Newsletter 2 2006

Hotels

Bremen’s First Design Hotel ‚UeberFluss’ Opens for Business

The new ‘UeberFluss’ (over the river) 4-star design hotel is located on Bremen’s Weserpromenade. It successfully combines elements of new and old with a welcoming and very unusual ambience.

And hidden extras await the hotel’s guests at every level – whether in the 51 rooms, fitness and wellness areas or in the hotel’s generous restaurant – which forms a single entity with the hotel bar and lounge. Parts of Bremen’s medieval skirting wall, - discovered during the course of construction - have, for example, been incorporated into the sauna area. The swimming pool can be literally plunged into a variety of colours at the flick of a switch thanks to specially installed LED lamps.

The hotel’s highlights, however, are to be discovered on the sixth floor. The ‘Top of UeberFluss’ meetings and events room has space for up to 50 persons. It offers charming panoramic views of the River Weser through a large glass floor window which extends over the entire length of the room.  The ‘On top Bar’ is located some 25 metres over the River Weser itself – a wonderful and most relaxing experience at to end any day. Both rooms also have roof-top terraces.

Further Information:
BTZ BREMER TOURISTIK-ZENTRALE
Ms. Maike Lucas
Gesellschaft für Marketing und Service mbH
Findorffstraße 105
D-28215 Bremen
Tel.:+ 421-30-80086
Fax: +421-30-80036
Email: lucas@bremen-tourism.de
Internet: www.bremen-tourismus.de

MARITIM Cornerstone Ceremony at Duesseldorf Airport

The cornerstone ceremony for the Maritim Hotel Duesseldorf, the first Maritim hotel in the capital of North-Rhine Westphalia, took place on the 19th of January 2006 on the Airport City grounds at Düsseldorf Airport.

The hotel, which will open in November 2007, will comprise 533 rooms including 30 suites and one presidential suite. The Maritim group-owned engineering office Reinhardt und Sander Gesellschaft mbH Planung und Baubetreuung is responsible for the architecture and the interior design. 6.500 m³ reinforcing steel and 42.000 m³ concrete will be used in building over the next months to erect the largest congress hotel in North-Rhine Westphalia with capacities for up to 5,045 people. The construction of the weather-proof shell will be taken on by the Koester AG Osnabrueck.

With this project Maritim once more counts on its successful concept of “accommodation and conference facilities under one roof”. The largest hall – constructed like an auditorium including stage and gallery – will host up to 2,450 people and will be provided with the latest conference and meeting equipment. Extensive gaps in the facade will allow the daylight to flood the room. The small hall for about 1,000 people offers an exhibition space and a gallery either. Both halls are linked with a foyer – 980 m²  and 385 m². The hotel offers extra capacities for about 1,600 people in 21 conference rooms and meeting suites for events from 20 to 400 people.

The gastronomic concept includes a hotel restaurant (550 seats), a bistro (220 seats), a beer tavern (120 seats) and a bar (120 seats). The business-level on the sixth floor is equipped with an exclusive VIP lounge. The wellness area, including fitness room, sauna and pool, allows for moments of perfect relaxation.

Besides having direct access to the hotel from the airport terminal, guests will be able to drive up to the main entrance or enter the building through a passage connecting the hotel with the Airport City, where about 250.000 m² of office space, together with broad parking and green areas, will be built. The hotel will be within easy reach via motorway, by plane or train. Location and accessibility of the new Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf will help to attract meetings with participants from Germany, Europe and all over the world.

Further Information:
Internet: www.maritim.de

MARITIM Munich Presents Taste for the Second Year Running

Maritim Munich is continuing its successful co-operation with strong local gastronomy partners - the second edition of the Maritim Munich gourmet Taste Magazine and the associated Taste Moments (gastronomic events) are clear evidence of this if ever such were required. The goal is for Maritim Munich to be always in a position to offer its guests unforgettable culinary experiences. Maritim Munich’s Taste Moments don’t just occur in the Maritim hotel itself but also in venues around Munich where you would never expect a gastronomic event or in locations which under normal circumstances are not accessible to the public.

Further Information:
Internet: www.maritim.de
Tel: +49-89-55235 0
Email: info.mun@maritim.de

A New Service in the Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin – First Berlin Hotel with IT Concierge

Guests at Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts have enjoyed free internet access since 1st September 2005. A new service has been introduced in 2006 within the context of chain’s E@syConnect service concept: specially trained employees – IT Concierges - are available to advise guests on all questions relating to Internet access. And this on a daily basis from 7am in the morning to 10pm in the evening. Ten of the Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin’s 230 staff have already qualified as IT Concierges – they are now available to assist guests with Emails, internet problems, beamer presentations, printer and screen difficulties.

The Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin was opened in March 2004 and offers its guests 5-star service and a superb location in the centre of Berlin.

Further Information:
Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin
Ms. Kerstin Neupert
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 3
D-10178 Berlin
Tel.: +49-30-238283630
Fax: +49-30-2382820
Email: kerstin.neupert@radissonsas.com

Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz – Hotel with a Capital View

The 37-floor Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz conference hotel is situated right in the heart of historic Berlin Mitte. Indeed, it has already become a symbol of Berlin’s centre city area. The hotel’s façade has been given a complete facelift over the past year and it now stands proudly and gleaming in the city skyline for all to admire.

The Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz offers 11 flexible and combined meeting rooms with capacities for 10 to 350 persons. Professional advice and service are guarantors of successful, well run and memorable events. The stylishly appointed Panorama Salons on the 37th floor offer fantastic views of Berlin. All event rooms have daylight, air-conditioning, W-LAN along with state-of-the-art presentation and communications equipment.

In addition to this the hotel also has a close relationship with the Berliner Congress Center which is located only two minutes walk away. This venue can cater for events of up to 2,500 persons.

Further Information:
Hotel Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz
D-10178 Berlin
Tel.: +49-30-23894103
Fax: +49-30-23894304
Email: berlin.hotel@rezidorparkinn.com
Internet: www.parkinn.de

Steigenberger Holiday Hotels: Meetings and Relaxation All in One
 
The secret of Steigenberger Holiday Hotels’ success with events organisers are their attractive meetings arrangements combined with exceptional activity and free-time programmes in beautiful surroundings.  Special meeting offers are now available in a new 4-page folder entitled ‘Business unusual’. This contains information relevant to all meeting planners: capacities, locations and equipment together with suggestions and ideas for very unusual and enjoyable incentives.
 
The folder is available upon request from Steigenberger Meetings and Events Service (Tel.: +49-1805-237137, Fax: +49-1805-257157, Email: tagungsservice@steigenberger.de)

Further Information:
Steigenberger Touristik Service
Tel.: 00 800-78468357 (gebührenfrei aus D, A, CH und GB)
Fax: +49-69-66564466
Email: touristikservice@steigenbergerhotelgroup.com
Internet: www.steigenbergerhotelgroup.com