Archive for January 2nd, 2012

• Mission Hills and Marriott International, announced an innovative partnership Hotel

  Date: 2012.01.02 | Category: Singapore Holidays 2010 | Response: 0

  
  Heiko (PRWEB) November 28, 2011

  Mission Hills Group of the world’s leading brands and golf driving force behind the rapid growth of sports in China, announces a partnership with Marriott International to manage the new Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance Hotels in Mission Hills in the province of Hainan.

  proposed Ritz-Carlton, Haikou will become brands first Asia-Pacific Golf Resort Hotel. It is proposed Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance hotel facilities will satisfy the increasing number of tourists and business visitors to the island of Hainan. Guests of both hotels will have access to all resort amenities at Mission Hills Hainan, including 10 golf courses carved through the lava fields of rock, volcanic spa and mineral springs, and the rest of the city established by the Mission Hills in partnership with the Lan Kwai Fong, different way of life , shopping, entertainment, dining and cultural elements.

  
  Mission Hills

  expanded its reach from Guangdong to Hainan in 2008. Since then it has invested more than $ 1 billion in Haikou, capital of Hainan. Named as the Hawaii of the East, the island is developing a strong international tourism industry, with eyes on becoming the world’s leading tourism until 2020.

  This win-win situation for both companies, said Dr. Ken Chu, chairman and chief executive officer of Mission Hills. Mission Hills is proud to offer world-class golf and hospitality, and Ritz-Carlton is the market leader in providing luxury lifestyle experience. The partnership will stimulate the local economy, attract a wide range of new customers and profits of the current Mission Hills members and guests by offering expanded access to state of the art facilities. By combining our industry knowledge, we will give a final and a golf vacation.

  Simon Cooper, president and managing director, Asia Pacific, Marriott International and former president of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, said Hainan is a massive growth of the hospitality industry and one that seeks to maximize the Marriott. Mission Hills vision is very impressive and we look forward to our new partnership to provide visitors to Mission Hills Hainan ultimate in modern hospitality.

  Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Mission Hills Hainan will take traditional Spanish hacienda theme offers a striking contrast with a spectacular volcanic landscape of lava formations and native Blackstone course championship. The object will include 180 rooms, 20 villas and one presidential villa, spa and
  
  The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Renaissance Hotel will present 300 rooms and fuse contemporary style with touches of luxury and creativity.

  Construction will begin early next year, and project completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2013. Mission Hills will make an estimated investment of 200 million dollars.

  About Mission Hills Group

  Mission Hills Group (http://www.missionhillschina.com), owner and operator of Mission Hills Mission Hills Shenzhen and Hainan, is a pioneer in China’s young hospitality, sport and leisure industry.

  Mission Hills, recognized as the leading brand of golf in the world and synonymous with high-end luxury residences with rare and exquisite design, created two wonderful holiday and health resorts. She spent more than 100 international tournaments, including the 1995 World Cup and Tiger Woods golf challenge China in 2001. In 2007, Mission Hills began its role as host to an unprecedented 12 titles Omega Mission Hills World Cup.

  Mission Hills Shenzhen

  Stretching across the lush, rolling hills of southern China, Mission Hills Shenzhen is the prime minister Golf & Country Club, as well as the world’s largest golf club, accredited by the Guinness Book of Records. Property is home to 12 signatures courses designed Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Annika Sorenstam, Ernie Els, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh, David Leadbetter, David Duval, Jumbo Ozaki and Zhang Liang Wei.

  Mission Hills Shenzhen is a full service, luxury resort, with four clubs, three winning spa, two five-star hotel, three golf academy (including one of the world-renowned instructor Cindy Reid), Asias largest tennis center with 51 tennis courts and professional tennis academy, and many wonderful restaurants serves food from around the world.

  Mission Hills Haikou

  Mission Hills Haikou is located in a volcanic area of ​​the exotic island of Hainan, China. The resort sets a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. Set amidst lush green gardens, it is aimed at golfers and includes a specially designed golf course, each includes a native lava rock formations. Other modern features include state of 518 elegant rooms and suites, three-story clubhouse, China’s first Hank Haney Golf Academy, meeting rooms, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully equipped sports and recreation center, Hainans only water theme park, healing mineral springs of volcanic, oasis spa and shopping arcade.

  Mission Hills Haikous Blackstone Course hosted the inaugural Mission Hills Star Trophy in October 2010, the innovative Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament in Asia. He also held Omega Mission Hills World Cup in November 2011. Excellent addition to Hainans tropical island paradise, Mission Hills has a chance to become the premier island sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the world.

  Getting There: Mission Hills Shenzhen is a 45 minute drive from the international airport of Hong Kong (Hong Kong). Mission Hills Hainan is 15 minutes drive from Haikou Meilan International Airport (ANC). Flights from major cities across Asia – including Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore -. Haikou to be

  about Marriott International
  
  Marriott International, Inc is a leading housing approximately 3,700 housing properties in 71 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, publication, collection of autographs, Renaissance, AC Hotels by Marriott, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Suites SpringHill brand name and Bulgari, develops and operates vacation ownership resorts in the club, Marriott Vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand appointment Villas Marriott brands; licenses and manages the entire property residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott and Marriott Villas Villas, operates Marriott Executive Apartments provides furnished corporate housing through its division of Marriott ExecuStay; and operates conference center. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and was about 129 000 employees in 2010 to the end of the year. It takes a FORTUNE industrys most respected housing company and one of the best companies to work with. In fiscal year 2010, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations amounted to about $ 12 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at http://www.marriott.com, as well as to receive the latest news on the site http://www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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• Agoda celebrates English summer festivals

  Date: 2012.01.02 | Category: Royal Caribbean Singapore | Response: 0

  
  Singapore (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

  Agoda, Asias global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Pricelince.com, today announced several major summer rates at hotels in London, just in time to catch some of the best seasons festivals.

  English summer, when the UKs biggest festivals. Creating most of warm weather in summer, Theres another event almost every week from major music festivals such as Glastonbury, for a family of music and art Weekender, Camp Bestival.

  England boasts one of the most striking scenes in the art world, and while most year-round destination, summer really showcases London at its best. Warm weather puts Londoners in high spirits, and visitors can enjoy a great selection of music and theater, with festival stretching program in September.

  widely regarded as the best festival in London Notting Hill Carnival. Conducted since 1966, is the second largest street festival in the world, filling the streets of Notting Hill with Caribbean color and sound for two full days. Each year, the event features hundreds of stalls Caribbean food, colorful parade and a children’s costume is a special day where prizes are awarded. This year’s carnival will be held on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 August, with more than 1 million people will participate.

  For more classic taste of British culture and tradition, travelers can go to other major events in London, the Thames Festival. Held on September 11 and 12, this festival celebrates the great London icon River Thames with live concerts, dances, games, children’s activities and arts and science exhibitions. Program events are taking place along the waterfront from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge. Jive dance group session and closing fireworks are two major events.

  On a different tangent, travelers interested in the British royal family and sustainable development can be engaged in these two obsessions at the Garden Party, to change the situation. This event is part of Prince Charles Start initiative, a national campaign to inspire UK residents to lead more stable lives. Garden Party will be held 8-19 September in the gardens of Clarence House where Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, now living in the neighboring gardens, Marlborough House and Lancaster House.

  Garden Party will be presented to the music and comedy, as well as fun activities for families and children. The musical program will be curated Zhuls Holland, and many British icons that are involved in the events, including Dame Vivienne Westwood’s fashion, and Clive Anderson for discussion.

  To help travelers get the most from their experience of the Festival of Great Britain, Agoda has provided the following special prices on some of the best hotels in London.

  MiNC Notting Hill Suites Serviced Apartment 5 stars
  
  The normal frequency of one hundred and sixty-eighth USD Agoda rates from $ сто forty-second Book at least 7 days and enjoy 15% discount.

  Shaftesbury Premier London Notting Hill Hotel 4 stars
  
  The normal frequency of 165 dollars. Agoda rates from $ 148. Book Deluxe Double room at least 2 nights and get 10% discount. Client must book 21 days in advance of stay.

  K West Hotel, London 4 stars
  
  Normal Rate USD one hundred and forty-eighth Agoda rates from $ one hundred and eighteenth Book at least 2 nights and get 20% discount.

  Seraphine Hotel London Kensington 4 stars
  
  normal rate of U.S. $ 200. Agoda rates from $ 180. Stay a minimum of 3 nights and get 10% discount.

  Copthorne Tara Hotel, London 4 stars
  
  normal rate USD one hundred and eighty-sixth Agoda rates from U.S. $ 150. Stay a minimum of 3 nights and get 20% discount.

  Knightsbridge Green Hotel, London 4 stars
  
  USD two hundred and thirtieth Agoda rates from $ сто ninety-fifth Book any room and enjoy 15% discount.

  Abcone Hotel, London 3 stars
  
  The normal frequency of 150 U.S. dollars. Agoda rates from $ one hundred twenty-seventh Book any room for at least 7 days and enjoy 15% discount.

  Millennium Madejski, Reading 4 stars
  
  The normal frequency of 150 U.S. dollars. Agoda rates from $ one hundred twenty-seventh Book 3 or more nights and enjoy 15% discount.

  More about Agoda.com, contact pr (at) Agoda (dot) com.

  About Agoda Company Pte Ltd:

  Agoda Company Pte Ltd (http://www.agoda.com) is a leading, Asia-based, online hotel booking company specializing in securing discount hotel prices low. Agoda.com is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN). Agoda network includes more than 7,000 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region and more than 100 000 worldwide. Multinational staff of 350 professionals, located throughout Asia, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best deals for both business and leisure travelers.

  addition, Agoda customers participate in the program Agoda Rewards, earning further discounts and free. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the program Agoda Rewards allows customers to redeem bonus points in thousands of hotels worldwide, at any time. Members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda goal is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.

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