Exhibitor Features

SOUTH AFRICA

Burn calories, not carbon in Cape Town

Cape Grace, the South African luxury hotel situated on its own private quay in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront of Cape Town, has joined forces with Bike & Saddle, Africa’s leading eco-active travel company. The hotel, designed by South Africa’s most

prominent interior designer, Kathi Weixelbaumer, now offers its guests a new way of exploring Cape Town, which is not only active but also environmentally-friendly. Bike & Saddle have put together an exclusive

night ride for Cape Grace guests: Departing nightly at 6pm, guided tours take guests past the vibrant waterfront, making their way along the iconic Cape Town Stadium with the rolling surf of the Atlantic lapping at their wheels, before turning towards the historic Company Gardens, Long Street cafes, bars and picturesque Malay Quarter of the Bo-Kaap. The bike ride experience is followed by a water

taxi, with sparkling wine, before returning to the hotel to enjoy gourmet delicacies at Bascule Bar, the world-renowned whisky and wine emporium, used as a location shot in the film Blood Diamond. Cape Grace’s guests are then invited to enjoy the

view of the international marina and the iconic Table Mountain or settle down for dinner in the hotel’s signature restaurant Signal, where Executive Chef Malika van Reenen creates delicious dishes from locally sourced ingredients paired with beautiful wines from the neighbouring wine region. There is also a heated outdoor pool and a luxury

Stylishly Swiss

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Clockwise from top left: Rooftop Pool at Swissôtel Grand Shanghai; Cape Grace, Cape Town; Caesar’s Palace’s Garden of the Gods Pool, Las Vegas; Room view of Swissôtel Grand Shanghai

Located in Jing An, the leading business district of Shanghai, Swissôtel Grand Shanghai is perfectly located, only steps away from the famous Nanjing West Road that houses many elegant shops like City Plaza, Plaza 66 and Citic Square. The hotel is an approximate 50-minute drive

from Pudong International Airport and 20 minutes from Hongqiao Airport. Also in easy distance, lies some of Shanghai’s best known sites such as the Jing An Temple, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre, as well as the residential building where Aileen Chang penned her famous novel, Lust, Caution, in the 1940s. With 467 rooms and suites, a spa and fitness centre, five restaurants and bars, and an exclusive Executive Club Lounge on level 27, Swissôtel Grand Shanghai is designed to meet the requirements of today’s sophisticated business and leisure travellers. ALTM is happy to offer a limited special rate

on all Classic Rooms, on behalf of Swissôtel Grand Shanghai. From now till 31 August 2010, book a Classic Room at the prevailing Best Available Rate for a minimum of two consecutive nights during the above period and instantly enjoy a free upgrade to the Executive

Club Room. ■ For more info visit Swissôtel at ALTM or www.altm.com.cn/swissotel

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56ft Aicon yacht available for the exclusive use of Cape Grace guests. The yacht can take guests on champagne cruises along the Atlantic Seaboard or drop anchor for sundowners in Clifton or Camps

Lapping it up like the Gods

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Bay.■ For more information visit Cape Grace at ALTM or www.altm.com.cn/capegrace

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority will debut at ALTM with an impressive showcase of Caesars Palace’s recently re-launched ‘Garden of Gods’, eight pool experiences on five acres named after the Greek Gods and Goddesses. Designed by famed hospitality firm Allard & Conversano, the ‘Garden of the Gods’ is

situated on three levels at the heart of Caesars Palace. Decorated with classically inspired landscaping, statues and fountains, it allows guests to find their own experience; from those looking to socialise and connect at the stylish new Fortuna Bar to those who want to enjoy relaxing with a poolside massage. Engineers precisely tracked the movement of the sun and expanded south and

westward to ensure the area offers both a sun-trap while providing areas of shade too. The highlight of the ‘Garden of Gods’ is the new Fortuna pool, which features an 18-foot waterfall and where guests can swim-up to Black Jack tables. Besides the extravagant new pools, there are 44 new private cabanas, each with a

stocked refrigerator of juice and water, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, wireless internet access, ceiling fan and plush furniture. With hundreds of new vibrant blue deck chairs, luxurious daybeds and loveseat-inspired scoop chairs, guests can even just keep it simple and do nothing else but enjoy a day of sun-worshipping. In addition, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority will be promoting the recently

opened CityCenter, one of the latest developments bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to the world-famous Strip. This extraordinary urban building will be much more than a collection of resorts and residences; it will be a welcoming environment for people to gather, relax and enjoy. Conceived to bring a true centre to The Strip, CityCenter Great pedestrian corridors,

dynamic public spaces, authentic richness and diversity of experiences will resonate with the energy of one of the world’s most exciting places. CityCenter’s public Fine Art Collection will also engage passers-by, with works by world-renowned artists such as

Maya Lin or Nancy Rubins hung in CityCenter’s walkways, hotels and residences.■

For more information visit Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority at ALTM or

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