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  • News: Chinese Visitor Summit returns to Abu Dhabi

    Organised by Nicholas Publishing International (NPI) in partnership with the Shanghai-based i2i Group, and backed by TCA Abu Dhabi, this year’s event will bring 75 top Chinese outbound tourism bookers to the UAE capital in a bid to extend the emirate’s Chinese visitor numbers to participating destinations, attractions and hotels.

    The Chinese delegation, that will also comprise 10 leading Chinese media, will include CEOs, general, product, outbound and MICE managers, sports events producers from wholesale, retail, leisure, golf, adventure and FIT operators.

    A snap survey of the summit’s Chinese delegates has revealed specific MICE opportunities with bookers in search of existing opportunities with clients from the Chinese government, industry association, education, pharmaceuticals and medical, oil and gas, retail, construction, real estate, automotive,  in addition to insurance, finance and company segments.

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  • News: Regent Hotels to unveil all-suite Bali spa resort

    Regent Hotels & Resorts continues to set new standards in luxury hospitality with the launch of Regent Bali. Located in Sanur on Bali’s spectacular eastern coastline, Regent Bali is scheduled to open in June 2013. Because the only all-suites beachfront resort in Sanur, the valuables is destined to be the premium choice for travellers seeking exclusive experiences in a tranquil and secluded resort.

    Nestled within ten acres of lush tropical gardens, Regent Bali features 95 exceptional suites. Both traditional and timeless, each private retreat boasts contemporary Balinese-style interiors, spacious living rooms and sea or tropical garden views.

    Regent Bali comprises 78 Deluxe Suites (90sqm) and 8 Premier Suites (136sqm). For the last word in indulgence and convenience, the four Deluxe Spa Suites (157sqm) and the four Premier Spa Suites (181sqm) include separate spa treatment rooms. Each Premier Spa Suite also features a semi-outdoor entertainment and dining area big enough to house as much as eight guests.

    Regent Bali’s singular sensation is the ultra-luxurious Regent Villa (937sqm). The 2-bedroom beachfront Villa includes a private pool, Jacuzzi, individual spa consultation room with steam room for 2. Offering an abundance of favor and space, the Regent Villa includes separate dining and living areas and two luxurious bathrooms (36sqm each), each with a lavishly spacious bathtub.

    Regent Bali is additionally home to twenty-five Regent Residences. Measuring between 308-660sqm, both-storey homes feature two or three elegantly appointed bedrooms, carport, private infinity swimming pool, lounge, dining room, separate butlers’ entrance and quarters.

    “Regent Bali embodies the brand new direction and philosophy of our company,” explains Ralf Ohletz, President, Regent Hotels & Resorts. “We are committed to making bespoke luxury lifestyle destinations, offering exceptional service and unique facilities in addition to exclusive residential properties. Regent Bali shall be a flagship property for the emblem.”

    Regent Bali may even serve various international and pan-Asian cuisines on the delightfully informal yet refined Nyala Beach Club & Grill. Authentic Indonesian dishes and all-day dining would be available at Layang Layang Restaurant while The Pool Terrace alongside the primary swimming pool offers spectacular sea views and a variety of healthy meals.

    Renowned for its rare beauty, Bali is popularly often known as the ‘Island of the Gods’. The island’s rich Indonesian heritage and hospitable culture have made it the most sought-after international tourist destinations. Ideally located on Sanur Golden Beach just 14km from the island’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, Regent Bali overlooks 200m of pristine golden sands.

    Guests also are invited to lap up the luxurious of the 55m infinity pool, enjoy a stimulating workout within the well-equipped fitness centre or take pleasure in a pampering spa and grace treatment on the expansive Regent Spa. Treatments include timeless revitalising Balinese and therapeutic massages in addition to more than a few unique spa and grace treatments.

    Spanning 810sqm, the Regent Bali Spa includes five single treatment rooms and two intimate double treatment rooms designed specifically for couples. Catering to guests’ complete grooming needs, the Regent Bali Spa also features a beauty salon offering an in depth menu of manicures, pedicures, hair care services and waxing treatments.

    Steeped in history, the Sanur district has long held a name for attracting artists, celebrities and socialites, from playwright Noel Coward to Mick Jagger and Princess Diana. Today Sanur remains an artistic hotspot and continues to entice discerning travellers from worldwide.

    Although the resort was conceived because the ultimate luxury retreat, it also serves because the perfect base to explore Bali. Nearby tourist attractions include Gunung Kawai Hindu Temple, Batur Mount Volcano, Ubud Art Village and Bali’s postcard-worthy Rice Terraces.

    “Regent Bali will offer guests unrivalled comfort, privacy and understated elegance,” adds General Manager Murray Aitken. “Our 95 exclusive suites, including The Regent Villa, allow guests to flee to their very own private sanctuary and bask in Bali’s premium beach resort experience.”

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  • News: Costa Cruises celebrates its 65th birthday

    On 31 March 2013, Costa Cruises is celebrating its 65th anniversary. It is going to be 65 years to the day because the first departure of the Anna C which left Genoa for Buenos Aires carrying 768 passengers. She was the primary ship within the Costa fleet devoted to passenger transport, effectively marking the start of Costa’s cruises.

    This is a significant milestone for the corporate and for the worldwide cruise industry which Costa is marking with a sequence of special initiatives starting on 31 March 2013 and continuing all year long.

    The 65th anniversary may be celebrated standard around the globe on all 14 ships within the fleet, within the Mediterranean, Asia, the Caribbean, South America, the Emirates and Oman. On board there’ll be a string of special 65th anniversary events and activities arranged for guests including cocktail parties, special shows, gala dinners, in addition to commemorative postcards and souvenir photos. A few of the ports where Costa’s ships would be calling that day, from Buenos Aires to Shanghai, can be decked out with festive anniversary decorations and celebrations may even involve your entire company’s employees, its partner organisations and the area people in Genoa where Costa is headquartered.

    To further mark the occasion, the corporate is offering past clients and new clients alike unique opportunities to move on a Costa cruise with special anniversary offers. Costa can also be running a prime international advertising campaign, mainly within the press, featuring a slogan stressing the close ties which have linked the corporate to its clients for 65 years:  “Since 1948, always with you, better than ever.”

    Other initiatives marking this significant anniversary were scheduled for the remainder of 2013.

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  • W New Orleans – French quarter sold for $25.5 million

    Chesapeake Lodging Trust announced today that it has purchased the W New Orleans – French Quarter from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc for $25.5 million. The Trust has entered right into a long-term management contract with Starwood to continue to function the Hotel.

    “We are very excited to expand our Starwood relationship with our third W hotel and fourth Starwood-branded hotel, including the Le Meridien San Francisco,” stated James L. Francis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust. “This Hotel is in a superior location and is in exceptional condition following Starwood’s recently completed comprehensive renovation program. With the Hotel’s first four diamond rating in its history, we believe this is often the ideal asset for Chesapeake to go into the rebounding New Orleans marketplace.”

    The W New Orleans – French Quarter is found on Chartres Street, just steps from Jackson Square and the numerous retail and jazz clubs of the French Quarter. The valuables features 97 well-appointed guestrooms, including four carriage house studio suites. The renovation program ended in the addition of a brand new SWEAT state-of-the-art gymnasium, and SoBou, a modern Creole cuisine restaurant that was named some of the top 10 new restaurants by Esquire Magazine.

    The renovation program was influenced by the wealthy history and culture of recent Orleans. There are two distinct guestroom themes; Jazz, with vibrant golden yellow walls and a floor-to-ceiling brass image modeled after a horn and Tarot, which was inspired by the recent Orleans’ voodoo queen, Marie Laveau. Rooms feature a 40” LCD flat screen, signature W brand bedding, iPod docking station and Bliss bath amenities.

    “From the hot Front room lobby to the enormous outdoor, tree-lined courtyard with its heated pool, the W New Orleans – French Quarter is the ideal place to enjoy all that New Orleans has to give,” continued Mr. Francis. “This is another outstanding addition to our growing portfolio of high-quality lodging assets.”

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  • News: Holiday Genie and Travelport seal long-standing partnership

    Travelport, a number one provider of critical transaction processing solutions and information for the worldwide travel industry, today announces a brand new long-term technology agreement with Holiday Genie, a number one UK independent online travel agency.

    The new agreement builds upon 15 years’ technology partnership between Travelport and Holiday Genie, among the UK’s fastest expanding independent online travel agencies. Holiday Genie will use Travelport’s leading-edge search and e-pricing tools, in addition to migrating to the Universal API, opening up access to a greater diversity of hotel and ancillary travel content.

    “Holiday Genie’s expansion has meant we’d like a technology provider who can deliver high-performance, high-accuracy search”, Faisal Butt, Managing Director, explained. “We’ve get back to Travelport all over again as we all know we will anticipate some of the best platform and intelligent content our customers expect.”

    “Our continued relationship with Holiday Genie demonstrates Travelport’s leadership in supporting the web travel agent community”, Simon Ferguson, UK & Ireland Regional Director at Travelport, added. “Our goal is to drive them to the following level of expansion through wider range of content, superior search and pricing tools, and access to Travelport’s unique open platform.”

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