Archive for May, 2009

W Hotels Transforms the Middle East Hotel Market with the Opening … - PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

W Hotels Transforms the Middle East Hotel Market with the Opening ...
PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro
With 10 years of proven success, W Hotels will triple its footprint by 2011 in vibrant primary destinations around the world, from Paris to Milan, Barcelona to London, Santiago to Vieques Island, Hollywood to South Beach and Shanghai to Bali. ...
William Bunce Named GM W Boston Hotel Interactive, Inc.
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Life after the pause… - Times of India

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Life after the pause...
Times of India, India
I take a lot of inspiration from my late mother Geeta Bali. Even today, when I'm feeling low, I watch her films. My acting career is a tribute to her. While I'm physically like my father, from the inside I'm like my mother. She was a warm, ...

hoteltravel.com's Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bali - PR Web (press release)

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

hoteltravel.com's Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bali
PR Web (press release), WA
Hotels in Kuta-Legian offer the real rock bottom rates on the island, especially Sinar Bali Hotel (from US$23), Matahari Bungalows (from US$34) and Melasti Beach Bungalows (from US$36). Yes, in Bali anyone can swing from trees like Tarzan for a day. ...

First Indian edition of Hyatt Fair to be conducted from June 1-5, 2009 - HospitalityBizIndia

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

First Indian edition of Hyatt Fair to be conducted from June 1-5, 2009
HospitalityBizIndia, India
Participating hotels at Hyatt Fair India 2009 include Hyatt Regency Delhi, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Hyatt Regency Kolkata, Hyatt Regency Mumbai, Grand Hyatt Bali, Grand Hyatt Dubai, ...

Bali called on to expand its export market - Jakarta Post

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Bali called on to expand its export market
Jakarta Post, Indonesia
"Bali has the potential to develop its handicraft, fashion and entertainment sectors," said Diah. International markets, she said, required art-based accessories, especially for furbishing upcoming hotels and resorts. "Countries in Africa and the ...

My Life In Travel: Stefan Gates, TV presenter - Independent

Friday, May 29th, 2009

My Life In Travel: Stefan Gates, TV presenter
Independent, UK
Our honeymoon in Bali. It was the first holiday in a long time where I just experienced the sheer, luxurious pleasure of enjoying myself. My wife and I are absolutely fascinated by food, so we explored and ate our way around the island. ...

William Bunce Named GM W Boston - Hotel Interactive, Inc.

Friday, May 29th, 2009

William Bunce Named GM W Boston
Hotel Interactive, Inc., NY
In Africa and the Middle East, W has announced properties in Marrakech, Amman, and Dubai. W has plans to open W Retreats in Bali, Koh Samui, Vieques Island and Verbier, the latter of which will serve as W Hotels' first ski retreat. ...
W Hotels transforms the Middle East hotel market with the opening ... ArabianBusiness.com (press release)
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Bali needs to revitalize agricultural sector - Jakarta Post

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Bali needs to revitalize agricultural sector
Jakarta Post, Indonesia
Every year, Bali sees 800 hectares of productive land transformed into hotels, villas and supporting infrastructure. The present agricultural system promoted by the central and provincial governments has diminished the bargaining power of local farmers ...

Sage Advice for Wannabe Hoteliers - ASIATravelTips.com

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Sage Advice for Wannabe Hoteliers
ASIATravelTips.com, Thailand
Liv Gussing, General Manager, Aman Resorts, Bali, shared her personal experiences in the industry with the students. Her key advice, however, was for the women in the group, “Women should align their own goals and values with that of the organization ...

Bangkok Hotels Report Largest Occupancy Drop in Asia - ASIATravelTips.com

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Bangkok Hotels Report Largest Occupancy Drop in Asia
ASIATravelTips.com, Thailand
Bali was the only key market to report a RevPAR increase (+5.0% to US$78.83). New Delhi reported the largest decrease in RevPAR, which dropped 52.7% to US$101.33. Three other key markets that reported large RevPAR decreases include: Mumbai (51.4% to ...
Spotlight On: Dubai Hotels Magazine
Global Hotel Slump Persists; NYC Rates Drop 25% Business Travel News
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