The Big Fat Hotel Wrap

The Big Fat Hotel Wrap

Hotels are having a moment – well at least our inbox thinks so!

Instead of wasting precious Monday minutes getting lost in a sea of emails, we’ve collected all the essential info on hotel deals, agent discounts and fresh renovations to keep you in the loop.

Because you’re already struggling on Monday morning, TW is here to help.

Thank us later 😉

Triple your trip with Hilton

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Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 12 distinct hotel brands, has announced the return of Triple Your Trip. 

A member-favourite, the promotion allows guests who book directly through Hilton to earn Double Points Monday through Thursday nights and Triple Points on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from September 1 – December 31, 2015 at all Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations properties.

In addition to being able to earn Bonus Points from Triple Your Trip, when guests book directly through Hilton (Hilton.com, the HHonors app, reservations call center or our corporate travel partners), they receive benefits that are not available through third-party sites, like Hilton’s Best Price Guarantee, HHonors Points, free Wi-Fi and more.

To participate in Triple Your Trip, members must register at HHonors.com/Triple before checking out from an eligible stay.

 

Family time at IHG

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Enjoy a relaxing bayside getaway for the family in Sydney’s Double Bay this spring school holidays, with InterContinental Sydney Double Bay’s new Family Retreat package.

A great base for a family break, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay delivers a hassle-free, luxurious stay from start to finish with its new package, featuring overnight accommodation, buffet breakfast in Stockroom restaurant and valet car parking, from AU$350 per night*.

Sydney’s newest luxury address, the hotel offers family-friendly features such as complimentary breakfast for children aged five and under in Stockroom restaurant, children’s menus designed by children’s food expert Annabel Karmel, and access to the hotel’s Rooftop Pool & Lounge with family-sized private cabanas.

 

Pizza at Pullmans

Pullman Magenta Shores Resort has unveiled a new addition to its restaurant offering with the opening of Shallows Bar – a relaxed and casual all day alfresco dining experience overlooking the golf course.

The fully renovated contemporary space features all new furnishings and lounges and boasts a Wood Fired Pizza Oven on the outdoor terrace which is complemented by a Mediterranean-style pizza menu from Executive Chef Paul Clune.

Spring will see the launch of an extensive Grill menu which will sit alongside the restaurant’s Tapastry menu, as designed by Pullman Culinary Ambassador, Justin North.

 

TFE fresh deals

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Head to New Zealand’s cultured capital and have a wonderful weekend exploring Wellington with the latest value deal from Travelodge.  Enjoy accommodation in an Executive room, complimentary buffet breakfast daily, free car-parking, and unlimited Wi-Fi when you stay at Travelodge Wellington.

Book and stay by January 24 2016, and from NZ$149, you can experience the Welly Weekend deal – book here.

 

Outrigger Fiji boasts best spa

2015 Pevonia Award Winners

Bebe Spa Sanctuary at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has continued to collect accolades, being named International Spa Design of the Year in the prestigious Pevonia Awards.

It is the fourth time Bebe Spa has been named Pevonia Oceania Spa Design of the Year, having previously won the award in 2010, 2011 and 2014.

The spa was also named 2015 Winner for Excellence in TripAdvisor’s annual survey of spas in the Australasia-Pacific region.

Bebe contains eight open air treatment rooms with four of the treatment rooms containing sunken spa baths which overlook a coral reef.

Massage treatments available include the Bebe Vakaviti Signature Massage which unites traditional Fijian massage techniques with an ancient Hawaiian massage style.

 

IHG ‘accelerates’ its promotion

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InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the upcoming launch of its Acceleratepromotion, which offers IHG® Rewards Club members the opportunity to earn IHG Rewards Club bonus points faster than ever.

IHG Rewards Club members who register for the Accelerate promotion will receive personalised and tailored offers. Once each offer has been achieved, IHG Rewards Club bonus points are earned automatically, bringing them closer to the next IHG Rewards Club membership level.

IHG Rewards Club is also offering special rewards to non-members who join IHG Rewards Club and enrol in the promotion. These members will be awarded one free night at any IHG hotel, anywhere in the world, by booking and completing just two separate stays at any IHG hotel brand. If they do it again, they’ll receive two free nights – perfect for a weekend getaway.

 

Save big in Mauritius – yes please!

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Fly with Air Mauritius and Virgin Australia and spend six nights at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort from $2435 per person from the east coast.

In addition to return airfares and accommodation in a Deluxe Seaview room, the price also includes breakfast and dinner daily. The price ex-Perth is $2059. Airport transfers can be added for $78 per person and guests can upgrade to a Beachfront Club Room from $140 per person.

Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort highlights include four swimming pools, three restaurants, four bars and the Navasana Spa.

The deal is available until October 31 but seasonal surcharges apply October 1-31. For further information or to book contact Asia Escape Holidays, phone 1800 462 254 or email info@asiaescapeholidays.com.

 

Oaks Elan Darwin opens

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Oaks Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of its 52nd property, Oaks Elan Darwin, signalling the company’s debut in the Northern Territory and entrance into a sixth Australian state and territory.

Formerly Elan Soho Suites, Oaks Hotels & Resorts acquired the 319-room property in July in a deal worth A$57.1 million, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its Australian and international foothold in key city, resort and regional destinations.

Set in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, the 4.5 star property – which remains Darwin’s newest hotel development – comprises a selection of contemporary hotel rooms and self-contained one and two bedroom apartments overlooking Darwin’s sparkling harbour, Frances Bay and cosmopolitan city surrounds.

 

Sofitel gets artsy

Sofitel Luxury Hotels is launching a compelling photo exhibition “Revealed” to provide an intimate look at the world’s greatest modern artists at work, with the first exhibit in Australia commencing at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth during December.

 The free exhibition has been curated by Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of Pablo Picasso and author of Picasso, Portrait Intime (Albin Michel/Arte éditions), with 30 hand-selected photographs from the archives of Paris Match, the famous French weekly magazine.

This worldwide exhibition will be on show at three Sofitel hotels in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne from September. The exhibitions are part of a world tour that has already been to six cities in North America and five in Europe as well as China and Bangkok.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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