Business Events News: Carlson's Leadership Position in India
Business Events News: Carlson's Leadership Position in India
Business Events News: Carlson's Leadership Position in India
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CArlsoN Rezidor Hotel Group, with a portfolio of more than 1,300 hotels and a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories, reports strong growth in India in 2012 with 13 hotel openings and 13 new signings, thus sealing its position as the number one international hotel operator in India by number of hotels and earning industry accolades along the way. Carlson who closed the year with a total India portfolio of 63 hotels in operation and 44 hotels in development, expressed confidence in the potential of the Indian market, foreseeing opportunities to further strengthen their position in 2013. The groups expansion in India also gained added traction with the signing in April of a strategic alliance with Bestech Hospitalities
to develop a network of 49 Park Inn by Radisson hotels in north and central India by 2024. Under the agreement, Carlson Rezidor and Bestech will invest US$42 million in a joint venture to develop the first two hotels, Park Inn by Radisson Gurgaon Sector 88 and Park Inn by Radisson Chandigarh, Mohali. Simon C. Barlow, president, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group said they are ready to move forward aggressively rolling out their mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson hotel brand in selected locations in India.
IrIrIkI Island Resort Vanuatu is offering a Bookers Incentive with a minimum of 30 rooms for three nights or more. The Iririki Long Weekend Package includes three nights accommodation for two (twin/ double share), return airport transfers, full buffet breakfast daily and full body massage. Valid for new business only, when booking materialises before 31 December and includes a conference or catering package. Email - [email protected].
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camping it up! Zose crazy Germans are at it again, creating a camping hotel inside a former vacuum-cleaner factory. The new hotel, the Httenpalast - literally Hut Palace is found in Berlins trendy Kreuzklln neighborhood, which straddles the border of the Kreuzberg and Neuklln districts. Guests can choose where to stay for the night from a selection of wooden huts and camping trailers clustered inside a 200sqm hall.
GoING out on a high, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau (YCVB) 2012 won the Goldschmidt Conference and17th
International Symposium on Olfaction and Taste (ISOT) just as the year ended. Both international meetings will take place in 2016 at PACIFICO Yokohama, the citys flagship facility. Boasting a strong track record in the geological field, the Goldschmidt Conference with an expected 2500 delegates, will be hosted by the Geochemical Society, European Association of Geochemistry, and the Geochemical Society of Japan. Research in areas like seismology, environment, resources, and natural energy are becoming more important and Japan is proud to be able to showcase its science and share its intellect in this field with other respected leaders, said the YCVBs Kana Nomoto. The 17th International Symposium on Olfaction and Taste will be held in collaboration with East Asia and Oceania region.
HyAtt Saigon has announced the appointment of Federica Brugnara as the new director of sales and marketing. The Italian national brings more than eight years of experience in 5-star hotels, focusing on the MICE and corporate markets. In her new role, Brugnara will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the sales and marketing department.
Speak up at Ovations
oVAtIoNs 2013 National Speaker Showcase is being held on Tuesday 19 February, with registrations beginning at 7 am and the event to start half an hour later at 7.30 am at the Ivy Ballroom, Level 9, 320 George Street. The Showcase costs $55 per person or $400 for a table of 8. The entertaining line-up of speakers includes Master of Ceremonies and The Chaser/ Chasers Hamster Wheel personality, Craig Reucassel, Kamal Sarma, a resilence professional with a strong focus on creating resilient leaders, Paul Wallbank an expert on change and Narelle Hooper editor of AFR BOSS magazine who has reported on Australian business and financial markets for nearly 20 years. For further details visit: www. ovations.com.au.
rEGIstErING early for MEA 2013 National Conference has its rewards as Jane Hardie from BridgeClimb found out when she won an iPad Mini for being on the ball. To be in the running to win three nights accommodation in a deluxe room including breakfast at SkyCity, for the duration of the conference, all you have to do is register and pay before 31 January. And, if you want exclusive access to the conferences delegates, a limited number of booth spaces are still available. MEANwHIlE, in addition to the Saturday destination famil, local Top End suppliers have discounted some tours for attendees to take advantage of either as a lead up to the conference or as a post conference wind down. Click here to view the tour options www.mea.com.au.
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A new style of seaside modern accommodation in the form of a stylish 40 room hotel has opened on Victorias Mornington Peninsula, with the completion of Quarters, the final stage of the iconic Flinders Hotel redevelopment. It is the culmination of our vision to make the Flinders Hotel a true culinary destination on Victorias Mornington Peninsula, following the opening of Terminus fine dining restaurant and the Peninsula function space in December 2011, said Karen Inge, director of Flinders Hotel. Anchored in the coastal destination, Quarters, is a unique property with private and modern accommodation. The hotels versatile conference and meeting space is suitable for up to 200 guests theatre style, and can be configured to suit small gatherings, conferences with breakout spaces, through to larger cocktail or wedding functions.
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ACCors latest Mercure Meetings campaign is offering rewards to meeting planners who book a new conference with participating Pictured: Dunedin, New Zealands second largest city located on the south island Mercure hotels in New Zealand before 30 April, held Auckland, Edward Judd, said that before 31 December. conferencing in New Zealand Depending on the value of the has never been stronger with a event booked, meeting planners great exchange rate adding to the will receive the latest Samsung countrys stunning and diverse digital camera ($10,000 event), natural beauty and culture. Galaxy Tablet ($15,000 event), Our Mercure Hotels are Galaxy S3 Phone ($20,000 event) also leading the way with or 40inch Smart LED TV ($30,000 carbon neutral meetings by event). proving complimentary carbon The six Mercure hotels offsets, so we are helping event participating in the campaign organisers balance the negative include Mercure Auckland, environmental impact of their Mercure Wellington, Mercure events which is a win-win for Wellington Willis Street, Mercure everyone, he said. Picton Marlborough Sounds, For further information on the Mercure Queenstown and meetings deal or about the hotels Mercure Dunedin. visit - www.mercuremeetings. General manager of Mercure co.nz.
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two unique resorts in Khao Yai, Thailand, the Kirimaya Golf Resort Spa, set in 324 hectares of lush greenery bordering a UNESCO World Heritage National Park and the exquisite resort MUTHI MAYA with 64 luxurious Forest Pool Villas, offers an idyllic meeting and incentive retreat for up to 120 people. The 64 room Kirimaya whose choice of accommodation includes four tented villas, as well as a variety of rooms and suites with private terraces, while each MUTHI MAYA villa has a 3 x 7 meter pool, large patio, and garden pavilion. The resorts include an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, and dedicated conference facilities which comprise two spacious conference rooms and a large executive boardroom seating 14, with additional lounge seating and its own secretarial suite with
separate entrance. From now until 28 February, Kirimaya has an exciting hot air ballooning adventure activity for groups after which a champagne breakfast is served and a souvenir certificate presented. Group rates start from THB5,000 (AU$167) net for Plantation View rooms per night plus the flight fee of Baht 15,500 (AU$517) net per person. Reservations can be made through the hotels reservations offices directly by emailing: [email protected].
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