The 400-room Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu is set to raise the bar as the unrivalled choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) when it opened last September 2010.

The first Radission Blu hotel to launch in Asia Pacific, Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu will offer state-of-the-art meeting facilities and the most extensive in professional meeting and conference planning services. A natural choice for MICE events, the hotel will feature two spectacular, spacious and contemporary ballrooms, as well as 10 multi-purpose meeting rooms.

The prominent and striking Santa Maria Grand Ballroom measures 1,200 square meters and has an 8 meter high ceiling, and comes with its own dedicated top-of-the-range audiovisual equipment room. It can accommodate up to 1,200 persons and is complimented by a highly versatile pre-function are spanning 400 square meters with direct access to a VIP holding room. Meanwhile, the Nina Ballroom measuring 780 square meters with a five meter high ceiling will sit up to 650 persons. Both ballrooms come equipped with the latest technology, including ceiling-mounted LCD and drop down screens.

Business and meeting planners will moreover be spoilt for choice with up to 10 meeting rooms, ranging in sizes that accommodate ten to 80 persons depending on the preferred set-up. Each of these rooms will open up to a central meeting plaza for Great Breaks, a new food and beverage service concept with the hotel offering only the freshest of morning and afternoon refreshments.

All general public areas and guest rooms will have high speed, complimentary wired and wireless Internet access for ease of connectivity.

The hotel’s full suite of business and meeting services does not stop at the offer of quality ballrooms and function rooms. “The Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu staff are trained and imbued with the Yes, I can! service philosophy and 100% guest satisfaction guarantee. The combination of outstanding meeting facilities and the assistance of an experienced and professional team will guarantee successful business meeting events at Cebu’s newest top of the line hotel, said Grant Gaskin, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu.

The international upper upscale hotel is 11 kilometers from the Mactan International Airport. It is ideally located in the centre of the city’s business center and port district, providing easy access to all corners of the city at any time of the day.

Pop! Hotels – if you have never heard of this new Indonesia-based budget hotel brand, then make a note of it, as it is going to get big, very big.

Pop! Hotels is the brain child of Mr. Marc Steinmeyer, an highly respected industry veteran with over 20 years experience within the Asia Pacific region.

Unlike some other budget hotels, Mr Steinmeyer has insisted on simplicity, and charges just one rate that includes everything from the towel to aircon, to free WiFi, TV etc. There are no hidden surprises for you to worry about, and rates will fall within a reasonable band rather than rise to outrageous levels just because of demand.

In this HD video interview with Mr. Steinmeyer, we discuss the brand, projections, rates, BAR, and what the hotels will offer. Plus we ask with some of the best 5-star hotels in Jakarta offering extremely affordable rates, why is there a need for a new budget brand.

Pop! Hotels is a very exciting project so do not be surprised to be hearing a lot more of them in the future.

Want a vacation in the Caribbean? The Caribbean has now become even more affordable thanks to rex resorts massive fall/winter sale.

Situated on the shores of five beautiful islands, the seven properties of rex resorts offer a real taste of paradise, and guests can now enjoy up to 50% off direct bookings plus free spa treatments.

Comparisons with other same rating hotels shows that rex resorts gives guests value for money with prices also up to 45% cheaper than some of their competitors*

The Chateaux at Silver Lake, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort and a Stein Eriksen Lodge managed property, has announced its line-up of 2010/11 winter promotions, giving guests unsurpassed value for pure luxury.

Conveniently nestled just steps away from the ski lifts of Deer Valley Resort, the #1 rated ski resort in North America three years in a row by the readers of SKI magazine, The Chateaux offers luxury at an exceptional value. Experience all the splendor of a winter mountain escape at The Chateaux, with the following promotions:

Early and Late Season, Ski and Stay Free:

Book 3 nights and get the 4th night and 4th day of skiing free. Rates start at $235 per person / per night, based on double occupancy. This package includes daily lift tickets and is valid December 4-17, 2010, and March 27-April 10, 2011.

Stay 3 Nights And Get the 4th Night Free:

Stay 3 nights and receive the 4th night free. This offer is valid January 2-19, 2011; January 24-February 16, 2011; and February 27-March 26, 2011. Valid on studio, hotel and one bedroom suites only.

Travel the globe in search of adventure, romance or laid-back luxury with Anantara. Surreal landscapes in the Arabian desert. Heavenly sunsets in Seminyak, Bali. Endless azure waters in the lap of Maldivian luxury. Ocean, mountain or metropolis in Thailand, who hasn’t dreamt of the four day weekend?

As part of the ‘Pay Three, Stay Four’ campaign, 12 Anantara luxury resorts worldwide are giving the opportunity to be pampered with 5 star luxury for one extra day in the paradise of your choice. From a rejuvenating spa treatment on the misty hilltops, to camel trekking through the desert dunes or simply relaxing on the pristine shores, the four day weekend becomes reality.

The ‘Pay Three, Stay Four’, campaign is available for all bookings from now through to 19th December, 2010.

For more information on the campaign please visit anantara.com/stay4pay3 or call the Anantara of your choice.

Terms & conditions:

*Available for bookings and stays from 1st October, 2010 – 19th December 2010
*All rates are subject to service charges and applicable government and local taxes
*Offer is subject to availability at each of the resorts
*Offer is not combinable with any other promotion
*Promotion not available over Christmas and New Year holiday period
*Different length of stay applies to Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives – please check anantara.com for full terms and conditions
*Bookings must be made 14 days in advance of the check-in date

The Residence Phuket by Lantern Hotels & Resort has launched a ‘Stay More Pay Less’ promotion. Guests who book four or more consecutive nights will get a 25% discount off the Leisure Rate.

The Leisure Rate starts from THB 8,000 per night for a Two-Bedroom Duplex Pool Villa, inclusive of breakfast, WiFi internet access and non-alcoholic mini bar. The rate also includes tax and service charge.

The Residence Phuket by Lantern Hotels & Resorts is only a short walk from Bangtao beach. A wide range of recreational activities are available at the resort, including spa treatments at Hatakarn Spa, or the ultimate Andaman Sea yachting excursion onboard Richmond I, a luxurious sailing catamaran. Charters are available by the day or overnight and can accommodate a group of up to eight people.

The ‘Stay More Pay Less’ promotion is available from 1 September 2010 until 31 October 2011 (except 24 December 2010 – 5 January 2011).

The One&Only Cape Town is offering three nights for the price of two, complementing its new ‘Winelands Tour’ of the region’s premier wineries.

Until 30 September 2010, the rate of R5,100 a night is discounted to just R3,400 with the additional night promotion, including breakfast. From 1 October – 19 December 2010 the discount reduces the high season rate of R5,950 a night to R3,960.

Situated on Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is one of the most luxurious hotels in this region of South Africa. Wine lovers can now benefit from a new Winelands Tour bookable through the resort, with prices starting from R3,000.

The magnificent scenery, award-winning wines and gourmet cuisine of the Western Cape Winelands is an experience not to be missed. The Winelands stretch from the outskirts of Cape Town to the semi-desert plains of the Little Karoo and most notably include the wine farms of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek (all between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours by car from Cape Town). No less than 560 wineries in the Western Cape region pay testament to South Africa’s appreciation of fine wines. This area is also renowned for its distinctive Cape-Dutch architecture, which dates back to the early 18th century. Continue Reading

From now until end of September, some of Thailand’s best hotels and resorts are offering more than just the best available rate. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s facilities and services with a hotel credit of equivalent value to the first night’s best available rate.

Whether it’s Bangkok’s shimmering malls, the serene white beaches of Phuket or the mystical hill tribes of Chiang Mai, there is a Thai experience for everyone. The promotion is based on a three-night consecutive stay and the conditions of hotel credit use will vary per property.

Hotels include:

Bangkok
Dusit Princess Srinakarin (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Dusit Thani Bangkok (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Dream Bangkok (Preferred Boutique)
lebua at State Tower (Preferred Hotels and Resorts)
Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Chiang Mai
DusitD2 Chiang Mai (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort (Preferred Hotels and Resorts)
Royal Princess Chiang Mai (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Hua Hin
Dusit Thani Hua Hin (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Koh Chang
Dusit Princess Koh Chang (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Phuket
La Flora Resort Patong (Summit Hotels & Resorts)
La Flora Resort & Spa Khao Lak (Summit Hotels & Resorts)

To book, search for “Reasons to Return to Thailand” in the GDS under master chain code of PV. Offer is valid until September 30, 2010 with a minimum of three night stay. Terms and conditions apply.

The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, which opens 22 July, has launched an opening rate of 7,900++ Baht (US$239++) per room per night for either single or double occupancy in its deluxe rooms.

The introductory rate is inclusive of unlimited in-room wireless internet service, soft drinks and juices from the mini-bar, which will be replenished daily, teas and coffees from the in-room coffee machine, and movies on request.

Plus, guests who stay two consecutive nights will enjoy the third night free. The promotion is valid until 31 October 2010.

Located adjacent to Siam Paragon in the absolute centre of Bangkok, the Siam Kempinski, offers 303 rooms and suites. All rooms in the hotel overlook landscaped tropical gardens with extensive water features including three saltwater swimming pools.

In all rooms, guests enjoy two telephone lines with voicemail, connectivity such as I-pod, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), DVD player, 42-inch (105cm) flat screen high definition LED TV, and wireless internet access.

In addition there is a business centre with private meeting rooms, full supporting secretarial services and an ultra modern gymnasium.

For culinary matters, the Siam Kempinski offers the Brasserie Europa for European all day dining with terrace option and the T Lounge for select teas, coffees and champagnes. On 1 August the property will also open the Rotunda Pool Bar and the 1897 whisky bar and cigar court, named in honour of Kempinski’s founding date. Other signature outlets will follow such as the Sra Bua for modern Thai cuisine.

Guests upgrading to the Siam Kempinski’s dedicated Executive Floor also enjoy complimentary wireless internet access in the lounge, pressing service for one garment per day per room and use of the Executive Lounge meeting room up to two hours per day.

Tune Hotels, already a growing success in Asia with its 5-star beds at 1-star prices, will open its first hotel in the heart of London at Westminster in August 2010.

Tune Hotels Westminster will be the first of 15 locations scheduled to open across the Greater London area by 2017, creating an additional 1,500 rooms and representing a total investment of £150 million for the capital’s hospitality sector. Globally the brand is aiming for 100 hotels in its portfolio by 2015.

As with low cost airlines, guests are encouraged to book online and well in advance in order to enjoy exceptionally low prices, typically from £35 per night with promotional rooms regularly available from as low as £9 per night. Online booking is now available for stays between 30 Aug 2010 – 30 April 2011.

In addition to that, Tune Hotels released 200 room nights priced at 1 Penny each at 12.01am, Tuesday, 13 July 2010.