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Millennium Hotels and Resorts

September 2006   

Welcome to the first monthly email newsletter from Millennium Hotels and Resorts, each issue will feature specials, competitions and news. In this issue there is $10-off special offer, a chance to win a weekend in Rotorua and news of the first Millennium Hotel in China.

Spring Special Offer


Great news, the days are getting warmer and spring is finally here. It's the perfect time to give yourself a short break and see something more of New Zealand. To celebrate, we're offering a further $10 off any of our weekend special deals if you book from this email. And don't forget, all our rates quoted include cooked breakfast for 2 and GST.
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How to save: Simply enter the code "ENEWS" into the 'promotion code' box when you complete your online booking search. (If you use the booking form above this is done for you).
» Terms & Conditions

Yes – these offers are available until the end of the School Holidays (Sunday 8 October)!


Win a weekend in Rotorua - click here Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this central North Island city is a study in cultural contrasts. Its unique geothermal features like geysers, bubbling mud pools and steaming craters attracts visitors from all around the world helping the city develop into a world-class tourist destination. Rotorua is the place to discover new things about our planet, explore Maori culture or just sit back and soak in naturally hot mineral pools as visitors have done for over a hundred years.

Highlights include the thermal village of Whakarewarewa with its 20m Pohutu geyser, the relaxing Polynesian Spa and the exhilarating luge that snakes its way down a nearby volcano.


Millennium Rotorua Millennium Hotel Rotorua
The warm style of Rotorua's largest 4-star hotel invites you to linger and enjoy timeless surroundings in a world-class environment. Right on the lake front in the heart of the city, this hotel is ideally situated by the famous Polynesian Spa.

ENEWS Special - $135 per room per night for 2 adults and up to 2 children including free breakfast (normally $145 per room per night) » Terms & Conditions
www.MillenniumRotorua.co.nz


Kingsgate Rotorua Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua
Set in extensive grounds between central Rotorua and the world famous Whakarewarewa Thermal area this low rise hotel is a warm and relaxing escape from the hurly burly of our busy lives.

ENEWS Special - $105 per room per night for 2 adults and up to 2 children including free breakfast (normally $115 per room per night) » Terms & Conditions
www.KingsgateRotorua.co.nz

» Enter the competition - answer a couple of questions to be in to win a weekend in Rotorua.


New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Millennium Hotels and Resorts Series

Millennium Hotels and Resorts are proud to be Principal Sponsors of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The Millenium Hotels and Resorts Series feature 7 concerts around the country during September and October and we’re giving away 6 tickets to each concert, including pre-concert cocktails and canapés. Simply click on the concert you would like to attend and you’ll go into the draw to win!

* Napier excludes pre-concert cocktails and canapés.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra logo

For more details on the NZSO Millennium Hotels and Resorts Series, see the NZ Symphony Orchestra website.

Hotel News

New General Manager at Millennium Hotel Christchurch

We are thrilled to announce the transfer of Karen Wootton from Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Durham Street to the position of General Manager, Millennium Hotel Christchurch. In the last 10 years Karen has lead a very successful transformation of the Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Durham Street and her passion, commitment and strong business acumen will be invaluable to the Millennium Hotel Christchurch.

Glen Cook, currently Hotel Manager at Millennium Hotel Christchurch will transfer to Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Durham Street as Executive Manager to replace Karen. Glen began his career with Millennium Hotels and Resorts as a Corporate Trainee and has previously held management positions in the Bay of Islands and Auckland.

These transfers take place from Monday 11 September.

Millennium Worldwide

Our first hotel in China

This month saw us unveil our first hotel in China, Shanghai on 28 August 2006. This is a management contract signed with the China owner, the Shanghai Workers Union, which also owns hotels, villas and spas amongst other investments in China.

Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai is a 5-star international hotel located along Yan An Xi Road and in the heart of the city’s commercial and residential district in Hongqiao. It is within close proximity to convention and exhibition venues, plush residential community, the Carrefour Supermarket and the exciting entertainment area. With its central location, the hotel is a mere 10 minutes drive away from the city’s domestic Hongqiao Airport and 40 minutes drive from the Pudong International Airport.

Exterior of the Hongqiao Millennium Hotel at night This 369-room deluxe hotel is uniquely designed with a glass façade where every corner of the hotel overlooks into a botanical haven of lush greeneries, exuding a sense of beauty and serenity. Millennium Hongqiao caters to the needs of business travellers and serves as a corporate retreat destination for both Chinese and multi-national companies.

All guestrooms and suites are spacious with contemporary design and tastefully furnished, complete with long bath and separate shower, electronic safe, flat screen LCD colour television, broadband Internet access, electronic key card access, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities.

There are five food and beverage outlets that include

  • Spectrum Chinese Restaurant - the hotel’s premier signature outlet, featuring walk-in wine cellar and 12 private dining rooms accommodating up to 10 persons each room

  • TKNY Grill & Bar - a contemporary “East meets West” cutting-edge restaurant with an adjacent lounge with live-entertainment

  • ‘O’ Café – features a multitude of meal options from breakfast, snacks and buffets to international, Asian and new wave creations by the Chef

  • CHATZ Lobby Lounge – chill-out area perfect for a business discussion, catch-up with friends or just to relax, unwind and enjoy the live entertainment

  • Delicatessen – pastries and sweet delights for dine-in or takeaways

The hotel offers more than 1,000 square metres of exclusive function space, including two pillar-free ballrooms and nine function rooms of various sizes to meet the demands and expectations of organisers. These state-of-the-art meeting facilities are WiFi connected and well equipped for high-powered business and social events. The hotel’s lush gardens are also ideal for outdoor weddings, garden parties and team building activities. A dedicated Catering and Meeting Services team will attend to different guests’ needs.

Special Introductory room rates:

August and December 2006
From RMB 1,320 per room per night
September, October & November 2006
From RMB 1,540 per room per night

For the opening, Millennium Hongqiao is extending an attractive offer of stay two nights and gets the third night free, for a maximum of 10 nights per booking. This offer is valid for stay till 31 December 2006.

For reservations, please call +86 21 6208 5888 or email: sales@millenniumhongqiao.com. For more hotel information, please visit www.millenniumhongqiao.com.


 

Terms and Conditions for ENEWS Special Offers

Valid on weekends and school holidays only (school holidays are between 29 September and 8 October 2006). All rates include GST.

All bookings made under this promotion are for standard twin share accommodation (maximum occupancy 2 adults and up to 2 children under 12 years old) and subject to availability at the time of booking. Millennium Hotels and Resorts do not guarantee that accommodation is or will be available on any date at any hotel. Closeout/black out dates may apply. All bookings must be made in advance and must be guaranteed by a credit card (or cash deposit). Cancellations inside of 24 hours of arrival or no shows shall incur a fee of the first nights accommodation cost.

All reservations must be made through the website www.millenniumhotels.com.

Not valid in conjunction with group or corporate travel or other promotions, discounts or existing reservations. All other charges must be settled at check out. Airline frequent flyer points and other reward/loyalty programmes are not awarded or applicable to this offer.