Wyndham Hotel Group has signed an agreement to open a second franchised Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in Turkey.
The Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina owned by Reisler Deri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Siketi, is due to open in autumn 2012.
The signing of the Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina adds to Wyndham Hotel Group?s steady growth in the country, following last month?s announcement that Turkey?s first Wyndham hotel, the Wyndham Petek Istanbul, is set to debut in 2012. Wyndham Hotel Group currently has seven hotels open and operating in the country under the globally renowned Ramada brand.
With views of the Marmara Sea, this five-star property will be located directly across from the exclusive Kalamis Marina on the Asian side of Istanbul.
The hotel will feature 211 rooms over five floors, one presidential suite and eight meeting rooms. A large spa and fitness centre will offer 12 treatment rooms, one indoor pool and one rooftop pool. Dining options will include three restaurants: one offering all-day dining and two speciality restaurants. A lobby bar and room service will also be available.
?Turkey plays an important role in our plans to expand Wyndham Hotel Group?s portfolio in Europe and the Middle East and continue providing travellers with first-rate accommodations around the world,? said Eric Danziger, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group. ?The opportunities in Istanbul make for an exciting time to introduce a second Wyndham hotel here. With its incredible location and five-star offerings, the addition of Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina further demonstrates our commitment to work with respected partners to bring high-caliber products to key, vibrant markets.?
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Sunday 6 November 2011
AirAsia X Moves from Stansted to Gatwick
AirAsia X has moved its station in London from London Stansted International Airport to Gatwick Airport.
To commemorate this event, AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long haul, low cost affiliate of AirAsia, is offering travellers the opportunity to walk the streets of London and explore the wide variety of museums and monuments for RM 689 (?151) from Kuala Lumpur to London.
Travellers who prefer a more luxurious long haul flying experience can grab this opportunity to try the Premium Fly Flat bed seats from Kuala Lumpur to London for RM 3,389 (?743). These seats are equipped with standard business class specifications of 20? width, 60? pitch and stretches out to 77? in full recline position. The Premium Fly Flat bed seats also includes universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen.
AirAsia X?s decision to switch from Stansted to Gatwick Airport is to provide guests with a larger variety of connectivity options as travellers arriving into London via Gatwick Airport can conveniently choose to either connect domestically or internationally from its wide range of available flights, trains and buses to get into London City, Europe and beyond.
With better connectivity to various countries and cities, AirAsia X hopes to drive in more passengers from its feeder network in South East Asia to visit and explore the vast travel opportunity in London and Europe via Gatwick Airport.
Head of Commercial AirAsia X, Darren Wright said, ?From our first flight into London back in March 2009 till today, we are strong supporters of our Kuala Lumpur ? London route and are always looking for ways to improve ourselves to increase passenger traffic in and out of London. With that being said, we believe that our move into Gatwick Airport will help this route grow as we are now providing guests with greater choices for connectivity such as better and faster rail and bus connections into London, Europe and beyond via Gatwick Airport.?
Travellers from Australia, New Zealand, China and Taiwan can also take advantage of this celebration with Fly Thru flight deals with fares to London from Australia (Perth, Melbourne) from as low as A$539, New Zealand (Christchurch) for N$669, China (Hangzhou) for RMB 2,679 and Taiwan (Taipei) for T$11, 490.
These Fly Thru flights provides guests transiting in Kuala Lumpur with a seamless connection to their onwards flight into London by eliminating the need for immigration clearance or a transit visa when they arrive in Malaysia. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, guests will be given access to the transit hall linking to the departure lounge where guests can rest, eat and shop before their connecting flight arrives.
AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to Gatwick Airport with 3 flights weekly for the month of November and increasing it up to 5 or 6 flights weekly during winter from December 2011 till March 2012.
The promotional fares are available until 30 October 2011 for travel between 10 January ? 31 March, 2012. Terms and conditions apply.
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To commemorate this event, AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long haul, low cost affiliate of AirAsia, is offering travellers the opportunity to walk the streets of London and explore the wide variety of museums and monuments for RM 689 (?151) from Kuala Lumpur to London.
Travellers who prefer a more luxurious long haul flying experience can grab this opportunity to try the Premium Fly Flat bed seats from Kuala Lumpur to London for RM 3,389 (?743). These seats are equipped with standard business class specifications of 20? width, 60? pitch and stretches out to 77? in full recline position. The Premium Fly Flat bed seats also includes universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen.
AirAsia X?s decision to switch from Stansted to Gatwick Airport is to provide guests with a larger variety of connectivity options as travellers arriving into London via Gatwick Airport can conveniently choose to either connect domestically or internationally from its wide range of available flights, trains and buses to get into London City, Europe and beyond.
With better connectivity to various countries and cities, AirAsia X hopes to drive in more passengers from its feeder network in South East Asia to visit and explore the vast travel opportunity in London and Europe via Gatwick Airport.
Head of Commercial AirAsia X, Darren Wright said, ?From our first flight into London back in March 2009 till today, we are strong supporters of our Kuala Lumpur ? London route and are always looking for ways to improve ourselves to increase passenger traffic in and out of London. With that being said, we believe that our move into Gatwick Airport will help this route grow as we are now providing guests with greater choices for connectivity such as better and faster rail and bus connections into London, Europe and beyond via Gatwick Airport.?
Travellers from Australia, New Zealand, China and Taiwan can also take advantage of this celebration with Fly Thru flight deals with fares to London from Australia (Perth, Melbourne) from as low as A$539, New Zealand (Christchurch) for N$669, China (Hangzhou) for RMB 2,679 and Taiwan (Taipei) for T$11, 490.
These Fly Thru flights provides guests transiting in Kuala Lumpur with a seamless connection to their onwards flight into London by eliminating the need for immigration clearance or a transit visa when they arrive in Malaysia. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, guests will be given access to the transit hall linking to the departure lounge where guests can rest, eat and shop before their connecting flight arrives.
AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to Gatwick Airport with 3 flights weekly for the month of November and increasing it up to 5 or 6 flights weekly during winter from December 2011 till March 2012.
The promotional fares are available until 30 October 2011 for travel between 10 January ? 31 March, 2012. Terms and conditions apply.
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Air New Zealand Launches Paraparaumu - Auckland Flights
Paraparaumu today became the 27th destination on Air New Zealand?s domestic network with the launch of direct services between Paraparaumu (Kapiti Coast) and Auckland.
The new service is being operated by Air New Zealand regional subsidiary Air Nelson, with 18 return flights per week between the Kapiti Coast and Auckland.
Air Nelson General Manager, Grant Kerr, says it?s an exciting time for those living on the Kapiti Coast, with the new direct service set to save customers time and money. ?Those living on the Kapiti Coast will no longer have to make the one-hour drive into Wellington Airport - instead they?ll be able to fly direct to Auckland in one hour ten minutes,? he said.
There is a large catchment area for the new service, with around 110,000 people living in the area that stretches from Levin in the North to Tawa, near Wellington.
?I genuinely believe this airport will have a huge impact on the Kapiti Coast for many generations to come,? said Kapiti Coast Airport owner, Sir Noel Robinson. ?The Kapiti community has got so many things going for it?a new airport, great rail services and future national roading improvements as well as 46kms of beautiful beaches, wonderful park lands and a fantastic climate. It?s a great place to bring up families ?and now with the airport up and running I know it?s going to be one of the most sought-after destinations to visit and live in New Zealand.?
Passengers choosing the new service instead of a jet service will benefit from Air New Zealand?s FastBag service - which allows Gold Elite, Gold and Koru members travelling on Link services to drop their bags off at the aircraft and pick them up right after landing. The will also be eligibile for the Starfish Discount, which enables all travellers flying between regional destinations to obtain up to a 30% discount off each flight.
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The new service is being operated by Air New Zealand regional subsidiary Air Nelson, with 18 return flights per week between the Kapiti Coast and Auckland.
Air Nelson General Manager, Grant Kerr, says it?s an exciting time for those living on the Kapiti Coast, with the new direct service set to save customers time and money. ?Those living on the Kapiti Coast will no longer have to make the one-hour drive into Wellington Airport - instead they?ll be able to fly direct to Auckland in one hour ten minutes,? he said.
There is a large catchment area for the new service, with around 110,000 people living in the area that stretches from Levin in the North to Tawa, near Wellington.
?I genuinely believe this airport will have a huge impact on the Kapiti Coast for many generations to come,? said Kapiti Coast Airport owner, Sir Noel Robinson. ?The Kapiti community has got so many things going for it?a new airport, great rail services and future national roading improvements as well as 46kms of beautiful beaches, wonderful park lands and a fantastic climate. It?s a great place to bring up families ?and now with the airport up and running I know it?s going to be one of the most sought-after destinations to visit and live in New Zealand.?
Passengers choosing the new service instead of a jet service will benefit from Air New Zealand?s FastBag service - which allows Gold Elite, Gold and Koru members travelling on Link services to drop their bags off at the aircraft and pick them up right after landing. The will also be eligibile for the Starfish Discount, which enables all travellers flying between regional destinations to obtain up to a 30% discount off each flight.
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Accor Signs Sofitel So Hotel in Singapore
Accor is expanding its network of Sofitel So hotels with the signing of the Sofitel So Singapore, the world?s third Sofitel So label hotel.
The new hotel is located at 35 Robinson Road, an heritage building within walking distance from the Marina Bay area and close to premier shopping belt, Orchard Road.
Sofitel So Singapore will have 134 guestrooms including 23 suites and is owned by Royal Group Holdings, a Singapore-based organisation that focuses on the development of hospitality projects at unique locations with historical relevance.
The development at 35 Robinson Road will commence next month, while Sofitel So Singapore is schedule to open in the first quarter of 2013.
?We are proud and excited to have our first Sofitel Luxury Hotels footprint in Singapore with Royal Group? stated Markland Blaiklock, Senior Vice President of Sofitel Asia Pacific. ?The 35 Robinson Road building with its iconic fa?ade is an ideal place to showcase Sofitel So, the label that brings together the essence of design and city soul.?
With the addition of Sofitel So Singapore, the group currently has a network of four hotels under its Sofitel So label. The first was the Sofitel So Mauritius, which opened in December 2010. Sofitel So Bangkok, the first urban Sofitel So, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2012 and the fourth Sofitel So hotel in the pipeline, Sofitel So Mumbai, is set to open in 2015.
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The new hotel is located at 35 Robinson Road, an heritage building within walking distance from the Marina Bay area and close to premier shopping belt, Orchard Road.
Sofitel So Singapore will have 134 guestrooms including 23 suites and is owned by Royal Group Holdings, a Singapore-based organisation that focuses on the development of hospitality projects at unique locations with historical relevance.
The development at 35 Robinson Road will commence next month, while Sofitel So Singapore is schedule to open in the first quarter of 2013.
?We are proud and excited to have our first Sofitel Luxury Hotels footprint in Singapore with Royal Group? stated Markland Blaiklock, Senior Vice President of Sofitel Asia Pacific. ?The 35 Robinson Road building with its iconic fa?ade is an ideal place to showcase Sofitel So, the label that brings together the essence of design and city soul.?
With the addition of Sofitel So Singapore, the group currently has a network of four hotels under its Sofitel So label. The first was the Sofitel So Mauritius, which opened in December 2010. Sofitel So Bangkok, the first urban Sofitel So, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2012 and the fourth Sofitel So hotel in the pipeline, Sofitel So Mumbai, is set to open in 2015.
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Saturday 5 November 2011
Air Arabia Selects SITA Horizon Passenger Management System
Sharjah-based Air Arabia has selected the SITA Horizon passenger management system to provide a seamless transit service at Air Arabia?s 70 departure points across 32 countries as the airline expands its network.
This multi-million dollar, seven-year deal includes departure control services and self-service check-in along with SITA?s new generation weight and balance system, and the connectivity and messaging associated with the operations including IP VPN, and SITA?s shared telecommunications infrastructure solution AirportHub.
SITA will connect Air Arabia?s multi-hub destinations and provide seamless passenger services across its growing network while using Air Arabia?s own service agents and ground handling partners.
Hani El Assaad, SITA Regional Vice President Middle East and North Africa said, ?SITA?s comprehensive managed solution allows Air Arabia to control costs effectively as our departure control, network and messaging solutions are charged per passenger checked-in, mirroring the airline?s business activity and requiring minimal capital investment. We also provide a single help desk for integrated and responsive customer support ... Having an innovative airline like Air Arabia chose SITA Horizon is a clear endorsement of our investment strategy in the platform and confirms SITA as a major player in this exciting market.?
Air Arabia, which has been profitable since its first year of operation, flies to 70 destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Europe from three hubs in UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
Since its first flight in 2003 the Air Arabia fleet has expanded to 28 Airbus A320-200 aircraft and the airline has an order for 44 aircraft of this type to support its future growth.
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This multi-million dollar, seven-year deal includes departure control services and self-service check-in along with SITA?s new generation weight and balance system, and the connectivity and messaging associated with the operations including IP VPN, and SITA?s shared telecommunications infrastructure solution AirportHub.
SITA will connect Air Arabia?s multi-hub destinations and provide seamless passenger services across its growing network while using Air Arabia?s own service agents and ground handling partners.
Hani El Assaad, SITA Regional Vice President Middle East and North Africa said, ?SITA?s comprehensive managed solution allows Air Arabia to control costs effectively as our departure control, network and messaging solutions are charged per passenger checked-in, mirroring the airline?s business activity and requiring minimal capital investment. We also provide a single help desk for integrated and responsive customer support ... Having an innovative airline like Air Arabia chose SITA Horizon is a clear endorsement of our investment strategy in the platform and confirms SITA as a major player in this exciting market.?
Air Arabia, which has been profitable since its first year of operation, flies to 70 destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Europe from three hubs in UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
Since its first flight in 2003 the Air Arabia fleet has expanded to 28 Airbus A320-200 aircraft and the airline has an order for 44 aircraft of this type to support its future growth.
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Air Canada Disappointed with U.S. Government Fee on Travelers
Air Canada has said it is disappointed about the U.S. Government's decision to apply an additional $5.50 customs fee on travelers arriving in the United States by air from Canada.
A statement from the airline reads, "Air Canada is disappointed to see an additional government fee levied on air travelers. This decision by the U.S. government comes at a time when initiatives should be undertaken to encourage economic growth, not burden consumers with additional costs. Moreover, there is no indication that the monies raised from these additional fees will be used where they are sorely needed - to make the necessary investments in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance resources at Canadian airports in order to better meet demand for U.S.-bound travelers. Air Canada urges the U.S. government to address staffing shortages at these U.S. pre-clearance facilities, consistent with the objective of improving the flow of passengers and goods between Canada and the United States as both governments have committed to do."
Air Canada is one of the largest commercial airlines in the world and serves over 32 million customers annually. It provides scheduled passenger service directly to 60 Canadian cities, 57 destinations in the United States and 60 cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
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A statement from the airline reads, "Air Canada is disappointed to see an additional government fee levied on air travelers. This decision by the U.S. government comes at a time when initiatives should be undertaken to encourage economic growth, not burden consumers with additional costs. Moreover, there is no indication that the monies raised from these additional fees will be used where they are sorely needed - to make the necessary investments in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance resources at Canadian airports in order to better meet demand for U.S.-bound travelers. Air Canada urges the U.S. government to address staffing shortages at these U.S. pre-clearance facilities, consistent with the objective of improving the flow of passengers and goods between Canada and the United States as both governments have committed to do."
Air Canada is one of the largest commercial airlines in the world and serves over 32 million customers annually. It provides scheduled passenger service directly to 60 Canadian cities, 57 destinations in the United States and 60 cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
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Accor Expands ibis Brand to Japan
Accor has expanded its portfolio of ibis hotels in Asia with the ibis Tokyo Shinjuku, the first ibis hotel in Japan.
The rebranded hotel is located right in the heart of Tokyo?s Shinjuku centre and only three minutes away from the world?s busiest train station.
?Ibis Tokyo Shinjuku will bring in a fresh sensation to the economy hotel industry in the country?s capital. As Accor?s leading economy hotel brand, ibis has earned a worldwide reputation for excellent services at very competitive prices,? said Patrick Basset, Accor?s Vice President for Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea and Japan. ?This hotel is the first ibis hotel brand to set foot in Japan, but it will be the 10th hotel in Accor?s Japan network.?
The 206-room ibis Tokyo Shinjuku will begin an extensive refurbishment over the following months. Once complete, the hotel will become a key addition to the Ibis network, accumulating the numbers to almost 100 hotels and over 17,340 rooms in Asia Pacific region.
Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre of Tokyo and one of the 23 special wards in the Capital. Shinjuku train station is the busiest train station in the world, with over 3.5 million passengers passing through each day. The hotel is 1.5 hour away by train from Tokyo Narita International Airport and 45 minutes away by train from Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
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The rebranded hotel is located right in the heart of Tokyo?s Shinjuku centre and only three minutes away from the world?s busiest train station.
?Ibis Tokyo Shinjuku will bring in a fresh sensation to the economy hotel industry in the country?s capital. As Accor?s leading economy hotel brand, ibis has earned a worldwide reputation for excellent services at very competitive prices,? said Patrick Basset, Accor?s Vice President for Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea and Japan. ?This hotel is the first ibis hotel brand to set foot in Japan, but it will be the 10th hotel in Accor?s Japan network.?
The 206-room ibis Tokyo Shinjuku will begin an extensive refurbishment over the following months. Once complete, the hotel will become a key addition to the Ibis network, accumulating the numbers to almost 100 hotels and over 17,340 rooms in Asia Pacific region.
Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre of Tokyo and one of the 23 special wards in the Capital. Shinjuku train station is the busiest train station in the world, with over 3.5 million passengers passing through each day. The hotel is 1.5 hour away by train from Tokyo Narita International Airport and 45 minutes away by train from Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
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