Month: March 2015

Family Outdoor Adventures Await at Bushmans Kloof

Posted by | Mar 19, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2015 www.bushmanskloof.co.za  FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: (561) 330-0850 Email: akendall@rchmail.com Family Outdoor Adventures Await at Bushmans Kloof Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat will be presenting its popular three-night Family Fun breaks during the Easter, summer and winter school holidays this year. The ultimate natural playground at the foothills of the majestic Cederberg, families here have plenty of time to bond with Mother Nature while exploring the reserve and taking part in a heady round of activities and adventures. Located less than 170 miles from Cape Town, this luxurious ecological oasis offers a distinctive wilderness experience among wide open plains, ancient sandstone formations and crystal clear waterfalls. Family Fun events are geared for all generations to discover the wonders of the wilderness during exciting excursions in the reserve. Adventures include nature drives, guided rock art walks, hiking, fishing, and biking.   A specialty children’s program, supervised by trained guides, includes a nearly never-ending range of outdoor activities for young adventurers. Kids’ night walks, treasure hunts, spoor tracking and rock painting activities are just a sampling of the activities sure to unleash the inner ranger, and table tennis, cricket and archery are available to keep even the most energetic youngsters happily engaged. Children enjoy early suppers with their new friends in a fun environment, while parents can spend quality time together over a leisurely dinner at Bushmans Kloof’s unique dining venues. Brave explorers have...

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San Francisco’s Stanford Court Helps Guests Get the Best Sleep They’ve Ever Had

Posted by | Mar 17, 2015 | |

About Stanford Court Stanford Court is a modern 393-room hotel poised atop San Francisco’s iconic Nob Hill. Showcasing a San Francisco-centric approach to the art of hospitality, Stanford Court features high-tech access, contemporary art and design, active experiences and unique amenities, and artisanal food and drink from California purveyors. Stanford Court sits on the historic site of Leland Stanford’s elaborate private mansion which was built on the corner of California and Powell Streets in 1876.  Leland Stanford was at the forefront of innovation in his era, and today’s Stanford Court hotel pays homage to his legacy by representing the new frontier of innovation for the 21st century.www.stanfordcourt.com ### Evan Nicholson Glodow Nead Communications San Francisco • New York • Singapore • Shanghai 1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 203 • San Francisco, CA • 94111 O: 415.394.6500 Ext. 238 • E: Evan@glodownead.com www.GlodowNead.com   Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer Executive Editor, LuxeBeatMag.com Luxe Beat Magazine Digital Editions now online at http://luxebeatmag.com/magazine/ Freelance Lifestyle Journalist Member: International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Member: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Member: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) ment’or – Inspiring Culinary Excellence Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with Writing https://authorcentral.amazon.com Follow me: @maralynhill google.com/+MaralynHill831 FB: http://www.facebook.com/The.Epicurean.Explorer,,  http://www.facebook.com/WhereandWhat.intheWorld, http://www.facebook.com/Success.With.Writing Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maralynhill   We welcome press releases on the food, wine, travel, and items related to the hospitality industry. We receive emails with more than we can post to our service. If you...

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Kempinski’s successful strategy remains on course

Posted by | Mar 17, 2015 | |

Press Release     Another best financial year in the group’s history – Streamlining of the existing portfolio and concentration on selective growth – Spectacular hotel openings in 2015.     Geneva/Berlin, March 3, 2015; Kempinski Hotels once again closed the previous year with the best financial year in the group’s history – for the sixth time in a row. An increase of 6.5 percent to 1.27 billion Euros enabled turnover to pass the billion mark once more. The operating result (GOP) also increased by 8.3 percent. And room revenue showed an increase of 5.6 percent. This clearly demonstrates the success of the group’s strategy. Kempinski Hotels also achieved an increase of 5.6 percent in terms of worldwide management fees.   Clear brand positioning focused on the highest quality and reinforcement of core values. Since Kempinski Hotels’ Management Board new line up in November 2014, which saw the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as CEO, Markus Semer as Deputy CEO and Marcus van der Wal as Chief Operating Officer, the Management Board, including Colin Lubbe, who is the Chief Financial Officer, has concentrated on the group’s strategy for the future. Kempinski Hotels will continue to focus resolutely on the highest possible quality in five-star luxury hospitality. As part of this, the group continues to concentrate on a selective growth strategy and simultaneously strives for a consolidation of the existing portfolio,...

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Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha

Posted by | Mar 16, 2015 | |

Press Release   Hotel openings in 2015 Nine new hotels in China, Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Germany will be added to Kempinski’s portfolio this year. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group currently operates 75 hotels in 31 countries, with a further 35 projects in the pipeline.   Berlin, March 3, 2015   Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl sets a new benchmark in luxury; situated 330 meters off the east coast of Qatar on a 400 hectare artificial island, The Pearl, the hotel is in one of Doha’s most sought-after locations. Offering more than 281 opulent rooms and suites, the luxury resort may indeed be called a palace. A vast 1,100 square metre ballroom is the ideal setting for VIP delegations and wedding celebrations. The luxury resort also offers an exclusive beach in a private bay as well as various outdoor pools, a range of water sports facilities, a tennis court and yacht moorings. Last but not least, a 3,000 square metre Spa by Clarins completes the offering. One of the most impressive hotels in the area, Marsa Malaz Kempinski offers six restaurants, two cafés, al fresco beach dining, an elegant lounge and a unique open-air roof terrace. (Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl opened on January 7, 2015) http://www.kempinski.com/en/doha/marsa-malaz-kempinski-the-pearl-doha/welcome Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing One of the region’s most spectacular hotels welcomed its first guests in February; the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel...

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CroisiEurope to Introduce Four New Ships for the 2016-2017 Season

Posted by | Mar 15, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chelsea Slavin, chelsea@dqmpr.com Tweet: @Cross_Europe plans to unveil four new #rivercruise and barge ships for the 2016-2017 season http://bit.ly/1djsBGc   CroisiEurope to Introduce Four New Ships for the 2016-2017 Season CroisiEurope will add two new river ships and two new canal barge ships to its fleet for 2016-2017   New York, NY – March 4, 2015 – CroisiEurope, the largest and most experienced river cruise operator in Europe, has announced the addition of four new ships to its fleet for the 2016-2017 season, including two new river ships and two new canal barges:   Elbe Princesse: This 80 passenger, innovative paddle wheeler will sail on the Elbe and the Moldau between Berlin and Prague beginning in Spring 2016. This ship will visit Berlin, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litoměřice and Prague;   Apsara Princesse: This colonial-style boat will join the four other vessels already sailing along the Mekong. With a capacity of 60 passengers in 30 cabins, this ship will sail on the Mekong from Angkor to Ho Chi Minh City. This ship will visit Siem Reap, Angkor, Tonle Sap, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh, Châu Đốc, Sa Đéc, Cái Bè, Mỹ Tho and Ho-Chi-Minh City;   Daniele Barge: Sailing along the Briare Canal between Burgundy and the Loire Valley, this ship boasts 12 contemporary cabins that can accommodate 24 people. This ship will visit Briare, Léré, Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre, La Chapelle-Montlinard, Marseilles-Les-Aubigny and Nevers;...

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