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  • News: Autograph Collection set to debut in Germany

    Autograph Collection will debut in Germany later this year with the outlet of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin.  Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an intensive renovation after first opening as a hotel in 1913. 

    Hotel am Steinplatz joins some of Autograph Collection properties currently scheduled to open in Europe this year, helping expand the collection’s current portfolio to 15 hotels in Europe and greater than 40 hotels worldwide.

    “We are thrilled that the historic Hotel am Steinplatz is joining Autograph Collection, marking the collection’s debut inside the German market,” explains Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe. 

    “We continue to determine fantastic growth and appetite for Autograph Collection in Europe as travellers continue to hunt enriching experiences shaped by these unique properties.” Adds McPherson.

    The boutique property, uniquely located within walking distance of West Berlin’s main attractions, offers 84 stunning guestrooms, three suites, restaurant, and trendy lobby lounge & bar.  Other features include a spa, fitness room and meeting space.

    With the unique building having first opened its doors in 1907, Hotel am Steinplatz has a desirable history as an exclusive meeting point for artists, writers, philosophers or even aristocracy.  It was designed by renowned architect, August Endell, who also designed the famous Hackesche Hoefe in Berlin.  With its heritage listed façade and wonderfully recreated interior, the hotel offers a potent mixture of historical charm and modern sophistication, making it a main destination in Germany’s historic capital.

    Considered Germany’s most vibrant and inventive city, Berlin is renowned for its diverse architecture, art scene and nightlife in addition to remarkable offering of museums, orchestras and festivals.  Town is scattered with parks, gardens and lakes, making it a gorgeous and popular holiday and weekend getaway destination.

    Autograph Collection launched in 2010 as a chance for independent hotel owners to arrive millions of travellers through access to Marriott International’s network of worldwide consumers. Autograph Collection also provided Marriott International entry right into a new segment of the hospitality market, capturing both leisure and business travellers who sought more unique and independent hotel experiences. The gathering comprises a blinding array of lovely and iconic properties akin to Boscolo Budapest in Hungary and The Algonquin in Ny city.

  • The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism tees-off golfing season

    Dominican Republic is famous worldwide for award-winning and brilliantly-designed golf courses which are surrounded by unspoiled nature, breathtaking coastlines and luxurious green fairways. People from around the globe come to play as most clubs provide clinics, lessons with elite players and golf vacation packages that cater to serious and recreational players. And there’s no better time than now to book a visit jam-packed with incredible golf and savor Dominican Republic’s courses, that are continuously honored by top-tier travel and golf publications.

    “Dominican Republic features two dozen accessible world-class golf courses set amid stunning seas, pristine beaches and luxurious mountains, making them ideal for people who benefit from the luxury golfer’s lifestyle,” said Magaly Toribio , Marketing Advisor for the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. “The start of golf season is the proper opportunity to celebrate our expertly-designed champion courses by inviting golf fanatics to come back to the Caribbean’s hottest spot to tee-off and to have a once-in-a-lifetime golf experience.”

    The regions’ uniquely crafted designer golf courses cater to each player, whether competitive or recreational:

    North Coast:
    Playa Dorada – Known for its incredible views and design by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. , Playa Dorada surrounds the Playa Dorada Resort Complex in Puerto Plata and is lined with coconut palms, royal Poinciana trees and sea grapes. The 18 hole-course is comparatively flat, with outstanding conditioning and exceptional greens that slot in with the full eco-friendly region. The perfect view is from the 9th hole and is the course’s most photographed point as its view showcases the Mount Isabel de Torres.

    Playa Grande – Playa Grande features Robert Trent Jones, Sr. ‘s final golf course design, the 18-hole Playa Grande in Rio San Juan , that’s considered a masterpiece. Ten of the layout’s holes play along the Atlantic Ocean’s cliffs with underground springs supplying abundant fresh water and luxurious land housing old trees and royal palms.

    East Coast:
    Punta Espada – Punta Espada Golf Club at Cap Cana is Jack Nicklaus ’ first signature golf course in Dominican Republic. Eight of its 18 holes are played alongside or above the Caribbean Sea’s waters, and another features a shot above the turquoise sea that outlines the pretty putting green. It really is one in every of the country’s top golf courses and even though it attracts many champion golfers, this is a pleasure for those desirous to play recreationally.
    La Cana – Setting precedence as an ecofriendly course, La Cana Golf Course, designed by P.B. Dye , at PUNTACANA Resort & Club captures the Caribbean’s stunning scenery with its 14 ocean-view holes and 4 others which are right at the beach. The flattish fairways and overall relaxing atmosphere are ideal for golfers of all skill levels.

    Southeast Coast:
    Teeth of the Dog – Situated at Casa de Campo in La Romana is Teeth of the Dog, the 1st course that put Dominican Republic at the world’s golf stage in 1971 and is taken into account one in all Pete Dye ‘s best designs. It’s been consistently ranked among the many world’s 100 best golf courses and no 1 inside the Caribbean. It features seven ocean-front holes played across breathtaking, but rocky coastline, inspiring its name.

    La Estancia – A really beautiful and challenging course, La Estancia in La Romana at La Estancia Golf Club is a panoramic site on a cliff’s-edge 400 feet above the winding Chavon River . P.B. Dye designed the 18-hole course with grass hollows around its green rather than bunkers and took full benefit of the encircling landscape.

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  • 289-room Conrad Beijing marks the fifth Conrad property in Greater China

    Hilton Worldwide today announced the outlet of Conrad Beijing, its flagship property in China’s capital city, that’s set to be the hotel of choice for global travelers who appreciate worldly style, sophistication, and a destination where they will truly benefit from the luxury of being themselves.

    “Our growth strategy is targeted on bringing Conrad properties to big gateway cities, and considering Beijing’s importance because the political and economic center for China, the fit couldn’t be more perfect. We’re expecting providing travelers to China’s vibrant capital with our signature style and repair standards, in addition to to making exceptional guest experiences for them at Conrad Beijing, that’s our fifth Conrad hotel in China,” said John Vanderslice, global head of luxury & lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide.

    “We are more than happy to be opening Conrad Beijing, a superb addition to our luxury hotel portfolio and our 34th hotel in Greater China. China is still a massive marketplace for us, and we glance forward to adding more choices for our guests with our pipeline of greater than 110 projects within the country,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.

    Located approximately 20 kilometers from Beijing Capital International Airport, Conrad Beijing enjoys close proximity to both the central business district and embassy areas. The hotel is within walking distance to premium dining, entertainment and shopping hubs, including Sanlitun Village, Solana and Shin Kong Place. It is usually a quick drive faraway from Beijing’s most famed attractions, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.

  • News: Austrian Airlines unveils new website

    From today onwards, the Austrian Website www.austrian.com appears in a completely new look.

    “This is a fundamental rework our website when it comes to its navigation, design and functions. It’s now easier to exploit and lines more clearly structured menu guidance. Through quicklinks within the kind of easy-to-understand service images, we’ve now made it easier than ever before for visitors to navigate their way in the course of the new website”, explains Austrian CCO Karsten Benz.

    The centrepiece is the innovative Direct entry to a very powerful travel-related functions, together with Booking, Flight search, Web Check-in and inquiry of flight status, in addition to extra services people need when flying.

    This function is displayed prominently at the launch page, and continues to look on the entire linked pages. This simplifies the access to your complete key functions of the positioning.

    The new website is adjusted to exploit on all end devices, from PC to laptop to pill. In addition to this, mobile and smartphone users have the mobile version of the positioning available to them, within the shape of iOS and Android apps.

  • News: Centara Hotels in mobile focus

    Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a mobile optimised website and iPhone and Android apps with the intention to enable anyone to envision room availability and book online using their smartphone.  The apps come in at Apple Apps Store for iPhone, and Google Play for Android.

    “We are more than happy to announce this new user experience, which adds tremendous flexibility to our very strong online presence,” says Chris Bailey, Senior Vp for Sales and Marketing at Centara Hotels & Resorts.

    “Our research has shown there’s enormous potential support for this service, and it brings the complete range of Centara properties and services right onto your mobile.”