17 November 2008
First Hotel Indigo® in Asia to be Located in Shanghai
Will Enchant Next Generation Guests with Intriguing Location, Style and Service
Shenzhen, China, 17 November 2008 – Underscoring its leadership position in the Asia-Pacific, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) signed a deal with the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management Co., Ltd for its first Hotel Indigo® in the region to be located in Shanghai.
IHG announced the launch of its fast growing lifestyle brand to the region just last month. This partnership will see the world’s leading hotel group by number of rooms manage Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. The hotel will be on a riverfront site along the Huangpu River that brings together the past, present and future of Shanghai.
The 180-room hotel is scheduled to welcome and captivate customers in 2010. It will sit on the historic location of the Shiliu Pu (Pier 16) which, from 1821 to 1850, was Shanghai’s focal point for shipping and trading activity. The wharf was outside the Baodaimen gate of the old wall that surrounded the city at that time.
To the immediate north of the hotel’s location is the renowned Bund; the architectural and commercial powerhouse of Shanghai in the 1920s. To the east stands the famous modern-day Pudong skyline and to the south is where the world will come together for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010.
Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund will be the first hotel located along the riverfront to offer unobstructed views of several famous and historical sites. The area around the hotel is also being developed into a commercial, retail, restaurant and entertainment district called the Pier 16th Development by the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management Co.
“This is a landmark deal and we are delighted to have such a respected partner in Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management. Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund will be a unique oasis that meets the needs of the next generation of customers who demand a stylish, individual hotel experience that is authentic and unpretentious.” said Peter Gowers, chief executive of IHG Asia-Pacific.
“Hotel Indigo is recognised for its differentiated design philosophy and generates high guest satisfaction and returns for hotel owners. Our research revealed that customers in key Asian megacities are searching for a hotel brand that provides them a blend of inspired style and intimate service, delivered in an intriguing location.”
Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management is responsible for managing the accumulated long-terms assets of its parent company, the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Development Construction Investment (Holding) Co, Ltd, whose business include enterprise asset management, property management and industrial investment.
“We are delighted to be the owners of the first Hotel Indigo in Asia. Shanghai is being developed into a modern global economic and financial metropolis. The Hotel Indigo brand fits perfectly into the city’s aspirations and will enhance the impression that the city leaves on the world. With the international management experience and market-leading position of IHG, we are confident that our partnership will be a bright and successful one,” said Mr Xu Ruqing, vice president, Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Development Construction Investment (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
The Hotel Indigo brand seeks to inspire upscale travellers looking for a non-traditional hotel offering coupled with enriching destination experiences in key Asia Pacific cities including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.
The Interpret Indigo™ design concept offers a new path for real estate developers to regenerate or develop properties with their own creative flair, which will capture and reflect the local character and culture of each location while maintaining the brand identity and standards. For example, Hotel Indigo London Paddington mirrors the sense of occasion of the great railway journeys of the past. The sweeping arches and metal grills used in the rooms reflect the architectural heritage of the original Paddington station built in 1854.
Another trademark of Hotel Indigo is its intimate service; engaging, intuitive, and particular to each location.
Hotel Indigo is quickly expanding across the globe, with 19 hotels already open and more than 56 in the pipeline. It participates in IHG's Priority Club® Rewards, which is the industry's largest guest loyalty programme with more than 40 million members. For more information on Hotel Indigo, please visit www.hotelindigo.com.
Hotel Indigo is the fifth IHG brand in the region, following InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express®.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
IHG signs agreement with Seba Properties to develop InterContinental Fujairah Resort in the UAE
25 November 2008
IHG signs agreement with Seba Properties to develop InterContinental Fujairah Resort in the UAE
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Seba Properties for the development of the InterContinental Fujairah Resort, a new beachfront property in one of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) most attractive tourist destinations.
The 291-room hotel will be the first InterContinental beach resort property to open in the UAE and will establish a benchmark for quality and luxury amongst upscale resorts across the Middle East. Part of the growing portfolio of over 150 InterContinental hotels worldwide, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will connect guests with what is special about the destination, providing them with authentic and enriching 'in the know' experiences.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hajar Mountains with breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean, the resort will consist of a series of low-rise Arabesque village-style buildings, giving it a sense of place that is unique to Fujairah. The property's design will combine contemporary design elements with strong Arab influences that reflect the local heritage and culture.
The five-star property is set along Fujairah's two-kilometre coastline, on 69,500m2 of land. The resort will offer a variety of restaurants, retail outlets, a health club and spa as well as a kids' club.
Expected to open by the end of 2010, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be surrounded by unspoilt natural landscapes which have made this tranquil Emirate a haven of relaxation for local, regional and, increasingly, international travellers.
Andrew Cosslett, Chief Executive for IHG, said: "Fujairah is an up-and-coming destination for both business and leisure travellers. InterContinental has been the leading hotel company in the Middle East for over 45 years and we look forward to opening what will be our first resort in the United Arab Emirates."
"With more than 65 hotels in the region, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, IHG has developed the reputation for delivering great guest satisfaction and excellent returns for our owners. InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be no exception when we open our doors in 2010."
Rabih Karam, Chief Executive Officer of Seba Properties, added: "We are committed to creating uniqueness, elegance and an appropriate response to the location and we are confident that with a partner like IHG, we shall develop a world-class iconic resort."
Fujairah's strategic plan is to position the Emirate as a premium tourist destination. The Fujairah government has allocated over AED2.9 billion toward the development of the coastline and improving infrastructure of the Emirate.
A new 45km highway connecting Dubai and Fujairah will cut travel times between the two destinations to 30 minutes. Expected to be completed mid 2009, the highway will provide easy access to Dubai International Airport as well as the new Al Maktoum International Airport, set to partially open late 2009.
IHG signs agreement with Seba Properties to develop InterContinental Fujairah Resort in the UAE
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Seba Properties for the development of the InterContinental Fujairah Resort, a new beachfront property in one of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) most attractive tourist destinations.
The 291-room hotel will be the first InterContinental beach resort property to open in the UAE and will establish a benchmark for quality and luxury amongst upscale resorts across the Middle East. Part of the growing portfolio of over 150 InterContinental hotels worldwide, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will connect guests with what is special about the destination, providing them with authentic and enriching 'in the know' experiences.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hajar Mountains with breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean, the resort will consist of a series of low-rise Arabesque village-style buildings, giving it a sense of place that is unique to Fujairah. The property's design will combine contemporary design elements with strong Arab influences that reflect the local heritage and culture.
The five-star property is set along Fujairah's two-kilometre coastline, on 69,500m2 of land. The resort will offer a variety of restaurants, retail outlets, a health club and spa as well as a kids' club.
Expected to open by the end of 2010, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be surrounded by unspoilt natural landscapes which have made this tranquil Emirate a haven of relaxation for local, regional and, increasingly, international travellers.
Andrew Cosslett, Chief Executive for IHG, said: "Fujairah is an up-and-coming destination for both business and leisure travellers. InterContinental has been the leading hotel company in the Middle East for over 45 years and we look forward to opening what will be our first resort in the United Arab Emirates."
"With more than 65 hotels in the region, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, IHG has developed the reputation for delivering great guest satisfaction and excellent returns for our owners. InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be no exception when we open our doors in 2010."
Rabih Karam, Chief Executive Officer of Seba Properties, added: "We are committed to creating uniqueness, elegance and an appropriate response to the location and we are confident that with a partner like IHG, we shall develop a world-class iconic resort."
Fujairah's strategic plan is to position the Emirate as a premium tourist destination. The Fujairah government has allocated over AED2.9 billion toward the development of the coastline and improving infrastructure of the Emirate.
A new 45km highway connecting Dubai and Fujairah will cut travel times between the two destinations to 30 minutes. Expected to be completed mid 2009, the highway will provide easy access to Dubai International Airport as well as the new Al Maktoum International Airport, set to partially open late 2009.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Calvin Klein Underwear Model Garrett Neff At Macy's
Calvin Klein Underwear Model Garrett Neff At Macy's
Neff to Make a Personal Appearance at Macy's on South Beach
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WHO: Rising model, Garrett Neff - the face and body of Calvin Klein's Fall 2008 Calvin Klein Underwear advertising campaign - and also the face of the recently introduced fragrance, Calvin Klein MAN.
Neff was discovered in 2006 and soon began appearing in editorials in international fashion magazines, such as GQ, Vogue, and V Magazine. In 2007 a worldwide model search was conducted for the Calvin Klein MAN advertising campaign and Neff was selected over all others for his extraordinary physique. Neff is the tenth man to be featured in a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign and he follows in the footsteps of others such as award-winning actors Mark Wahlberg and Djimon Hounsou, and international soccer star Fredrick Ljungberg.
WHAT: Calvin Klein Underwear model Garrett Neff will make a personal appearance at Macy's on South Beach.
Customers who make a $40 men's Calvin Klein Underwear or Loungewear purchase can have either their merchandise or a photograph personally autographed by Neff. In addition, the first 30 customers to make a $100 Men's Calvin Klein Underwear or Loungewear purchase will also receive an iPod Shuffle, while supplies last. *One gift and autograph per person.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22nd
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Macy's South Beach
1st Floor - Men's Department
1675 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
EDITOR'S CONTACT: Please contact Ivonne Amor at (305) 577-6791 or at (305) 299-2091 to schedule photo opportunities in advance.
About Calvin Klein, Inc.
Calvin Klein, Inc., is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women's and men's designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy's stores are operated by four regionally based retail divisions - Macy's East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Central, and Macy's West - and an online store at macys.com.
About Macy's Florida
Macy's Florida is based in Miami and operates 63 stores in Florida and Puerto Rico.
Neff to Make a Personal Appearance at Macy's on South Beach
Macy's Coupons
WHO: Rising model, Garrett Neff - the face and body of Calvin Klein's Fall 2008 Calvin Klein Underwear advertising campaign - and also the face of the recently introduced fragrance, Calvin Klein MAN.
Neff was discovered in 2006 and soon began appearing in editorials in international fashion magazines, such as GQ, Vogue, and V Magazine. In 2007 a worldwide model search was conducted for the Calvin Klein MAN advertising campaign and Neff was selected over all others for his extraordinary physique. Neff is the tenth man to be featured in a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign and he follows in the footsteps of others such as award-winning actors Mark Wahlberg and Djimon Hounsou, and international soccer star Fredrick Ljungberg.
WHAT: Calvin Klein Underwear model Garrett Neff will make a personal appearance at Macy's on South Beach.
Customers who make a $40 men's Calvin Klein Underwear or Loungewear purchase can have either their merchandise or a photograph personally autographed by Neff. In addition, the first 30 customers to make a $100 Men's Calvin Klein Underwear or Loungewear purchase will also receive an iPod Shuffle, while supplies last. *One gift and autograph per person.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22nd
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Macy's South Beach
1st Floor - Men's Department
1675 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
EDITOR'S CONTACT: Please contact Ivonne Amor at (305) 577-6791 or at (305) 299-2091 to schedule photo opportunities in advance.
About Calvin Klein, Inc.
Calvin Klein, Inc., is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women's and men's designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy's stores are operated by four regionally based retail divisions - Macy's East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Central, and Macy's West - and an online store at macys.com.
About Macy's Florida
Macy's Florida is based in Miami and operates 63 stores in Florida and Puerto Rico.
RadioShack Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on the 5th Anniversary of the Thanks and Giving Campaign
RadioShack Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on the 5th Anniversary of the Thanks and Giving Campaign
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RadioShack asks customers to support St. Jude while shopping this holiday season
FORT WORTH, TX - (Nov. 13, 2008) - RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) announced today that it is partnering with St. Jude during the 2008 holiday shopping season for the 5th anniversary of the Thanks and Giving campaign. In its first year of participation in the Thanks and Giving campaign, RadioShack is asking customers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not."
The RadioShack Thanks and Giving campaign runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 31, 2008. Customers who shop at any of the approximately 4,400 neighborhood RadioShack stores and participating dealers during this time will have the opportunity to make a cash or credit card donation to benefit St. Jude while paying for their merchandise. RadioShack joins some of the nation's leading brands and most respected companies and their customers as they help St. Jude to fulfill its mission of finding cures and saving the lives of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
"We are thrilled to welcome thousands of RadioShack stores across the country to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving family this holiday season," said Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude. "RadioShack's dedication to the campaign will enable us to carry on our work that impacts the lives of children in communities across the country."
"We are proud to help raise funds for St. Jude in support of its mission to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases," said Julian Day, chairman and chief executive officer of RadioShack Corporation. "St. Jude has a unique approach to helping children across all socio-economic levels, regardless of the family's ability to pay for the treatment. This would not be possible without the generous support of many people."
About the St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign
The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving national campaign is an unprecedented union of celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners that ask consumers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." The Thanks and Giving initiative was created in 2004 by Marlo Thomas and her siblings Terre and Tony Thomas, children of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas. Funds raised by the campaign support the lifesaving work of St. Jude - to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St Jude impacts the lives of children in communities across the country. Consumers are asked to shop at companies where the St. Jude green magnifying glass logo is displayed; donate online at www.stjude.org, where a list of fund-raising partners is available; or call 1-800-4STJUDE.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) is one of the nation's most experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers. Operating from convenient and comfortable neighborhood and mall locations, RadioShack stores deliver personalized product and service solutions within a few short minutes of where most Americans either live or work. The company has a presence through approximately 4,400 company-operated stores, 1,400 dealer outlets in the United States and nearly 700 wireless phone kiosks. RadioShack's dedicated force of knowledgeable and helpful sales associates has been consistently recognized by several independent groups as providing the best customer service in the consumer electronics and wireless industries. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, or to purchase items online, visit www.radioshack.com.
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