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  • Focus: Kemer: the jewel in Turkey’s Mediterranean crown

    Turkey has firmly established itself as a major holiday favourite among Europeans with its mixture of cultures, gorgeous food and surprising affordability. Istanbul, the sprawling metropolis dissected by the dramatic Bosphorus strait, is likely one of the world’s most alluring and storied cities but Turkey’s beach resorts exact a pull in their own, offering great weather and relaxation.

    One of Turkey’s premier beach resorts is Kemer, town at the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province. Set on the foot of the beautiful Taurus Mountain, this gorgeous coastal town has become a favorite retreat for both Turks and European tourists enticed by natural splendour and an authentic Turkish experience at the shores of the Med.

    Things to do and See

    Phaselis
    The ancient city of Phaselis is a paranormal place that lets you look back into the area’s coloured past. Situated within walking distance from Kemer, you are able to explore the ruins and surrounding nature. Make sure you visit the theatre, used hundreds of years ago to entertain as much as 1,500 people. There you’ll be treated to wonderful views of the surround countryside and awe inspiring mountains.

    Olympos Teleferik
    This cablecar whisks visitors up Tahtali Mountain, which towers 2,365m above town. The views from the pinnacle are simply stunning, granting vistas of the entire Gulf of Antalya on a transparent day. Tickets is also pricey if bought from tour operators but cheaper ones could be sourced near the bus station. Kemer offers the fun of both a beach holiday and a break within the mountain air, and the Teleferik is the way to experience both.

    Go diving
    The clear crystalline waters of the region are ideal for those eager to explore underwater. The most exciting belongings you can do to your trip is visit the wreckage of the Paris II, a warship from WW1. This 50 meter long ship is a superb attraction for tourists eager to see something a chunk different during their travels

    Mount Tahtali
    Located not faraway from Kemer is the mighty mount Tahtali, the nearest mountain to the coastline. Visitors can take a cable car up the mountain, where you’ll be treated to incredible panoramic views of the encompassing Mountains, seas and forests.

    Where to stay
    Being one in all Turkey’s holiday hotspots, Kemer has a big selection of accommodation options for all types of budgets, from rented apartments to luxury 5 star resorts. If you’re after an all-inclusive holiday of an entire life, make sure to visit Kemer holiday resort in Turkey with Club Med. You’ll have access to a variety of leisure and sports facilities in addition to incredible bars and restaurants serving local delicacies.

    When’s the finest time to visit
    Kemer enjoys a protracted hot summer, beginning in late April and dying down mid October. The high season is inevitably between June and September so bear this in mind when booking holidays.

  • News: The Ascott presents Citadines Suites Louvre Paris

    The Ascott has opened Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, its first property under the Suites label within the heart of Paris.

    Citadines Suites is a brand new label under Singapore-based Ascott’s Citadines brand that enhances its existing Citadines Prestige and Citadines Apart’hotel labels.

    Designed as a boutique-style luxury residence, Citadines Suites provides an outstanding location and intimate ambience, personalised services, quality facilities, and optimum comfort for guests faraway from home.

    Through a major €5.9 million investment, the valuables had undergone an in depth nine-month transformation right into a stunning serviced residence with 51 luxurious apartment suites, while preserving the historic building’s unique European features.

    Tan Choon Kwang, Ascott managing director, Europe, said: “We are proud and excited to open our first property under the Citadines Suites label.

    “Our Citadines brand pioneered the serviced residence industry in France in 1984 and has established a robust reputation.

    “The creation of Citadines Suites complements our Ascott brand and Citadines Apart’hotel and Prestige labels in Europe, giving travellers more options.

    “Citadines Suites offers luxurious accommodation for discerning business and leisure travellers by providing a distinct environment and remarkable experience through personalised and seamless services.”


    Citadines Suites Louvre Paris – Exclusive Suite

    Citadines Suites Louvre Paris is found in a single of the foremost elegant areas of Paris that’s ideal for business and leisure trips.

    The serviced residence adjoins the Palais Royal and Comédie Française Theatre and is barely a stone’s throw clear of the Louvre museum and Opéra Garnier House.

    It is within walking distance from the various city’s leading attractions, a good selection of restaurants, top-end boutiques and antique shops, and is equally almost the business district, Paris Stock Exchange and government offices.

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    Citadines Suites Louvre Paris – Royale Suite

    Dating back to 1908, the seven-storey building has a striking Art Nouveau stone façade adorned with classic Parisian balconies, sculptures and colonnades.

    The stylish and delightful interior décor, that’s meticulously designed to perfection by leading British designer BuckleyGrayYeoman, is enhanced by high-quality furnishings and amenities.

    There are four suite categories: Première, Exclusive, Grande and Royale. All Exclusive and Royale suites have a balcony that gives unsurpassed views of the Comédie Française Theatre or Louvre museum.

    The fully-equipped kitchen in every suite comes with bone china dinnerware, a Nespresso coffee machine, washer and dryer.

    There also is a different welcome set which contains coffee and tea capsules, mineral water, L’Occitane bath and shower products, bathrobes and bedroom slippers.

    Besides an in depth range of services, guests are welcomed on arrival by a dedicated team of Citadines Suites Hosts who can be handy 24-hours an afternoon to help with their requests.

    Guests may also enjoy extensive facilities including a gymnasium, chic lounge, avant-garde breakfast room that incorporates sofas and coffee tables, and a high-tech business corner with a 27” iMac and an AirPrint printer.

    As with all new properties in Ascott’s global portfolio, Citadines Suites Louvre Paris was built to be a sustainable residence that’s both comfortable and resource and effort efficient.

    The property’s environment-friendly features include low-consumption air-conditioning and heating, energy-saving / motion-detecting LED lighting, regulating valves to restrict water consumption, and waste-sorting facilities for recycling in every kitchen.

  • News: GIBTM: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers launches new private event packages

    Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, a member of the posh hotel group Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, has launched a special line-up of personal event packages in line with the subjects of sea and water, where the party events occur either Above or Besides the Arabian Gulf, or In a single of the hotel’s three pools.

    The packages were launched on the Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition held on the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi.

    The ‘Above Water Group-Event Package’ provides groups with a 3-hour package of free-flowing beverages at one in all Abu Dhabi’s most striking locations – the terrace deck above Scott’s restaurant located above the Arabian Gulf.

    With its open vistas and modern architecture, the venue is available by both land and sea and give a special al fresco setting of distinction for corporate and personal party gatherings.

    For those wishing to take their event to a far better locale, an identical package may be provided at Abu Dhabi’s highest venue point – Observation Deck at 300, that is located 300 meters above the UAE capital and gives impressive 360 degree panoramic views of Abu Dhabi’s cityscape, Corniche and the Arabian Gulf, all from a luxury setting.

    The ‘Besides Water Group-Event Package’ is a package designed for groups seeking their very own gourmet private beach party and includes live BBQ cooking stations and free flowing beverage options for 3 hours, while the ‘In Water Group-Event Package’ allows groups not just to live it up and get wet in a single of the hotel’s three pools, but whets the appetite with an intimate poolside BBQ setting.

    Noted for its gourmet excellence and expertise in staging unique corporate, private and conferencing events, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers have been the recipient of a slew of accolades including the title of World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel on the 2012 World Travel Awards.

    The Above, Besides and In Water Group Event Packages were launched for those seeking casual outdoor and unique event spaces with dramatic backdrops and compliment the formal elegance and comfort offered by the hotel’s Conference Centre with its expansive Mezzoon ballroom, 13 meeting rooms, Chairman Suite, Bridal Suite and Business Centre which are completely and uniquely housed at the same Podium 4 Level.

  • Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir signs with Veratour

    Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the launch of a partnership between probably the most group’s Egyptian properties, the Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir, and leading Italian family-focussed tour operator, Veratour.

    The three-year strategic collaboration, that is to commence on 1st June, 2013, will see Veratour become the exclusive promoter for the Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir in Italy, that will aim to deliver a beach and activities-based holiday to Italian families through its Vera Club program.

    Over-looking the picturesque Red Sea coastline, the five-star Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir offers 250 guests rooms and suites, with visitors capable of profit from facilities starting from beach access to The Rejuvenation Centre & Spa, in addition to the SUBEX Diving Centre and a spread of restaurant and lounge choices.

    A range of extra activities are to be introduced, as portion of the Vera Club, that will include a Mini Club of supervised games and workshops for youngsters from 3-12 years old, a live cooking Pasta Station, complete with an Italian Chef, plus beach and sea sports for every age to enjoy.

    Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir joins over 32 Vera Clubs internationally in Tunisia, Italy, Spain, Greece, Kenya, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Dom. Republic, Mexico, Cuba and Thailand.

  • News: GIBTM: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre opens doors on 2013 event

    GIBTM 2013 has opened its doors on today promising more opportunities to satisfy, learn and conduct business than ever before due to a flurry of latest exhibitors, show initiatives and academic concepts.

    This annual event, which happens on the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, this year welcomes 70 today’s exhibitors to the show floor, with a considerable increase in European destinations and corporations represented.

    Show space has increased seven per cent on 2012, with greater than 35 countries participating and primary-time destinations including Madrid, Serbia, Athens, Georgia, Morocco, Ukraine, San Francisco and Belgium, while existing exhibitors including the dominion of Bahrain, Ministry of Culture, Tourism Sector, Jordan Tourism Board and Etihad Airways have a minimum of doubled the scale in their stand in comparison to 2012.

    From a visitor perspective, greater than 2,800 industry professionals, spanning local and international meeting planners and company and incentive travel buyers will attend and under GIBTM’s Hosted Buyer programme, including 265 senior influential buyers representing lucrative vertical sectors corresponding to Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, IT, Finance and Automotive are expected.

    With a powerful choice of key decision makers secured for the show, GIBTM organiser, Reed Travel Exhibitions, anticipates greater than 7,500 pre-scheduled appointments to ensue.

    “This substantial increase in interest from suppliers and influential buyers is evidence that once a slow but sustained recovery, since 2009, regional business travel in all forms is firmly back on target because of confidence inside the regional economy and a plethora of worldwide-class venues and facilities being developed which are attracting global interest,” said GIBTM exhibition manager Lois Hall.

    “This bullish outlook is further supported by the findings of the 2013 GIBTM Trends Report, in order to be unveiled at a highly anticipated seminar session this afternoon, with 80 per cent of world and Middle East buyers forecasting a increase in conference and events business within the GMENA region inside the next twelve months,” she added.

    Figures released by GIBTM host destination Abu Dhabi reveal business events contributed Dhs2.4bn to the emirate’s economy in 2010.

    This is predicted to extend to Dhs2.6bn by the top of 2013.

    Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority anticipates the industrial impact of commercial events to grow seven per cent every year until 2020.

    As the meetings and company travel sectors grow, so too do the instructional needs of industry professionals and GIBTM has responded to this by boosting its education programme.

    This year session highlights that target upcoming industry trends include ‘The Way forward for Meetings: Flash Forward 2030’ with MPI research revealing the impact of trends on business practices and required skill sets, and the GIBTM Trends Report 2013, providing insight into buyer and supplier behaviour and market performance.