Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Asia travel news

Asia travel news

Hotel doors open in growing China

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:46 AM PDT

Passengers and flight movements at HKIA reach new highs

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:42 AM PDT

New Courtyard by Marriott opens in Pune, India

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:32 AM PDT

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INDIA-The 179-room Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre has opened.

The hotel is owned by The Advantage Raheja and operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International headed by Harinder J. Singh as general manager.

Rooms at the new Courtyard Pune City Centre feature deluxe bedding, iPod docking stations, high speed internet access and a 37” LCD television.

The hotel features a variety of restaurants. MoMo Café, offers all day dining options, combining Western dishes with local favorites. Red Zen features Pan Asian cuisine while Momo2Go is the option for those who are looking for grab-and-go salads and sandwiches.

The property also features four spacious banquet halls, a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, party deck, a business centre and an executive lounge.

Simon Cooper, president and managing director Asia Pacific, Marriott International said, “The Courtyard by Marriott is a smart business hotel that caters to the needs of the traveler who is on the move. Asia Pacific as a region has seen a tremendous growth curve as far as economic thrust and business acumen is concerned. A second Courtyard property in Pune was needed looking at the steady expansion the city has seen in various industries. We are delighted to be opening the Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre and to be working with such great partners in The Advantage Raheja.”
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