news to use ASIA Centara looks at new markets
BY LAURA GELDER Centara Hotels and Resorts has announced it will expand its Boutique Collection brand in 2011 as well as opening the first Centra property at the budget end of the market. The Boutique Collection was launched
nearly a year ago and currently numbers eight properties in Thailand and one in India, but Centara plans to grow its stable to between 30 and 40 boutique properties over the next five years. There will be two new X2 Residences serviced properties – one next to the X2 Samui Villas and the other next to X2 Hua Hin Kui Buri. Away Koh Kood is upgrading its accommodation and has relocated its spa to a sea-view area, with new treatment spaces and an improved menu. The activity centre has been expanded to include Castaway, a late-night bar with a snack menu. The company will also build X2 Koh Kood, next to Away Koh Kood. The first budget Centra hotel, Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, has opened in
Shangri-Lao Indochina specialist Buffalo Tours
will introduce Laos’ first luxury tented camp to the UK market this spring. Twin camps will be located on the
banks of the Huay Sae River Valley, offering guests the chance to trek on elephant, horse, bamboo raft or foot. The company is the only operator permitted to operate treks in this protected area. Tents will be furnished with 19th century-style furniture on hardwood floors with whirlpool bathtubs. Guests can indulge in Laos and Western cuisine and Asian spa treatments and use the freshwater pool and a sun terrace.
www.buffalotours.com
ASIA IN BRIEF
Indian summer for Langham Langham Hospitality will kick off an expansion plan in India this year with a new Eaton Smart brand property at New Delhi Airport, followed by the Langham Place in Pune. The 93-room airport property will be the country’s first transit hotel, offering rooms for five-hour slots as well as ‘aqua pods’ for travellers.
www.langhamhotels.com
St. Regis Bangkok’s opening offer To celebrate the new St. Regis Bangkok, a discount 'Bangkok Debut' offer includes accommodation, either breakfast or a two-course dinner each day, a 1,000 Baht voucher for the Elemis Spa and internet access – for two. Bookable now, the offer is redeemable between April 1 and June 30 2011.
www.stregis.com/bangkok
Shangri-La Sentosa re-opens Singapore’s only beachfront hotel, the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort, has reopened after a 10-month refurbishment. The resort now has larger family rooms, panoramic sea-view rooms aimed at couples and seven dining options. Cool Zone, which includes water slides, is the largest kids' club in Singapore.
www.shangri-la.com
Tourism update PATA UK
Read the Thailand Travel Trade Guide 2011? Get more out of
SellingLongHaul.com by reading our updated news online, as it happens
ANITA SACH PATA UK CHAPTER EDITOR
UKCHAPTERNEWS@PATA.ORG.UK WWW.PATA.ORG.UK The third PATA Exchange in London will take place on March 14, so make sure you register for this popular event. This year the Exchange is being
Phuket. The 106-room property, located just 400m from Patong Beach, has a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi and an all-day dining restaurant, Centara is currently offering discounted rates for guests staying
seven nights or more at Centara Villas Phuket, Bhundhari Spa Resort and Villas Samui and Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat. The Exotic Winter Sun package offer runs until March 31.
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
A blooming adventure in Japan Japan Journeys is offering a
‘springtime adventure’ combining the country's famous cherry blossom season with its ancient culture and ultra- modern conveniences. The itinerary takes in the former
capitals of Kyoto and Nara, a visit to Hiroshima, a stay in the foothills of Mount Fuji, a Bullet Train trip and the chance to experience Tokyo as well as seeing the cherry blossom in full bloom. A seven-day rail pass is also included. The Classic Japan Tour runs between
March 29-April 9 and includes return scheduled air fares, transfers, 10 nights’ hotel accommodation, breakfast,
held at the conveniently located Lansdowne Club, just off Berkeley Square close to Park Lane. Sponsored by Reed Travel Exhibitions and Tourism Australia, PATA Exchange is fast becoming a not-to-be-missed event. Sellers feature hotel groups
including Anantara, Equatorial and Pan Pacific; tourist offices such as Macau, Thailand, Philippines, Fiji and Australia; ground handlers which include Destination Asia and Creative Travel; cruise companies like Cruise Whitsundays and South Sea Cruises and representation companies that will include the Anand Collection and RP Marketing. More participants are being added all the time. Buyers can now register online.
welcome and farewell dinners and the services of a Japan Journeys guide throughout the trip. The cost is £2,495pp sharing, £285
single supplement.
www.japanjourneys.co.uk
Once they do they will have access to the appointment system that will let them better plan and schedule their day. The event, from 10.30 until
17.30, is 'appointment only' but you must register in advance as entry on the day will not be permitted. An informal networking session
will follow the appointments and will run until 18.30. Registration closes on Friday
March 4. Buyers should go to
www.pataexchange.com to register for free. A full list of the sellers is listed on the website. This is a unique opportunity to
meet with Asia Pacific specialists under one roof and spread the word to colleagues who send clients to the PATA region.
10 February 2011 •
www.sellinglonghaul.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68