Jumeirah Signs Venu Hotel in Azerbaijan

Jumeirah Group, a Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Azinco Holding Company to manage the Venu Bilgah Hotel, Baku. The hotel, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, is scheduled to open in 2011.

Absolute Hotel Services Signs Eastin Hotel in Ahmedabad

Absolute Hotel Services has signed a new Eastin Hotel in India.

The brand new Eastin Hotel Ahmedabad, which is scheduled to open in mid 2013, will be developed on the main SG road in an important commercial location of Ahmedabad.

Design Hotels launches ‘Winter Spaces’ Promotion

Design Hotels has launched a ‘Winter Spaces’ promotion at over 60 of its member hotels.

The promotion gives those staying between 22 November 2010 and 3 April 2011 a free upgrade, a complimentary room night or save 10% off the Best Available Rate when booking through designhotels.com.

Citibank And Visa Launch Platinum Travel Prepaid Card

Citibank and Visa have launched the Citibank World Money Visa Platinum Card, a Visa Platinum Travel Prepaid card that brings together the benefits of both Citibank’s best-in-class Travel Prepaid cards platform and Visa Platinum cards, for the first time.

Mandarin Oriental Launches Global Gift Card

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a global Gift Card.

The Mandarin Oriental Gift Card is available in denominations ranging from US$ 50 to US$ 10,000, and can be redeemed for hotel accommodation, spa treatments, dining and more.

Imperial Hotel Tokyo Celebrates 120th Anniversary with Suite Promotion

Tokyo’s legendary Imperial Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is celebrating its 120th anniversary with special rates on luxury suites.

The iconic landmark favoured by statesmen, royalty and celebrities is promoting Imperial Floor Junior Suites from JPY 60,000 for single occupancy, JPY 67,000 for couples and JPY 74,000 for three guests for bookings before 31 November 2010 on visits up to 31 March 2011.

Promotion @ Two New Tune Hotels

Tune Hotels has opened bookings for its 2 new hotels in Bintulu, Sarawak that is slated for opening on 3 January 2011, and Kota Bharu, Kelantan that will open for business on 23 January 2011.

To celebrate the opening of the 2 brand new hotels, Tune Hotels is offering rooms from as low as 12 sen (RM0.12) for its Malaysian hotels; from Rp12,000 for its Bali hotels and from GBP25 for its London hotel.

Centara Launches Phuket Promotion

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering a seven-night package with special benefits for guests staying at the Centara Villas Phuket, at Karon, or the Centara Sawaddi Resort Patong, at Patong Beach, during the winter season.

Aston Opens New Hotel in Jakarta

Aston has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Indonesia with the opening of the Aston Paramount Serpong Hotel & Conference Center, Jakarta.

The Aston Paramount Serpong Hotel is a newly built international 4 star hotel located in the heart of CBD Serpong serving West Jakarta, Serpong and the Tangerang area’s growing business travel and conference market as well as domestic leisure travelers from the surrounding areas.

Eaton Hotel Hong Kong Rebrands as Eaton Smart, Hong Kong

The Eaton Hotel Hong Kong has rebranded as the Eaton Smart, Hong Kong.

As part of the rebranding. the hotel has spent over HK$10 million on refurbishing its lobby which includes a new reception, retail shop, internet portal and indoor and outdoor bar areas.