news to use ASIA Kerry Hotels take a liking to Beijing Tourism Update PATA UK
BY ALAN ORBELL Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
has opened its second Kerry hotel in Beijing following a multimillion-dollar renovation and re-branding of Shangri- La’s Kerry Centre Hotel. The Kerry Hotel Beijing joins
sister hotel, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, which launched the Kerry brand in February 2011. “Vibrant, unpretentious and flexible,
Kerry Hotels is the next generation of luxury hotels," commented Greg Dogan, president and ceo of Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited. "We believe that today’s savvy
traveller wants to engage all their senses whether they are at work or at play... which is why Kerry Hotels embraces a fresh and energetic vibe.” The hotel offers a paperless check-in
and check-out process and guests are encouraged to receive their invoices electronically. A complimentary mini-bar service (excluding ‘hard liquor’ and wine) is offered in all guestrooms.
Rembrandt gem The Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok
now offers newly-renovated family rooms on its higher floors. In-room amenities include a king-size
bed and two bunk-beds, LCD screen TV and pay per movie with a selection of up to 60 of the latest movies, mini-bar and Rembrandt signature toiletries. Call 00662 261 7100 or email:
reservations@rembrandtbkk.com to receive a free upgrade to a deluxe family room, free wireless internet and free breakfast for two adults and two children (under 12 years old).
www.rembrandtbkk.com
ASIA IN BRIEF
Air China has Gatwick lift-off Air China will launch new direct
flights from London-Gatwick from May 2, 2012. The four-weekly flights will leave each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The A330-200 will depart Gatwick at 13.15 and arrive at Beijing airport at 06.25. The return will leave Beijing at 01.35 arriving 05.50.
www.airchina.com
10 January 2012 •
www.sellinglonghaul.com
Centara Hua Hin upgrades Centara Grand Beach Resort &
Villas Hua Hin, formerly Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas, has completed renovating the 100 rooms and suites in the hotel's Colonial wing and introduced a new health club and kids' club. Centara also opened the Nova Hotel and Spa Pattaya.
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
AirAsia has more of Borneo AirAsia will increase frequency
between Kuala Lumpur and its Borneo hubs Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan from two to three daily flights, starting February 6. The airline is also enhancing connectivity between Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong by introducing additional flights on the route
www.airasia.com
To celebrate its rebranding, Kerry
Hotel, Beijing is offering a special introductory package until February 29, 2012. The package includes accommodation in a Club Room, one- way Wi-Fi enabled limousine transfer with airport butler service and Rmb300 (£30) dining credit per stay.
Rates start at Rmb2,288 (around
£232) per night, plus a 15 per cent service charge. A minimum two-night stay is required. Contact the hotel on 0086 10 8529
6388 or e-mail reservations.hbkc@
thekerryhotels.com.
www.thekerryhotels.com
W&O returns to India in luxury Western & Oriental has a new
Luxury India programme for 2012, with a collection of experience-led journeys starting from £1,749pp. The tour operator, which last featured
a standalone India brochure in 2009, is to concentrate on small and exclusive escorted group tours. The three tours to Kerala, Rajasthan
and The Golden Triangle will run with a maximum of eight people. The brochure also previews tailor-
made itineraries ranging from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the south to Shimla and Dharamsala in the north, as well as
group tours with set departure dates. The collection includes Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and options to combine India with these countries.
www.WandOtravel.com
CHRIS LEE CHAIRMAN PATA UK CHAPTER As we look forward
to another year I would like to tell you about some of the forthcoming events and news from the UK Chapter of PATA. We are now an organisation with
over 40 tourist board, hotel, airline, cruise and destination management company members from the Pacific Asia region. We are delighted to welcome new members Thai Airways, Qatar Airways and tour operator Juche Travel Services. Now in its fourth year, the PATA
Exchange in London on Monday March 12 will bring together the biggest names in the Pacific Asia region. Hotels, destination management companies and an impressive collection of tourist boards including Australia, Hong Kong and Thailand will be among those at the full-day workshop. This appointment-only event will
again be held at the Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London W1J 5JD and is timed to take advantage of a number of suppliers who will be in Europe primarily for the ITB trade show in Berlin. Please save the date in your diary
– full details of how to register will be announced shortly.
PATAAcademy.co.uk, an industry- leading online learning portal, goes from strength to strength, with over 2,500 travel agents and operators actively using this medium to gain the 'Knowledge' and APTP status. It's convenient and a fun way to learn – and the 15-minute modules could not be easier to complete. Coming to PATA this month
(January) is the NEW inclusions of both Samoa and the Cook Islands. Take a look at both! Happy New Year to all readers! I
hope 2012 is a successful one for everyone involved in travel.
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