MUSCAT: Summer’s here, and residents of Oman and neighboring GCC states won’t have to go too far for a relaxing break. With a selection of three attractive cool summer stay offers planned at Grand Hyatt Muscat, there will be more than enough to keep one entertained throughout June, July and August. The hotel welcomes families from around the GCC with a ‘Cool Weekend Family Interconnecting Room Offer’. Guests can request a late check out up to 4 p.m. As a bonus, the package can be upgraded to include buffet lunch or dinner. On offer for couples is the ‘Grand Summer’ package which includes a stay in a double ‘Grand Room’.
Crowne Plaza announces Åethink tankÅf campaign
JEDDAH: Crowne Plaza, one of the hotel brands in the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) portfolio, has announced the second year of its ‘Think Tank’ concept, which aims to cement its position as the hotel of choice for the discerning business traveler. This year, the Crowne Plaza Think Tank is celebrating innovation and will be working with leaders from the business and creative industries, known as the ‘Crowne Plaza innovators’, to create bespoke innovations to directly benefit business guests staying in its hotels.
SriLankan adds more weekly flights to region
JEDDAH: SriLankan Airlines is closely supporting initiatives by the government of Sri Lanka to spark a boom in Middle Eastern tourism to the country, by adding more weekly flights to the region. With this initiative, SriLankan will have 37 weekly connections to nine cities in the Middle East — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Muscat and Kuwait. Additional flights are to three cities — Doha which increases from the present 4 flights up to 6; Bahrain which goes from 5 to 7; and Dammam which will have 3 flights, up from the present 2.
Hilton offers free extra night stays
RIYADH: Hilton and Conrad Hotels in Egypt organized an introductory event to showcase its 2008 Summer Specials. Major travel agencies from Saudi Arabia were among those present. Mahmoud Mokhtar, General Manager of Ramses Hilton in Egypt, said: “Undoubtedly, travel agencies in the Kingdom are our connection to Saudi travelers. Among our offers, Conrad and Hilton are offering the “Hilton Extra Nights” offer for the Middle East travelers looking to escape the summer heat this year. They can choose from 127 Hilton and Conrad hotels in 40 countries, and they will automatically qualify to get one extra free night against each 3-night stay, two extra free nights against each 5-night stay, and three extra free nights against each 7-nights stay. However, staying for more nights will enable guests to win a whole full free week, and benefit from the loyalty and extra-miles programs, in addition to a 10 percent discount upon completing their booking using their Visa cards.” He added: “New for this year is the extension of the promotion period to cover the Ramadan Eid holidays, with the program bookable for stays between May 1 and Oct. 6. Customers cannot only book direct with Hilton’s reservations call center, but also with our travel partner — Dnata Holidays.”
