Archive for February, 2008
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts launches ‘Signature Events’ Promotion
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched a “Signature Stages” package at five Shangri-La hotel locations - Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xian, Suzhou and Chiang Mai. The package includes:
- Auditorium rental from 8 a.m. until noon, or from 1 to 5 p.m.
- Use of LCD projector, screen and built-in audio and visual equipment
- Dedicated on-site technician throughout the […]
International Air Transport Association begins 100 days E-Ticket Countdown
International Air Transport Association has begun the 100 days to 100% e-ticketing countdown . “In 100 days the paper ticket gets put in a museum. On June 1, 2008 we will achieve 100% electronic air ticketing,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
International Air Transport Association began the drive to 100% e-ticketing as part […]
Marriott to Establish Presence in Northern Ireland with Courtyard Hotel in Belfast
Marriott International is to establish its presence in Northern Ireland with a 169-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Belfast under a management agreement reached with Culzean Holdings. When opened in 2010, it will be the third Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in the United Kingdom.
The Courtyard by Marriott Belfast will be located on Cromac […]
Nakheel Hotels acquires 50% stake in Mexican Resort
Dubai-based Nakheel Hotels is to acquire a 50% stake of Mexican resort, One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, based on a total enterprise value of US$315 million. Nakheel Hotels is acquiring its stake from certain funds affiliated with the Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, a series of real estate opportunity funds sponsored and managed by Goldman […]
Marriott opens New Renaissance Hotel in Boston
Marriott this week opened the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, the first Renaissance property in downtown Boston. The $165 million hotel project is the next chapter in the fast-paced development story of the South Boston Waterfront’s Seaport District.
The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers 471 guestrooms, including 21 suites. It also features over 21,000 sq. ft. of […]
8,888 Free Seats on AirAsia to Hangzhou
AirAsia X is giving away 8,888 free seats on its new Kuala Lumpur - Hangzhou route.
This free seats promotion is available for the travel period from 30 March 2008 - 11 January 2009, and is offered exclusively through online bookings made before 27 February 2008. Guests are advised to book early as free seats are […]
Cebu Pacific Airlines dominates the domestic travel market in the Philippines
In a report by Thomson Financial, government figures revealed that Philippine budget carrier, Cebu Pacific carried more passengers in 2007 than the national Philippine Airlines (PAL).
According to the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board, Cebu Pacific carried 430,000 more domestic passengers than PAL in 2007. At 4.46 million domestic passengers, Cebu Pacific enjoyed a whopping 47 percent […]
