Go Green with Hilton Hotels in Paris this summer

June 23, 2009

This summer, Hilton Hotels in Paris are inviting travelers to experience the city in an eco-friendly way with their new "Go Green" package, which includes a buffet breakfast, a guided bicycle tour around the city or a free bike rental, a "green" cocktail made with Vitamin kiwi juice, and accommodations at either the Hilton Arc de Triomphe or Hilton Paris La Defense. Both Paris hotels are participating in Hilton's We Care environmental sustainability program. In 2008, Hilton Arc de Triomphe was recognized as one of the brand's best performing "green" properties in Europe for reducing energy use by 32% and water use by 19% over a three year period.

The "Go Green" package is just one more element adding to the City of Light's ongoing green facelift. The Hilton promotion follows the inception of the Vélib public bicycle rental program, part of the "Paris Breathes" initiative organized by the Paris City Council in 2007. "Paris Breathes" banned cars from more than thirteen areas of the city on weekends in order to promote walking, cycling, and rollerblading. Because of the initiative, visitors and locals now have access to 195 miles of bicycle paths for more relaxed riding, and many streets (including approaches to the Luxembourg Gardens) are reserved for cyclists and pedestrians and closed off to all vehicle traffic on Sundays and public holidays, making it much easier for travelers to tour the city on two wheels rather than four.

The Hilton "Go Green" package is available July 1^st through September 30^th and requires a two-night minimum stay. Rates begin at 335 euros at Hilton Arc de Triomphe and 230 euros at Hilton Paris La Defense. To book the "Go Green" offer, visit http://www.hilton.com/ or email reservations.adt@hilton.com (Hilton Arc de Triomphe) or rm.ladefense@hilton.com (Hilton Paris La Defense).

InterContinental Hotels Revenue Goes Down 56%

The InterContinental Hotels has reported that the first-quarter net profit fell to $27 million from a previous high of $62 million a year ago.

Mr. Andrew Cosslett, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotel Group PLC commented: “As expected the start to the year has been very challenging for the industry. Occupancy showed signs of stabilization in the quarter, but room rates, which held up well during 2008, declined under the pressure of a very competitive market.”

The revenue per available room fell 13.6% and the total revenue went down 56% from 448 million last year to $342 million this first quarter of 2009. However, Mr. Cosslett is positive that the brand will continue to perform well regionally and in the U.S.

In a time of recession and global economic crisis, the hotel industry has reported a significant decrease in revenues. The InterContinental Hotels are taking decisive action on costs while maintaining their investment in the relaunching of the Holiday Inn brand hotel.

According to the report, the InterContinental Hotels have more than 700 relaunched hotels which remain in the system to be completed by 2010.

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Seven 7-Star Hotels - the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels

Incredible 7 Star Hotels

You have most likely noticed that any hotel you’ve ever stayed in proudly advertises their “star rating.” Most hotels in the United States operate on a five star or diamond system and hotels are judged based on their locations, services, accommodations, and amenities. Unfortunately, the worldwide travel industry has not been able to formalize a standard system within which to judge hotels.

This lack of professional standards means that some hotels run on a different system than others. While most countries cap their hotel rating systems at five, some use six or seven star ratings, claiming to be the homes of some of the most beautiful and prestigious hotels in the world. There is currently only one seven star hotel in the world, but there are a handful more under construction. Start planning your vacations now and be the first to see some of the amazing architectural wonders.

The Burj Al Arab

Construction on the Burj Al Arab in Dubai began in 1994 and was modeled after the sail of a famous Arabian ship. The appearance was created by using teflon-coated fiberglass and white materials that resemble a mast when viewed from a distance. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece. The foundation was constructed on an artificial island and the hotel is home to the world’s tallest atrium. While the Burj Al Arab likes to believe it is the world’s only seven-star hotel, it is officially known as a five-star deluxe hotel on the standard star system.

The hotel houses a mere 202 rooms, but each floor of the hotel is double layered. The deluxe hotel rooms range in size from approximately 1,800 square feet up to approximately 8,000 square feet. A room in the Burj Al Arab costs a minimum of $1,000 per evening and can increase in price up to $25,000 per night. The hotel is home to highly acclaimed restaurants, one of which is the home of the well known chef Kevin McLaughlin.

Morgan Plaza

The Morgan Plaza, also known as a seven-star luxury hotel, is still under construction is Beijing, China but it is anticipated that construction will be complete in March of 2008. The hotel itself will be situated in the Morgan Plaza and will be one of many various buildings in the bustling district of Changan. The hotel will be situated near a myriad of national landmarks.

It is hoped that the hotel, a pivotal building in the plaza long with pavilions, a temple, and a famous restaurant, will be completed before the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008. China stands to benefit greatly from increased tourism due to both the Olympics and the appeal of the new plaza itself.

The Flower of the East

Located on Kish Island in Iran, the Flower of the East began construction in 2004 and officials hope to see it reach completion by the year 2010. The hotel is the centerpiece of a complex development project which will include a number of hotels, residential condos, and businesses.

The Flower of the East hotel is designed to look exactly as it sounds – like a flower. Designed with a combination of Persian and Modern architectural influences, the seven-star hotel will be surrounded by a beautiful park and will be visible from every area of the development.

The Centaurus

The Centaurus hotel will be a seven-star hotel located in The Centaurus development project upon its completion, projected to be in 2010. Officials in Packistan hope that the entire plaza will serve as a symbol of both the country’s personal and international growth. The hotel itself will be 37 stories tall.

The Pentominium

The Pentominium, in Dubai, is better known as an apartment building as opposed to a hotel. Even still, once it is complete the building will be the second tallest building dedicated to residential living in the world.

The project broke ground in 2007 and the anticipated date of completion will be in the year 2011. The complex will aim to provide luxury amenities, much like a hotel, including butler service, the use of luxury vehicles, and sailing trips.

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