 Emirates unveils latest hotel
Emirates Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the latest edition to its portfolio - Green Lakes Serviced Apartments, its venture into the luxury serviced apartments market, and its second city-based property in Dubai.
Promising to be a fitting addition to Dubai’s hospitality credentials, the Green Lakes Serviced Apartments are the focal point of the much sought-after Jumeirah Lake Towers precinct. Comprising two stylish, high-rise apartment towers the operation opened its doors on Phase One in May as it entered its soft-opening period.
Set to showcase Emirates Hotels & Resorts’ core values of exceptional service, luxurious facilities and best location in any destination, the Green Lakes will help to realise the Government’s vision of transforming Dubai into one of the world’s top tourist centres.
The Green Lakes sets new benchmarks in this sector of the hospitality market, with top-notch service levels, and modern and exceptionally high-standard facilities. Visit www.emirateshotelsresorts.com for further details.
Meritus Mandarin popularity grows
A prominent landmark in the heart of bustling Orchard Road in Singapore, the Meritus Mandarin is an acclaimed five-star business and convention hotel boasting worldclass facilities and rich Oriental charm. The deluxe hotel boasts 1200 lavish guestrooms, equipped with broadband internet access, comprehensive amenities and a panoramic view of the city and the harbour.
Each guestroom is designed with comfort and convenience in mind, using a harmonious blend of splendour and contemporary elegance.
Besides offering luxurious accommodation backed by its signature Asian grace, warmth and care, guests can savour a smorgasbord of award-winning exquisite Cantonese cuisine from Pine Court Chinese Restaurant and mouth-watering local favourites at Chatterbox, Home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice.
The hotel also offers 4040 square metres of meeting and function space, as well as state-of-the-art audio-visual and lighting systems, making it the ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions. To learn more about this impressive property visit www.meritus-hotels.com.
 Heritage Queenstown opens Icon centre
Heritage Queenstown’s Icon Conference Centre was officially opened in early May, with the event celebrated at a special luncheon in the brand new venue overlooking Lake Wakatipu and with The Remarkables in the distance. One hundred guests including New Zealand Minister for Tourism, Damien O’Connor, were on-hand to witness the official opening ceremony.
Heritage Queenstown’s general manager, Carey Norton, described the conference centre’s potential for the conference and incentives market in his opening address. “We believe the Icon Conference Centre fills a gap in the Queenstown market for an exclusive venue for conferences, weddings and special events that enjoys great views of the pristine end of Lake Wakatipu, and embraces many majestic icons of the Queenstown region in a sweep of the eye,” he said. Mayor Geddes of Queenstown Lakes District Council warmly welcomed the invited guests, before the Minister for Tourism and the group executive director of Heritage Hotel Management, Ms Ho Chai Kun, officially opened the centre. Built on the lakeside of the hotel, the Icon Conference Centre enjoys stunning Lake Wakatipu views and houses a conference room for 200.
Hilton to manage Beijing airport property
A subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation has signed an agreement with Beijing Capital Airport Tourism Co. Ltd. to manage the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport. Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2008, the hotel will be located at the new Terminal 3 of the Beijing Capital International Airport. President of Hilton Hotels Corporation - Asia Pacific, Koos Klein, said the signing “marks the latest development in our expansion plans in China.
The Hilton Beijing Capital Airport will be the fourth Hilton family hotel in Beijing. With a significant boost in visitor arrivals anticipated with the Olympic Games, we are well positioned to ensure our guests can rely on the Hilton experience during this dynamic time and beyond.” The 324-room Hilton Beijing Capital Airport will be located at the entrance of Beijing Capital International Airport’s newly opened Terminal 3. With its ultra modern design, Beijing Capital International Airport’s Terminal 3 is dedicated to international flights and all flights operated by Air China, the country’s flagship carrier. Beijing Capital International Airport’s three terminals combined are expected to handle 78 million passengers per year and have a larger roof surface area than London Heathrow’s five terminals together.
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