The Conrad Bangkok celebrates its notable inclusion in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World's Best Awards Survey 2010 as it cemented its place for the 3rd time as one of the top global hotels named in Travel + Leisure’s “500 World’s Best Hotels 2010”.
General Manager of Conrad Bangkok, Mr. Manfred Pieper said “We are very pleased that the readers of Travel + Leisure have voted us amongst the best hotels in the world. We pride ourselves in delivering top-notched service and catering to personalized needs of our customers while marking new-highs in service standards for corporate clients, short-term and long-stay travelers alike”.
Travel + Leisure is a leading monthly travel publication based in New York with a circulation of over one million. Every year, Travel + Leisure’s readers vote for the very best in travel, from top hotels to the best tour operators. The awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and objective awards in the industry.
The 391-room Conrad Bangkok is a contemporary, luxury hotel nestled in the vibrant heart of Wireless Road, a mere stone’s throw from the city’s most vibrant shopping and dining venues, and the convenient BTS Skytrain and subway. Featuring award-winning dining and entertainment options, the hotel offers extensive business and leisure facilities. Luxurious and contemporary in design, Conrad Bangkok fuses traditional Thai materials with modern ambience and the latest in-room amenities. Guestrooms are equipped with complete multimedia amenities such as 30 mbps high speed internet, PlayStation®3, HD Blu-ray Digital, and iPod dock, as well as rain-showers and glass-walled bathrooms. It’s also the place to embrace dining from the cutting-edge restaurants and bars with genuine buzz.
Besides being named in Travel + Leisure’s the World’s Best Hotels since 2007, The Conrad Bangkok has received a number of awards and accolades including “Top 100 Asia Hotels” from Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2009 (US Edition), "Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2006 to 2009" - The World's Best Places To Stay, “Business Traveler Asia-Pacific Travel Awards 2008” - Best Business Hotel in Bangkok.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE GIVES ROARING START TO FESTIVE HONG KONG 2010
Procession showcases festivals of all seasons on new parade route
Set to take place on the first evening of the Chinese New Year (14 February), the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will follow a new route in Tsim Sha Tsui this year. As the premiere event of Festive Hong Kong 2010, the spectacle will offer visitors and residents the opportunity of experiencing some of the world’s most unique festivals and Hong Kong’s cultural fusion. To encourage visitors to come join the celebrations during this peak travel season, the HKTB is stepping up its promotional effort in the source markets. It is also encouraging the local businesses to seize the opportunity by remaining open or extending their hours on the night of the Parade.
For the 12th consecutive year, Cathay Pacific Airways is the title sponsor of the Parade. Mr Tony Tyler, Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific Airways said, “Cathay Pacific is proud to once again have its name attached to the International Chinese New Year Night Parade. As Hong Kong’s home airline, Cathay Pacific is committed to staging events that help make our city an even more vibrant place to be. What’s great about this spectacular parade is the way it brings together tens of thousands of local people and tourists to celebrate one of the most important times in the Chinese calendar.”
Festive and Interactive Elements to Encourage Active Participation
Using Festive Hong Kong 2010 as the theme, this year's Chinese New Year Parade will comprise of four major segments: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Through a variety of performances, it will showcase Hong Kong’s fusion of Chinese and Western festivities. Lining the parade route will be giant decorations symbolising a number of important festivals in Hong Kong, such as the Chinese bun for Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Santa for Christmas and pumpkins for Halloween. The HKTB will also arrange for motivators to perform, play interactive games and hand out small gifts to spectators, so that each participant along the parade route can totally soak in the festive atmosphere.
Forty Performing Troupes to Debut on the New Route
The HKTB has adopted the suggestions for a new parade route from the travel industry. For the first time, the procession will enter Nathan Road. As well as a novel experience, visitors and residents can enjoy the Parade conveniently. For the third consecutive year, American Express International, Inc. is the sponsor of the parade route.
This year, the first day of the Lunar New Year coincides with Valentine's Day. The HKTB is encouraging local businesses, especially large-scale shopping centres and restaurants, along the parade route to stay open or extend their hours into the night, so that visitors and residents can also shop and dine before or after the Parade.
The 15th staging of the Chinese New Year Parade will feature a strong line-up, with a total of 40 performing groups from 14 countries and regions, including 14 elaborately decorated floats, 13 international and 13 local performing troupes. Among these, 18 groups are making their debut appearance this year, including such internationally famous teams as Notting Hill Carnival from the UK, Morioka Sansa Odori Dance from Japan, the Arezzo Flag Wavers from Italy and the Paris Firemen from France.
To sustain the excitement after the Parade, the HKTB will arrange the display of the floats and performances by local and international troupes in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sha Tin and Tai Po from the second to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
(For more information about the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade, please refer to the attached factsheet)
About Festive Hong Kong 2010
Festive Hong Kong 2010 is the annual marketing platform of the HKTB in 2010-11. The platform is designed to encourage visitors to come and experience the plethora of traditional festivals and cultural celebrations that could only be found in Hong Kong. Throughout the year, the HKTB will organise a series of mega events, which will be promoted along with the traditional festivals and celebrations, as well as major events organised by third parties. The HKTB aims to further elevate Hong Kong’s image as the Events Capital of Asia, and create a business platform for the tourism-related sectors in the city.
Set to take place on the first evening of the Chinese New Year (14 February), the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will follow a new route in Tsim Sha Tsui this year. As the premiere event of Festive Hong Kong 2010, the spectacle will offer visitors and residents the opportunity of experiencing some of the world’s most unique festivals and Hong Kong’s cultural fusion. To encourage visitors to come join the celebrations during this peak travel season, the HKTB is stepping up its promotional effort in the source markets. It is also encouraging the local businesses to seize the opportunity by remaining open or extending their hours on the night of the Parade.
For the 12th consecutive year, Cathay Pacific Airways is the title sponsor of the Parade. Mr Tony Tyler, Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific Airways said, “Cathay Pacific is proud to once again have its name attached to the International Chinese New Year Night Parade. As Hong Kong’s home airline, Cathay Pacific is committed to staging events that help make our city an even more vibrant place to be. What’s great about this spectacular parade is the way it brings together tens of thousands of local people and tourists to celebrate one of the most important times in the Chinese calendar.”
Festive and Interactive Elements to Encourage Active Participation
Using Festive Hong Kong 2010 as the theme, this year's Chinese New Year Parade will comprise of four major segments: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Through a variety of performances, it will showcase Hong Kong’s fusion of Chinese and Western festivities. Lining the parade route will be giant decorations symbolising a number of important festivals in Hong Kong, such as the Chinese bun for Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Santa for Christmas and pumpkins for Halloween. The HKTB will also arrange for motivators to perform, play interactive games and hand out small gifts to spectators, so that each participant along the parade route can totally soak in the festive atmosphere.
Forty Performing Troupes to Debut on the New Route
The HKTB has adopted the suggestions for a new parade route from the travel industry. For the first time, the procession will enter Nathan Road. As well as a novel experience, visitors and residents can enjoy the Parade conveniently. For the third consecutive year, American Express International, Inc. is the sponsor of the parade route.
This year, the first day of the Lunar New Year coincides with Valentine's Day. The HKTB is encouraging local businesses, especially large-scale shopping centres and restaurants, along the parade route to stay open or extend their hours into the night, so that visitors and residents can also shop and dine before or after the Parade.
The 15th staging of the Chinese New Year Parade will feature a strong line-up, with a total of 40 performing groups from 14 countries and regions, including 14 elaborately decorated floats, 13 international and 13 local performing troupes. Among these, 18 groups are making their debut appearance this year, including such internationally famous teams as Notting Hill Carnival from the UK, Morioka Sansa Odori Dance from Japan, the Arezzo Flag Wavers from Italy and the Paris Firemen from France.
To sustain the excitement after the Parade, the HKTB will arrange the display of the floats and performances by local and international troupes in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sha Tin and Tai Po from the second to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
(For more information about the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade, please refer to the attached factsheet)
About Festive Hong Kong 2010
Festive Hong Kong 2010 is the annual marketing platform of the HKTB in 2010-11. The platform is designed to encourage visitors to come and experience the plethora of traditional festivals and cultural celebrations that could only be found in Hong Kong. Throughout the year, the HKTB will organise a series of mega events, which will be promoted along with the traditional festivals and celebrations, as well as major events organised by third parties. The HKTB aims to further elevate Hong Kong’s image as the Events Capital of Asia, and create a business platform for the tourism-related sectors in the city.
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort welcomes Ambassador of the UAE to Egypt
Earlier this month, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Jomtien-Pattaya was privileged to welcome H.E. Ahmed Ali Al-Meel Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Egypt as well as his family for their brief stay at the luxurious multi-award winning Royal Grand Hotel & Spa.
Mr. Joachim Grill and Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri, the respective General Manager and Deputy General Manager of the resort were at hand to give a warm welcome to the family on their first visit to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is an ideal holiday destination, well set on an exclusive and luxurious 64 acre private, gated, parkland estate overlooking the stunning Gulf of Siam.
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al-Meel Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Egypt with family are welcomed by Mr. Joachim Grill, General Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort (far left) and Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri, Deputy General Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort (second from right).
Mr. Joachim Grill and Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri, the respective General Manager and Deputy General Manager of the resort were at hand to give a warm welcome to the family on their first visit to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is an ideal holiday destination, well set on an exclusive and luxurious 64 acre private, gated, parkland estate overlooking the stunning Gulf of Siam.
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al-Meel Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Egypt with family are welcomed by Mr. Joachim Grill, General Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort (far left) and Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri, Deputy General Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort (second from right).
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