Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific Launches ‘You Choose’ Promotion for Meeting Planners

Promotion Puts Meeting Planners in Control and Invites Them to Choose Their Own Rewards

And Earn Bonus Starpoints for Every 25 Room Nights Booked

Starwood Hotels & Resorts today announced the launch of ‘You Choose’ Promotion where meeting planners get to choose 3 rewards out of 10 based on their meeting needs when they book meetings in any of the participating 150 Starwood’s hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific between now and end of February 2010 for stays until end of July 2010. Plus, meeting planners will receive an extra bonus when they book their meetings before 31 December 2009. Meeting planners can find more details on this promotion as well as a list of destinations and hotels at www.starwoodmeetings.com/youchoose.

“This is a great opportunity for meeting planners to enjoy savings and earn some extra rewards. Following the success we enjoyed when we launched SPG You Choose promotion in 2008, a similar offer for Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) – Starwood’s award-winning loyalty program, we developed a similar promotion for our meeting planners. Many of them are our SPG members too and they have also feedback to us about their preferences.” Said Alison Taylor, Vice President Sales for Starwood Asia Pacific. “‘You Choose’ promotion helps to stretch the meeting dollars, and at the same time reward them for their continued support to Starwood Hotels and Resorts,” added Taylor.
The rewards* include:
1. Double complimentary rooms allocation
2. Double complimentary room upgrade allocation
3. Complimentary suite upgrades
4. Free internet access in guest rooms
5. Free internet access in meeting rooms
6. A 10% saving on the meeting package
7. Free welcome reception
8. Menu upgrades
9. Double Starwood Preferred Planner points
10. A complimentary room prize voucher

Meeting planners get to choose an additional reward for bookings before 31 December 2009.

In addition, for every 25 room nights booked, meeting planners enjoy 2500 Starpoints® at time of booking. In the event that the meeting group size is reduced not less than 3 weeks prior to the arrival date, meeting planners can reduce the room block up to 25% without penalty.

‘You Choose’ promotion is available in many popular travel and meetings destinations including China, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Participating brands include aloft, Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Four Points by Sheraton, W and Le Méridien.

* Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.starwoodmeetings.com/youchoose for the full terms and conditions.

www.starwoodmeetings.com is one of the most robust meetings-related websites in the industry.

Featuring a variety of attractive offers, rewards and recognition, and comprehensive search

options, it is an easy-to-use, one-stop resource for organising events of any scale. An industry-first MICE widget, which sits on the desktop of event organisers, provides organisers with the most relevant information on promotions, meetings packages and updates within the shortest time.

dusitD2 baraquda pattaya: Asia’s only Finalist at FX Awards 2009

Pattaya, Thailand – The dusitD2 baraquda pattaya was recognised as one of the Best Hotel Designs worldwide at the FX International Interior Design Awards 2009 ceremony organised by FX Design Magazine of the United Kingdom and held on 24 November 2009 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.


FX Magazine selected dusitD2 baraquda pattaya as a finalist in the hotel category, the judging panel of industry experts declaring the resort hotel to be “creative, functional and welcoming, especially for its size”. The other 2009 finalists included W Hotel downtown, Atlanta; The W, New York; Andels’s Lodz; Andel’s Berlin; and Boundary, London, which was the winner. Finalists were selected based on aesthetic appeal, practicality and functionality of design.

“We are honoured to have been selected as a finalist for the FX International Interior Design Awards 2009,” said Mr. Paolo Randone, General Manager of dusitD2 baraquda pattaya. “We strive to be as distinctive as we can and we appreciate that our efforts are recognised.”

The prestigious FX International Interior Design Awards is organized by FX Magazine, the leading UK commercial interiors publication. The FX International Interior Design Awards have been celebrating excellence in design for the last ten years, with previous winners including some of the biggest names in international design.

Just a 90-minute drive from Bangkok and located within Pattaya’s entertainment and shopping district, the 72-room hotel is at the doorstep of Pattaya’s exciting caf้ scene and a short ferry ride to the white sand beaches of Koh Larn (Coral Island).

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Celebrate an enchanting festive season with friends and family at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Celebrate an enchanting festive season with friends and family at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Join in a world of fun as you create new memories through the evening’s delicious food and superb entertainment.

Christmas’ Eve

This Christmas Eve, choose from four fantastic dining options. Immerse your family and friends in etc…on the river’s vast array of special Christmas Eve buffet featuring the traditional dishes for those with firm favorites as well as an extensive selection of innovative and intriguing dishes from around the world. Alternatively, relax at Sambal’s bar with your favorite drink as you feast on a selection of our fresh assorted premium seafood, meat and vegetable, grilled Balinese style. For those looking for a more intimate dining experience, share the moment with your loved one at Bangkok’s first Italian restaurant, Giorgio’s as the scrumptious Italian set menu and the sweet hums of the carols set the mood. For those seeking authentic Thai cuisine with a beautiful surrounding, dine at the legendary Thara Thong where a set menu especially conceived for Christmas Eve will be sure not to disappoint.

Santa Claus and Santa Rina will visit each venue to delight the children and those still young at heart, whilst they sing along to their favorite Christmas song with the Christmas Carols.
Dine at:

etc…on the river Christmas Eve International buffet dinner for THB 2,900++ per person.
Sambal with an Western Set Menu for dinner at THB 2,900++ per person.
Giorgio’s with an Italian Set Menu for dinner at THB 2,900++ per person.
Thara Thong for a taste of authentic Thai food for THB 2,000++ per person.
Christmas’ Day

Enjoy a relaxing brunch on Christmas day with your loved ones as you share a magical moment with them. The spectacular Christmas brunch will feature a variety of seasonal specialties such as roasted butterball turkey with bread, meat and chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce, potatoes, Christmas pudding and much more. Sing, laugh and cheer as Santa Clause, Santa Rina, seasonal music, a trio band, magic show and dog shows add to the festive fun!

Christmas brunch is at THB 2,500++ per person and will include a free flow of sparkling wine, house wine, blended juices and soft drinks. The event will take place from 11:30hrs until 15:00hrs.
New Year’s Eve

This New Year’s Eve, choose from four outstanding dining and entertainment options at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Welcome the year 2010 in style at our elegant New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on the Riverside Terrace. The beautiful setting beside the Chao Phraya River makes it one of the best locations in the city to celebrate. With a floating stage on the river, two live bands, dancing shows, DJ, and a spectacular fireworks display, it will be a night to remember! A la carte dining is also available on the upper deck of etc…on the river. Gala Dinner THB 7,300 ++ person includes a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne and a party set. Giorgio’s will present an authentic Italian set dinner whilst your family and friends watch on-screen entertainment on the terrace for THB 6,900++ per person or in the restaurant for THB 4,000 ++ per person including a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne and party set. Thara Thong will serve an exquisite set dinner full of delicious Thai cu isine created especially for the New Year’s Eve by our talented chefs. Dine on the terrace THB 6,900++ per person with on-screen entertainment or in the restaurant with live Thai classical music and shows for THB 4,000++ per person including a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne and a party set.

The Lobby Lounge is the place to be for the countdown to the year 2010. Join our fun party and groove to the sounds of the Smile Trio Band until the early hours. Cover charge of Baht 1,000 ++ per person from 22:00 onwards, including one complimentary drink, a party set and pass-around canap้s until midnight.
New Year’s Day - January 1st, 2010

Begin the New Year with the ones you love at etc…on the river. An exceptional buffet brunch featuring a wide selection of both international and local cuisines will be complimented by free flow sparkling wine, house wine, blended juice and soft drinks, all for Baht 1,800 ++.
Dress code for all venues is smart casual. Children from 5-12 years half price.
Prices are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government tax.