Ajman, United Arab Emirates, March 28, 2013 –(PR.com)– By spending an hour in the dark on 23 March, 2013, The Ajman Palace reconfirmed its green credentials and joined millions around the world in sending a powerful message about a brighter future for our planet.

The Ajman Palace turned off its lights in adherence with Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), from 8:30 pm on Saturday, 23 March. To underscore the hotel’s dedication to environmental sustainability, The Ajman Palace turned off non-essential and lobby lighting, and used candlelight to light these areas as well as the All-Day Dining restaurant and Lobby Café.

Although Earth Hour is over in a short period, The Ajman Palace continues to engage in sustainable practices all year long, including:

- Saving paper: The hotel tries to avoid wasting paper wherever possible by using digital collaterals such as e-business cards, e-brochures and e-fact sheet.

- Solar Collectors: The hotel is equipped with 110 solar collectors on the roof which provide up to 85% of the hotel’s hot water.

- Grey Water System: Recycled water is generated from guest room washbasins and showers for use in landscape irrigation which minimizes wastage.

- Reverse Osmosis Plant: The hotel’s RO Plant, a method of “membrane-technology filtration” helps to purify the locally available brackish water from a level of Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) of 4000ppm down to 200ppm, which strongly reduces the amount of chemicals and energy that has to be used.

- Motion Detecting Light: All corridors have motion detectors sensors, which reduce the amount of energy used by up to 40%.

Last year, Earth Hour 2012 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record of 7,000 cities in 152 countries and territories across all seven continents joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from the walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.

Posted: April 1st, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, March 28, 2013 –(PR.com)– Whether having a themed party complete with live entertainment, celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, a company gala dinner for clients or an exclusive product launch party for the latest model, Park Hyatt Saigon is the perfect choice for social and corporate events in Ho Chi Minh City. As the premier residential address, the hotel presents a new offer called “Summer at the Park” enabling meeting and event planners to enjoy a great deal this summer.

The Summer at the Park promotion aims to entice and further stimulate group meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) to Ho Chi Minh City, and providing a diverse range of offers to relieve planners of some of the leg work involved in organising an event; from free WI-FI and hotel room upgrades, to 20% off full and half day packages and discounts on food and beverage in all the outlets. This special offer presents every form of convenient comforts for corporate and group travel, designed to make booking and planning an event in Saigon not only seamless, but cost effective. With so much culture and heritage, Park Hyatt Saigon is a haven for international incentive groups looking for an unforgettable, tailor-made Vietnamese experience.

With four internationally trained chefs from different regions of the globe, expect a memorable dining experience that will delight the most discerning palette. The talented culinary team can customise an innovative menu to entertain any number of guests for events held within or outside the hotel. Park Hyatt Saigon’s highly versatile banquet facilities are designed to commemorate any occasion with a signature Saigon touch. Whether a light buffet, cocktail reception, stylish luncheon or extravagant banquet, guests will be impressed from start to finish, elevating a new meaning to dining in Ho Chi Minh City.

As the only pillar-less ballroom in Ho Chi Minh City capable of vehicular access, it features 550 square metres (5,920 square feet) that is divisible into three sound-proofed sections and can accommodate up to 450 guests. With a pre-function area ideal for exhibitions, cocktails or coffee breaks, additional space include four meeting rooms, two of which have balconies for natural light, and two executive boardrooms. Meeting technology includes state-of-the-art audio-visual connectivity, high-speed broadband internet access in all function rooms, video conferencing facilities, boardrooms with integrated MIMIO smart board and data projector, built-in motorised front projection screens, ceiling mounted high resolution data projection systems and wireless presentation remote control.

If inspired by the various historic locations in Ho Chi Minh City, the dedicated events service team will work tirelessly to execute a flawless meeting or event to bring concept to fruition. Choose from the many possibilities, whether dining on stage at the historic Opera House, hosting a reception-style gathering at one the Ho Chi Minh Museums, a sit-down gala dinner at the Reunification Palace, having a cocktail party at the Fine Art Gallery, or an outdoor celebration at the park or botanical garden.

Come discover the many reasons groups return to Park Hyatt Saigon for meetings and events time and time again.

Summer at the Park

Book a minimum of 10 rooms starting at VND 3.770.000++, inclusive of breakfast at Opera, and take advantage of:

• 20% off Full or Half-Day Meeting Packages
• 1 out of 20 complimentary rooms
• 1 out of 20 complimentary upgrade to the next room category
• One-hour complimentary beer wine welcome drinks
• 20% discount on laundry
• 20% discount on food beverage in all outlets for guests

Enjoy 20% off Full or Half-Day Meeting Packages for any meetings and events above 20 people.

Applied for all bookings arriving May 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013, subject to blackout dates and may change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply and only valid on new bookings and offer must be asked for at time of enquiry.

For a personal consultation, please call +84 8 3824 1234, email sales.saiph@hyatt.com or visit their website at http://www.saigon.park.hyatt.com.

About Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon, a 244-room hotel, is a central landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, located within walking distance to the business district and various cultural and historical sites. It features French colonial inspired rooms; a pillar-less ballroom with a drive-in vehicular access; two award-winning restaurants – Opera, serving Italian cuisine and Square One, serving Vietnamese seafood and Western steak. The hotel is also host to 2 Lam Son, the contemporary bar known for its stylish ambience and signature cocktails, and Xuan Spa, the tranquil retreat set amidst a tropical garden and an outdoor pool. Reservations for Park Hyatt Saigon may be made by calling +84 8 3824 1234 or visiting http://www.saigon.park.hyatt.com.

About Park Hyatt

Intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt hotels promise gracious service on a personal scale. Located in many of the world’s premier destinations, each Park Hyatt combines elegance with distinctive regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature sophisticated interiors, meeting and special event spaces for small groups and social occasions, critically acclaimed art programs, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. For more information and reservations, visit http://www.park.hyatt.com.

Posted: March 31st, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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Denver, CO, March 28, 2013 –(PR.com)– The Law Offices of Alan C. Shafner achieved a milestone victory in the Colorado Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals No. 11CA0363; City and County of Denver District Court No. 08CV1389) on behalf of a client who sustained grievous injuries in an automobile accident after she was allegedly wrongfully evicted from the Downtown Denver Westin Hotel in the middle of the night. In a groundbreaking opinion, the Court of Appeals held for the first time that a hotel or other innkeeper owes a duty to use reasonable care when evicting a registered guest.

The client, Jillian Groh, had booked a room at the Westin so that she and a group of friends would have a safe place to stay after spending an evening out on the town. Allegedly, after Ms. Groh and her friends returned to her room, Westin security personnel came to the door, entered the room without permission, and evicted Ms. Groh from the hotel; Westin personnel did so despite the absence of any noise complaints, even though members of the group repeatedly told Westin personnel that they were intoxicated and could not drive. Allegedly, following the eviction, Ms. Groh sustained devastating injuries while riding as a passenger in her PT Cruiser, which was being driven by another member of the group. The driver of the vehicle was allegedly legally intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Ms. Groh’s parents, acting as her representatives, filed suit against the Westin and others, alleging that the Westin and its employees owed a duty to use reasonable care when evicting Ms. Groh. The trial court dismissed Ms. Groh’s case. In a landmark opinion reinstating the suit, the Court of Appeals agreed that, while a hotel is legally allowed to evict a guest, it must use reasonable care in doing so when there is a foreseeable risk that the guest will suffer harm as a result of the eviction. The Court wrote, “We conclude that a hotel must evict a guest in a reasonable manner, which precludes ejecting a guest into foreseeably dangerous circumstances resulting from either the guest’s condition or the environment.”

“The Groh family and I are very thankful that the Court recognized that innkeepers have a responsibility not to evict their guests into circumstances where their guests are likely to be harmed,” said Shafner after the opinion was announced. “The Grohs are looking forward to having their day in court.”

Shafner anticipates that the case will proceed to trial in late 2013 or 2014, though an official trial date has yet to be established.

Posted: March 29th, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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Makati, Philippines, March 28, 2013 –(PR.com)– Oasis Paco Park Hotel’s main dining place, My Kitchen by Chef Chris invites everyone for an afternoon Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Easter Egg Hunt event will give the parents and children quality time to spend the Easter Holiday together.

Aside from Easter Egg Hunt, My Kitchen by Chef Chris has stored other fun activities that the kids and parents will surely enjoy. Of course there will be exciting games and prizes such as cupcake decorating and Best Easter Bunny Costume Contest.

My Kitchen by Chef Chris will also be preparing the flavorful Grilled Lamb Sausage as an Easter special for only Php 750.00+.

Bring the kids in costume this Sunday and have a delightful and memorable Family fun Easter holiday.

About My Kitchen by Chef Chris
My Kitchen by Chef Chris is Oasis Paco Park Hotel’s main hotel restaurant serving Italian cuisine that perfectly matches with different cuisine preferences. My Kitchen by Chef Chris has been featured at several food blogs, prints and TV shows such as Spoon and Listed!. My Kitchen by Chef Chris continues to gain excellent feedbacks on tripadvisor, blog reviews and visitor ratings. For reservations, please call at (+632) 521-2371 to 75.

About The Oasis Paco Park Hotel
The Oasis Paco Park Hotel is a boutique style family hotel in Manila, Philippines located within the city’s main hotel, business and tourism area. The Oasis Paco Park Hotel is ideally suited for vacation stays or business travelers who expect value for money or service quality. For more information, please visit: www.oasispark.com

For bookings, visitors may inquire at (02) 521-2371 or email frontdesk@oasispark.com.

Posted: March 28th, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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London, United Kingdom, March 22, 2013 –(PR.com)– Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre has recently completed major refurbishment to its restaurant and lobby area. The formerly classic decor of Thon Hotels Brussels largest property has been updated to offer a more modern and refreshing look, using bright colours and unique furniture to welcome its guests.

Norwegian designer, Trond Ramsoskar has created the new concept based on the celebration of light, serenity and modernity, yet continues to encompass the luxury benefits of a four-star hotel. The hotel has searched for a design that caters to various group sizes and still has a vibrant atmosphere. The bar has also benefitted from a major cutting-edge makeover. The contemporary design has been implemented in order to further entice both the general public and guests to sample the wide selection of local beers and other specialities on offer. Furthermore, the current concept enables the hotel to conduct a variety of events with the option to include or exclude the bar, cordon off separate areas and cater for multiple buffets and displays.

Executive Manager Frank Hoonings comments: “I am extremely pleased that our aim to give the restaurant and bar a complete new look to the hotel overall has been met. The colourful and fresh style invites guests to sit back and enjoy their surroundings, being a hotel situated right in the heart of the city.”

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre (http://www.ghotw.com/thon-hotel-brussels-city-centre) is situated in the centre of the European Capital, next to the Belgian Government area and the European district. The hotel boasts 454 bedrooms and 17 meeting rooms, with capacity for up to 400 guests. The property features a restaurant, bar and relaxation centre on the top floor, complete with a fitness room and a sauna with stunning views over the city.

For media enquiries, press visits and photos please contact:
Ashleigh Silverman
Marketing PR Manager
Great Hotels of the World
asilverman@ghotw.com
+44 (0) 20 7380 8564

Note to editors:
Great Hotels of the World
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) provides global hotel reservation, sales and marketing services for an exclusive portfolio of primarily independent hotels and resorts worldwide. Great Hotels of the World provides a range of products, services and innovative technology solutions for over 250 hotels worldwide through trade shows, e-marketing, business travel sales, meeting and incentive sales, public relations, Meeting Forums and a private label GDS chain code (GW).

By acknowledging that each hotel’s core business is different, Great Hotels of the World helps hotels and consumers to “find their niche” by categorising member hotels into niche travel markets. Great Hotels’ dedicated programmes are aimed at the leisure, meetings and incentive and corporate markets, whilst the individual leisure collections reach precise areas of the market in which the hotel specialises in including gourmet, spa, golf, honeymoon and many more.

Membership of Great Hotels of the World is split into three tiers: the Luxury Collection, the Premium Collection and the Classic Collection and is by invitation only. Hotels must meet strict criteria before being accepted into the brand.

Further information on Great Hotels of the World can be found at http://info.ghotw.com.

Posted: March 23rd, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, March 21, 2013 –(PR.com)– The perfect oasis in the midst of Ho Chi Minh City, Xuan Spa presents a new corporate membership club program. Located on the third floor of Park Hyatt Saigon, Xuan Spa is designed to be a retreat for uninterrupted fitness, a place for pampering, dedicated service for guests to indulge, and now for corporate clients, a place to seek refuge at the end of the day. Corporate memberships can be shared up to five individuals per company to rotate and reap the rewards. Benefits include, but not limited to, 10% off food and beverage in any outlet at the hotel, 20% a la carte spa treatments and access to the fitness centre and swimming pool.

Xuan Spa individual members, whose friend or family enroll in the Xuan Spa Club will receive one free month of membership or two complimentary nights at Park Hyatt Saigon. Individual membership entitlements consist of a complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per month and 10% off food and beverage as well.

Finally, as a gift that’s worth giving, Xuan Spa also introduces its new spa packages. Whether as a giveaway for a special occasion or as an appreciation gift to a client, this offer introduces a world of spa possibilities.

Discover why Xuan Spa revives the soul, relaxes the body and relieves the mind.

Below is a complete list of the Xuan Spa Club Membership program.

Corporate Membership:

Maximum 5 individuals per company
* Benefits only applicable for one guest at a time
12 months 20,000,000

Benefits include:?

- One complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per month?
- 20% off a la carte spa treatments?
- 10% off food beverage in all hotel bars and restaurants?
- Access to swimming pool, fitness centre and wet areas?
- Complimentary parking and laundry for gym/swimwear?

?Individual Membership:

12 months 52,500,000
6 months 35,850,000
3 months 18,550,000
1 month 6,650,000

Benefits include:?

- One complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per month?
- 20% off a la carte spa treatments?
- 10% off food beverage in all hotel bars and restaurants?
- Access to swimming pool, fitness centre and wet areas?
- Complimentary parking and laundry for gym/swimwear?

Membership Referral Program: Receive one free month of membership or two complimentary room nights with every new Club Member that signs up.

Spa Packages:

3 months (5 one-hour treatments) 6,000,000
6 months (10 one-hour treatments) 12,000,000
12 months (21 one-hour treatments) 24,000,000

All prices are quoted in Vietnam Dong (VND) and subject to 5% service charge and 10% government tax. For reservations and more details, please visit http://www.xuanspa.com or call +84 8 3824 1234.

About Xuan Spa

Promoting a healthy spa lifestyle, Xuan Spa is designed to inspire the senses and renew the spirit. The spectacular setting of the spa includes a relaxing salon for beauty services and an exquisite wellness centre with three private treatment rooms with terraces overlooking a beautifully landscaped tropical garden, a Vichy shower room, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Combined with the care of professional therapists and beauty technicians, guests receive personalized attention to focus on their health and fitness needs. Treatments are enhanced by the use of leading spa products that consistently ensure exceptional quality. The Xuan Spa experience is the ultimate sensory indulgence for the mind and body.

Xuan Spa is member of Hyatt Pure, a worldwide collection of extraordinary spas, ranging from urban to resort in setting. Each spa is custom designed to embrace the local environment and culture to provide an authentic indigenous experience. Returning to the true definition of spa, “sanitas per aquas,” Latin for “healing by waters,” treatments and services incorporate the principles of hydrating the body to promote wellness and renewal.

Xuan Spa was voted as one of 150 world-class spas in the SpaAsia Annual Connoisseur Collection of the world’s finest spas by SpaAsia magazine in Singapore (Mar/Apr 2007 issue). The Spa was also nominated by AsiaSpa magazine in Hong Kong as the Best Urban Spa of the Year in Asia at Baccarat AsiaSpa Awards 2006, and was listed as one of 55 Hot Spas in Condé Nast Traveller 2006.

About Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon, a 244-room hotel, is a central landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, located within walking distance to the business district and various cultural and historical sites. It features French colonial inspired rooms; a pillar-less ballroom with a drive-in vehicular access; two award-winning restaurants – Opera, serving Italian cuisine and Square One, serving Vietnamese seafood and Western steak. The hotel is also host to 2 Lam Son, the contemporary bar known for its stylish ambience and signature cocktails, and Xuan Spa, the tranquil retreat set amidst a tropical garden and an outdoor pool. Reservations for Park Hyatt Saigon may be made by calling +84 8 3824 1234 or visiting http://www.saigon.park.hyatt.com.

About Park Hyatt

Intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt hotels promise gracious service on a personal scale. Located in many of the world’s premier destinations, each Park Hyatt combines elegance with distinctive regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature sophisticated interiors, meeting and special event spaces for small groups and social occasions, critically acclaimed art programs, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. For more information and reservations, visit www.park.hyatt.com.

Posted: March 22nd, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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Las Vegas, NV, February 03, 2013 –(PR.com)– National Concierge Association Nevada Chapter concierge members elected Jason D. Baker to the position of President for a fourth term. In 2007 Baker joined VEGAS.com as the Concierge and Retail Sales Manager where he led a group of over one-hundred thirty dedicated concierge professionals located over fifteen properties. In March 2011 Baker joined Entertainment Benefits Group as the Director of Las Vegas Operations. He currently oversees the daily operations of concierges, call center and operations. He is an active member of the National Concierge Association, currently serving as President of the Nevada Chapter. He was instrumental in the growth of the Nevada Chapter with a membership increase of nearly 65% during his term as President. He is also a Certified Concierge, a designation within the National Concierge Association signifying participants dedication to their profession.

Phillip Samaniego has been elected as Vice President. Samaniego started his concierge career in 2009 when he joined Vegas.com. While working at Vegas.com, Samaniego was awarded the Les Clefs d’Or Art of Concierge Scholarship and attended The international School of Hospitality in 2010. Most recently he joined the concierge team at Vdara Hotel Spa. Samaniego feels that being a part of the concierge community is very important and tries to attend every concierge function in the city. He is excited to serve as vice president.

Nicholas Reis has been elected as the Director of Marketing. Reis moved from Florida to Las Vegas in 1995 as a child and has been a Concierge for 3 years. His first concierge position was at Palace Station, followed by the Flamingo and most recently Westin Las Vegas. Reis is currently employed with Entertainment Benefits Group where he has been for the last year. While at EBG he has joined the Fun Committee and helped plan team building events.

Rebecca Mayhew has been elected as the Director of Membership. Mayhew – a native Texan, moved to Las Vegas in late 2010. Over the years, Mayhew has been a Concierge at several of DC’s finest hotels, and in Tour Sales and Marketing. Currently Mayhewworks with EBG as a Sales Specialist in the Grand Canal Shoppes, where she is able to combine her love of both sales and “concierg-ing”. She holds a degree in French and Spanish, and is delighted to have the opportunity to use these languages just about every day with Vegas visitors…she intends to learn Portuguese, too. Finally, she has been an active member of many networking organizations, and served on the Boards of NCA both in Las Vegas and DC.

Trent Orzechowski has been elected as the Director of Administration. Orzechowski is originally from Dallas and most recently came from San Francisco. He has been in Las Vegas for about a year and half and has been with TimeWise Concierge since then. Orzechowski worked at One Las Vegas and The Ogden and was promoted to the Lead position at one about a year after starting with the company. He says his proudest moment in his career has been accepting this board position at my age.

Brian Dickson has been elected for a second term as the Affiliate Liaison. Dickson has been with Walters Golf for over 12 years and has been instrumental in the growth of the Walters Golf Group amongst the concierge community. He has served on the Board of Directors as the Affiliate Liaison in years past and has been involved in the many and varied philanthropic endeavors of the National Concierge Association.

Debbie Kaye has been elected to serve as Parliamentarian. Kaye is the original founding President of the Nevada Chapter and has remained a longstanding member since 2001. Kaye is the Vice President of Business Development for TimeWise, Inc., which is a full service concierge and lifestyle management company. TimeWise, Inc. is represented at various luxury residential properties throughout Nevada. Kaye is heavily involved in the concierge community and has been in the industry for nearly twenty-six years. She is an advocate in supporting the community by donating her time in many philanthropic endeavors.

Sally Oyer has been elected as director of finance. Oyer has worked as a Convention Services Specialist for Just ask. Where since 2009, providing concierge services for conventions in Las Vegas. Under her direction, Just ask. Where went from 12 to 39 conventions yearly. Recently, she helped to open the Orlando Convention Market with Just ask. Where. Oyer has been a member of the NCA – Nevada Chapter since 2009 and is beginning her second term as director of finanace. Oyer attended TISOH in the Art of Concierge. A native of Ohio, Oyer has lived in Las Vegas since 2007. She is married with three grown daughters and LOVES living in Las Vegas.

Note to Reporters: Photos are available upon request.

The National Concierge Association has hundreds of members worldwide representing the corporate, hotel, retail, entertainment, academic, civic, medical, residential and privately owned sectors of the hospitality industry. The NCA Nevada Chapter was formed in 2001 and has since grown to more than 100 concierge and affiliate members. Monthly meetings include guest speakers, education information and networking opportunities between members. For more information about the National Concierge Association please visit www.nationalconciergeassociation.com or you can call them at 702-946-9493.

Posted: March 17th, 2013 under Hotel and Accomodations.
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