Comprising two towers – River Wing and Grand Tower – the hotel showcases spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites with views overlooking the historical Bund, the mighty Huangpu River, as well as that of the futuristic Pudong financial district cityscape.

The Grand Tower, designed by New York-based architect Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and  unveiled in September 2005, features 375 rooms and suites, including the Premier Room which offers 54 square meters (581 square feet) of comfortable space. Located between the Grand Tower and the River Wing which houses 577 rooms and suites, are a range of trend-setting designer restaurants and bars, comprehensive meetings and conference facilities with two of the city’s largest Ballrooms, CHI, The Spa, two Health Clubs, two swimming pools and a floodlit outdoor tennis court.

33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China

Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 min drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.

An enchanting landmark that’s a wonder to behold for all who venture through its magnificent gates. Fairytales come to life as your senses are treated to an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Breathe the air of luxury that fills every corner of this serene paradise. Feel the promise of a majestic experience fit for a king and deserving of an emperor. The Palace boasts 302 Grand rooms and 92 magnificent suites each combining the ultimate in luxury with state of the art technology.

Emirates Palace is the iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi. These are just 24 of the fantastic facts and figures about this unique property that blends regal Arabian splendor with the latest technology to create a magical and memorable experience.

Facts and Figures:

• It approximately costed 3 billion USD to build the property in 3 years with 20,000   workers, designed by Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo of the United Kingdom
• 1 km from wing to wing, 100 hectares total area
• 1.3 km private beach
• 394 rooms and suites, ranging from 55 sqm to 680 sqm
• 40 meeting and conference rooms
• Ballroom with a guest capacity of 2400 theatre style
• Auditorium with seated guest capacity of 1100
• Open air concert guest capacity of 20,000
• 619 plasma and LCD screens in guest rooms and meeting rooms
• 5 kg of pure edible gold is used per year for decoration mainly on deserts
• 128 kitchens and pantries
• 200 tonnes of oranges squeezed for fresh juice every year
• 6.4 km jogging trail
• 114 domes, with the Central Dome at a height of 72.6 metres above ground
• 8 escalators and 102 elevators, with a maximum capacity up to 55 persons per elevator
• Marble imported from 13 countries across the world
• 12 external fountains and 8 indoor water features
• 1002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes
• 8000 trees set in landscaped gardens
• 2 wall display carpets, handmade in Thailand, weighing 1 tonne each
• 818 parking spaces
• Daily laundry capacity of 6 tonnes
• 1800 employees from 49 different countries
• Emirates Palace offers the world’s most expensive one million dollar tailor made suite holiday

Location:
* On Marina Square and right across from the Esplanade
* Next to the prime business district
* Adjacent to Marina Bay Shopping and 10 minutes to Orchard Road shops
* 20-minute journey from Singapore’s Changi Airport

Guest rooms:
* 452 guestrooms with harbour, ocean or city view
* 75 suites all with panoramic views
* The Oriental Club with private lounge and exclusive benefits

Restaurants and bars:
* Dolce Vita – Italian cuisine by the pool
* Cherry Garden – Authentic Cantonese cuisine
* MELT ~ The World Cafe – 30 chefs offer guests a memorable theatre-style dining experience
* Axis Bar and Lounge – For great cappuccino, cocktails and chic lounge music
* Morton’s, The Steakhouse
* Wasabi Bistro – Signature Japanese with Californian influence

Meeting and business:
* Flexible meetings and conference facilities
* State-of-the-art technology, natural daylight and garden views
* Wireless high speed internet access throughout the hotel

Spa:
* Five luxurious treatment rooms
* A lavish Couple’s Suite
* Private relaxation lounge
* Authentic yoga classes and training

Leisure:
* 25 metre outdoor pool with separate children’s pool
* A verdant landscaped garden
* State-of-the art fitness equipment and personal training
* Ideally located for shopping, leisure and cultural excursions

Location: 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797

Visit http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo:

The splendid Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is the newest Tokyo luxury hotel, with a convenient location adjacent to Tokyo Station.  Guests will appreciate Shangri-La’s unique brand of hospitality and service, as well as the very finest facilities and amenities while staying within the comfort and warmth of this luxurious Tokyo hotel. Located in central Tokyo and surrounded by some of the city’s most popular shopping areas, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is one of the quintessential hotels in Tokyo, Japan that is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. The Imperial Palace and the Nihonbashi area are both within 10 minutes’ walk, and the hotel is adjacent to Tokyo Station, where direct Shinkansen (Bullet Train) services connect to most areas of Japan. Occupying the top 11 floors of Marunouchi Trust Tower Main building, the hotel’s 200 rooms provide a luxurious and spacious retreat at the end of a busy day.  In addition to Shangri-La’s hallmark Asian design concepts and gracious hospitality found throughout the hotel, every room enjoys striking views of the city. For discerning travellers who demand the very highest standards of accommodation, six exclusive suites and 31 Horizon Club rooms are all located on the top floors and overlook sweeping vistas of the Imperial Palace or Tokyo Bay.

Book your stay at Four Seasons Marunouchi. At Tokyo Station: Stroll to shows at Tokyo Forum or to the tranquil Imperial Palace.  Be steps from Ginza shops, nightlife or kabuki theatre.. Strikingly modern: Share fine cuisine in a sleek, ultra-quiet ambience –  where even your egg-shaped tub has floor-to-ceiling views of the city lights. Exclusive spa: Relax in the warmth of the Onsen bath. Rebalance with    shiatsu. Heal naturally with relaxing white lotus, or bamboo leaf for energy. Pacific Century Place, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-6277 Tel. 81 (3) 5222-7222 Fax. 81 (3) 5222-1255

Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the Hilton Tokyo Bay hotel, the official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort. The iconic, crescent-shaped hotel is situated on the eastern shore of Tokyo Bay and is just 20 minutes from central Tokyo. Enjoy a great family day out at nearby Tokyo DisneyLand® and Tokyo DisneySea®. Soak up some culture with a visit to the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine, and in the evening, relax and enjoy Shanghai specialties at Dynasty restaurant, one of the hotel’s 5 restaurants and bars. Stay in one of the uniquely styled guest rooms or do business in one of the 14 elegant functions rooms for 20-522 guests. Just 20 minutes from Tokyo station, the Hilton Tokyo Bay hotel is the ideal choice for your next conference, meeting or corporate event.

The 17 sports to feature in the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be held at six venue clusters and five stand alone venues in Delhi.  Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and Weightlifting will be held at Cluster I:  Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex; Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling at Cluster II:  Indira Gandhi Sports Complex; Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Tennis at Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Squash at Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex; Hockey and Archery Finals (India Gate) at Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Complex; and Swimming and Boxing at Cluster VI: Talkatora Garden Complex.

Popular luxury hotels near the Commonwealth Games Venues are:

The Oberoi New Delhi is less than 5 kms from some of the CWG venues – the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, MDC National Stadium Complex and Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Located in New Delhi, India’s capital city, The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located close to the city center near business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks Delhi’s prestigious Golf Club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the Capital’s most graceful and elegant hotel. The award winning hotel is ideal for business travel or holidays to explore the cultural wonders of Delhi.

Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi is centrally located amid landscaped gardens in the historic government district, and is an elegant oasis nestled within the heart of New Delhi’s bustling metropolis. Guests of this New Delhi hotel can enjoy an excellent range of facilities and services that includes a fine selection of restaurants, a spa and a range of fitness options.

The LaLiT hotel New Delhi, one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi India, stands tall right in the middle of city’s premier business and commercial district – Connaught Place. Being the central luxury business hotel in Delhi, it is located right next to lively shopping centres, office complexes and colourful streets, the hotel is 24 kms from the international airport and just minutes away from government offices, cultural centres and international trade fair grounds.

The spiritual stress-free haven of Sound of Siam journey start with 30 minutes of Thai Herbal Steam followed by 30 minutes of natural scrub of Tamarind body blast that helps gently remove dead skin and reveals the skin with natural radiance. Relax with 60 minutes of Thai Herbal Compress that help improving circulation and respiratory function, yet relaxing muscles as well as reduce stress.

Western Rhyme, the total body tuned-ups start with 30 minutes of Aromatic Steam which help relaxing, balancing, and refreshing mind and body. Followed by 30 minutes of Lavender Sea Salt scrub that polishes and smoothes the skin to a glow then relaxing the muscle with 60 minutes of Sport Massage that gently stretching the joints and muscles together with enhances flexibility and induces the state of tranquility.

Both Sound of Siam journey and Western Rhyme journey are at THB 4,500 nett per person and are available until the end of 2009. Package includes use of our Spa pool and relaxation lounge and includes warm ginger tea and fruit refreshment. For more information or reservation, please contact huahin@anantara.com or telephone, +6632 520250

Classic romance. Seaside luxury. Thai traditions.

Tee off as the sun rises over a wide stretch of blue sea on a Hua Hin golf course. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in nearby open-air palaces that wind along the coast. Unwind with an age-old Thai massage and herbal scrub surrounded by lush seaside gardens. Find untold serenity at Anantara Hua Hin.

Located on the Gulf of Siam, this Hua Hin resort feels reminiscent of an ancient Thai village. Thai-inspired interiors invite you to lose yourself in quaint luxury. Lush tropical gardens invite romantic sunset strolls, hand-in-hand. The best of Hua Hin golf courses are within swinging distance, while from this beach resort, Hua Hin the seaside town is easy to explore. Impeccable design, attentive service, and the surrounding tropical gardens make this Hua Hin beach resort one of the most romantic and luxurious hideaways in Southeast Asia.

Nestled in 14 acres of beautifully luxuriant tropical gardens along the beaches of the Gulf of Thailand, Anantara Resort Hua Hin offers a romantic honeymoon hideaway or the ultimate family getaway in the classic seaside town of Hua Hin.

Only a short drive from Bangkok, our Hua Hin resort feels worlds away, with long stretches of golden beach, unforgettable ocean sunrises, Hua Hin’s golf courses – some of the best in Thailand – sailing, water skiing and water sports activities, night markets with Thai arts and crafts, serene Buddhist temples and historic sites winding along the East Coast of Thailand. At this Anantara beach resort, Hua Hin – a cultural and historic vacation destination – stands at the centre of the experience.

Each of the 187 guest rooms in our Hua Hin beach resort features a balcony or terrace with built-in sofas overlooking the tropical gardens. Our spacious Lagoon Rooms feature high ceilings, hardwood floors and bathrooms that open onto the bedroom, with access to the exclusive lagoon pool. For the ultimate in luxury, 12 Anantara Suites combine traditional Thai art with modern design, featuring double balconies, spacious open bathrooms with oversized terracotta tubs for two and upgraded bath amenities from the Anantara Spa.

Guests seeking a pampering Hua Hin resort holiday will be spoiled for choice.  Unwind in one of our two infinity-edged swimming pools. Enjoy a Thai massage or traditional herbal healing at Anantara’s luxurious Hua Hin spa after playing on one of the famous Hua Hin golf courses. Finally, explore a world of cuisines at our seven bars and restaurants, featuring Italian, Thai, fresh-grilled steaks and seafood and mouth-watering fine dining and wines from around the world.

The office inauguration was be blessed by P.P. RAMESHBHAI OZA (BHAISHRI) , a great propagator of faith and spirituality.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

KV Tours & Travels, which belongs to “VIDILON” Group of Co., is one of the upcoming premier travel agencies in India. Innovations and swiftness in implementation of ideas have been the hallmark of its success. Its Motto is “To satisfy the customers need and requirements in the best possible manner.” K.V. event & Adventure’s skills, services and solutions span the entire spectrum of conference management, and can successfully steer the clients through every step of the meeting management process. It has international reputation for excellence as a destination management company.

SO WHY DIVORCE TOURISM?

The global divorce rate is increasing alarmingly. India still enjoys a low divorce rate of 1.1% as compared to USA or Sweden which has more than 50% of marriages ending up in divorce. Even though Indians boast of nearly 100% success rate of marriages, rapid urbanization are now causing the divorce rate to shoot up. It is being seen among the educated and career oriented couples that families are breaking up faster than they are being formed. According to our vision at KV Tours & Travels we use tourism as a very positive platform provided to couples who are planning to go in for a divorce. It is a very unique concept, unexplored by anybody else in the industry. This is more as an opportunity for couples to rescue your marriages. What better way than sending them away together on a vacation. This being a niche segment, these vacations are specialized and custom-made to the tee. We arrange for couples to get away for a vacation to a private beach or go anywhere else that’s fun and romantic. With locations and activities carefully planned, this will definitely facilitate to revive some relationships that have been tested over time. Whatever be the outcome the sweet memories of the vacation will always be cherished. Things can end on a Sweet note with a better learning of each other, better understanding of each other’s nature, personality, better communication between both partners and will thus reduce negativity and hard feelings between the two. Afterall… ‘It is all about ending a Divorce’.

SURE MEDICAL TOURISM IN GUJARAT

After the launch of “Sure Cure Medical Tourism.” In Maharashtra, the project will now be introduced in Gujarat. This is a one of a kind project through which an initiative is taken to solve Medical related problems, such as giving proper treatments at cost-effective rates, availability of Doctors & Hospitals and people from all over the world come to India and along with their treatments enjoy tours, and experience the attractions of Incredible India.In Tourism medical we not only look after your Medical treatments, but, we also look after the post- treatment part or in our manner we would say the healing or caring part where you need to pay special attention & give yourself the best of Care. Tourism Medical will rejuvenate you mentally, physically and emotionally. WHY MEDICAL TOURISM IN INDIA v Complicated surgical procedures possible at 1/10th the cost v Increase in use of Computerized Hospital Information Systemsv Software technologists facilitating tech revolution in healthcare v State-of-the-art medical establishments of great repute

RELAUNCH OF vidilon.com

VIDILON Group of Cos. will launch the website in a whole new avatar. The website along with a whole new look will be more interactive, comprehensive and will allow users to view all the products and services offered by the VIDILON Group. VIDILON for the first time invites its users to advertise on the website through which they can gain exposure to Group’s consumers and clients throughout the world.

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The VIDILON Group
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Premier Inn, the UK’s biggest hotel chain, has launched its first hotel in India and announces plans to open nine further hotels in India in the next five years.

Premier Inn is expanding in India to capitalise on the country`s developing business traveller market. Currently there are a limited number of budget hotel brands in India – and this represents an excellent opportunity for Premier Inn, with its strong budget hotel model.

Premier Inn India Managing Director, Aly Shariff, said: “Large Indian corporates, multi-national companies, SME’s and small privately owned firms are the kinds of customers we are targeting – there is a huge and rapidly growing junior and middle management population that represents an excellent opportunity for us. We have planned 10 hotels in five years, with our Bangalore hotel now open, following this will be properties in Delhi (2010) and Pune (2011), as well as looking at other potential sites.”

Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Premier Inn UK, said: “India represents one of the fastest growing economies in the world today, and we are confident that Premier Inn will be successful in India. Our strong budget hotel model of great quality combined with excellent value will no doubt be an attractive proposition for business and leisure travellers alike.”

Premier Inn Bengaluru will cater for its guests with 105 rooms, a multi cuisine restaurant, bar, gymnasium and a conference room.

Premier Inn’s development in India comes just 18 months after Premier Inn launched its first international hotel in Dubai. Premier Inn Dubai now has 2 hotels, with the third site opening in December 2009.

For the first time, shoppers who spend at least S$300 can participate in the exhilarating “Grab and Go” challenge at a giant suitcase full of goodies located next to the Singapore Visitors Centre at Orchard Road. The challenge is part of the “Christmas in the Tropics” promotions where shoppers can grab up to S$200,000 worth of prizes from 14 November 2009 to 3 January 2010.

“Christmas is a time of giving and there is always that last minute present to grab. This year, as shoppers rush around to get the perfect gift for their friends and family, they can get more value out of their shopping by participating in the ‘Grab and Go’ challenge which is open to both locals and visitors.” said Mr Chew Tiong Heng, Director of Destination Marketing at the Singapore Tourism Board who elaborated that the challenge was part of the Board’s 2009 Reasons to enjoy Singapore marketing campaign.

Prize coupons will be loaded in the giant suitcase and propelled around the booth by built-in fans. Participants are required to grab as many prize coupons as they can within the given time. Every S$300 spent on retail purchases, with a maximum of 3 combined receipts on the same day, entitles shoppers to an opportunity to grab vouchers and prizes. Purchases can be from any retail outlets islandwide. As part of VISA’s strategic partnership with STB, shoppers who charge all receipts to Visa will get double the time they have within the challenge booth.

Instant prizes include shopping vouchers and tickets to attractions. There are also eight weekly grand prizes of $2,000 shopping vouchers to be won. In addition to winning an instant prize, all ‘Grab and Go’ participants will be ranked on a leadership board according to the number of coupons they have grabbed during the challenge. On 24 December 2009, the participant who grabbed the highest number of coupons will win the grand prize worth S$30,000 comprising 600,000 KrisFlyer miles* from Singapore Airlines, shopping vouchers and hotel accommodation. The other top 4 winners will also be similarly awarded with KrisFlyer miles, shopping and hotel vouchers of varying value.

* Equivalent to 7 Economy Class or 4 Business Class tickets to New York

Further information on this promotion can be found at all Singapore Visitors Centres, selected hotels and shopping malls. Stilt walkers and Late Night Shopping “Owl” girls will also be distributing flyers to publicise the event along Orchard Road every Saturday from 4pm to late night.

What some lucky participants have to say

“The Grab and Go challenge not only makes the shopper happy but also has the tourist in mind this Christmas season,” said happy legal executive Madam Fadzilah who won Uniquely Singapore souvenirs after a trip to the Salvatore Ferragamo shop this afternoon. “I for one, hope to return with the chance of winning more prizes.”

“This is our first time experiencing ‘Christmas In The Tropics’ since we usually visit Singapore in June. I look down Orchard Road and I’m awed with the Christmas Light-Up, the decorations and street performers,” said holiday maker Rosemary Falconer.

Currently based in Abu Dhabi, Rosemary has future plans to make Singapore home. But in the meantime, she and daughters Cate and Stephanie are happy to soak in the festivities, take in the spectacular Christmas lights, enjoy their Singapore vacation as well as the pair of attraction tickets won at the “Grab and Go challenge” today.

About the Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is a leading economic development agency in tourism, one of Singapore’s key service sectors. Known for partnership, innovation and excellence, the mission of the Board is to champion tourism and build it into a key economic driver for Singapore. STB aims to differentiate and market Singapore as a must-visit destination offering enriching experiences through the “Uniquely Singapore” brand. For more information, please visit www.stb.gov.sg

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