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Winter 2008
Greetings from the marketing and sales team at Supereps International in London and welcome to the latest edition of our electronic newsletter. Because space is so limited, we can only highlight briefly a few of our clients in each issue. However, more comprehensive information on our entire client portfolio is available by contacting us by email.
. . . Nexus Resort Karambunai
One of the most recent additions to our portfolio of outstanding hotels and resorts located in South East Asia is the fabulous Nexus Resort Karambunai. The resort is nestled in a tranquil enclave on the western coast of Sabah, East Malaysia, just 30 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and easily accessible from all major Asian gateways. It reposes in 3,335 acres of unrivalled natural and landscaped surroundings on the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula. All guest accommodation has been designed to exceptionally high standards and varies from the six exclusive Royal and Presidential Villas, each with its own private swimming pool and gardens, to luxurious but affordable bed rooms comprising 235 Borneo Villa Guestrooms and 250 Ocean Guestrooms, all with spectacular views of sea, gardens or golf course. This is a complete resort, in every sense of the word. Its wide range of food and beverage outlets ensures that even the most discriminating taste is satisfied. Sports and recreational facilities are equally impressive and include, among numerous other facilities, a superb 18 holes-par 72 golf course designed by Ronald Fream. For the MICE sector, the resort is a meetings planner's dream, boasting the latest state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and a wide variety of meeting rooms. Website: www.nexusresort.com
. . . The Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok
Recently up-graded good quality accommodation, friendly and attentive service, very reasonable rates - and managed by one of the city's top hoteliers, Andrew J. Wood - combine to make The Chaophya Park Hotel one of Bangkok's best hotel bargains. Situated in Rachadaphisek Road, in Bangkok's rapidly emerging business, leisure and entertainment district, the hotel is within easy reach of the Thai capital's main commercial and shopping areas and is a few minutes' walk to the newly-opened subway, making guests just minutes from Silom and Sukhumvit Roads. The hotel is also close to Chatuchak Weekend Market and Bangkok's new International Airport. With 402 guest rooms - the majority of which have been carefully refurbished and up-graded - recently renovated and improved public areas and banqueting facilities (including 9 conference rooms and 3 ballrooms), The Chaophya Park Hotel can accommodate, with equal ease, business travellers, conference/MICE delegates and vacationers alike. Unique in Bangkok, for golf enthusiasts it also boasts a 247 yards driving range with 45 tee-off positions on two levels. Website: www.chaophyapark.com
. . . ID Australia
Australia's leading destination management company, ID Australia, has signalled its intention to significantly step up its marketing activities in the United Kingdom, targeting the MICE sector, by appointing Supereps International as its UK Representative. The Company (incorporating ID Meetings and Events) was established in 1973 ("ID") initially being an acronym for "Incentive Development") and over the years has developed into one of the world's most professional DMCs. Internationally renowned for providing innovative and creative programmes at highly competitive rates, the company provides a one-stop-shop for organisations planning a meeting, conference, incentive programme or special interest event in Australia. A proactive and creative approach combined with its strong cooperative relationships with suppliers and industry partners has enabled ID Australia to develop an impressive portfolio of Blue Chip clients from several of the world's major markets. Now UK falls under the microscope! Website: www.idaustralia.com
. . . Boutique Hotels in Northern Thailand
Two boutique hotels in Thailand, under the same management as the popular Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa (also represented by Supereps), have signalled their intention to develop the UK market with the appointment of Supereps International as their UK Marketing Representative. These are Lampang River Lodge and the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge:
Lampang River Lodge
Consists of 60 beautifully decorated Thai Lanna style bungalows and is located 9 kms. south of Lampang City, on the banks of the Wang River, in spectacular natural surroundings. All rooms are air-conditioned and there is a main restaurant where dinners and breakfasts are served as well as the "Sala Sunset" riverside cocktails area. Website: www.lampangriverlodge.com
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
Offers guests a unique opportunity to experience authentic tribal culture and customs in a magical natural setting. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation that shelters several friendly Hmong villages, this attractive jungle lodge is conveniently located only an hour's drive from Chiang Mai, in the serene heart of the Mae Rim district of the Suthep-Pui Mountain range. With an elevation of 2,700 feet above mean sea level, the weather is mild and cool all year round. Website: www.hilltribelodge.com
. . . Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand
One of New Zealand's most famous cultural and tourism attractions has recently rebranded as 'Te Puia', part of a multi-million dollar up-grading and development programme which includes, amongst many other improvements, the introduction of a wealth of eye-catching promotional material. A magnet for visitors from all over the world - and considered New Zealand's leading cultural icon - Te Puia provides its clients with a stunning Maori cultural experience including the best in history, legend, dance, entertainment and food - all showcased at its extensive site in the spectacular Te Whakarewarewa thermal valley, home of the world-famous Pohutu Geyser which explodes up to 30 metres high, providing an awesome display of Mother Nature's power. Website: www.tepuia.com
. . . Cuba Select Travel
Following a series of positive developments for Cuba - including the inauguration of direct air services ex UK by Virgin Atlantic - this unique British-owned, Havana-based DMC has appointed us to look after its UK marketing interests and is making a major push for UK business, particularly from the MICE sector. A variety of innovative ground arrangements is offered, several of which are not easily obtainable from other sources. Website: www.cubaselecttravel.com
. . . Algosaibi Travel, Bahrain
One of Bahrain's best-known and longest-established travel companies, Algosaibi Travel, has stepped up its activities to develop the UK market for its in-coming services to Bahrain by appointing Supereps International as its UK Marketing Representative. Established over 50 years' ago, Algosaibi Travel is acknowledged as one of Bahrain's leading and most successful travel companies. Its destination management division handles FITs, groups and incentives in Bahrain. Services include golfing packages, carting, pearl diving, fishing trips, Dhow cruises, dolphin watching, off-road driving (and also Formula-1 Racing), sight-seeing tours, meet-and-assist at airport, transfers, hotel accommodation amongst numerous others. The company is also geared to host events such as product launches, conferences and exhibitions. It is the official ground handler for many major conferences in Bahrain and is also a specialist in shore excursions for cruise ships calling at Bahrain. Website: www.algosaibitravel.com
. . . Outrigger Hotels and Resorts
When most people 'think Hawaii' they usually 'think Outrigger' - one of the biggest names in the state's hospitality industry. Not only does Outrigger represent some of the finest accommodations in Hawaii but it also has numerous outstanding properties in Guam, New Zealand, Tahiti and Fiji. To complete the picture, its sister company, Ohana Hotels of Hawaii, under the banner heading of 'Hawaii Clean and Simple', offers a number of additional easily affordable properties in the Hawaiian Islands, mainly on Oahu. Website: www.outrigger.com
Ask Supereps International for further information on these organisations and its worldwide family of clients.