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  • Hyatt Regency Dallas announces completion of $50m renovation

    Hyatt Regency Dallas announced completion of the $50-million makeover and upgrade of its 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors, lower than a year after construction began and just in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the hotel. Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corporation, original developer and asset manager of the hotel and adjoining landmark Reunion Tower, managed the project.

    Seeking to capture the identity and personality of “new Dallas,” while aligning with the hotel’s timeless exterior, the team of EDG Interior Architecture and Design and CamargoCopeland Architects took a creative and interpretive solution to creating the hot sleek, sculptural guest-room design.

    The re-designed and re-configured rooms offer different options for both work and relaxation, incorporating a lounge chair for reading and watching television, a cozy desk chair, and a chaise lounge where guests can stretch out and luxuriate in the town skyline views or the Texas sunset. To boot, a sculptural, metallic wall screen extending from the headboard and a linear “river mirror” made from an abstracted image of the Trinity River replaced traditional framed art. The mirror integrates with the clean-lined taupe-finished millwork wall. The framed, flat-screen, high-definition TV is flanked by a satin-lacquered tower that offers a tidy storage unit for room accessories.

    A richly colored landscape image featured inside the art mirror is also woven into the hotel corridor carpeting. The carpet combines with new sidelight towers on the door drops to create a warm, glowing “candlelight” effect within the hallways. New graphics, signage and a state-of-the-art swipe entry system are also included inside the transformation. The guest-room entry transitions from ceramic tile to neutral-colored carpet that includes a tailored, urban pattern. The completely transformed bathroom is accessed via sliding, modern “barn doors” and features a backlit mirror, a latest, freestanding vanity and an art collage of Dallas-inspired imagery screen-printed onto metal.

    “This hotel has become an iconic portion of the Dallas skyline because the first guest checked in here on April 22, 1978. We wish to celebrate that, but together we’re always looking forward,” said Fred Euler , general manager of Hyatt Regency Dallas. “And our new ultra-modern guest rooms not just reflect our city, but in addition they make our guest experience the foremost high-tech and elegant in North Texas.”

    Clark Contractors, based in Little Rock, Ark., managed the phased construction project. The Dallas office of Neil Locke & Associates provided FF&E procurement.

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  • News: Expedia rolls out luggage tag campaign

    Expedia’s is launching a luggage tag campaign, which uses airport luggage tag IATA codes to create travel related messages.

    Fans of the Expedia.co.uk Facebook page can create their very own code combinations, using over 9,500 available IATA codes. Individual combinations and messages may be shared with friends, with stand-out creations having the likelihood to add as portion of the continued advertising campaign and win a vacation.

    Each week, a submission chosen at random will win a £250 holiday voucher and on the end of the four week campaign the fan with the phrase most creative and relevant to travel will win a £2,000 Expedia holiday, and can see their combination changed into an above-the-live advertisement.

    “With thousands of IATA codes to choose between, there are such a lot of funny and travel-related combinations that may be made three letters at a time. At one point we had over 30 combinations mocked-up, but not them all can make the cut,” said Rebecca McKee, Senior Marketing Manager, Expedia.co.uk.

    The luggage tag creative, inspired by copywriter Jon Morgan and art director Mike Watson at Ogilvy & Mather,  offers strong opportunities for more responsive and tactical advertising.

    Next month, 100 weather-enabled Digital 6 sheet posters could be introduced, showing luggage tag phrases in keeping with the elements, e.g. GRY SKY for bad weather and ELO SUN inside the rare occasion of the British summer turning up. This activity will support the LAT-ERS and HOP-ORF tube gate takeovers which have taken place at 10 London stations including Waterloo, King’s Cross, London Bridge and Euston, in conjunction with strategic media buys in print and online media.

  • Focus: Oasis of the Seas is coming to Europe and Southampton!

    The world’s biggest cruise ship is coming to The Med in 2014, and you may now pre book your amazing Med cruise on Oasis of the Seas with Cruise1st.co.uk.

    On sale from Tuesday 9th April to Crown and Anchor members and on general sale on Thursday 11th April you’re able to pick from the ensuing cruise only prices:

    ‘Maiden’ sailing to the Mediterranean – 1st September 2014; 12nights – From £739pp
    Embark Oasis of the Seas in Fort Lauderdale and revel in the vast sort of facilities onboard before visiting Malaga, Spain then being welcomed to her ‘first’ European port Barcelona.

    ‘Maiden’ Western Mediterranean Delight – 13th ,18th September 2014; 5nights – From £599pp
    Sailing on 13th or 18th September, Embark Oasis of the Seas in Barcelona as she commences her ‘First Ever’ European sailings visiting Rome (Civitavecchia) and Naples before returning to Barcelona.

    ‘Maiden’ Spanish Medley – 23rd September 2014; 7nights – From £699pp
    Embark Oasis of the Seas in Barcelona as she bids farewell to this spectacular city then makes her maiden calls to the ports of Malaga and Vigo before arriving Rotterdam.

    Spectacular Southampton send off to the Caribbean – 15th October 2014; 12nights – From £729pp
    Embarking Oasis of the Seas in Southampton, you’re certain to be overwhelmed by the numerous people wishing her farewell as she sets sail on her ‘Maiden voyage’ voyage from Southampton as she sets sails for the hotter climes of the Caribbean.  Enroute she will be able to visit Nassau, Bahamas and Cozumel before arriving at her home port of Fort Lauderdale .

    Many of those sailings are expected to sell out with 72hrs, so don’t delay. For additional info or to book your cruise, visit: www.cruise1st.co.uk/cruises/oasis_of_the_seas.phtml

  • Brand USA launches new train program for UK & Ireland agents

    Brand USA, the official tourism marketing organization for the usa of America, announced the launch of a brand new online agent training program for the united kingdom & Ireland.

    The USA Discovery Program is a web learning tool to enable the travel industry within the UK & Ireland to sell this land like never before.

    Housed at USADiscoveryProgram.co.uk, agents can find straightforward information on regions and US states and territories, in addition to experiences and holiday themes to supply a holistic overview of america as a destination and to enable cross-selling on all aspects of sales to the united states.

    Agents can take interactive quizzes to become USA Specialists, and receive award badges as a recognized qualification of experience.

    The USA Discovery Program aims to assist agents learn more concerning the USA as a vacation destination, both relating to this vast and sundry country and it’s regions, states and territories, in addition to specialist holiday experiences, reminiscent of winter sport, fly-drive and family holidays.

    The online learning environment allows agents complete flexibility in the course of the course, learning of their own time, at their very own pace.

    There are five regional tests that should be completed before moving onto the specialist modules, that are more experience based.

    It is when agents pass these quizzes that they become a USA Specialist, which include a USA Fly-Drive Specialist or a USA Great Outdoors Specialist.

    The Program has launched with three Specialist experience modules – Big City Buzz, the comprehensive Outdoors and Winter Sports; over the approaching months further modules, including Foods and drinks, Music/Heritage/Culture, Fly-Drive, Coastal Escapes and Family can be added.

    The social side of the innovative platform can be of benefit to agents.

    The USA Discovery Program’s social functionality integrates with Facebook and Twitter, in addition to being a web-based forum where agents can become portion of a community, sharing knowledge, asking questions and interacting with their peers.

    Members may also be in a position to enjoy exclusive live events and webinars with partners direct from america. From video training sessions to live Q&As, there’ll always be something new to make certain agents are kept recent with the newest from the U.S. of America.

    Other perks of this system for agents include receiving invitations to wait exclusive events, roadshows and chances to take part in familiarization trips to the united states, including the emblem USA Megafam.

    Through this system, Brand USA aims to elevate awareness of the us to frontline staff and to focus on the variety of holiday experiences, ensuring America is top of mind when speaking with customers.

    Brand USA’s objective in-market is to rekindle the holidaymakers’ love affair with America – reclaiming the USA’s share of the market and positioning the rustic as a various destination with near limitless experiences still to be explored.

    By highlighting the rustic as a fresh and unexpected destination, with welcoming and friendly locals, Brand USA’s intention is to advertise the U.S. because the world’s leading tourism destination for UK and Irish visitors.

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  • DoubleTree by Hilton opens first hotel in South Africa

    Hilton Worldwide today announced the official opening of the primary DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa – the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside.  Owned and operated by Upper Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd under a franchise license agreement, the newly renovated, upscale full-service property is found in Cape Town’s upcoming district of Woodstock, a dynamic area that is home to an abundance of stylish art galleries, boutiques, music bars and classy restaurants. The hotel becomes the fifth Hilton Worldwide property in South Africa and the third DoubleTree by Hilton in Africa.

    John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton said, “I am delighted we’re making our debut in South Africa in such an inspiring location and with a property in order to both impress and enjoyment.  The newly upgraded DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside offers superb facilities in a city so as to help to increase our commitment to welcome the world’s travellers to key destinations.”

    Accommodation ranges from executive rooms and suites to luxury, two-storey duplex loft rooms located at the penthouse floor with panoramic views of the city’s best known landmarks. With both business and leisure guests in mind, DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside offers a variety of amenities, including nine meeting rooms, a 350 -capacity function room and 24-hour fitness and business centres. Discerning guests could also enjoy Liberty’s Restaurant with its seasonal á la carte fusion-style menu created by executive chef Simon Kemp. Kemp is renowned for his professional creativity and a focus to detail. Guests and locals who like to unwind can visit the eStreet Bar and Lounge, that’s open for cocktails and drinks every evening until 1am, with live entertainment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said, “Today’s opening is an important milestone for Hilton Worldwide as we underline our commitment to tourism development in South Africa and broaden visitor choice by bringing our third brand and our fifth hotel to this growing market.  Cape Town, particularly, is an award winning city of adventure, gastronomy and cultural attractions and currently one of the popular destination resorts in Africa.”

    Guests of DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside will benefit from the characteristic features of greater than 330 DoubleTree by Hilton locations in 28 countries all over the world including a warm welcome for each guest at check-in with the brand’s legendary chocolate chip cookie, an array of upscale amenities and guest services, rewards from the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty programme, and a special and committed culture of care. Gold and Diamond HHonors members also will receive complimentary breakfast and high speed internet access.

    Mike Flax, chairman of higher Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd, owners and operators of the converted hotel said: “The city’s status as a pretty tourism and events hub is becoming globally recognised and the hole of DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside might help meet the growing demand for first-class, branded accommodation.”

    Positioned on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is among the greatest tourist destinations for travellers to the Continent.  Often known as the ‘Mother City’, Cape Town is a celebrated wine-making region and boasts world famous landmarks equivalent to Table Mountain and Cape Point.  Town also is a prime MICE destination playing host to various festivals and events including high profile conventions along with the arena Economic Forum in May 2013 and the Design Capital Exhibition in 2014.  Leisure travellers will note the distinguished 2012 World Travel honour awarded to town as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination.

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