Summer is here with its attractive deals and packages across hotel chains and boutique properties in the Middle East.
“As we approach the halfway point of the year, many travellers want to get away for a short respite in search for sunny destinations during the season or looking for a change of scenery as they plan a long holiday or to explore a dream holiday,” says Rudi Jagersbacher, area president, operations Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. “This is an opportunity to plan often, visit friends and family, extend a business trip, explore a new cultural site or just get away from one’s daily routine.” Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, president and CEO, Millennium and Copthorne Middle East, agrees: “The GCC leisure market is one of our fastest growing guest segments and in the summer months, business trips are largely replaced by leisure travel, particularly for families, and this campaign is designed to cater for their leisure requirements while still providing hugely competitive room rates.”Instead of following the traditional model of a discounted one-size-fits-all rate offer for the long summer period, some brands have created a tailor-made programmes that will benefit leisure, family and business travellers alike. This allows them to optimise their yield management strategy for the season with flexiblepricing options.TTN makes it easy for you by bringing all the attractive offers available to grab this season.
HYATT HOTELS AND RESORTSHyatt Hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer free nights and a list of other benefits for stays until September 30, 2014. These extras include 20 per cent discount on treatments in any of the Hyatt spas as well as participating restaurants, complimentary meals for children and complimentary stay for two children below 12 years, accompanied by a paying adult.
ANANTARA HOTELS, RESORTS & SPASAnantara’s special ‘stay longer’ promotion offers savings of up to 40 per cent, plus daily breakfast and a 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two. Book multiple nights (varies from property to property) before August 25, 2014 for stays before August 31, 2014.
DUSIT INTERNATIONAL‘Getaways by Dusit’ promotion offers new corporate packages, with accommodation starting as low as $80, and a host of value-added privileges including spa treatments, dining offers and more. There are cultural, couple, family and spa-focused breaks with relevant offerings. Dusit’s Cultural Getaway package, for instance, includes a welcome Thai herbal drink, tropical fruits in the guestroom, daily breakfast, turndown service with a garland or Thai-style fruit or vegetable carving, complimentary Thai set dinner for two and a souvenir photo in a Thai silk frame upon departure.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Enjoy exclusive savings in 32 Marriott properties across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) this summer with Marriott International and American Express Middle East. American Express cardmembers will be eligible for three nights’ stay for the price of two at any Marriott hotel participating in the promotion. Cardmembers can save 33 per cent off spa treatments and massages, 33 per cent off food and beverage, and complimentary food for children under 12. The campaign runs on bookings made before September 6, 2014, with a stay window until September 6, 2014, and is available with all American Express Cards.
MÖVENPICK HOTELS & RESORTSMövenpick’s special summer rates with discounts of up to 30 per cent offered at most of its 80 hotels worldwide, during select dates between June 1 and September 30, 2014. Guests who book their stays through moevenpick-hotels.com also receive complimentary wi-fi. Promotional rates start from $69 per night in Essen, Germany. Several destinations can be booked for less than $90 per night, including Saigon, Cairo, Frankfurt, Izmir and Dubai.
ACCOR MIDDLE EASTAccor is offering up to 40 per cent discounts for reservations inclusive of breakfast at 48 participating hotels around the Middle East and North Africa region. The summer promotion is bookable until August 19, 2014 for breaks between the June 1 and September 15, 2014. Accor’s loyalty programme, Le Club Accorhotels, will also reward its members with triple Le Club Accorhotels points for reservations made online. Guests will also receive a $10 credit voucher per day, to be spent in all outlets of the hotel during the period of stay.
HILTON WORLDWIDEHilton’s Summer Sale offers travellers up to 33 per cent savings on weekday and weekend stays across the MEA region when booked before September 30, 2014. Additionally, members of Hilton HHonors, the guest loyalty programme of Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, who register for the Double Your HHonors promotion, can earn double points or double airline miles at participating hotels worldwide on stays through July 31, 2014.
MILLENNIUM & COPTHORNEMillennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East and Africa (MEA) has launched its five-in-one suite of unique value-driven room packages for its 17 hotels across the region (valid until September 2014).Package-savvy travellers can choose from the ‘Leisure for Longer’ package, which offers 15 per cent discount on the best flexible rate of the day for stays of three nights or more; the ‘Advance Purchase’ package with 15 per cent discount off the best flexible rate of the day for bookings made minimum seven days in advance; or the ‘Last Minute for Less’ offer with a 10 per cent reduction on bookings made 24 hours prior
to arrival. A ‘Family Summer Breaks’ package with 50 per cent discount on dining for children aged 12 years and under, and the ‘Triple B for Business’ discounted rate offer on the standard bed, breakfast and broadband package round out the offerings.
KEMPINSKI‘Tune in to summer’ offers accommodation at Kempinski hotels around the world of up to 30 per cent off regular rates and gives the option of designing a summer vacation according to specific traveller profiles. Bookings are for stays between June 1 and September 15, 2014 on www.kempinski.com. Kempinski will again use TripTuner technology, an easy, plug-and-play tool to help guests find the perfect holiday. Properties are also preparing individual promotions to entice guests to spend the lean period with them. Some of the better offers are listed here.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHAThe premier Qatar property offers a host of summer packages valid until September 30. Starting from QAR1,100 ($300) per night, the family package includes deluxe room accommodation, 50 per cent discount on the second night or second room, Ritz-Kids gift bags for children below six years of age, shuttle transfers, late check-out till 6pm and 20 per cent discount on food and beverages. The Suite Dreams Package (minimum two-nights’ stay), starts at QAR2,350 ($645) per night and includes Junior Suite accommodation, complimentary late check-out till 6pm, buffet breakfast at Lagoon Restaurant, one three-course set menu dinner for two at Porcini, complimentary pick-up from airport or anywhere in Doha once per stay, shuttle transfers, and 20 per cent discount on food and beverages. These packages are not applicable during Eid holidays.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAINThe Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa offers a Ramadan Package with overnight stay in deluxe accommodation and iftar buffet in LaMed restaurant starting from BHD113++ ($300) for single occupancy and BHD126++ ($335) based on double occupancy. This package is not applicable during Eid holidays.
THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANALRitz-Carlton Abu Dhabi has launched complimentary water and land shuttle services along with an ‘Intrigue You Summer Package’ starting from Dh950++ ($260++) per room per night for a spacious deluxe room and also valid for club room, executive suite or one-bedroom villa, including complimentary third night when two nights are booked, daily buffet breakfast in Giornotte restaurant and complimentary local calls and valet parking.
JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAYWith the Lagoon Residences Summer Flavours promotion (cost: Dh5,999/$1,635) enjoy daily breakfast at Imperium, the grand French-inspired all day dining venue, private butler services and choice of private gym, children’s playroom or additional bedroom, fully equipped kitchen and maid’s quarter, access to a private pristine beach and Lagoon swimming pool accessible directly from the living room, high-speed internet access for the duration of the stay, scheduled movies three times daily in a 29-seat private cinema, access to the new Sinbad’s Kids Club and to Wild Wadi Waterpark, once per stay and a host of other inclusions until September 30, 2014. The Summer Escape package at the property, priced at Dh1,499 ($410), includes late check-out, buffet breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner across five restaurants, traditional turkish hammam experience for two and access to all Talise Ottoman Spa facilities, a private beach and the Sinbad’s Kids Club. Deal valid until September 12, 2014.
TILAL LIWA HOTELThe Summer Desert Escape package starts from Dh399 ($110) and includes a stay at a deluxe room with complimentary buffet breakfast for two at Al Badiya Restaurant. The property will also welcome guests with cool refreshment and a fruit platter. This offer is valid until August 30, 2014 for UAE/GCC residents only and during weekends (Thursday to Saturday). Two children under 12 sharing a room with their parents can stay free of charge on existing bedding.
RADISSON ROYAL HOTEL DUBAI Business travellers can book a meeting package with the Radisson Royal including a function room, coffee break and lunch, together with a breakfast buffet and a night’s stay in a superior room. The price for this package with a minimum of 10 rooms is starting from Dh600 ($165) per room and is valid until August 31, 2014. Business travellers can also enjoy exclusive business summer offers, such as daily corporate package, long-term rate package, corporate groups’ package and daily delegate package, all of which include free high-speed internet access.
MILLENNIUM RESORT MUSSANAH
Enjoy summer promotional rates at Millennium Resort Mussanah in Oman, until September 30. Pay OMR49 ($127) for room and breakfast at the hotel or OMR66 ($170) for room, breakfast and dinner. The deal includes a deluxe room for two, breakfast and dinner (where applicable) in Mydan for two, connecting room for children at 50 per cent discounted rates, free stay with meals for a child below six years of age sharing bed with parents, and extra bed supplement on room and breakfast for OMR15 ($40).
NOON ART BOUTIQUE HOTEL APARTMENTSDubai’s unique art-inspired Noon Art Boutique Hotel Apartments invites guests this Ramadan to enjoy a spacious suite and a visit to the Al Fahidi historic district of old Bur Dubai starting at only Dh650 ($175) per person. Enjoy iftar with a visit to Diwan Masjid starting at Dh650 per person. Dh450 ($120) including Iftar for two guests and transportation to Mall of the Emirates (from July 1 to 28).