pushes boundaries and injects fresh visual ideas into some of the world’s best-known addresses.
HBA has successfully completed over 1000 projects in 80 countries. It has gained an unrivalled knowledge of the cultural, financial, geographical and programmatic requirements involved in all manner of design projects – from world-class hotels and resorts, to boutique hotels, spas, casinos, cruise ships and private residences.
HBA employs over 425 design professionals in 13 offices worldwide: Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, Melbourne, New Delhi, Dubai, and Manila. Its achievements are attributed to HBA’s fundamental values of research and sensitivity to the needs of its markets.
For more information, please visit the HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates website at www.hbadesign.com.
The world’s leading hospitality design consultancy has been appointed by Hilton Hotels Corporation to transform the former Shanghai Club at No. 2 The Bund into the Waldorf Astoria On The Bund Shanghai.
Set to open in 2011, the Waldorf Astoria On The Bund Shanghai will be the first hotel in Asia for Hilton’s prestigious luxury brand. HBA was the obvious candidate for the high-profile project on account of its unrivalled experience in preservation and adaptation of landmark hotels around the world.
HBA has its own history of augmenting new brands within global hotel groups and in the past have delivered classic restoration designs in New York, Paris, Chicago, Athens and other gateway cities. HBA’s signature design elegance and timeless grace, uniquely adapted for today’s luxury travelers, is a perfect fit for the legendary Waldorf Astoria brand.
According to HBA Principal, Ian Carr, “Restoring or converting these properties, such as is the quest for the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai is a true labor of love for the design team, the ultimate challenge of taking the historical context and adding the up-to-date convenience and style of current expectations. The hotel, when completed, will become a bellwether property for this high-end emerging brand.”
The exquisite English Renaissance style building was constructed in 1911 and opened as the now-legendary Shanghai Club. Throughout the city’s 1920s and ‘30s Pearl of the Orient heyday, it was Shanghai’s most exclusive gentleman’s club, filled with decadent delights like bowling alleys, restaurants, an oyster bar, games rooms, a barber’s shop and two wine cellars. One of the highlights was its celebrated Long Bar – which at 110 feet was once the longest bar in the world.
Still one of the finest architectural gems along Shanghai’s waterfront promenade, the whitewashed façade is adorned with Palladium columns, intricate gables and a pair of sculpted rooftop cupolas. The interiors – including the original Sicilian marble columns and stained glass imported from Birmingham, England – will be painstakingly restored through extensive use of archived photographs and records.
HBA’s renovation of this historic pleasure palace will continue the Shanghai Club’s legacy of refined indulgence, while equipping the building with the luxury amenities demanded by today’s discerning traveller. The new hotel will comprise 266 rooms across two buildings. The charming heritage building will be connected via a courtyard to a modern tower bordered by Sichuan Road. HBA’s design will encompass both buildings, including all the guestrooms, four restaurants, two bars, a patisserie, lobby lounge, extensive banqueting facilities, a swimming pool, health club and spa.
The Waldorf Astoria brand builds on the traditions established by the original Waldorf Astoria in New York, defining the ultimate in hospitality luxury and encapsulating the core values of being legendary, timeless and cultured. Hilton Hotels Corporation is developing Waldorf Astoria hotels and residences in key cities around the world, including Florida (2009), Sarasota (2010), Shanghai (2011), Montreal (2011), Beverly Hills (2011) and Philadelphia (2012).
The Waldorf Astoria On The Bund will revive a much-loved Shanghai institution. Like its cherished predecessor, the Shanghai Club, it will capture the spirit of 1930s Shanghai and become a bastion of civility and style for the refined modern traveller.
HBA: Global Leaders in Historic Restorations
An international leader in historical preservation and adaptation in the hospitality design industry, HBA has worked on several of the world’s oldest and most prized hotels to ensure the quality and relevance of the restoration works.
In 2003, HBA restored the Hotel Grande Bretagne Athens in Greece, which was first opened in 1874. An ambitious preservation and refurbishment programme saw the addition of state-of-the-art facilities, swimming pools, restaurants, a spa, Grand Ballroom, plus meetings and conference rooms. The interior design blended French and Italian neoclassical furniture, taking cues from photographs of the hotel taken in the late 19th century. The detailing throughout was inspired by the original 1843 palace, which featured fluted columns, ionic capitals and mosaic floors.
The St. Regis Grand Rome originally opened in 1894 as Rome’s first deluxe hotel. After an extensive restoration and renovation by HBA in 1999, the hotel reclaimed its status as the finest hotel in Rome – and one of the best in the world. This honor was re-emphasized when the restored hotel was named on theCondé Nast Traveler's prestigious 2005 Gold List.
Westin Europa & Regina located in Venice, Italy consists of five historic buildings dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. HBA was appointed in 1997 by Starwood Hotels & Resorts to restore the historical buildings, maintaining the hotel’s traditional beauty while offering contemporary conveniences. It was also named on the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2005 Gold List.
One of the world’s most famous hotels, the Beverly Hills Hotel was built in 1912. This epitome of luxury was recreated by HBA in 1995, providing opulence and tranquility in a truly residential setting. Likewise, Hilton Chicago, one of the city’s grandest dames, was restored to its full glory in 1985.
About HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
As global leaders in hospitality interior design, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates is credited with revolutionizing the hotel design industry. After 45 years in business, the company consistently sets new creative trends, pushes boundaries and injects fresh visual ideas into some of the world’s best-known addresses.
HBA has successfully completed over 1000 projects in 80 countries. It has gained an unrivalled knowledge of the cultural, financial, geographical and programmatic requirements involved in all manner of design projects – from world-class hotels and resorts, to boutique hotels, spas, casinos, cruise ships and private residences.
HBA employs over 425 design professionals in 13 offices worldwide: Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, Melbourne, New Delhi, Dubai, and Manila. Its achievements are attributed to HBA’s fundamental values of research and sensitivity to the needs of its markets.
For more information, please visit the HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates website at www.hbadesign.com.
A Celebration to Remember: Capella Singapore Presents an Enchanting Experience for Special Celebrations and Weddings
From its perch amid verdant rainforest with views of the glimmering South China Sea, Capella Singapore, which opens in March 2009, offers a dramatic – and romantic – setting for a wedding. Now accepting bookings for special events starting April 2009, the ultra-luxury hotel will prove to be a magical destination for the ultimate celebration. Be it an elaborate extravaganza for 450 or intimate gathering for 10, wedding parties will find Capella Singapore expertly marries the beauty of its Sentosa Island locale with intuitive guest services and ingenious event coordination. And, Capella Hotels and Resorts’ “Yours truly,” brand for special events will be unveiled in Singapore, introducing a talented celebration team ready to expertly choreograph every event detail to reflect the bride and groom and bring their vision to life.
Capella Singapore’s Tanah Merah offers a captivating backdrop for outdoor celebrations. Thanks to architecture firm Foster + Partners’ masterful restoration of the colonial building from the 1880s, paired with clean-line, contemporary architecture, the hotel creates a stunning contrast of old and new. Throughout Capella Singapore’s grounds, lush landscaping will complement the hotel’s historic and modern design. Guests might chance upon indigenous peacocks wandering amongst the heritage trees and exotic tropical gardens. Capella Singapore’s three cascading pools, which follow the knoll’s natural terrain, will create a compelling setting for an outdoor event, with picturesque views of the South China Sea. And Capella Singapore’s world-class sculpture garden will prove an inventive backdrop for wedding portraits.
From orchestrating the perfect proposal to handling elaborate honeymoon details, Capella Singapore will seamlessly manage the every need, and conceptualize the every inspiration, of the bride and groom. Thanks to a talented celebration team, each couple enjoys the dedicated services of a Celebration Specialist, who will offer guidance and creativity as the intricate choreography of celebrations begins. A signature of the Yours truly, program and at the couple’s request, the Celebration Specialist will engage in a personal preference analysis with their guest. This tool is designed to identify the couple’s values and priorities so that their vision can be translated into every aspect of the event. And a Capella Weddings Library featuring everything from top-of-the-line invitations to the latest bridal magazines – is at couples’ fingertips for inspiration.
Pre-wedding festivities can be organized by the Celebration Specialist, including spa retreats at the hotel’s Auriga Spa and Wellness Centre, sunset cruises from nearby ONEº15 Marina Club and golf at neighbouring Sentosa Golf Club. Wedding-day arrangements are equally cared for, including table settings, flowers, music, photography, and special transportation aboard the hotel’s exclusive Rolls Royce Phantom. The latest wedding trends, such as late-night after parties, are never overlooked and Capella Singapore’s team assures that wedding guests receive the same VIP treatment as their hosts. Last, but certainly not least, honeymoon details can be organized to leave no detail unattended, with the bride and groom enjoying preferred rates at Capella Hotels and Resorts world-wide. And through Yours truly, celebrants enjoy a complimentary one-night stay at the Capella of their choosing to celebrate their next milestone – be it an anniversary or birthday.
A host of unique settings and spaces have been designed to assure a distinctive experience for each Capella Singapore wedding. For an indoor celebration, the Grand Ballroom, which features Singapore’s first and only circular glass-domed skylight, will accommodate up to 450 guests. A custom-designed glass sculpture by Nikolas Weinstein will float from the dome, offering a stunning play on light to complement the room’s architecture. Also available is the Sentosa Room, which accommodates up to 70 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic views of the South China Sea. For wedding solemnizations, The Gallery is an ideal venue for up to 100 guests, as is the intimate Capella Manor for gatherings of 10-15 guests, or Capella Singapore’s open-air Portico and water feature overlooking the island’s lush rainforest. Brides and their bridal party will enjoy the most spacious bridal room aptly named Bliss. This beautifully decorated private suite is conveniently located close to the Grand Ballroom so the bride need not travel too far after getting ready for her grand entrance. Designed in soothing shades of cream, ivory, and honey yellow, Bliss is a welcoming oasis for intimate conversation or quiet reflection for brides and their attendants. It will feature a plush daybed and comfortable seating, spacious dressing table with professional lighting for make-up, large-scale three-way mirrors complete with a raised platform for the bride to admire her gown, a head massage and hair spa, and private walk-in wardrobe to dress for the day’s festivities. While in Bliss, brides can keep their finger on the pulse of the party via a live TV feed from the ballroom. And for the parents of the bride and groom, The Alcove is a private respite to rest or prepare for the day’s festivities.
Capella Singapore’s food and beverage offerings will prove unmatched, inviting guests to a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Guided by the Celebration Specialist, bridal parties will craft personalized dinner menus inspired by the hotel’s chefs, choose complementing wines with the help of the hotel’s sommelier, and create a sensational wedding cake with Capella Singapore’s pâtissier. Unique pre- and post-wedding day meals can be arranged in one of Capella Singapore’s two signature restaurants – Cassia for a Chinese fine-dining experience or The Knolls, an all-day dining restaurant. From start to finish, Capella Singapore will ensure a truly memorable celebration for wedding guests.
The Auriga Spa and Wellness Centre will cosset the wedding party and their guests both before and after the big day. Capella Singapore’s 12,000 square foot wellness hideaway features nine indoor/outdoor experience rooms, including a couple’s treatment room and couple’s suite, perfect for the bride and groom. Each experience space offers the sanctuary of a private outdoor garden with peaceful water feature for lounging. Special spa-oriented days can be arranged by the Celebration Specialist, inviting guests to explore one of Auriga’s lunar-inspired signature services, or a locally-inspired treatment featuring fruits and herbs of the region. Hair, makeup and manicure/pedicure pampering will also be offered.
Capella Singapore is also available to host the most precious milestones, and celebrations. Whether planning a one-month party for a newborn baby, a Bar Mitzvah, special anniversary or celebration for Hari Raya or Deepavali, Capella Singapore will seamlessly handle all of the details. Occasions can be intimate or grand, sophisticated or casual – everything is customized for the celebrants and the occasion.
About Capella Singapore:
Singapore’s premier resort destination, Sentosa Island, will welcome a new jewel in 2009: Capella Singapore. The flagship property for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. Capella Singapore promises the ultimate in personalized service and represents a new standard of luxury in Asia, combining the best of old and new Singapore. Capella Singapore will offer the largest accommodations in Singapore. The 111 guestrooms include 61 premier guest rooms, 11 suites, 38 garden villas that feature private outdoor showers and bathtubs and one Capella manor. In addition, Capella Singapore will offer the opportunity for extended stays in the hotel with full access to the hotel’s facilities via The Club at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings will include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, 9 manors with private pools and one colonial manor. For more information or to plan an event at Capella Singapore, please visit www.capellasingapore.com.
Capella Singapore’s Tanah Merah offers a captivating backdrop for outdoor celebrations. Thanks to architecture firm Foster + Partners’ masterful restoration of the colonial building from the 1880s, paired with clean-line, contemporary architecture, the hotel creates a stunning contrast of old and new. Throughout Capella Singapore’s grounds, lush landscaping will complement the hotel’s historic and modern design. Guests might chance upon indigenous peacocks wandering amongst the heritage trees and exotic tropical gardens. Capella Singapore’s three cascading pools, which follow the knoll’s natural terrain, will create a compelling setting for an outdoor event, with picturesque views of the South China Sea. And Capella Singapore’s world-class sculpture garden will prove an inventive backdrop for wedding portraits.
From orchestrating the perfect proposal to handling elaborate honeymoon details, Capella Singapore will seamlessly manage the every need, and conceptualize the every inspiration, of the bride and groom. Thanks to a talented celebration team, each couple enjoys the dedicated services of a Celebration Specialist, who will offer guidance and creativity as the intricate choreography of celebrations begins. A signature of the Yours truly, program and at the couple’s request, the Celebration Specialist will engage in a personal preference analysis with their guest. This tool is designed to identify the couple’s values and priorities so that their vision can be translated into every aspect of the event. And a Capella Weddings Library featuring everything from top-of-the-line invitations to the latest bridal magazines – is at couples’ fingertips for inspiration.
Pre-wedding festivities can be organized by the Celebration Specialist, including spa retreats at the hotel’s Auriga Spa and Wellness Centre, sunset cruises from nearby ONEº15 Marina Club and golf at neighbouring Sentosa Golf Club. Wedding-day arrangements are equally cared for, including table settings, flowers, music, photography, and special transportation aboard the hotel’s exclusive Rolls Royce Phantom. The latest wedding trends, such as late-night after parties, are never overlooked and Capella Singapore’s team assures that wedding guests receive the same VIP treatment as their hosts. Last, but certainly not least, honeymoon details can be organized to leave no detail unattended, with the bride and groom enjoying preferred rates at Capella Hotels and Resorts world-wide. And through Yours truly, celebrants enjoy a complimentary one-night stay at the Capella of their choosing to celebrate their next milestone – be it an anniversary or birthday.
A host of unique settings and spaces have been designed to assure a distinctive experience for each Capella Singapore wedding. For an indoor celebration, the Grand Ballroom, which features Singapore’s first and only circular glass-domed skylight, will accommodate up to 450 guests. A custom-designed glass sculpture by Nikolas Weinstein will float from the dome, offering a stunning play on light to complement the room’s architecture. Also available is the Sentosa Room, which accommodates up to 70 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic views of the South China Sea. For wedding solemnizations, The Gallery is an ideal venue for up to 100 guests, as is the intimate Capella Manor for gatherings of 10-15 guests, or Capella Singapore’s open-air Portico and water feature overlooking the island’s lush rainforest. Brides and their bridal party will enjoy the most spacious bridal room aptly named Bliss. This beautifully decorated private suite is conveniently located close to the Grand Ballroom so the bride need not travel too far after getting ready for her grand entrance. Designed in soothing shades of cream, ivory, and honey yellow, Bliss is a welcoming oasis for intimate conversation or quiet reflection for brides and their attendants. It will feature a plush daybed and comfortable seating, spacious dressing table with professional lighting for make-up, large-scale three-way mirrors complete with a raised platform for the bride to admire her gown, a head massage and hair spa, and private walk-in wardrobe to dress for the day’s festivities. While in Bliss, brides can keep their finger on the pulse of the party via a live TV feed from the ballroom. And for the parents of the bride and groom, The Alcove is a private respite to rest or prepare for the day’s festivities.
Capella Singapore’s food and beverage offerings will prove unmatched, inviting guests to a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Guided by the Celebration Specialist, bridal parties will craft personalized dinner menus inspired by the hotel’s chefs, choose complementing wines with the help of the hotel’s sommelier, and create a sensational wedding cake with Capella Singapore’s pâtissier. Unique pre- and post-wedding day meals can be arranged in one of Capella Singapore’s two signature restaurants – Cassia for a Chinese fine-dining experience or The Knolls, an all-day dining restaurant. From start to finish, Capella Singapore will ensure a truly memorable celebration for wedding guests.
The Auriga Spa and Wellness Centre will cosset the wedding party and their guests both before and after the big day. Capella Singapore’s 12,000 square foot wellness hideaway features nine indoor/outdoor experience rooms, including a couple’s treatment room and couple’s suite, perfect for the bride and groom. Each experience space offers the sanctuary of a private outdoor garden with peaceful water feature for lounging. Special spa-oriented days can be arranged by the Celebration Specialist, inviting guests to explore one of Auriga’s lunar-inspired signature services, or a locally-inspired treatment featuring fruits and herbs of the region. Hair, makeup and manicure/pedicure pampering will also be offered.
Capella Singapore is also available to host the most precious milestones, and celebrations. Whether planning a one-month party for a newborn baby, a Bar Mitzvah, special anniversary or celebration for Hari Raya or Deepavali, Capella Singapore will seamlessly handle all of the details. Occasions can be intimate or grand, sophisticated or casual – everything is customized for the celebrants and the occasion.
About Capella Singapore:
Singapore’s premier resort destination, Sentosa Island, will welcome a new jewel in 2009: Capella Singapore. The flagship property for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. Capella Singapore promises the ultimate in personalized service and represents a new standard of luxury in Asia, combining the best of old and new Singapore. Capella Singapore will offer the largest accommodations in Singapore. The 111 guestrooms include 61 premier guest rooms, 11 suites, 38 garden villas that feature private outdoor showers and bathtubs and one Capella manor. In addition, Capella Singapore will offer the opportunity for extended stays in the hotel with full access to the hotel’s facilities via The Club at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings will include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, 9 manors with private pools and one colonial manor. For more information or to plan an event at Capella Singapore, please visit www.capellasingapore.com.
WORLDHOTELS expands in The Americas with exciting new affiliates in New York, Buenos Aires & Rio
It’s “time for change” in the Americas, as WORLDHOTELS announces expansion with three important new affiliate hotels in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
All joining as new affiliate hotels of the Deluxe Collection are The Empire Hotel in New York, Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, and the newly restored Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro.
Located on West 63rd Street directly across the street from the lush greenery of Dante Park, The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner nestled between two New York City legendary landmarks – Lincoln Center and Central Park.
With a total of 420 rooms and suites, The Empire Hotel has been a historical part of the city for over 100 years and is newly renovated, restoring the historic address to its former glory, complete with rooftop pool, acclaimed restaurant and chic rooftop bar overlooking the city’s legendary landmarks and unobstructed views of the Broadway and Columbus Avenue gateway to the upper west side of New York City.
The Empire Hotel is fully equipped with wireless high speed internet and offers unique indoor and outdoor venues for business and private events with unparalleled views of the Hudson River, Lincoln Center, Central Park and the city. The meeting space is designed in a mid century modernistic style to complement the majesty of the Lincoln Center.
The Empire Hotel provides international travellers with four choices of restaurants, bars and lounges. Lobby Bar is a hip and romantic outlet that offers signature cocktails and an extensive selection of outstanding wines and champagnes. Open seasonally May through September to the public, The Pool Deck refreshes guests in the rooftop plunge pool with the warmth of the sun and exclusive amenities. Its menu has refreshing food and beverage options as well as spa services. Spread over 8,000 square foot on the 12th floor of the hotel, The Rooftop serves some of the hottest cocktails in town and savory bites such as Lobster Rolls. Centre Cut’s cuisine interprets the classics for a modern audience with nightly performances. The restaurant serves an extensive assortment of succulent “center cuts” of meat and fish in a contemporary style.
Hotel Madero is one of the best designed hotels in South America with a more than 1 to 1 guest service ratio. Newly built 4 years ago, the hotel is located in Puerto Madero and just 4 minutes from the center of the most modern neighborhood in Buenos Aires, with easy access to the river, historic attractions, and entertainment.
Each of the hotel’s 169 guestrooms and 28 suites features WiFi, work desk with high-speed internet access, LCD television and deluxe mini-bar, incorporating a Madero Spa & Health Club and state-of-the-art meeting space for up to 350 guests.
The hotel offers 24-hour room service and 3 restaurants and bars, including Red Resto, White Bar and Blue Sky Bar. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options with Chef Steven Jung’s creative menus accompanied by prestigious Argentine wines from the exclusive private wine cellar at Red Resto. White Bar serves business breakfast and snacks in the afternoons and evenings. Blue Sky Bar opens in the summer and serves refreshing juices and fruits on the rooftop terrace.
Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro is a historic hotel which has just reopened following a three-year renovation. The hotel offers just 44 luxurious suites and rooms with private patios and terraces and spectacular views over lush gardens to the city.
Its sophisticated tropical design splendidly evokes the culture and origins of colonial Brazil using natural materials such as cotton and linen, coconut and banana fibres, tropical woods, Portuguese tiles and burnt cement.
Highlights include the sumptuous LE SPA for pampering and rejuvenation treatments, The Tereze, which offers “cuisine du mode” by executive chef Damien Montecer and the atmospheric Bar dos Descasados, located under the arches of what was once a slaves quarters with splendid sunset views from the balcony.
“We are delighted to welcome these three affiliate hotels to our Americas portfolio. We now have an even more extensive hotels network providing a wide variety of hotels with character and unique identity for business and leisure travellers visiting the Americas” said Roland Jegge, Vice President Asia Pacific of WORLDHOTELS.
Fully focused on properties with character and distinction, WORLDHOTELS now has almost 500 affiliate properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide.
All joining as new affiliate hotels of the Deluxe Collection are The Empire Hotel in New York, Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, and the newly restored Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro.
Located on West 63rd Street directly across the street from the lush greenery of Dante Park, The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner nestled between two New York City legendary landmarks – Lincoln Center and Central Park.
With a total of 420 rooms and suites, The Empire Hotel has been a historical part of the city for over 100 years and is newly renovated, restoring the historic address to its former glory, complete with rooftop pool, acclaimed restaurant and chic rooftop bar overlooking the city’s legendary landmarks and unobstructed views of the Broadway and Columbus Avenue gateway to the upper west side of New York City.
The Empire Hotel is fully equipped with wireless high speed internet and offers unique indoor and outdoor venues for business and private events with unparalleled views of the Hudson River, Lincoln Center, Central Park and the city. The meeting space is designed in a mid century modernistic style to complement the majesty of the Lincoln Center.
The Empire Hotel provides international travellers with four choices of restaurants, bars and lounges. Lobby Bar is a hip and romantic outlet that offers signature cocktails and an extensive selection of outstanding wines and champagnes. Open seasonally May through September to the public, The Pool Deck refreshes guests in the rooftop plunge pool with the warmth of the sun and exclusive amenities. Its menu has refreshing food and beverage options as well as spa services. Spread over 8,000 square foot on the 12th floor of the hotel, The Rooftop serves some of the hottest cocktails in town and savory bites such as Lobster Rolls. Centre Cut’s cuisine interprets the classics for a modern audience with nightly performances. The restaurant serves an extensive assortment of succulent “center cuts” of meat and fish in a contemporary style.
Hotel Madero is one of the best designed hotels in South America with a more than 1 to 1 guest service ratio. Newly built 4 years ago, the hotel is located in Puerto Madero and just 4 minutes from the center of the most modern neighborhood in Buenos Aires, with easy access to the river, historic attractions, and entertainment.
Each of the hotel’s 169 guestrooms and 28 suites features WiFi, work desk with high-speed internet access, LCD television and deluxe mini-bar, incorporating a Madero Spa & Health Club and state-of-the-art meeting space for up to 350 guests.
The hotel offers 24-hour room service and 3 restaurants and bars, including Red Resto, White Bar and Blue Sky Bar. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options with Chef Steven Jung’s creative menus accompanied by prestigious Argentine wines from the exclusive private wine cellar at Red Resto. White Bar serves business breakfast and snacks in the afternoons and evenings. Blue Sky Bar opens in the summer and serves refreshing juices and fruits on the rooftop terrace.
Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro is a historic hotel which has just reopened following a three-year renovation. The hotel offers just 44 luxurious suites and rooms with private patios and terraces and spectacular views over lush gardens to the city.
Its sophisticated tropical design splendidly evokes the culture and origins of colonial Brazil using natural materials such as cotton and linen, coconut and banana fibres, tropical woods, Portuguese tiles and burnt cement.
Highlights include the sumptuous LE SPA for pampering and rejuvenation treatments, The Tereze, which offers “cuisine du mode” by executive chef Damien Montecer and the atmospheric Bar dos Descasados, located under the arches of what was once a slaves quarters with splendid sunset views from the balcony.
“We are delighted to welcome these three affiliate hotels to our Americas portfolio. We now have an even more extensive hotels network providing a wide variety of hotels with character and unique identity for business and leisure travellers visiting the Americas” said Roland Jegge, Vice President Asia Pacific of WORLDHOTELS.
Fully focused on properties with character and distinction, WORLDHOTELS now has almost 500 affiliate properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide.
SILVERSEA OFFERS THE WORLD AT 50% OFF
Discerning luxury travelers with their sights set on the ultimate travel deal - not to mention the world's hottest destinations and most exotic locales - will find incomparable value and exceptional savings opportunities now offered on over 75 Silversea voyages in 2009.
For a limited time, savvy travelers can take advantage of unprecedented booking incentives on diverse itineraries exploring virtually every corner of the globe … from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and Australia to Zanzibar.
The ultra-luxury cruise company has expanded its popular Silver Sailing programme to itineraries that encompass all seven continents -- and also boosted the savings available on many of these voyages to 50 percent, with 39 worldwide voyages offering 50 percent savings in all suite categories. On top of this, an array of Silver Sailing voyages offer additional perks such as free or reduced air programmes and US$1,000 onboard spending credit.
Silver Shadow's July 20, 12-day Alaska cruise (#3917) sailing roundtrip from San Francisco to explore Sawyer Glacier and port cities of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell and Victoria (British Columbia) is one such voyage. Silver Sailing cruise fares for this exciting voyage start at just US$4,747 per person, a saving of 50% across all categories, plus free roundtrip economy air transportation is available from over 70 U.S. and Canadian gateway cities and an onboard ship credit of US$1000.
"Luxury consumers always want to get the most for their money," said David Morris, Silversea's Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. "With Silversea, virtually every shipboard amenity is included in the fare from cocktails, fine wines and bottled water to room service and all gratuities, so guests already enjoy exceptional value. When you combine 50 percent savings with free or discounted air travel, plus an onboard spending credit that can be used for spa treatments, shore excursions and even dinner in our Relais & Châteaux Wine Restaurant, the value proposition is one the luxury traveler cannot afford to pass up."
Following below is a small sampling of the 2009 voyages featuring Silver Sailing savings of 50 percent available in all suite categories. The fares listed are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite (Adventurer Class on Prince Albert II) and do not include port charges and handling fees that range from US$100 to US$500 per person, depending on itinerary.
Africa and Seychelles
-- Silver Wind departs December 4 on a 9-day voyage (#2937) from Mombasa to Mahe with calls in Lamu, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Madagascar and Assumption Island. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,247.
-- Silver Wind departs December 13 on a 7-day "Seychelles Islands" voyage (#2938) sailing roundtrip from Mahe with calls in La Digue, Curieuse Island, Silhouette Island and Praslin. Silver Sailing fares start at US$2,497.
Arctic
-- Prince Albert II departs Longyearbyen June 24 on a 10-day expedition cruise (#7916) exploring the Svalbard archipelago before concluding in Tromso. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,247.
Caribbean
-- Silver Shadow departs November 13 on a 9-day voyage (#3929) from Barbados to Fort Lauderdale with calls in Bequia, Martinique, Dominica, St. Bart's, St. Kitts and Tortola. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,047.
Far East and South Pacific
-- Silver Whisper departs December 3 on a 16-day voyage (#4937) from Singapore to Sydney with calls in Semarang, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Whitsunday Islands and Brisbane. Silver Sailing fares start at US$6,347.
Mediterranean
-- Silver Wind departs May 14 on a 7-day voyage (#2915) from Barcelona to Nice with calls in Valencia, Corsica, Livorno and Antibes. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,197, plus $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit available with free or reduced air from select cities.
-- Silver Whisper departs September 12 on a 7-day voyage (#4928) from Istanbul to Athens with calls in Marmaris, Symi, Volos and Nafplion. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,497, plus free or reduced air available from select cities.
Northern Europe and Baltic
-- Silver Cloud departs June 10 on a 10-day voyage (#1912) from London to Stockholm with calls in Rostock, Tallinn and Helsinki, plus a three-day, two night stopover in St. Petersburg. Silver Sailing fares start at US$5,497, plus $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit available with free or reduced air from select cities.
South America and Antarctica
-- Silver Cloud departs November 26 on an 8-day voyage (#1929) from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires with calls in Parati, Sao Paulo, Itaji and Montevideo. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,447.
-- Prince Albert II departs Ushuaia November 29 on an 11-day expedition cruise (#7928) exploring the Antarctic peninsula before returning to Ushuaia. Silver Sailing fares start at US$4,397. ($750 per person roundtrip charter air transportation between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia is additional.)
The US$500 per person (maximum $1,000 per suite) onboard spending credit is being offered for a limited time on new bookings made on or before April 30, 2009. It is available on select voyages to Alaska (Voyages 3912 - 3923), Northern Europe (Voyages 1911 - 1923) and the Mediterranean (Voyages 2911 - 2920, 4912 and 4916). To take advantage of the Onboard Spending Credit offer, the guest or travel agent must request promotional code WWSBC500 at the time of booking.
A complete list of 2009 Silver Sailings is available at www.silversea.com.
For a limited time, savvy travelers can take advantage of unprecedented booking incentives on diverse itineraries exploring virtually every corner of the globe … from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and Australia to Zanzibar.
The ultra-luxury cruise company has expanded its popular Silver Sailing programme to itineraries that encompass all seven continents -- and also boosted the savings available on many of these voyages to 50 percent, with 39 worldwide voyages offering 50 percent savings in all suite categories. On top of this, an array of Silver Sailing voyages offer additional perks such as free or reduced air programmes and US$1,000 onboard spending credit.
Silver Shadow's July 20, 12-day Alaska cruise (#3917) sailing roundtrip from San Francisco to explore Sawyer Glacier and port cities of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell and Victoria (British Columbia) is one such voyage. Silver Sailing cruise fares for this exciting voyage start at just US$4,747 per person, a saving of 50% across all categories, plus free roundtrip economy air transportation is available from over 70 U.S. and Canadian gateway cities and an onboard ship credit of US$1000.
"Luxury consumers always want to get the most for their money," said David Morris, Silversea's Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. "With Silversea, virtually every shipboard amenity is included in the fare from cocktails, fine wines and bottled water to room service and all gratuities, so guests already enjoy exceptional value. When you combine 50 percent savings with free or discounted air travel, plus an onboard spending credit that can be used for spa treatments, shore excursions and even dinner in our Relais & Châteaux Wine Restaurant, the value proposition is one the luxury traveler cannot afford to pass up."
Following below is a small sampling of the 2009 voyages featuring Silver Sailing savings of 50 percent available in all suite categories. The fares listed are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite (Adventurer Class on Prince Albert II) and do not include port charges and handling fees that range from US$100 to US$500 per person, depending on itinerary.
Africa and Seychelles
-- Silver Wind departs December 4 on a 9-day voyage (#2937) from Mombasa to Mahe with calls in Lamu, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Madagascar and Assumption Island. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,247.
-- Silver Wind departs December 13 on a 7-day "Seychelles Islands" voyage (#2938) sailing roundtrip from Mahe with calls in La Digue, Curieuse Island, Silhouette Island and Praslin. Silver Sailing fares start at US$2,497.
Arctic
-- Prince Albert II departs Longyearbyen June 24 on a 10-day expedition cruise (#7916) exploring the Svalbard archipelago before concluding in Tromso. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,247.
Caribbean
-- Silver Shadow departs November 13 on a 9-day voyage (#3929) from Barbados to Fort Lauderdale with calls in Bequia, Martinique, Dominica, St. Bart's, St. Kitts and Tortola. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,047.
Far East and South Pacific
-- Silver Whisper departs December 3 on a 16-day voyage (#4937) from Singapore to Sydney with calls in Semarang, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Whitsunday Islands and Brisbane. Silver Sailing fares start at US$6,347.
Mediterranean
-- Silver Wind departs May 14 on a 7-day voyage (#2915) from Barcelona to Nice with calls in Valencia, Corsica, Livorno and Antibes. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,197, plus $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit available with free or reduced air from select cities.
-- Silver Whisper departs September 12 on a 7-day voyage (#4928) from Istanbul to Athens with calls in Marmaris, Symi, Volos and Nafplion. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,497, plus free or reduced air available from select cities.
Northern Europe and Baltic
-- Silver Cloud departs June 10 on a 10-day voyage (#1912) from London to Stockholm with calls in Rostock, Tallinn and Helsinki, plus a three-day, two night stopover in St. Petersburg. Silver Sailing fares start at US$5,497, plus $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit available with free or reduced air from select cities.
South America and Antarctica
-- Silver Cloud departs November 26 on an 8-day voyage (#1929) from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires with calls in Parati, Sao Paulo, Itaji and Montevideo. Silver Sailing fares start at US$3,447.
-- Prince Albert II departs Ushuaia November 29 on an 11-day expedition cruise (#7928) exploring the Antarctic peninsula before returning to Ushuaia. Silver Sailing fares start at US$4,397. ($750 per person roundtrip charter air transportation between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia is additional.)
The US$500 per person (maximum $1,000 per suite) onboard spending credit is being offered for a limited time on new bookings made on or before April 30, 2009. It is available on select voyages to Alaska (Voyages 3912 - 3923), Northern Europe (Voyages 1911 - 1923) and the Mediterranean (Voyages 2911 - 2920, 4912 and 4916). To take advantage of the Onboard Spending Credit offer, the guest or travel agent must request promotional code WWSBC500 at the time of booking.
A complete list of 2009 Silver Sailings is available at www.silversea.com.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Continued demand for luxury travel makes attendance at Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM) 2009 more important than ever
(Shanghai, February 20, 2009) – Now in its third year, Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM), the region’s first annual event dedicated to the luxury travel industry, is expecting strong attendance at this year’s event in Shanghai in June.
Exhibitors are finding the show more relevant than ever in the current economic climate and not just because of the pressure to make their marketing efforts more effective.
“This will be Silversea's third year of participation at ALTM. The event is a proven platform to showcase our product to a highly targeted audience,” said Mr. Steve Odell, Senior Vice President, Silversea Cruises. “With the difficult economic climate it’s even more important to be highly visible, especially as the Asian markets are proving more resilient than others around the world," he added.
ALTM is being held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from 15-18 June 2009, and brings the most important travel buyers from the Asia Pacific region face to face with the worlds most sought after destinations, ultra-luxurious accommodation, elite transportation and unique travel experiences.
“We have been to many trade shows, and still find ALTM one of the better shows that best represents luxury lifestyle brands with relevant networking opportunities. It's not all glitz but serious business connections have been initiated and developed in the last two years since ALTM started in this region,” said Ms Crystal Seah, Director Marketing Communications, COMO Hotels and Resorts. “In this day of global economic challenges, we have to be even more strategic in our sales efforts and marketing resources, that is why COMO Hotels and Resorts have opted to return and make this event work harder for us in securing successful partnerships.”
According to PATA’S Travel Monitor, despite the gloomy global economic outlook, individual source markets to specific inter-regional destinations are continuing to experience growth – one such example is Thailand to Macau. They quantify Asia as a region that accounts for half of the USD80 billion luxury travel industry and is home to over 2.3 millions individuals with a net worth of over USD1million.
MasterCard Insights for Asia Pacific suggest the demand for luxury travel and leisure will continue to make up a large proportion of consumers spending between 2006 and 2016, beaten only by the clothing and personal accessories category.
“ALTM is key for our company as the meeting place for important business connections. Despite the expected sluggish market this year, we feel that luxury tours will remain strong and it’s important to continue to provide new products for this sector” said Mr. Yap Fu Fuh, Managing Director, Parlo Tours
ALTM is the sister event of the highly successful International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) held annually in Cannes, France now entering its eighth year.
“The luxury travel market is our main target with the majority of our clients coming from China and Hong Kong so ALTM seems like the perfect fit. Our clients are constantly on the look out for what is new, unique and ‘luxury’ making attendance at ALTM vital for us” said Mr. George Kai, Deputy General Manager, China Travel Service.
Exhibitors already committed for ALTM 2009 include Silversea Cruises, COMO Hotels and Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jumeirah Hotels, Sina Fine Italian Hotels, Peninsula Hotels, Conde Nast Johansens, Six Senses Resorts & Spas, Design Hotels, Prestige Hotels of the World, Switzerland Tourism, Government of Dubai, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Zacchera Hotels, The Villa Book Ltd., Hunt & Palmer Plc, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Orient-Express Hotels Trains and Cruises, Fairmont Raffles Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, Twinpalms Phuket and Shanghai Zendai Himalayas Real Estate.
ALTM is organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions.
For more information please visit the ALTM website www.altm.com.cn
Exhibitors are finding the show more relevant than ever in the current economic climate and not just because of the pressure to make their marketing efforts more effective.
“This will be Silversea's third year of participation at ALTM. The event is a proven platform to showcase our product to a highly targeted audience,” said Mr. Steve Odell, Senior Vice President, Silversea Cruises. “With the difficult economic climate it’s even more important to be highly visible, especially as the Asian markets are proving more resilient than others around the world," he added.
ALTM is being held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from 15-18 June 2009, and brings the most important travel buyers from the Asia Pacific region face to face with the worlds most sought after destinations, ultra-luxurious accommodation, elite transportation and unique travel experiences.
“We have been to many trade shows, and still find ALTM one of the better shows that best represents luxury lifestyle brands with relevant networking opportunities. It's not all glitz but serious business connections have been initiated and developed in the last two years since ALTM started in this region,” said Ms Crystal Seah, Director Marketing Communications, COMO Hotels and Resorts. “In this day of global economic challenges, we have to be even more strategic in our sales efforts and marketing resources, that is why COMO Hotels and Resorts have opted to return and make this event work harder for us in securing successful partnerships.”
According to PATA’S Travel Monitor, despite the gloomy global economic outlook, individual source markets to specific inter-regional destinations are continuing to experience growth – one such example is Thailand to Macau. They quantify Asia as a region that accounts for half of the USD80 billion luxury travel industry and is home to over 2.3 millions individuals with a net worth of over USD1million.
MasterCard Insights for Asia Pacific suggest the demand for luxury travel and leisure will continue to make up a large proportion of consumers spending between 2006 and 2016, beaten only by the clothing and personal accessories category.
“ALTM is key for our company as the meeting place for important business connections. Despite the expected sluggish market this year, we feel that luxury tours will remain strong and it’s important to continue to provide new products for this sector” said Mr. Yap Fu Fuh, Managing Director, Parlo Tours
ALTM is the sister event of the highly successful International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) held annually in Cannes, France now entering its eighth year.
“The luxury travel market is our main target with the majority of our clients coming from China and Hong Kong so ALTM seems like the perfect fit. Our clients are constantly on the look out for what is new, unique and ‘luxury’ making attendance at ALTM vital for us” said Mr. George Kai, Deputy General Manager, China Travel Service.
Exhibitors already committed for ALTM 2009 include Silversea Cruises, COMO Hotels and Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jumeirah Hotels, Sina Fine Italian Hotels, Peninsula Hotels, Conde Nast Johansens, Six Senses Resorts & Spas, Design Hotels, Prestige Hotels of the World, Switzerland Tourism, Government of Dubai, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Zacchera Hotels, The Villa Book Ltd., Hunt & Palmer Plc, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Orient-Express Hotels Trains and Cruises, Fairmont Raffles Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, Twinpalms Phuket and Shanghai Zendai Himalayas Real Estate.
ALTM is organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions.
For more information please visit the ALTM website www.altm.com.cn
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Marriott plans 57 Asian hotels over 4 years
Hotel group Marriott International said Monday it was planning to open 57 new hotels in Asia over the next four years, mainly targeting the Chinese and Indian markets.
Despite the global economic slowdown, the company said it was planning to open 21 new hotels in China, 24 in India and eight in Thailand.
The new hotels would create 15,000 new jobs in eight Asian countries, the company said in a statement.
"China, India and Thailand have demonstrated significant strength in recent years," said Ed Fuller, president and managing director for international lodging at the US-listed firm.
Marriott, which operates JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance brands, currently operates 109 hotels in 13 countries across the region.
Among its new projects is its first property in the Maldives and the first JW Marriott branded resort in Vietnam.
Despite the global economic slowdown, the company said it was planning to open 21 new hotels in China, 24 in India and eight in Thailand.
The new hotels would create 15,000 new jobs in eight Asian countries, the company said in a statement.
"China, India and Thailand have demonstrated significant strength in recent years," said Ed Fuller, president and managing director for international lodging at the US-listed firm.
Marriott, which operates JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance brands, currently operates 109 hotels in 13 countries across the region.
Among its new projects is its first property in the Maldives and the first JW Marriott branded resort in Vietnam.
New hotels open in Spain, France, Morocco
New hotels in the Canary Islands, Provence and Marrakech cater to different tastes and budgets.
From the ultra-luxe Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador on Tenerife's Playa de Duque Beach to Le Château du Bern's L'Auberge and Accor's 112-room Suitehotel near Marrakech's center, vacationers can find promotional deals directly, via travel agents, or on internet sites such as Hotels.com.
The Grand Hotel El Mirador has 90 doubles and 30 suites with views on the Atlantic Ocean.
L'Auberge, a partner of the Relais & Châteaux hotel group, has 19 rooms, a full-service spa, and cooking school for wine lovers and gourmands.
The Suitehotel offers air-conditioned villas situated near Marrakech's historic Djemaa El Fna square.
Rates vary according to availability, number of guests, and season. Ask for special weekend rates and off-peak deals.
From the ultra-luxe Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador on Tenerife's Playa de Duque Beach to Le Château du Bern's L'Auberge and Accor's 112-room Suitehotel near Marrakech's center, vacationers can find promotional deals directly, via travel agents, or on internet sites such as Hotels.com.
The Grand Hotel El Mirador has 90 doubles and 30 suites with views on the Atlantic Ocean.
L'Auberge, a partner of the Relais & Châteaux hotel group, has 19 rooms, a full-service spa, and cooking school for wine lovers and gourmands.
The Suitehotel offers air-conditioned villas situated near Marrakech's historic Djemaa El Fna square.
Rates vary according to availability, number of guests, and season. Ask for special weekend rates and off-peak deals.
Fine Dining Restaurant CÉPAGE Now Open on Hong Kong’s Starstreet
The much awaited CÉPAGE by Singapore’s award-winning Les Amis Group officially opens its doors to Hong Kong today with grand opening celebrations.
CÉPAGE is named after the French wine terminology meaning a “blend of” or “variety of” grapes. CÉPAGE will bring to Hong Kong the same award-winning “blend” of exquisite French-Mediterranean fare, one of the region’s finest wine lists and personalised service, as has made Les Amis Singapore’s most legendary fine dining restaurant for the past 14 years.
Located on the stylish Starstreet, CÉPAGE is spread over three stunning levels - blending old world opulence with cutting edge design. Adding the perfect final touch is an elegant rooftop bar providing guests the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. The façade wows guests upon arrival, boasting floor to ceiling windows on each level affording a glimpse into the elegant interiors created by Kay Ngee Tan Architects in a renovation costing over HK$14 million.
Drawing inspiration from classic European architecture, Tan modelled the design of CÉPAGE on 18th Century French villas with a modern touch throughout, using attention grabbing art works by Mao Tong Qiang.
Guests are greeted with a grand floor-to-ceiling back-lit onyx marble wall leading into the plush bar area. The bar is cosy and welcoming, seating merely 13 guests, and is set to be one of Hong Kong’s exclusive places to enjoy the best wines in town. Traditional ‘Chester’ style armchairs in warm hues of burgundy velvet fabric set the scene, encouraging guests to indulge in a fine vintage. The highlight of the bar is the dramatic red wine cellar finished with timber panelling evoking a sense of history.
The main dining hall, seating 42 guests, is on the first level and features timber arches complementing the glass façade, each embellished with 100 year old antique chandeliers hand picked and specially flown in from Europe. The first level also features two private dining rooms seating 4 and 6 guests and a sleek white wine cellar.
Attention to every detail is evident at CÉPAGE from the traditional ceiling panels, to the roses and glassware. The finest linen napkins, Cocquet crockery, First Series glasses and Laguiole knives are all used to enhance the dining experience.
Occupying the entire third level is an exclusive private dining room perfect for up to 14 guests. The eye is immediately drawn to a regal chandelier above the dining table at the centre of the room. Luxe wallpaper and an L shape wall panel adds a theatrical finishing touch.
At the helm of CÉPAGE will be the same award-winning team that has assured the success of its Singapore counterpart. Resident Chef Thomas Mayr promises light and contemporary dishes, focusing on quality ingredients which complement the local climate and palate. Director of Operations Randy See, voted Sommelier of the Year at the annual World Gourmet Summit for three consecutive years, will also be overseeing the team in Hong Kong, assuring great service, cuisine, attention to every detail and a truly cultural experience.
Chef Mayr, who has worked his way through the ranks of numerous Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy and Germany, takes his sumptuous offerings to a new level using the freshest quality ingredients from the best sources worldwide. “I keep the dishes relatively simple to let the ingredients speak for themselves,” says Mayr.
Mayr’s A la carte menu combines the classics with the new. Les Amis Singapore classics remain on the menu such as Cold angelhair pasta with Aquitaine Caviar, Japanese kombu and white truffle oil (HK$250); Wild mushroom risotto, pan seared foie gras and langoustine (HK$230) and Celeriac and Japanese organic egg yolk ravioli, truffle jus with seasonal mushrooms (HK$220). Whilst new delicacies grace the menu such as Carpaccio of live Scottish diver scallop, citrus fruits and Iranian Beluga caviar (HK$540); Angel hair, Alaskan crab, chilli Nduja de Monte Poro with lobster oil (HK$340) and Pyrenean milk-fed lamb rack, eggplant caviar, roasted pearl onion, cherry tomato confit (HK$620).
A set lunch menu allows guests to sample the delicious menu at great prices: HK$290 for two courses and HK$360 for three courses. For those willing to go the whole nine yards, a Gourmand Lunch menu is available (HK$460) comprising of a four course tasting menu. A Menu Degustation (HK$1320) treats guests to a seven course taster of the best CÉPAGE has to offer.
CÉPAGE also boasts the BEST wine collection in the city, comprising over 2,100 wine labels with competitive prices, in a spacious, temperature-controlled cellar. The emphasis on wine pairing means that food can be tailored to the chosen wine, and of course the other way round.
Situated in the up-and-coming Starstreet in Wanchai, and still only a stone’s throw from Central and Causeway Bay, CÉPAGE provides a secluded hideaway for connoisseurs of fine food and wine in the heart of town.
Address: 23 Wing Fung Street
For reservations: (852) 2861 3130
CÉPAGE is named after the French wine terminology meaning a “blend of” or “variety of” grapes. CÉPAGE will bring to Hong Kong the same award-winning “blend” of exquisite French-Mediterranean fare, one of the region’s finest wine lists and personalised service, as has made Les Amis Singapore’s most legendary fine dining restaurant for the past 14 years.
Located on the stylish Starstreet, CÉPAGE is spread over three stunning levels - blending old world opulence with cutting edge design. Adding the perfect final touch is an elegant rooftop bar providing guests the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. The façade wows guests upon arrival, boasting floor to ceiling windows on each level affording a glimpse into the elegant interiors created by Kay Ngee Tan Architects in a renovation costing over HK$14 million.
Drawing inspiration from classic European architecture, Tan modelled the design of CÉPAGE on 18th Century French villas with a modern touch throughout, using attention grabbing art works by Mao Tong Qiang.
Guests are greeted with a grand floor-to-ceiling back-lit onyx marble wall leading into the plush bar area. The bar is cosy and welcoming, seating merely 13 guests, and is set to be one of Hong Kong’s exclusive places to enjoy the best wines in town. Traditional ‘Chester’ style armchairs in warm hues of burgundy velvet fabric set the scene, encouraging guests to indulge in a fine vintage. The highlight of the bar is the dramatic red wine cellar finished with timber panelling evoking a sense of history.
The main dining hall, seating 42 guests, is on the first level and features timber arches complementing the glass façade, each embellished with 100 year old antique chandeliers hand picked and specially flown in from Europe. The first level also features two private dining rooms seating 4 and 6 guests and a sleek white wine cellar.
Attention to every detail is evident at CÉPAGE from the traditional ceiling panels, to the roses and glassware. The finest linen napkins, Cocquet crockery, First Series glasses and Laguiole knives are all used to enhance the dining experience.
Occupying the entire third level is an exclusive private dining room perfect for up to 14 guests. The eye is immediately drawn to a regal chandelier above the dining table at the centre of the room. Luxe wallpaper and an L shape wall panel adds a theatrical finishing touch.
At the helm of CÉPAGE will be the same award-winning team that has assured the success of its Singapore counterpart. Resident Chef Thomas Mayr promises light and contemporary dishes, focusing on quality ingredients which complement the local climate and palate. Director of Operations Randy See, voted Sommelier of the Year at the annual World Gourmet Summit for three consecutive years, will also be overseeing the team in Hong Kong, assuring great service, cuisine, attention to every detail and a truly cultural experience.
Chef Mayr, who has worked his way through the ranks of numerous Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy and Germany, takes his sumptuous offerings to a new level using the freshest quality ingredients from the best sources worldwide. “I keep the dishes relatively simple to let the ingredients speak for themselves,” says Mayr.
Mayr’s A la carte menu combines the classics with the new. Les Amis Singapore classics remain on the menu such as Cold angelhair pasta with Aquitaine Caviar, Japanese kombu and white truffle oil (HK$250); Wild mushroom risotto, pan seared foie gras and langoustine (HK$230) and Celeriac and Japanese organic egg yolk ravioli, truffle jus with seasonal mushrooms (HK$220). Whilst new delicacies grace the menu such as Carpaccio of live Scottish diver scallop, citrus fruits and Iranian Beluga caviar (HK$540); Angel hair, Alaskan crab, chilli Nduja de Monte Poro with lobster oil (HK$340) and Pyrenean milk-fed lamb rack, eggplant caviar, roasted pearl onion, cherry tomato confit (HK$620).
A set lunch menu allows guests to sample the delicious menu at great prices: HK$290 for two courses and HK$360 for three courses. For those willing to go the whole nine yards, a Gourmand Lunch menu is available (HK$460) comprising of a four course tasting menu. A Menu Degustation (HK$1320) treats guests to a seven course taster of the best CÉPAGE has to offer.
CÉPAGE also boasts the BEST wine collection in the city, comprising over 2,100 wine labels with competitive prices, in a spacious, temperature-controlled cellar. The emphasis on wine pairing means that food can be tailored to the chosen wine, and of course the other way round.
Situated in the up-and-coming Starstreet in Wanchai, and still only a stone’s throw from Central and Causeway Bay, CÉPAGE provides a secluded hideaway for connoisseurs of fine food and wine in the heart of town.
Address: 23 Wing Fung Street
For reservations: (852) 2861 3130
Parrot Cay Secures Reputation among Worldclass Yoga Teachers with Three New Retreats for the Year Ahead
Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos attracts some of the world’s leading Yoga teachers. In 2009, the line¬up has never looked stronger with Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman Yee and Erich Schiffmann all returning, and teacher Elena Brower joining the schedule for the first time.
This ability to draw in the best instruction has much to do with the commitment Parrot Cay shows towards all teachers and students – the exceptional Yoga facilities at the private island resort’s COMO Shambhala Retreat, the healthful COMO Shambhala Cuisine, the range of holistic treatments which so meaningfully complement a student’s focused Yoga practice, and the calibre of Parrot Cay’s beach¬-style accommodation. During the five¬-day retreats, students are invited to engage in up to four¬ and¬ a¬ half to five hours of Yoga daily, allowing for the space and inspiration which does not easily exist in home environments. The simplicity of each day lets students empty their mind of all other concerns, for at Parrot Cay, seamless service and attention to detail ensures students can focus on the reason for coming to this uniquely soulful place: to learn Yoga for the first time, or to deepen their existing practice.
The year’s schedule opens with Rodney and Colleen Saidman Yee’s Retreat from 19th to 25th April. Entitled ‘Moving from Conflict Toward Peace: An Exploration of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and Chanting’, Rodney and Colleen will invite students to take a vacation from the mind’s chatter. Using the tools of observation, vibration and movement – plus hard work and some rock and roll music – sessions will focus on specific alignment and sequencing for standing poses, hip openers, twists, and backbends.
The principles of alignment will then be brought into a flow class where the focus will be on receptivity and the body’s natural wisdom as preparation for pranayama and meditation.
With a shared passion and commitment to Yoga, Rodney and Colleen have been practicing together for years and were married in December 2006. Together they created and present the online Gaiam Yoga Club (www.gaiamyogaclub.com), and they are the Yoga Directors of the Health and Wellness Initiative of Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation (www.urbanzen.org). In addition, Rodney is a member of the Board of Advisors for COMO Shambhala. He was a co¬founder (and former owner/director) of Piedmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, California, and is the author of Yoga: The Poetry of the Body and Moving Toward Balance. Colleen, originally certified in the 800¬-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training Program, opened the hip Yoga Shanti studio in Sag Harbor, New York, in 1999.
Like Rodney and Colleen, Erich Schiffmann, normally based out of Los Angeles, remains one of Parrot Cay’s most frequent visitors – a teacher who recognises the unique potential of a retreat held at this resort and the focus it allows students. From 31st May to 6th June, he will be leading ‘The Essentials of Freedom¬Style Yoga’. Sessions will reflect Erich’s unique Freedom ¬Style Yoga – an intuitive approach to Yoga as the art of living. Students meditate, thus listening inwardly for guidance, and practice poses, learning to move through asanas with a creativity and attention to the breath, their body’s limits and energy lines. Drawing on 40 years of experience, Erich will help students of all levels develop deeper levels of self¬-trust – and in this approach, he remains one of the best teachers ever. It is an influence acknowledged by Elena Brower, a new teacher to Parrot Cay who from 25th to 31st October will lead a retreat entitled ‘Heal and Fortify: Body and Soul’.
Elena’s style is ideal for those who are new to Yoga, or for those who are seeking a fresh perspective. Her empathetic, honest method of teaching offers appropriately challenging, contemplative practices to refocus attention and thus strengthen each student’s sense of self, and the deeper spirituality and goodness, which exist in all of us. In the twice daily classes, Elena will explore postures, meditation and breath work with subtle alignment cues and carefully selected practices.
Elena, a certified Anusara teacher who seven years ago opened Virayoga in New York, has frequently featured in the New York Times and Yoga Journal. She produced one of the first ever modern audio CD yoga practices in 2000, entitled Vinyasa Yoga, and is the featured teacher for the Element Yoga for Beginners DVD series. Recently she published her first limited edition book entitled Alchemy, A Glossary.
All Parrot Cay’s retreats include six nights of accommodation and five days of Yoga instruction, airport transfers, daily lunch and dinner from a specially prepared COMO Shambhala Retreat Menu (beverages not included), and a full American breakfast. Prices start at US$5,681 in a Garden Room for single occupancy, or US$8,669 for double occupancy. For further details please contact parrotcay@comoshambhala.bz.
This ability to draw in the best instruction has much to do with the commitment Parrot Cay shows towards all teachers and students – the exceptional Yoga facilities at the private island resort’s COMO Shambhala Retreat, the healthful COMO Shambhala Cuisine, the range of holistic treatments which so meaningfully complement a student’s focused Yoga practice, and the calibre of Parrot Cay’s beach¬-style accommodation. During the five¬-day retreats, students are invited to engage in up to four¬ and¬ a¬ half to five hours of Yoga daily, allowing for the space and inspiration which does not easily exist in home environments. The simplicity of each day lets students empty their mind of all other concerns, for at Parrot Cay, seamless service and attention to detail ensures students can focus on the reason for coming to this uniquely soulful place: to learn Yoga for the first time, or to deepen their existing practice.
The year’s schedule opens with Rodney and Colleen Saidman Yee’s Retreat from 19th to 25th April. Entitled ‘Moving from Conflict Toward Peace: An Exploration of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and Chanting’, Rodney and Colleen will invite students to take a vacation from the mind’s chatter. Using the tools of observation, vibration and movement – plus hard work and some rock and roll music – sessions will focus on specific alignment and sequencing for standing poses, hip openers, twists, and backbends.
The principles of alignment will then be brought into a flow class where the focus will be on receptivity and the body’s natural wisdom as preparation for pranayama and meditation.
With a shared passion and commitment to Yoga, Rodney and Colleen have been practicing together for years and were married in December 2006. Together they created and present the online Gaiam Yoga Club (www.gaiamyogaclub.com), and they are the Yoga Directors of the Health and Wellness Initiative of Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation (www.urbanzen.org). In addition, Rodney is a member of the Board of Advisors for COMO Shambhala. He was a co¬founder (and former owner/director) of Piedmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, California, and is the author of Yoga: The Poetry of the Body and Moving Toward Balance. Colleen, originally certified in the 800¬-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training Program, opened the hip Yoga Shanti studio in Sag Harbor, New York, in 1999.
Like Rodney and Colleen, Erich Schiffmann, normally based out of Los Angeles, remains one of Parrot Cay’s most frequent visitors – a teacher who recognises the unique potential of a retreat held at this resort and the focus it allows students. From 31st May to 6th June, he will be leading ‘The Essentials of Freedom¬Style Yoga’. Sessions will reflect Erich’s unique Freedom ¬Style Yoga – an intuitive approach to Yoga as the art of living. Students meditate, thus listening inwardly for guidance, and practice poses, learning to move through asanas with a creativity and attention to the breath, their body’s limits and energy lines. Drawing on 40 years of experience, Erich will help students of all levels develop deeper levels of self¬-trust – and in this approach, he remains one of the best teachers ever. It is an influence acknowledged by Elena Brower, a new teacher to Parrot Cay who from 25th to 31st October will lead a retreat entitled ‘Heal and Fortify: Body and Soul’.
Elena’s style is ideal for those who are new to Yoga, or for those who are seeking a fresh perspective. Her empathetic, honest method of teaching offers appropriately challenging, contemplative practices to refocus attention and thus strengthen each student’s sense of self, and the deeper spirituality and goodness, which exist in all of us. In the twice daily classes, Elena will explore postures, meditation and breath work with subtle alignment cues and carefully selected practices.
Elena, a certified Anusara teacher who seven years ago opened Virayoga in New York, has frequently featured in the New York Times and Yoga Journal. She produced one of the first ever modern audio CD yoga practices in 2000, entitled Vinyasa Yoga, and is the featured teacher for the Element Yoga for Beginners DVD series. Recently she published her first limited edition book entitled Alchemy, A Glossary.
All Parrot Cay’s retreats include six nights of accommodation and five days of Yoga instruction, airport transfers, daily lunch and dinner from a specially prepared COMO Shambhala Retreat Menu (beverages not included), and a full American breakfast. Prices start at US$5,681 in a Garden Room for single occupancy, or US$8,669 for double occupancy. For further details please contact parrotcay@comoshambhala.bz.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
World-famous Buddha-Bar Starts New Group of Chic Hotels and Launches First in Prague with WORLDHOTELS
– WORLDHOTELS is pleased to announce the opening of its exciting new affiliate hotel, the Buddha-Bar Hotel in Prague. It is the first of a series of chic new hotels by the creators of the legendary BuddhaBar which started in Paris and has now expanded to prime sites in several major cities throughout the world. Opening rates for the hotel start at 275 Euro per night per room including breakfast and are available until March 31, 2009.
The innovative Buddha-Bar interior design concept was been created and has been refined over ten years by Raymond Visan, who strives to create “living areas” by combining a restaurant and bar with a live DJ playing world and chill-out music. Visan is now looking to extend the vision’s interpretation through its new hotel brand and is working with WORLDHOTELS to contribute to the successful development and international marketing of the brand.
The five-star WORLDHOTELS property is located in the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, close to the Old Town Square and only ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Its 36 luxurious rooms and three exquisite suites are decorated in a contemporary modern Asian design with French colonial influences and feature the legendary ambience of the famous BuddhaBars.
The Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague offers state-of-the-art wellness amenities including fitness facilities, a hammam steam room, a Jacuzzi, as well as signature spa treatments offered in the privacy of guest rooms. In-room facilities include 40” full HD interactive TV, high-speed wireless internet access and other amenities that suit both business and leisure travellers alike.
This WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection property is remarkable not only for its unique design, but also for its culinary delights. The two-level underground Buddha-Bar restaurant, bar and lounge with its well-known giant sitting Buddha, and the restaurant Siddharta Café features a masterful blend of Asian and Western cuisine in a Pacific Rim style.
The innovative Buddha-Bar interior design concept was been created and has been refined over ten years by Raymond Visan, who strives to create “living areas” by combining a restaurant and bar with a live DJ playing world and chill-out music. Visan is now looking to extend the vision’s interpretation through its new hotel brand and is working with WORLDHOTELS to contribute to the successful development and international marketing of the brand.
The five-star WORLDHOTELS property is located in the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, close to the Old Town Square and only ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Its 36 luxurious rooms and three exquisite suites are decorated in a contemporary modern Asian design with French colonial influences and feature the legendary ambience of the famous BuddhaBars.
The Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague offers state-of-the-art wellness amenities including fitness facilities, a hammam steam room, a Jacuzzi, as well as signature spa treatments offered in the privacy of guest rooms. In-room facilities include 40” full HD interactive TV, high-speed wireless internet access and other amenities that suit both business and leisure travellers alike.
This WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection property is remarkable not only for its unique design, but also for its culinary delights. The two-level underground Buddha-Bar restaurant, bar and lounge with its well-known giant sitting Buddha, and the restaurant Siddharta Café features a masterful blend of Asian and Western cuisine in a Pacific Rim style.
QATAR AIRWAYS INTRODUCES ‘ECO’ INFLIGHT MEALS FOR ECONOMY CLASSES
Hong Kong – Qatar Airways has launched an innovative Economy Class inflight-service on all flights operating to and from the UK. The revamped concept, which sees all onboard meals served in a new presentation style using recyclable materials, is aimed not only helping the environment by reducing the airline’s carbon footprint but enhancing customers flying experience.
It is a well-documented fact that the way in which food is presented influences not only whether it is enjoyed but also the way it tastes. The new-look colourful meal tray components offer passengers in Economy a whole new take on food presentation that will take them on a wonderful culinary journey and whilst being ‘eco-friendly’.
With see through trays, bright meal cartons and cutlery packs, as well as a personal table mat in a variety of different colours, Qatar Airways envisages onboard mealtimes being extremely well-received due to the attractive new style in which the food is set.
Given the environmental issues and concerns that are paramount in the travel industry today, the Five Star Carrier’s new light-weight trays and the disposable mugs and boxes are 99% recyclable, offering a more eco-friendly way to serve inflight meals than most airlines.
For the main meals of lunch and dinner and, in keeping with the airline’s Five Star Arabic hospitality, each tray will offer a flavour of Arabia with a regional dressing or dip, such as humus, to serve with the fresh salad starter accompanied by Arabic bread.
Passengers will be given a choice of three delicious main courses, including a lighter option for the more health conscious.
Malaysian chicken curry, fish and fennel pot pie and Indian style kadi pakora are among the selection of mouth-watering main meals.
In addition to fresh fruit, a healthy yoghurt and croissant with preserves, Economy passengers travelling at breakfast time will be able to choose from two hot dishes such as Zucchini and Majoran Fritatta with Cherry tomatoes or Apple and Cinnamon crepe with maple syrup and berry garnish.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Over the years, scientific research has demonstrated that food presentation makes an enormous contribution to the enjoyment of a meal. With this in mind, our new-look meal trays are guaranteed to satisfy passenger taste-buds across the Economy Class cabin.
“Qatar Airways prides itself on offering a superior service, no matter what cabin class our passengers are travelling in. This new tray concept will ensure that our valued Economy Class passengers continue to not only enjoy high quality food and drink but also, that their palate is satisfied by the visual appearance of what they are eating.”
Following the introduction of this new tray service on flights between Doha and London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester, Qatar Airways plans to roll out the concept across the remainder of its international network over the next few months.
It is a well-documented fact that the way in which food is presented influences not only whether it is enjoyed but also the way it tastes. The new-look colourful meal tray components offer passengers in Economy a whole new take on food presentation that will take them on a wonderful culinary journey and whilst being ‘eco-friendly’.
With see through trays, bright meal cartons and cutlery packs, as well as a personal table mat in a variety of different colours, Qatar Airways envisages onboard mealtimes being extremely well-received due to the attractive new style in which the food is set.
Given the environmental issues and concerns that are paramount in the travel industry today, the Five Star Carrier’s new light-weight trays and the disposable mugs and boxes are 99% recyclable, offering a more eco-friendly way to serve inflight meals than most airlines.
For the main meals of lunch and dinner and, in keeping with the airline’s Five Star Arabic hospitality, each tray will offer a flavour of Arabia with a regional dressing or dip, such as humus, to serve with the fresh salad starter accompanied by Arabic bread.
Passengers will be given a choice of three delicious main courses, including a lighter option for the more health conscious.
Malaysian chicken curry, fish and fennel pot pie and Indian style kadi pakora are among the selection of mouth-watering main meals.
In addition to fresh fruit, a healthy yoghurt and croissant with preserves, Economy passengers travelling at breakfast time will be able to choose from two hot dishes such as Zucchini and Majoran Fritatta with Cherry tomatoes or Apple and Cinnamon crepe with maple syrup and berry garnish.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Over the years, scientific research has demonstrated that food presentation makes an enormous contribution to the enjoyment of a meal. With this in mind, our new-look meal trays are guaranteed to satisfy passenger taste-buds across the Economy Class cabin.
“Qatar Airways prides itself on offering a superior service, no matter what cabin class our passengers are travelling in. This new tray concept will ensure that our valued Economy Class passengers continue to not only enjoy high quality food and drink but also, that their palate is satisfied by the visual appearance of what they are eating.”
Following the introduction of this new tray service on flights between Doha and London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester, Qatar Airways plans to roll out the concept across the remainder of its international network over the next few months.
Monday, February 16, 2009
WORLDHOTELS expands in Japan welcoming Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo
WORLDHOTELS is delighted to welcome the newly re-branded Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to its First Class Collection.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is located in the Ikebukuro district, a vibrant and burgeoning area in the heart of one of the world's busiest commercial centers.
With easy access to most of Tokyo's top attractions, Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is adjacent to Ikebukuro Station, with extensive connections across Tokyo and beyond, including the renowned Sunshine City shopping centre, and close to the trendy entertainment districts of Ginza, Roppong and Shinjuku. The Tokyo International Forum and the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) are located with direct access from the hotel.
WORLDHOTELS Vice-President for Asia Pacific, Mr. Roland Jegge, said "We are delighted to welcome the Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to our Japan portfolio. The hotel is superbly located in the heart of the city, offers fantastic value and is ideal for both business and leisure travellers to Tokyo."
Mr. Kenji Shiojima, General Manager of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo said "As we embark on a new era with our re-branding, we see WORLDHOTELS as a key partner in our global sales and marketing efforts."
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo features 815 guest rooms with high-speed internet connections and has a 24-hour business centre plus comprehensive conference facilities, the biggest one among the 15 meeting rooms accommodates up to 800 in theatre style and banqueting for 450.
Also featured is a fitness centre with indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room. It also features eight restaurants and bars serving a variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Chinese and Italian restaurants.
For further information of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo go to www.worldhotels.com
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is located in the Ikebukuro district, a vibrant and burgeoning area in the heart of one of the world's busiest commercial centers.
With easy access to most of Tokyo's top attractions, Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is adjacent to Ikebukuro Station, with extensive connections across Tokyo and beyond, including the renowned Sunshine City shopping centre, and close to the trendy entertainment districts of Ginza, Roppong and Shinjuku. The Tokyo International Forum and the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) are located with direct access from the hotel.
WORLDHOTELS Vice-President for Asia Pacific, Mr. Roland Jegge, said "We are delighted to welcome the Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to our Japan portfolio. The hotel is superbly located in the heart of the city, offers fantastic value and is ideal for both business and leisure travellers to Tokyo."
Mr. Kenji Shiojima, General Manager of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo said "As we embark on a new era with our re-branding, we see WORLDHOTELS as a key partner in our global sales and marketing efforts."
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo features 815 guest rooms with high-speed internet connections and has a 24-hour business centre plus comprehensive conference facilities, the biggest one among the 15 meeting rooms accommodates up to 800 in theatre style and banqueting for 450.
Also featured is a fitness centre with indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room. It also features eight restaurants and bars serving a variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Chinese and Italian restaurants.
For further information of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo go to www.worldhotels.com
Saturday, February 14, 2009
SILVERSEA'S SILVER WIND COMPLETES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION
Silversea Cruises has just put the finishing touches on a multimillion-dollar renovation of Silver Wind, involving virtually every aspect of the ultra-luxury ship.
Undertaken during November and December ’08 during a dry dock at the San Giorgio shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the comprehensive refurbishment of Silver Wind sets a visionary course for the future with a refreshed décor embodying a sophisticated contemporary style that is warm and inviting with touches of natural cherry wood, russet and golden tones.
A centerpiece of the project was the addition of an Observation Lounge (seating 60 guests), Spa, Beauty Salon and Fitness Center on the forward section of Deck 9, altering the ship's exterior appearance with floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the new space. A new two-floor, glass-enclosed elevator was also installed connecting Decks 8 and 9.
"We're delighted with the results of this major renovation," said Steve Odell, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific. "Silver Wind has a refreshed look and feel, yet the ship retains her elegance and charm throughout. The company has made an important investment to bring this vessel in line with the style and design themes that are planned for our new ship, Silver Spirit, currently under construction. With these enhancements, our guests are sure to enjoy a renewed sense of luxury and comfort aboard Silver Wind."
Odell added, "Despite the challenging economic environment, our company is showing a strong commitment with this important investment. This is clearly a difficult and unpredictable time and while our business is not immune, we have the strength of our assets, brand and management team that position us well in the long term."
SUITE ENHANCEMENTS
Accommodating 298 guests, Silver Wind's 149 ocean-view suites range in size from 240 to 1,314 square feet (22 - 122 square meters), with eighty percent now featuring a private veranda. Suite modifications include the following:
* Four of the always-in-demand Silver Suites added on Deck 8.
* One Owner's Suite with a connecting second-bedroom suite added on Deck 7.
* One Medallion Suite added on Deck 7.
* One Vista Suite added on Deck 7.
* Fixed queen beds in larger suites have been replaced with convertible twin-to-queen beds.
* Custom-built TV cabinets added to all Vista and Veranda Suites.
* New flat screen TVs.
* New sofa, armchair, desk, vanity, night tables and headboard.
* New carpets, drapes and bed coverings.
* Updated bathroom fixtures and bathtubs, including new marble countertops, walls and flooring.
THE SPA
The new Spa, which encompasses the Beauty Salon and Fitness Center, occupies over 650 additional square feet (60 square meters) following the renovation. The expanded Spa features an inviting reception area, four massage rooms, one body treatment room, one dry sauna and one steam sauna. The new Fitness Center includes a body-building room and separate aerobics room, both offering spectacular panoramic ocean views.
Other ship enhancements include new upholstery, curtains, wall treatments, carpets and/or flooring in the restaurants, public lounges, lobbies, stairs and corridors.
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company's itineraries encompass all seven continents.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and rated Number-One luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI). International awards include "World's Leading Luxury Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2007); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2007); "Number One" small-ship line in the Readers' Choice" survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2007); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's Cruceros & Destinos magazine (2008); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2009); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Asia's Travel Weekly (2007 &2008).
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please visit www.silversea.com.
Florence’s Historic ‘Il Salviatino’ to Re-open as Luxury Villa Retreat
(Hong Kong, February 10, 2009) – One of Florence’s finest Renaissance villas is set to open as a luxury all-suite hotel in May this year, following a multi million dollar restoration.
Located in the hillside town of Fiesole on the outskirts of Florence, this former 15th century palazzo is being transformed into a magnificent luxury villa retreat by Italian hotel development and management company, MPg and renowned Italian architect Luciano Maria Colombo. This coveted location, with views of the famous Florence skyline is just moments from the city, yet quietly secluded within the beautiful Tuscan hills.
Work is now in progress on renovation of the entire villa and its adjoining buildings and garden which will be unveiled when Il Salviatino re-opens on May 13th 2009.
Il Salviatino, which dates back to 1320 and was later transformed into a palace for Florentine aristocracy, has been reborn following a two year conversion and restoration. No expense has been spared in recreating this historic masterpiece which will feature a daring combination of contemporary design and luxury with the sense of history and culture of 18th and 19th century Italy.
The luxury villa (www.salviatino.com) will feature 62 large suites all with breathtaking views. Guests can expect the finest linens, rich buttery Florentine leathers and other luxurious furnishings in warm comforting colours. A fine collection of Renaissance art is a highlight of the villa and its gardens.
The hands of local artisans have unearthed historic treasures from the villa’s heyday, from intricate networks of ancient pathways to elaborate frescoes freed from behind false ceilings. With careful devotion and skill, experts are restoring the villa and grounds to its former glory. Centuries old mosaics are revived, and elegant glass houses emerge from the overgrown gardens.
Working closely with architect Luciano Maria Colombo, renowned for his work with great theatres throughout Italy, the company responsible for this restoration project is MPg, an Italian based hotel development and management company founded by veteran international hotelier Marcello Pigozzo, whose core values of innovation and work ethic are joined by a clear model of hospitality based on absolute employee empowerment.
Staff of Il Salviatino will undergo a 3 month training programme ahead of the opening and will be empowered to provide a level of service based on initiative and anticipation of guests’ needs.
“Our Service Ambassadors will be committed to creating a hospitality experience that is unrivalled in Italy with personalised service for each room.” said Mr. Pigozzo.
Secreted within sloping gardens, a Devarana spa will offer guests a holistic taste of the East. Deverana, meaning ‘garden of heaven’ in Thai Sanskrit, will feature a menu of ancient eastern practices by skilled Thai therapists.
Located in the hillside town of Fiesole on the outskirts of Florence, this former 15th century palazzo is being transformed into a magnificent luxury villa retreat by Italian hotel development and management company, MPg and renowned Italian architect Luciano Maria Colombo. This coveted location, with views of the famous Florence skyline is just moments from the city, yet quietly secluded within the beautiful Tuscan hills.
Work is now in progress on renovation of the entire villa and its adjoining buildings and garden which will be unveiled when Il Salviatino re-opens on May 13th 2009.
Il Salviatino, which dates back to 1320 and was later transformed into a palace for Florentine aristocracy, has been reborn following a two year conversion and restoration. No expense has been spared in recreating this historic masterpiece which will feature a daring combination of contemporary design and luxury with the sense of history and culture of 18th and 19th century Italy.
The luxury villa (www.salviatino.com) will feature 62 large suites all with breathtaking views. Guests can expect the finest linens, rich buttery Florentine leathers and other luxurious furnishings in warm comforting colours. A fine collection of Renaissance art is a highlight of the villa and its gardens.
The hands of local artisans have unearthed historic treasures from the villa’s heyday, from intricate networks of ancient pathways to elaborate frescoes freed from behind false ceilings. With careful devotion and skill, experts are restoring the villa and grounds to its former glory. Centuries old mosaics are revived, and elegant glass houses emerge from the overgrown gardens.
Working closely with architect Luciano Maria Colombo, renowned for his work with great theatres throughout Italy, the company responsible for this restoration project is MPg, an Italian based hotel development and management company founded by veteran international hotelier Marcello Pigozzo, whose core values of innovation and work ethic are joined by a clear model of hospitality based on absolute employee empowerment.
Staff of Il Salviatino will undergo a 3 month training programme ahead of the opening and will be empowered to provide a level of service based on initiative and anticipation of guests’ needs.
“Our Service Ambassadors will be committed to creating a hospitality experience that is unrivalled in Italy with personalised service for each room.” said Mr. Pigozzo.
Secreted within sloping gardens, a Devarana spa will offer guests a holistic taste of the East. Deverana, meaning ‘garden of heaven’ in Thai Sanskrit, will feature a menu of ancient eastern practices by skilled Thai therapists.
How do you create an individual, contemporary and calm space?
(Hong Kong, 12 February 2009) Overlooking the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, SALA Phuket has a unique, calm and contemporary look courtesy of the Department of ARCHITECTURE Co. Ltd.
Design partners Amata Luphaiboon and Twitee Vajrabhaya received the Silver Medal for Siamese Architects for their design at SALA Phuket, here they share their insight:
Age old techniques – “Reinterpreting local skills and crafts such as the use of wood-carving, stuccowork and painted cement tiles which is typical of Sino-Portuguese architecture and seen in the heritage of the buildings in the old town, Phuket gives SALA Phuket an individual look.”
Colour – “The resort is casual and relaxing and the white colour scheme gives a light and airy feeling balanced with subtle grey tones that add a modern twist. Blacks and reds were used to differentiate between areas. The reception area is the guest’s first impression of SALA Phuket, so we wanted to make this area a little more exciting with a brighter colour scheme.”
Courtyards – “The character of the SALA spa lies in its multiple courtyard experience, with each courtyard having its own mood. There is also a misty walkway courtyard, where the passage through the mist and water provides an ethereal and mysterious experience – it’s extremely relaxing.”
Open air living – “Open air living was accentuated throughout the resort. Within each villa, interior and exterior spaces seamlessly blend bedroom, bathroom, living space, pool and landscape into one continuous living experience.”
Water – “We wanted the two pool areas to be relaxing, casual and fun, so we included three distinct areas with Jacuzzi seats, a bubble bed and a kid’s pool. Water is also used to heighten the dining experience, on the rooftop the restaurant guests dine surrounded by water with seats sunken into the water’s surface, making diners feel as though they are floating on islands above the sea.”
About SALA Resorts and Spas
SALA Phuket was opened in 2007 by Thailand’s home grown hospitality company, SALA Resorts and Spas, which also operates SALA Samui. The Six Senses Hideaway in Koh Samui is also a SALA resort.
The resort features 79 luxurious villas and suites, 63 with their own spacious private pools. Both the Resort and the SALA Spa have already been selected as one of just a handful of top new hotels and resorts worldwide featured in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler “Hot List” 2008.
www.salaresorts.com
Special MICE Package from RMB700 at IVY Shanghai
(Shanghai, February 12, 2009) – Chic boutique hotel IVY Shanghai is offering a MICE package for groups of eight or above with special room rates starting at RMB700 per night. The promotion is valid till June 30.
IVY Shanghai offers a very attractive rate at RMB700 for Platinum rooms down from an official rate of RMB1,250. The hip new hotel in Shanghai's fashionable Jing’an district, is a short stroll from the shopping and business hub of Nanjing West Road.
Breakfast, late check-out at 4pm and airport pick-up service with RMB100 for one group are also provided with the package.
Room upgrade is also an option, RMB800 for Ivy Premier (original price RMB1350) and Ivy Deluxe rooms (original price RMB1350), and RMB1,000 to 1,350 for suites (original price from RMB 1650 to 2150).
MICE facilities in IVY Shanghai are designed for boutique-style corporate and group gatherings, with a meeting room and facilities accommodating up to 12.
Four private dining rooms are also available in the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant Kuromatsu, which is also available for F&B functions accommodating up to 60.
With complimentary wireless internet access throughout, IVY Shanghai can additionally arrange group sightseeing outings and trips through local tour agencies.
Rates are subject to 15% service charge.
About IVY Shanghai
The 46-room boutique hotel IVY Shanghai transforms a converted 1950s cinema, just a short stroll from the shopping and business hub of Nanjing West Road.
The hotel’s bold styling by American-French designer Dillon Garris vamps up the interplay of ancient and modern Chinese design with funky lipstick-red lattice screens, grey brick walls reminiscent of Shanghai lanes and China pop art.
IVY Shanghai’s signature restaurant Kuromatsu is tucked away in true Japanese style behind the lobby. Heading the kitchen is chef Kevin Lee, formerly of Hong Kong’s premier teppanyaki restaurant, Matsubishi.
The 60-seat dining room centres around a seven-chef teppanyaki grill serving classic teppanyaki prepared in traditional style using both seasonal local produce and top-quality imported ingredients.
The hotel also features a whimsical private coffee bar and wi-fi lounge in a sky-lit atrium on the second floor, where the cinema's original screen once stood.
IVY Shanghai is the first mainland China hotel by CHI - International, a luxury Asian hotel management firm that operates unique resorts and serviced apartments throughout Hong Kong and Fiji.
IVY Shanghai offers a very attractive rate at RMB700 for Platinum rooms down from an official rate of RMB1,250. The hip new hotel in Shanghai's fashionable Jing’an district, is a short stroll from the shopping and business hub of Nanjing West Road.
Breakfast, late check-out at 4pm and airport pick-up service with RMB100 for one group are also provided with the package.
Room upgrade is also an option, RMB800 for Ivy Premier (original price RMB1350) and Ivy Deluxe rooms (original price RMB1350), and RMB1,000 to 1,350 for suites (original price from RMB 1650 to 2150).
MICE facilities in IVY Shanghai are designed for boutique-style corporate and group gatherings, with a meeting room and facilities accommodating up to 12.
Four private dining rooms are also available in the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant Kuromatsu, which is also available for F&B functions accommodating up to 60.
With complimentary wireless internet access throughout, IVY Shanghai can additionally arrange group sightseeing outings and trips through local tour agencies.
Rates are subject to 15% service charge.
About IVY Shanghai
The 46-room boutique hotel IVY Shanghai transforms a converted 1950s cinema, just a short stroll from the shopping and business hub of Nanjing West Road.
The hotel’s bold styling by American-French designer Dillon Garris vamps up the interplay of ancient and modern Chinese design with funky lipstick-red lattice screens, grey brick walls reminiscent of Shanghai lanes and China pop art.
IVY Shanghai’s signature restaurant Kuromatsu is tucked away in true Japanese style behind the lobby. Heading the kitchen is chef Kevin Lee, formerly of Hong Kong’s premier teppanyaki restaurant, Matsubishi.
The 60-seat dining room centres around a seven-chef teppanyaki grill serving classic teppanyaki prepared in traditional style using both seasonal local produce and top-quality imported ingredients.
The hotel also features a whimsical private coffee bar and wi-fi lounge in a sky-lit atrium on the second floor, where the cinema's original screen once stood.
IVY Shanghai is the first mainland China hotel by CHI - International, a luxury Asian hotel management firm that operates unique resorts and serviced apartments throughout Hong Kong and Fiji.
Trendsetting New Swiss 'Urban Lifestyle' Retreat POHO Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
(Hong Kong, February 13, 2009) – Trendsetting new Swiss lifestyle destination POHO (Post Hotel Weggis) has been admitted to the elite global hotel organization Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Amid breathtaking alpine scenery on the shore of Lake Lucerne, POHO is one of just ten hotels in Switzerland to join the collection of exquisite hotels. The boutique hotel opened only last year combining "cool design with pure pleasure" targeting the 20-45 age group with the promise of "chilling-out in style".
Small Luxury Hotels of the World only admits hotels with unique design, character and charm, and POHO director, Mr Philipp Musshafen, said: "To be part of one of the best hotel groups in the world is a dream start and confirmation we are on the right track.” The hotel’s lakeside promenade offers stunning alpine views of the so-called “Riviera of Central Switzerland”, with chestnut trees, palms and orchids adding to its Mediterranean flair.
POHO offers 45 rooms and introduces trendy and young "urban lifestyle" to Lake Lucerne. Rooms for couples or families are designed as "individual chillouts" in warm colours with a view of the lake and mountains. Guests also discover a seamlessly integrated high-tech oasis with flat-screen TVs, Play Station 3s and GenevaLab sound systems.
"We provide an innovative, lifestyle oriented, holiday experience with extraordinary accommodation, multiple leisure activities, and an abundance of catering services in the heart of unspoilt nature," said Mr Musshafen. "We are a trendsetter for the new, creative and unusual."
POHO’s dining options range from pasta in every imaginable and unimaginable variety, plus off-bat tapas, in the avant-garde POHO Dining Lounge. Rustic, down-to-earth and authentically Swiss hearty fare from bratwurst to bauernrösti is on the menu at the Weggiser Stübli restaurant and bar. Sharing its historic 100-year-old ancestral gallery, with original Dutch stone walls, POHO Wine Cellar run by cellarmasters Bretscher & Jud houses over 500 wines.
At the hotel, a unique POHO Wellness World features a mystical black swimming pool with sensuous underwater photos by New York artist Howard Schatz, sauna, steam bath, solarium and gym with the newest 'technogym' equipment and endurance appliances, such as the Cardio Wave, Galileo and Kinesis.
While The POHO Lakeside Center is the ultimate outlet for water sports enthusiasts in summer, from waterskiing to wakeboarding, there is also a Lido / indoor swimming pool for year-round bathing.
The adventurous can also go para-gliding, nordic walking or explore a rope park of 2.5 kms. When the snow falls, the resort is a base for winter sports. In the summer, the Lakeside Terrace is at the centre of social life. The new POHO was born from the old Post Hotel Weggis and former Weggis Casino, with a modern facelift to architecture from the former 80s, in tones of white, yellow and ocher refreshed with blue and turquoise balconies. By night the façade radiates contemporary urban light.
Décor in the trendy POHO Bar is splendid Moroso furniture from the Italian designer Antonio Citterio. “POHO offers a well rounded and unique experience” added Mr Musshafen.
POHO is only an hour's drive from Zurich and sister hotel to one of Europe’s leading luxury hotels, Park Hotel Weggis.
For reservations and information, please email: info@poho.ch.
Friday, February 6, 2009
An indulgent escape with the JIA Shanghai Weekender
(Shanghai, February 6, 2009) Chic designer boutique hotel JIA Shanghai is offering a two-night ‘Weekender Escape’ complete with Italian family-style Sunday lunch for two for just RMB2,660++ until 31 March, 2009.
This fantastic getaway package includes accommodation in a chic Studio room and the chance to experience the hotel’s unique ‘Sundissimo’ dining, which is normally priced at RMB375++ per person. (Guests can upgrade to a luxurious Balcony Suite for which the package price would be RMB4,550).
We present ‘Sundissimo’ – An Italian traditional ‘extended’ lunch with the family on Sundays. It has become a Shanghai weekend dining institution, reviving family gatherings every Italian remembers fondly from childhood.
An indulgent menu of appetizers, pastas cooked a la minute, a choice of main courses and sumptuous desserts is served from midday to 9.30pm – including authentic wood-fired oven pizza by celebrity founder chef Salvatore Cuomo, who won Napoli’s Pizzafest, the ‘world cup’ for pizza-makers, for three years running.
Also included in the package is a ‘hot cooked’ breakfast at Issimo daily, 24 hour soft beverages, afternoon cakes and evening wine in the Lobby as well as a multitude of complimentary ‘extras’ which add great value to the package, especially with the current economic environment.
The package rate, for either single or double occupancy, is subject to 10% service charge and 5% tax, with advance booking required.
Popular with style-conscious and discerning travelers, JIA Shanghai has collected numerous international accolades since opening last year, including being voted on the “Hot List” 2008 of the world’s top new hotels by Condé Nast Traveller both in the UK and USA.
JIA was also voted on the Travel + Leisure “It List” 2008, and won “Best Hotel Design” in Interior Design China’s Hospitality Design Awards, while named “Best Hip Hotel” by Tablet Hotels and voted by the London based Independent newspaper as one of the five best boutique hotels in Greater China.
JIA Shanghai extends Singaporean founder and owner Yenn Wong’s highly successful JIA Boutique Hotels concept from Hong Kong to China’s hottest city, in a prime, central location in a stunning 1920’s building on the corner of West Nanjing Road and Tai Xing Road.
JIA Shanghai features 55 chic guestrooms and suites, some with balconies, Two Penthouses and a host of special facilities including a Techno gym and a Business Centre with two offices and a boardroom with videoconferencing facilities which can be used for up to two hours, complimentary.
JIA Shanghai is located at 931 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 200041, People’s Republic of China. For more information and reservations, go to www.jiashanghai.com or call +(86-21) 6217 9000 or Email: rez@jiashanghai.com.
This fantastic getaway package includes accommodation in a chic Studio room and the chance to experience the hotel’s unique ‘Sundissimo’ dining, which is normally priced at RMB375++ per person. (Guests can upgrade to a luxurious Balcony Suite for which the package price would be RMB4,550).
We present ‘Sundissimo’ – An Italian traditional ‘extended’ lunch with the family on Sundays. It has become a Shanghai weekend dining institution, reviving family gatherings every Italian remembers fondly from childhood.
An indulgent menu of appetizers, pastas cooked a la minute, a choice of main courses and sumptuous desserts is served from midday to 9.30pm – including authentic wood-fired oven pizza by celebrity founder chef Salvatore Cuomo, who won Napoli’s Pizzafest, the ‘world cup’ for pizza-makers, for three years running.
Also included in the package is a ‘hot cooked’ breakfast at Issimo daily, 24 hour soft beverages, afternoon cakes and evening wine in the Lobby as well as a multitude of complimentary ‘extras’ which add great value to the package, especially with the current economic environment.
The package rate, for either single or double occupancy, is subject to 10% service charge and 5% tax, with advance booking required.
Popular with style-conscious and discerning travelers, JIA Shanghai has collected numerous international accolades since opening last year, including being voted on the “Hot List” 2008 of the world’s top new hotels by Condé Nast Traveller both in the UK and USA.
JIA was also voted on the Travel + Leisure “It List” 2008, and won “Best Hotel Design” in Interior Design China’s Hospitality Design Awards, while named “Best Hip Hotel” by Tablet Hotels and voted by the London based Independent newspaper as one of the five best boutique hotels in Greater China.
JIA Shanghai extends Singaporean founder and owner Yenn Wong’s highly successful JIA Boutique Hotels concept from Hong Kong to China’s hottest city, in a prime, central location in a stunning 1920’s building on the corner of West Nanjing Road and Tai Xing Road.
JIA Shanghai features 55 chic guestrooms and suites, some with balconies, Two Penthouses and a host of special facilities including a Techno gym and a Business Centre with two offices and a boardroom with videoconferencing facilities which can be used for up to two hours, complimentary.
JIA Shanghai is located at 931 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 200041, People’s Republic of China. For more information and reservations, go to www.jiashanghai.com or call +(86-21) 6217 9000 or Email: rez@jiashanghai.com.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
SILVERSEA SAVINGS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND EUROPE
With Silversea’s generous all-inclusive fare, travelling around Europe and the Mediterranean does not have to be prohibitively expensive. Special savings are now on offer for an epic 21 day cruise around northern Europe aboard the all-suite Silver Cloud departing 30 May 2009, and an14-day Romantic Romp round Italy aboard Silver Whisper departing 20 June 2009.
LONDON TO STOCKHOLM:
Departing from London’s Tower Bridge, five overnight stops allow guests to explore the sights of London, Edinburgh and St Petersburg with the luxurious Silver Cloud as their base. Other port highlights include Dublin and Cork in Ireland; the Cornish town of Fowey in England; Kiel Canal and Warnemunde (Rostock) in Germany; Tallinn in Estonia; Finland’s capital Helsinki, and Stockholm in Sweden, where the voyage ends on 20 June.
Cruise-only fares booked by 31 March 2009 start from US$10,344* per person, double occupancy, and Silversea’s all-inclusive tariff means that there are no hidden extras. From just US$493* per person, per day, guests enjoy ocean-view all-suite accommodation and all gourmet meals, wines, Champagne, spirits and gratuities included.
BARCELONA TO VENICE:
Departing Barcelona on 20 June 2009, the stylish Silver Whisper takes in the best of the Mediterranean, calling at Cannes; Monte Carlo; the Italian ports of Livorno, Sorrento, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Lipari; Valletta in Malta; Corfu; Dubrovnik in Croatia and finishing with an overnight stay in Venice.
Cruise-only fares booked by 30 April 2009 start from US$6,494* per person, double occupancy or just US$464* per person, per day.
*Port and fuel charges, government fees and taxes are additional.
Subject to availability, terms and conditions.
About Silversea
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company's itineraries encompass all seven continents.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and rated Number-One luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI). International awards include "World's Leading Luxury Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2007); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2007); "Number One" small-ship line in the Readers' Choice" survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2007); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's Cruceros & Destinos magazine (2008); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2009); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Asia's Travel Weekly (2007 &2008).
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please visit www.silversea.com.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sky Lounge Launches Chic and Stylish Moët & Chandon Champagne Evenings
(Hong Kong, February 03, 2009) – Sky Lounge at Hotel Jen, the tranquil and cosy penthouse lounge offering panoramic views of Victoria Harbour is pleased to announce the launch of its signature stylish “Moët & Chandon Champagne Evenings”.
Available daily from 8pm – 1am, for just $168+, hotel guests and visitors to the hotel can enjoy two glasses of Moët & Chandon as well as a selection of delicious canapés.
Sky Lounge is located on the penthouse level of the hotel, 28 floors above the dazzling city, and is the ideal venue for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Central for casual evening drinks and bites to eat.
The chic lounge combines comfy armchairs and lounging sofas with a dramatic 5-metre staked tile fireplace creating a sense of warmth and comfort. Its design plays heavily on the elements of fire and earth with a touch of Zen, coloured in a neutral palette with smatterings of rustic orange and green in keeping with the hotel’s contemporary theme.
Sky Lounge is available exclusively to Executive Jen Room and Suite hotel guests until 8pm every evening. Thereafter it opens to the public, serving a range of snacks and beverages including old and new world wines, beers and spirits and fresh fruit infused cocktails alongside the “Moët & Chandon Champagne Evenings” promotion.
Hotel Jen: 508 Queen’s Road West, Western District, Hong Kong.
For reservations or more information, please call (852) 2213 6673 or info@hoteljen.com, or go to www.hoteljen.com.
* all prices are subject to 10 percent service charge
Available daily from 8pm – 1am, for just $168+, hotel guests and visitors to the hotel can enjoy two glasses of Moët & Chandon as well as a selection of delicious canapés.
Sky Lounge is located on the penthouse level of the hotel, 28 floors above the dazzling city, and is the ideal venue for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Central for casual evening drinks and bites to eat.
The chic lounge combines comfy armchairs and lounging sofas with a dramatic 5-metre staked tile fireplace creating a sense of warmth and comfort. Its design plays heavily on the elements of fire and earth with a touch of Zen, coloured in a neutral palette with smatterings of rustic orange and green in keeping with the hotel’s contemporary theme.
Sky Lounge is available exclusively to Executive Jen Room and Suite hotel guests until 8pm every evening. Thereafter it opens to the public, serving a range of snacks and beverages including old and new world wines, beers and spirits and fresh fruit infused cocktails alongside the “Moët & Chandon Champagne Evenings” promotion.
Hotel Jen: 508 Queen’s Road West, Western District, Hong Kong.
For reservations or more information, please call (852) 2213 6673 or info@hoteljen.com, or go to www.hoteljen.com.
* all prices are subject to 10 percent service charge
EXPERIENCE THE LUCERNE EASTER FESTIVAL AT SWITZERLAND’S LUXURY PARK HOTEL WEGGIS
Enjoy special Easter rates during world-class classical concerts & opera in The Alps
(Hong Kong, February 3, 2009) – Switzerland's luxury Park Hotel Weggis is offering a luxury Swiss Spring getaway experience complimenting the annual Easter Lucerne Festival of world-class classical music and opera in the Alps.
Against the backdrop of alpine peaks on Lake Lucerne, the festival from March 28 – April 5 is one of the most delightful in Europe.
Highlights this year include Bernhard Haitnink completing his Beethoven series with the 9th Symphony and Chamber Orchestra of Europe, two piano concertos by Maria João Pires and Georg Friedrich Händel’s oratorio Jephta, performed by Opera Fuoca and conducted by Davis Stern.
Special rates during the event (www.lucernefestival.ch) are offered at Park Hotel Weggis.
The outstanding luxury hotel, immaculately restored and extended in a multi-million dollar renovation, offers a 'Parc & Easter' accommodation and dining package from April 10-13.
Priced at Euro 724, ‘Parc & Easter’ includes three nights with two breakfast buffets, a 4-course dinner with seafood starter buffet at restaurant Sparks on Good Friday, a 5-course dinner at gourmet restaurant Annex, Easter brunch on Easter Sunday and 3-course dinner at The Grape restaurant.
Also included is an Easter Sunday chamber music concert -- complete with Easter treat and egg-hunts for children.
The Good Friday dinner at Sparks is priced independently at Euro 62, with the Easter Sunday brunch buffet at Euro 42, or Euro 1.90 for children up to 12.
In a lakeside park with its own private beach on Lake Lucerne, the 5-star grand luxury resort is also renowned for its newly established ‘Sparkling Wellness' spa incorporating private Asiatic SPA-Cottages for beauty treatments, fitness, massage and a range of therapies.
Also in the hotel is the ZEBI ROOM, the colourful children’s playroom, which offers younger guests a variety of toys and games that ensure hours of amusement. In addition, table-tennis bats, billiard balls, kickboards and whipflipps are available at the hotel entrance, and a baby-sitting service is available for children, with prices on request.
At the "gateway to central Switzerland", the hotel is also ideally located to explore the surrounding alpine meadows, with a cable car trip up the Rigi a must, the historic medieval city of Lucerne, and excursions on Lake Lucerne by paddlewheel steamer.
Voted the GaultMillau ‘Hotel of the Year 2001’, Park Hotel Weggis is a member of Relais & Châteaux and Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
* Rates are based on per guest and include service and VAT but exclude tourist tax of Euro 1.60 (CHF 2.50) for the period of 16 October 2008 – 31 March 2009.
(Hong Kong, February 3, 2009) – Switzerland's luxury Park Hotel Weggis is offering a luxury Swiss Spring getaway experience complimenting the annual Easter Lucerne Festival of world-class classical music and opera in the Alps.
Against the backdrop of alpine peaks on Lake Lucerne, the festival from March 28 – April 5 is one of the most delightful in Europe.
Highlights this year include Bernhard Haitnink completing his Beethoven series with the 9th Symphony and Chamber Orchestra of Europe, two piano concertos by Maria João Pires and Georg Friedrich Händel’s oratorio Jephta, performed by Opera Fuoca and conducted by Davis Stern.
Special rates during the event (www.lucernefestival.ch) are offered at Park Hotel Weggis.
The outstanding luxury hotel, immaculately restored and extended in a multi-million dollar renovation, offers a 'Parc & Easter' accommodation and dining package from April 10-13.
Priced at Euro 724, ‘Parc & Easter’ includes three nights with two breakfast buffets, a 4-course dinner with seafood starter buffet at restaurant Sparks on Good Friday, a 5-course dinner at gourmet restaurant Annex, Easter brunch on Easter Sunday and 3-course dinner at The Grape restaurant.
Also included is an Easter Sunday chamber music concert -- complete with Easter treat and egg-hunts for children.
The Good Friday dinner at Sparks is priced independently at Euro 62, with the Easter Sunday brunch buffet at Euro 42, or Euro 1.90 for children up to 12.
In a lakeside park with its own private beach on Lake Lucerne, the 5-star grand luxury resort is also renowned for its newly established ‘Sparkling Wellness' spa incorporating private Asiatic SPA-Cottages for beauty treatments, fitness, massage and a range of therapies.
Also in the hotel is the ZEBI ROOM, the colourful children’s playroom, which offers younger guests a variety of toys and games that ensure hours of amusement. In addition, table-tennis bats, billiard balls, kickboards and whipflipps are available at the hotel entrance, and a baby-sitting service is available for children, with prices on request.
At the "gateway to central Switzerland", the hotel is also ideally located to explore the surrounding alpine meadows, with a cable car trip up the Rigi a must, the historic medieval city of Lucerne, and excursions on Lake Lucerne by paddlewheel steamer.
Voted the GaultMillau ‘Hotel of the Year 2001’, Park Hotel Weggis is a member of Relais & Châteaux and Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
* Rates are based on per guest and include service and VAT but exclude tourist tax of Euro 1.60 (CHF 2.50) for the period of 16 October 2008 – 31 March 2009.
Monday, February 2, 2009
THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI RECEIVES COVETED FIVE STARS FROM MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE
Hong Kong, 30 January 2009 – The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has been awarded the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star Award. The holistic spa is the only spa in Florida and one of eight spas in the United States to earn the industry’s most distinguished spa award.
“This award is testimony to the continued ability of our spa team to exceed guests expectations, and create memorable and lasting spa experiences, said Osa Mallo, Spa Director. “We feel very proud and honored to receive this recognition.”
Since 1958, Mobil Travel Guide’s ratings process has been most rigorous and comprehensive in the industry. Evaluations are based on more than 750 standardized criteria for hotels, more than 250 for restaurants and more recently 450 different criteria for spas. The process begins with a facility inspection that considers every aspect of the property, including its overall cleanliness, condition and location. To achieve Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star status, properties must exceed Mobil Travel Guide’s bar-setting service standards, which are determined through an unannounced, undercover service evaluation conducted by Mobil Travel Guide’s expert inspectors.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is a three-level sanctuary located at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami hotel. Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, The Spa offers a series of innovative and restorative treatments inspired by the elements of nature, and the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. The 15,000-square-foot spa features 17 private treatment rooms that each use textures such as bamboo, rice paper, glass and natural linens to achieve a harmonious and balanced design. Six stunning suites, located on the top floor of the spa, offer the ultimate spa experience.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 16 hotels in Asia, 15 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa.
Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com.
“This award is testimony to the continued ability of our spa team to exceed guests expectations, and create memorable and lasting spa experiences, said Osa Mallo, Spa Director. “We feel very proud and honored to receive this recognition.”
Since 1958, Mobil Travel Guide’s ratings process has been most rigorous and comprehensive in the industry. Evaluations are based on more than 750 standardized criteria for hotels, more than 250 for restaurants and more recently 450 different criteria for spas. The process begins with a facility inspection that considers every aspect of the property, including its overall cleanliness, condition and location. To achieve Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star status, properties must exceed Mobil Travel Guide’s bar-setting service standards, which are determined through an unannounced, undercover service evaluation conducted by Mobil Travel Guide’s expert inspectors.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is a three-level sanctuary located at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami hotel. Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, The Spa offers a series of innovative and restorative treatments inspired by the elements of nature, and the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. The 15,000-square-foot spa features 17 private treatment rooms that each use textures such as bamboo, rice paper, glass and natural linens to achieve a harmonious and balanced design. Six stunning suites, located on the top floor of the spa, offer the ultimate spa experience.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 16 hotels in Asia, 15 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa.
Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com.
Uber-Fashionable Themed Events at The Box
A year after opening with a dinner hosted by style icon Donatella Versace, The Box has become one of Hong Kong's most fashionable venues for high profile events in connection with the ultra-fashionable H one in Central.
Part of a chic three-venue concept including H one and G Bar renowned for a clientele counting the city's most influential executives and prominent personalities, The Box is now established as a prime option for A-list weddings, banquets, cocktails, parties, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches and press conferences.
High profile parties have been staged for the neighbouring international financial community at Exchange Square and designer events for Seven Jeans, Marc Jacobs, Furla and many more.
The celebrity client list has extended to beauty icons Lancome and Estee Lauder, and promotions by such 5-star resorts and hotels as Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree and Raffles.
Serving gourmet cuisine and presenting stunning views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows over Victoria Harbour, the hip venue accommodates private parties and corporate events of all sizes, from 25 to 150 guests.
Event organisation is also highly flexible, with each event tailored for individual requirements -- whether the request is for themes with flower arrangements, balloons and magic shows, or DJs and live bands.
Exquisite menus are similarly tailored personally by the venue's renowned Chef Alberto, with cuisine primarily focused on creative canapés and authentic Italian fare, yet also incorporating any special requests from a brigade of Indian, Japanese, Thai and Hong Kong chefs.
Appetisers and dishes can be selected from H one's dazzling menu of global tastes, from cuisines which includes New York charcoal grill prime steaks, a vast variety of imported artisan products, rotisseries including Italian baby pig and baby lamb, hand-made pastas and risottos.
The Box shares H one's wine cellar, arguably the most superb of any privately owned restaurant group in the city. It includes vintage premier crux Bordeaux including Petrus, premium Champagnes and Sauternes, and a special collection of vintages all rated 100 points by Robert Parker. The Box can also tailor make creative cocktails to suit the occasion.
The address is at Shop 4010, Podium Level 4, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong.
For reservations or enquiries, please feel free to call +852 2234-7738.
Part of a chic three-venue concept including H one and G Bar renowned for a clientele counting the city's most influential executives and prominent personalities, The Box is now established as a prime option for A-list weddings, banquets, cocktails, parties, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches and press conferences.
High profile parties have been staged for the neighbouring international financial community at Exchange Square and designer events for Seven Jeans, Marc Jacobs, Furla and many more.
The celebrity client list has extended to beauty icons Lancome and Estee Lauder, and promotions by such 5-star resorts and hotels as Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree and Raffles.
Serving gourmet cuisine and presenting stunning views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows over Victoria Harbour, the hip venue accommodates private parties and corporate events of all sizes, from 25 to 150 guests.
Event organisation is also highly flexible, with each event tailored for individual requirements -- whether the request is for themes with flower arrangements, balloons and magic shows, or DJs and live bands.
Exquisite menus are similarly tailored personally by the venue's renowned Chef Alberto, with cuisine primarily focused on creative canapés and authentic Italian fare, yet also incorporating any special requests from a brigade of Indian, Japanese, Thai and Hong Kong chefs.
Appetisers and dishes can be selected from H one's dazzling menu of global tastes, from cuisines which includes New York charcoal grill prime steaks, a vast variety of imported artisan products, rotisseries including Italian baby pig and baby lamb, hand-made pastas and risottos.
The Box shares H one's wine cellar, arguably the most superb of any privately owned restaurant group in the city. It includes vintage premier crux Bordeaux including Petrus, premium Champagnes and Sauternes, and a special collection of vintages all rated 100 points by Robert Parker. The Box can also tailor make creative cocktails to suit the occasion.
The address is at Shop 4010, Podium Level 4, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong.
For reservations or enquiries, please feel free to call +852 2234-7738.
38 @ ROKA' Happy Hour Drinks & Snacks in Pacific Place
Japanese robata grill ROKA in Pacific Place is serving a selection of drinks and snacks at HK$38 in a new 'happy-hour' on weekdays from 3-8pm.
Designed for informal after-work gatherings, '38@ROKA' includes signature mojitos, wines, beers and a range of tasty snacks and skewers, all priced at HK$38.
The social, casual and comfortable venue centred around a cozy, traditional 'robata' charcoal grill is a popular warm, winter retreat – with a bar ideal for meeting friends and colleagues for after-work drinks or a light snack while shopping.
The bar features a wine cellar housing over 500 bottles of wines, including 25 wines by the glass. Non-alcoholic cleansers and freshly made cocktails are a huge hit, with the bar also boasting a wide range of sake and well-being tonics made from Shochu, an ancient Japanese spirit distilled from grains such as barley, rice or potato.
ROKA’s warm atmosphere is also the perfect place for dinner with friends and family.
ROKA is named after the Japanese words for a gathering place where people meet to socialize (RO) and a welcoming, burning fire (KA).
ABOUT ROKA Hong Kong
Located at the basement level of Pacific Place, the venue's signature dishes include delicious meats from the Robata charcoal grill such as Kochijan fuumi no kohitsuji - Lamb cutlets with hot pepper spices and Gindara saikyo-zuke no kushiyaki – Black cod skewers with gingered saikyo miso. Robata skewers are also served fresh from the grill.
In addition to the Robata items, the menu includes market-fresh sashimi and maki sushi rolls along with a selection of unique ROKA snacks, salads, rice and noodles, as well as specialties such gyoza dishes.
ROKA is minimally styled using materials and design elements symbolic of the Japanese Charcoal Robata grill combining natural organic materials such as wood, soil, rice paper, rock and rusted iron.
The concept is authentic but not traditional, with the restaurant emphasizing ingredients and flavour, simple and appealing presentation using ethnic Japanese crockery and a menu designed for sharing.
“At ROKA Hong Kong we’ve created a casual, informal and sociable dining experience with a vibrant and energetic atmosphere” said Rainer Becker, the award-winning chef, who co-founded the concept with the Waney family.
ROKA Hong Kong is open daily from 11.30am – 10.30pm.
Address: Pacific Place, Level LG1, Shop 002, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 3960 5988
Fax: (852) 3960 5999
Email: info@rokarestaurant.com.hk
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