Airline and hotel scheme news and promotions
MHG partners with Emirates Skywards
Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has partnered with Emirates Skywards, the
frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline on a special offer that runs
until June 30, 2016.
Under the new offer, Skywards members will earn triple miles from their
stay at any Anantara, Avani and Per Aquum property. It also grants them
complimentary breakfast, a 10-30 per cent discount off Best Flexible
Rates, plus 10-20 per cent off dining at participating restaurants, as well
as spa treatments.
Subject to availability, Skywards cardholders will also enjoy
complimentary room upgrades to the next category, early check-in and
late checkout.
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CX opens new Vancouver lounge
Cathay Pacific (CX) has opened a new first and business
class lounge in Vancouver International Airport.
Measuring 510 sqm, it has seating for 108 people and
features The Bureau, with three individual workstations with
iMacs and printers; the Noodle Bar, which serves a selection
of Chinese favourites; and The Pantry, which offers cold cuts,
a selection of cheeses, salads, Western hot food, tapas, fruits
and desserts.
The new lounge is open to first and business class
passengers travelling with Cathay Pacific; Silver tier or higher
Marco Polo Club members; and Oneworld members with
Sapphire status or above.
cathaypacific.com
Hyatt woos guests to book direct
Hyatt has become the latest hotel company to steer
customers towards its own booking platforms, rather
than third-party websites.
Starting immediately, Hyatt Gold Passport
members who book through hyatt.com or the Hyatt
mobile app will enjoy a 10 per cent discount on
their stay. This offer is valid for properties in the US,
Canada and Australia.
In addition, guests who find lower rates published
on another website within 24 hours of booking
can report it to Hyatt who also have a “Best Rate
Guarantee” offer, which means the company will
match the price and discount it by 20 per cent for
the entire stay.
hyatt.com
SLH offers elite status to
new members
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
(SLH) is offering elite status to new
members of The Club – the group’s
loyalty programme. Comprising three
tiers – Special, Loved and Honoured –
The Club is free to join. “Special” tier
members already gain perks such as
complimentary room upgrades and
access to special members-only rates.
As per the offer, customers who
join The Club will become Loved
members as long as they use an
American Express, Master Card or
Diners Club credit card to pay for their
first stay. This entitles them to daily
complimentary continental breakfast
for two and late checkout.
slh.com