Jul 10, 2017 | News
Award-winning Flinders Ranges tourism operators Tony and Julie Smith are expanding their reach to the Barossa Valley after buying five luxury accommodation cottages at Lyndoch.
The couple has run high-profile eco-tourism facility Rawnsley Park Station in the Flinders since 1985 and says adding Barossa Shiraz Estate to the portfolio made good business sense.
Mr Smith said the estate would broaden the family owned business’s offerings to its growing numbers of local and overseas tourists.
“Having a property in both the Barossa and Flinders Ranges means we will be able to package the two regions and create seamless itineraries for interstate and international guests,” Mr Smith said.
“Feedback from international sales representatives and travel wholesalers regarding our expansion into the Barossa has been extremely positive, it enables them to create an experience that encapsulates the best of the Barossa and Flinders Ranges all with the one tourism operator.”
The couple’s Flinders Ranges station has been in the Smith family since 1953 and was owned by Tony’s father, Clem Smith, who opened the land to tourism in 1968.
There were now about 20,000 visitors to the station each year, and it had a restaurant, luxury eco-villas, and more modest homestead, holiday units and camping ground.
The new Barossa Valley estate targets higher end tourists with luxury accommodation close to wineries, and Mr Smith claimed it “perfectly complements the Rawnsley Park Station experience”.
“Combine a visit to the Barossa and the Flinders Ranges and you’ve got the ultimate South Australian getaway, which we believe will be extremely attractive in our key international markets of the UK, Europe, USA and New Zealand,” he said.
Jun 13, 2017 | News
Tourism Noosa attended ATE 2017 held in Sydney from the 15-18 May 2017. Four new export ready products joined Tourism Noosa for a day of appointments each to introduce themselves to the international trade.
Tropical Treks offer guided bushwalking tours through Noosa National Park and the Noosa Trail Network.
Kanu Kapers Australia organised guided kayaking tours through the Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades in the world. Home to over 40% of Australia’s bird species and a spectacular wilderness area.
The Retreat Beach Houses are 3-bedroom free standing townhouses nestled in the National Park on the beachfront of Peregian Beach village. Perfect for those guests looking for a boutique experience off the beaten track. They can also be locked down to one or two bedrooms.
Accom Noosa offers spectacular holiday homes and apartments located beachfront, riverfront or with amazing Noosa views. Noosa International is the most well-known product in Accom Noosa’s portfolio.
Tourism Noosa was also joined by a number of other new export ready product as well as some well-known established faces.
New & Exciting:
Noosa Blue – one bedroom apartments, including penthouses. All rooms are currently being renovated.
Noosa Residences – For the high-end guests looking for room to move. 2 and 3 bedroom houses nestled in Noosa National Park and a 5-minute walk to Noosa Main Beach and famous Hasting Street.
The Great Beach Drive – bucket list experience of 4WD’ing on the sand from Noosa to Rainbow Beach with views over the Pacific Ocean. Keep a lookout for whales, dolphins, turtles, echidna, wallabies, monitor lizards and Australian birdlife.
Aussie World – a theme park that is fun for all ages, with a motto of Funs our Thing.
Epic Ocean Adventures – Learn to surf, kayak or stand-up paddle in a pristine natural environment.
Old but Gold:
The Discovery Group – who launched a new product ready for contracting for 18/19 THE HABITAT. A glamping experience situated on the Noosa Everglades.
The Ginger Factory
Australia Zoo
Rainbow Beach Ocean Palms
Go Ride A Wave
As a reward for all the hard work and back to back meetings at ATE, Tourism Noosa welcomed Claire Chamberlain from The Lotus Group, Helen Mather from Inspired by Australasia and Sandra Leach from SLC Representation to enjoy the Noosa Food and Wine Festival held over the weekend post ATE (19-21 May)
Over a weekend of wining and dining the guests were also spoiled with a tour of our Noosa Villages by Old Skool Kombis, accommodation hosted by Noosa Residences, a Helicopter flight over Noosa by Blue Tongue Helicopters, massage treatments at Sofitel Pacific Noosa Resort, a Tropical Treks guided bushwalk through Noosa National Park, treats at The Retreat Beach Houses and tickets to Noosa Food and Wine flagship events. A truly fabulous time was had by all!
For more information on Noosa or any of its product, please contact Jacqueline on jacqueline@slcrepresentation.co.uk
Jun 12, 2017 | News
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has announced plans to open a new 406-room OZO hotel on a site adjacent to the existing Ocean Tower of Amari Pattaya.
As part of a USD100 million investment to redevelop the iconic North Pattaya site, the Group will also launch a new premium all-suites Amari wing on the location where the Garden Wing of Amari Pattaya once stood. In addition, the 20-storey Amari Pattaya Ocean Tower and surrounding facilities will undergo an extensive refurbishment programme.
Upon completion in early 2019, the prime North Pattaya landmark will comprise three hotels with a total of 752 keys, a new state-of-the-art ballroom, a wide range of recreational facilities and dining options, enhanced pool areas and re-landscaped gardens. The site will also enjoy close proximity to the upcoming Terminal 21 Pattaya, a mega shopping mall which is a five-minute walk away.
“Through the decades of the company’s ongoing growth and transformation, this iconic Amari location has stood the test of time and witnessed many milestones, achievements and events,” said Douglas Martell, Chief Executive Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group. “As we approach the 45th anniversary of Amari Pattaya, it is with great excitement that we embark on plans to enhance the guest experience at this flagship property, whilst introducing a brand-new OZO and an all-suites Amari property to accommodate the evolving needs of international travellers, regional visitors and local patrons.”
Featuring a dedicated entrance area and recreational facilities, OZO Pattaya will be positioned as a mid-scale hotel with signature beds in sleep-friendly rooms, energising breakfasts and superior connectivity with high-speed wifi and easy plug-and-play integration for personal devices. The hotel will also offer OZO hallmarks such as EAT and EAT2Go dining outlets, a paperless front desk and interactive kiosks featuring destination tips by OZO insiders.
OZO Pattaya is being co-developed by Orion Hospitality, a joint venture between ONYX Hospitality Group and Singapore Hospitality Holdings aimed at accelerating the expansion of the OZO and Shama portfolio across the region.
Amari Pattaya Ocean Suites, a 49-key all-suites wing adjacent to the Ocean Tower, is conceptualised in response to a rising trend among travellers who enjoy home-style comforts supported by a full range of hotel services. True to Amari’s commitment towards facilitating shared experiences, this property will feature spacious layouts with connecting suite options ideal for families and friends travelling together. This newly constructed wing will be angled to ensure that every suite enjoys direct views of the sea. Each suite will also feature residential-style amenities including fully-equipped kitchens and large balconies.
The Ocean Tower of Amari Pattaya will be relaunched following an extensive refurbishment programme, with brand-new guestrooms and suites, enhanced lobby and arrival zone, upgraded Horizon Club executive lounge and Amaya Food Gallery, an innovative market-style dining concept inspired by Asian street food.
Based in Bangkok, ONYX Hospitality Group has a growing regional portfolio of 42 operating properties across three core brands in eight countries. 2017 is a significant year of expansion for the Group, with new openings scheduled in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Laos.
The Group has a robust development pipeline of over 20 new properties in markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, and has set a target of having 99 hotels open by 2024 as part of its journey towards being the best medium-sized hospitality player in the region.
Jun 12, 2017 | News
On June 4th, at a red-carpet Gala Ceremony at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia 2017 Gala Ceremony at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, Creative Travel is proud to have been awarded as “India’s Leading Destination Management Company” (their 7th win) and “India’s Leading Luxury Travel Agency” (their 4th win) and “India’s Leading Experiential Holiday Company” (their 2nd win) for their specialist division JungleSutra Wildlife Journeys.
Jun 12, 2017 | News
The Western Australia Garden was officially opened at the Eden Project last month by the Australian High Commissioner.
Tourism Western Australia partnered with The Eden Project to sponsor the launch of the garden, representing and celebrating the flora and habitats of the Mediterranean region of Western Australia. The garden occupies a high profile location within the Mediterranean Biome at Eden.
The new exhibit forms the focus of a national spring/summer horticulture marketing and PR campaign and will also receive ongoing exposure through Eden’s online, social and print channels.
The garden is really beautiful with lots of informative TWA branded signage so worth a visit if you’re in the Cornwall area. The garden was featured on Gardeners’ World and was also featured across the following media outlets;
The Telegraph
BBC Radio Cornwall
ITV Westcountry
BBC Spotlight
Western Morning News
St Austell Voice
The Cornish Times
An estimated 560,00 visitors to the Eden Project will see the Western Australia Garden during the campaign period, which runs until the end of October this year.
Jun 12, 2017 | News
At The Library in Koh Samui, you are not just guaranteed sun, sand and sea but you are also provided with state of the art technology.
The 46 studios, suites and pool villas provide a peaceful oasis in Chaweng Beach inside the courtyard facing hotel, perfect for the savvy individual whom wants to reflect on life whilst reading one of the 2,000 books The Library provides. Each room is equipped with the best technology including high speed internet ready iMacs perfect for browsing and catching up with your friends on social media, pillow menu for the most comfortable sleep, mood lighting for ultimate relaxation, iPod dock with iPod touch stations leaving guests feel as if they are right at home.
Unleash your creativity at The Library!
