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Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa, Phuket

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -1100

Opening October 2012

Hemisphere is pleased to announce the opening of Phuket's latest 5 star luxury resort!

Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa, Phuket is a brand new contemporary luxury 5 star property situated on a peaceful hill with spectacular views over the Andaman Sea.

Avant-garde in style, Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa is a new luxury Hotel built on the hills above the world famous Patong Beach. The futuristic contemporary Thai architecture and décor together with vast, open views of the Andaman work in unison to create a surreal, breath-taking effect.

The 5-star deluxe hotel is a private, secluded sanctuary that is open and peaceful yet takes only two minutes by car to reach Patong Beach and its nightlife.

This ideal location is perfect for guests seeking something special, but still close to the famous entertainment landmarks in Patong Beach, only 5 minutes drive from the property.

The Resort features 149 spacious guest-rooms including pool villas featuring lavish in-room facilities and the latest technology.

For further information please CLICK HERE

Trip Advisor's 2012 Awards recognise Hemisphere's Clients

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -1100

Trip Advisor, the world's largest travel site, has announced the winners of it's Travellers Choice Awards for 2012 which include's two of Hemisphere Solutions Clients - Oceans Mooloolaba and Coconut Grove Port Douglas.

Oceans Hotel at Mooloolaba and Coconut Grove at Port Douglas have both been recognised in the Traveller's Top 25 hotels in Australia. Oceans came in at number 12 and Coconut Grove at number 9, this is a huge achievment for both hotel's. Coconut Grove also achieved #4 in Australia's top luxury hotels and #24 in Australia's trendiest hotels.

Hemipshere's Managing Director Ralph Kelly says, "It's an amazing achievment that two independant properties should be recognised in multiple readers choice awards against great stiff competition in the Australian market. We congratulate both the owner's and their teams on a job well done."

For more information on Coconut Grove click here. For more information on Oceans Mooloolaba click here.

BELLS AT KILLCARE BOUTIQUE HOTEL, RESTAURANT & SPA

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -1100

In November, Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa officially
opened the doors to 14 brand new, architect designed deluxe suites and
villas, taking the number of rooms on the property from 11 to 25. The
expansion allows Bells at Killcare to cater for its ever-growing clientele,
whilst retaining its intimate appeal.

The new rooms (king suites, two storey cottages and lakeside villas)
offer the high-end levels of comfort and luxury to which Bells’ guests
have become accustomed, beautifully decorated in classic Hampton’s
blue and white style.

They are positioned alongside the current Bells villas, within lush
landscaped native gardens and restored lakes and ponds.

The new villas are nostalgic of summers past and based on a palette of
washed back blues, bleached linens and driftwood. The king beds boast
Ralph Lauren bed heads, throw cushions, hand-woven blankets and
luxurious comforters, with the rooms offering individual fire places, flat
screen televisions and beautifully appointed lounge and dining areas.

This immaculate attention to detail is lovingly overseen by Bells at
Killcare Hoteliers Brian and Karina Barry, from the French oak desks,
marbled-topped washstands and stand-alone baths right through to the
outdoor rattan furniture and day beds on the large verandahs with roll
down blinds.

Click here: For further information and to view the Press release

Meriton Serviced Apartments Adelaide Street, Brisbane - open

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -1100

NOW OPEN - BOOK NOW

The brand new Soleil building will be home to the first Brisbane Meriton Serviced Apartments property. Towering 234 metres high, Soleil will become temporarily Brisbanes' tallest residential building and highest hotel accommodation option.

Comprising of 464 cleverly designed apartments. This new accommodation option will bring a fresh option to Brisbane for both corporate and leisure.

Sleep:

These luxury oversized apartments were built for living not just sleeping. Adelaide Street Brisbane is the highest available overnight accommodation in Brisbane.

Our self-contained apartments are available in a variety of sizes, styles and bedding options to suit every guest. All studio apartments offer a king sized bed, while all other apartments feature plush king zipper beds which enable each bedroom to have a choice of one king bed (KB) or two single beds (SB). Your preferred bedding configuration should be advised during your reservation.

Cube apartments
Cube apartments are a hybrid apartment similar to a studio with a sliding glass screen around the bedroom area.
(1 x KB only)
Sleeps up to 2 / Total area = 60m2

1-bedroom apartments
(1 x KB / 2 x SB)
Sleeps up to 2 / Total area = 52m2

2-bedroom / 2-bathroom apartments
(2 x KB / 4 x SB / 1 x KB + 2 x SB)
Sleeps up to 4 / Total area = 76m2

3-bedroom / 2-bathroom sky view apartments
(3 x KB / 2 x KB + 2 x SB) Split-level
Sleeps up to 6 / Total area = 148m2

Sky view apartments are all located on level 65 and above.
They are available early 2012.

Address:
485 Adelaide Street
(corner of Boundary Street)
BRISBANE QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA

Telephone:
+61 7 3171 5100

Burbury Hotel Canberra - now open for business

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

The Burbury Hotel is now open!

Well located, superbly appointed, inspirational in its modern aesthetic and echoing the prestige of Barton and the Parliamentary Triangle, this new 4.5 star Canberra hotel also conveys the sheer tranquility of the lane way it occupies while taking full advantage of the amenities available in the vibrant Realm precinct.

With 73 exquisite hotel rooms, 21 one-bedroom suites and 12 spacious apartments, the Burbury's proximity to, and unique relationship with, the Realm precinct also invites guests to partake in all the amenities afforded Hotel Realm.

Such features include:

a health club with 25 metre indoor pool, spa and sauna
a revitalizing day spa
varietal restaurants
high end hair salon; and
a fully equipped business centre.

The hotel also provides ballroom, barbecue area, lobby and reception.

This property is a "must see" next time you are visiting Canberra for business or leisure.

Contact:

A. Burbury Close, Barton, Canberra, ACT, 2600

T. +61 2 6163 1800

E. reservations@burburyhotel.com.au

W. www.burburyhotel.com

Château Élan Awarded Best Luxury Accommodation at the Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Awards

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Château Élan at The Vintage, Australia’s premiere five star golf and spa resort, was awarded Gold in the prestigious Luxury Accommodation category at the 2011 Hunter & Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism, announced at Ausgrid Stadium. The Resort, which opened in February 2010, was also a finalist in both Health and Well Being Tourism and Meetings and Business Tourism awards.

These annual awards produced by the Hunter and Central Coast Tourism attracted more than 45 entries across 23 categories. The awards recognise the best tourism products and services in the region. Erik Stuebe, CEO Château Élan Hotels & Resorts, who accepted the awards at the ceremony said, “We are thrilled that Château Élan has been recognised with this key award. As a newcomer to the Hunter Valley we have aimed at establishing a new benchmark for service and luxury in the area, both for leisure and for the MICE market. The quality of our Spa and Resort facilities is second to none and our team has worked extremely hard to ensure we are worthy of this wonderful accolade.”

Château Élan at The Vintage www.chateauelan.com.au is located in the Hunter Valley, just north of Sydney. The $40m development, offers luxury retreats for up to 200 guests. The resort sits among the celebrated fairways of The Vintage – the Greg Norman-designed golf course and comprises a large Spa, a collection of super-luxury spa suites and a series of private lifestyle villas. The Spa complex has 17 treatment rooms dedicated to exclusive spa rituals, traditional hydrotherapies and social relaxation. It is one of very few places in the world where people can experience Terraké treatments supplemented by products from prestige group, Thalgo. The Couples Spa Package, a delicious shared and totally immersive experience including indulgence in the Hydrolounge, Thai Herbal Compress massages and soothing heated paraffin foot treatments, has been just one of the overwhelmingly popular packages available.

Château Élan, features a purpose built and state of the art conference and events venue in the Hunter, offering five flexible conference rooms, premium dining and a range of team building activities with access to the championship golf course. Air access with flights from Queensland and Melbourne into Newcastle Airport, is an easy 50 minute drive from the Resort.

Book online at www.chateauelan.com.au

Hermitage Lodge wins Gold

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Hermitage Lodge, in the NSW Hunter Valley, was awarded Gold in The Deluxe Accommodation category at the 2011 Hunter & Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism, announced last week. In a major double win, the boutique Lodge also won Gold in the Motel 4.5 Star/Luxury Accommodation Category at this year’s National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence.

The multi-award winning Hermitage Lodge is on 25 acres in the heart of the vineyards in the Hunter Valley and is within walking distance to many of the popular wineries and tourist attractions. The Lodge has twenty studios and suites offering the discerning guest boutique accommodation and personal, attentive service. The rooms are large, comfortable and tastefully decorated with particular attention to detail. All twenty rooms offer guests beautiful decks or verandas overlooking the Lodge’s own Shiraz vineyard and the salt water swimming pool is a welcome relief on a hot day.

The annual awards produced by the Hunter and Central Coast Tourism attracted more than 45 entries across 23 categories. The awards recognise the best tourism products and services in the Hunter and Central Coast. The AAOA Awards (formerly known as HMAA) for Excellence are uniquely judged by both submission and a mystery guest component. With longevity of some 40 plus years, The Accommodation Association is one of the most established and reputable employer associations in the country. Members range from bed & breakfast operators to apartments, tourist parks, major international hotels and motels – a true industry awards program available to the entire accommodation sector.

Hermitage Lodge owners and operators Mark and Noreen Gottaas are thrilled with the recent awards; “We believe this year’s awards are an affirmation of our guests’ ongoing high level of satisfaction with the service, accommodation and facilities at the Lodge,” said Mark. “It is very rewarding and motivating for us and our team to receive these wonderful acknowledgments.”

For bookings phone: +61 2 4998 7639 or email: info@hermitagelodge.com.au
Or for more information visit: http://www.hermitagelodge.com.au/

Bells at Killcare open new conservatory

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Bells at Killcare now features a gorgeous purpose built special event room. With the ability to cater for weddings and gala events up to 220 for a cocktail function or 120 people for a sit down event.

Business meeting and conferences are possible and the room has
state of the art facilities including a built in data projector, electronic screen and full electronics room with sound system.

Block out curtains and plenty of break out spaces are also on offer. With sliding bi-fold internal doors, the room can be separated in two, to accommodate for smaller groups, catering for conferences from 10 people up to 60 people.

Hemisphere announce partnership with ICMS

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Hemisphere is delighted to announce a new partnership with the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS).

Hemisphere's client properties will benefit from this relationship through the unique opportunity of being able to access student placements within the Bachelor of Business / Macquarie University affiliated program.

In the second part of the program, hospitality stream students are expected to work for nine months at a hotel or resort. Hemisphere's properties provide the ideal environment and culture for students to be placed.

For further information on this program please contact us.