Conrad Hotels & Resorts News

Conrad Bali launch Free & Easy package
Luxury beachfront resort Conrad Bali has extended its raft of first-class promotional offers with the launch of its Free & Easy package, with simple yet irresistible offers focused on dining and spa pampering.

Alex Kassatly appointed General Manager of Conrad Beijing
Alex Kassatly, a veteran hotelier with more than 30 years’ experience in hotel management in North America, the Middle East and Asia, has been appointed General Manager of Conrad Beijing, which is expected to be open in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Joachim Hartl, general manager, Conrad Algarve
Joachim Hartl, general manager, Conrad Algarve at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve

World Travel Awards winners unveiled at Conrad Algarve
Europe’s travel elite have walked off with top honours at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony at the new Conrad Algarve. Lufthansa, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, DFDS Seaways, Disneyland Paris and Norwegian Cruise Line were among the brands to emerge victorious at the event.

World Travel Awards prepares for Europe Gala Ceremony in the Algarve
The votes have been counted, the trophies polished and the VIP guests starting to arrive as the Algarve makes the final preparations for the most important evening of the year for travel and tourism in the region – World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012. The red-carpet evening takes place at Conrad Algarve this evening, with hundreds of senior travel decision-makers from across Europe attending.
Conrad Algarve to welcome Gusto by Heinz Beck
Conrad Algarve is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with multi-award winning chef Heinz Beck. The new restaurant, ‘Gusto by Heinz Beck’ will launch at Conrad Algarve this month, following the hotel’s opening in September 2012.

New Conrad Algarve set to host ‘Oscars of the travel industry’
Europe’s most successful travel brands are set to be acknowledged at a red-carpet ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards at the brand new Conrad Algarve on October 6th. Key categories to watch at WTA’s Europe Gala Ceremony include “Europe’s Leading New Hotel” with Corinthia Hotel London, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv and Jumeirah Frankfurt and St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel among the hot contenders.

Breaking Travel News interview: Jean-Sebastian Kling, general manager, Conrad Bali
On the back of completing its guestroom renovation, The Conrad Bali is about to roll out a brand new app to help guests stay fully connected with the hotel. Breaking Travel News sits down with Jean-Sebastian Kling, newly appointed general manager of the luxurious property, to discuss his plans and priorities over the next few months.

Conrad Algarve opens in Portugal
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Conrad Algarve, located in the stylish Quinta do Lago resort in Portugal. The property is set to get off to a flying start, with the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony set to take place on October 6th.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts introduces personal-choice amenities
Hotel guests can now choose from a selection of Aromatherapy Associates, Shanghai Tang and Tara Smith Vegan Hair Care luxury bath products.

Hilton Worldwide to launch luxury brand in South Africa
Hilton Worldwide announced Pezula Resort & Spa, one of South Africa’s leading resorts, is set to join the luxury portfolio of Conrad Hotels & Resorts following the signing of a management agreement with resort owners, Alderney Establishment.

Conrad Algarve to host World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony
World Travel Awards - the “Oscars of the travel industry” - has announced the new Conrad Algarve will host its Europe Ceremony 2012 on October 6th 2012. Senior representatives from Europe’s finest travel brands are scheduled to attend the gala evening as they vie to win the most coveted accolade in the industry.