April 2009
Welcome to the April edition of the Medway Travel eNews.
Available via free subscription, the Medway Travel eNewsletter is designed to keep you informed about developments in the travel industry, as well as explaining how our services may be of benefit to you for your corporate and personal travel.
We hope that you enjoy reading our eNews.
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Airline News
- Virgin to suspend Mumbai services
- Brussels Airlines introduces European Business Class
- New London City - Nantes flights
- Lufthansa to introduce improved automated check-in
- Continental Airlines Doubles OnePass Elite Qualifying Miles
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Choose Hever Castle for your residential conference or day meeting
If you’re looking for a stunning location for your corporate or private event there are few places with a better heritage than Hever Castle.
Specially Negotiated Fares
With access to one of the largest portfolio of specially negotiated contract fares, Medway Travel can offer great prices for many long-haul and certain European routes.
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One&Only’s 6th property opens in Cape Town
Situated on the V&A waterfront, guestrooms are split between 91 rooms and suites within the central seven-storey Marina Rise and 40 villa-style suites on a specially-built island with the largest pool in Cape Town.
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Avis to charge for no-shows
Avis Europe is to start charging customers £40.00 for no-shows, bringing them in line with hotels and flights.
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Meetings at Radisson Edwardian hotels - 10 for the price of 9
Book your next meeting at a Radisson Edwardian property before 30th April and for every 9 paying daily delegates, you will get 1 free space per day.
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Spas to be added to country house hotels
A multi-million pound investment has been made to four von Essen country house hotels in Somerset and Gloucestershire to include new spas being created at each property.
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Cruise News
- Celebrity Eclipse goes on sale
- Crystal Cruises adds more Mediterranean adventures
- Cunard unveils new Queen Elizabeth ship
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Opening of first integrated hotel and heliport
Brand new riverside hotel and spa, rooftop restaurant and executive international business suite planned for the site of London's Battersea Heliport.
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AA lounge opens at Miami International
American Airlines has re-opened their refurbished Flagship Lounge for First Class passengers at Miami International Airport.
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Marriott opens Gatwick property
Marriott has opened a hotel within walking distance of Gatwick airport, under its new-generation Courtyard brand.
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Buckingham Palace Experience
Take a tour of Buckingham Palace with either dinner at Mosimann's private dining club or tea at The Ritz,
Ryanair to double airport check-in fee
Changes to check-in fees to be introduced in three phases over next 6 months.
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New Paris Hotels
- The Crowne Plaza Paris République
- Radisson SAS Hotel. Paris Eiffel
- Paris Pullman opens at Eiffel Tower
- Paris Meetings & Events Venues
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Royal Ascot - Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009
Enjoy a day at Royal Ascot - synonymous with all the great sporting and social events of the British Summer.
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Airline Chauffeur Services
- bmi Chauffeur Drive for Business Class
- Changes to Virgin's complimentary chauffeur driven car service in the UK
Enjoy a Free Dinner with your Residential Meeting package
Hand Picked Hotels offer a collection of wonderful country house hotels upholding the fine tradition of quintessentially British hospitality.
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Doyle Collection launches in London
The Doyle Collection has relaunched in London after a 200 million euro renovation of the former Jurys Doyle hotel chain. The Irish property group Quinlan Private bought Jurys Doyle in 2007 and is rebranding its 11 hotels as the upscale Doyle Collection.
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The River Terrace at Somerset House
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity for alfresco dining at Somerset House this Summer.
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Worldwide Leisure Events
Information on some of the most famous, interesting and fun events happening around the world in coming months - which you may wish to incorporate into your next holiday or business trip.
E-Mailing Invoices
Important accounting information. Please ensure this information is forwarded to your Accounts Department.
