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NEWS www.travelweeklyweb.com Winter celebrations at Fairmont Hotels in China Garuda Indonesia joins SkyTeam HONG KONG – For those looking to get away this winter, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts boasts Fairmont Peace Hotel and Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, Kunshan offering an unforgettable end of year escape. Celebrate the festive season in sophisticated style in the elegantly decorated rooms at Fairmont Peace Hotel. Epitomizing Art-Deco opulence, the rooms inspires awe and exudes a sense of gracious and unhurried living. Proud, legendary and lavish, Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking Shanghai's Huangpu River, boasts a history that over- shadows that of any other hotel. Renowned for its glamorous art-deco heritage, the hotel sets the stage for an astonishing journey of beauty awaiting your discovery. To commemorate the birth of the legendary landmark, Fairmont Peace Hotel presents a special worldwide Discover Winter with Peace Package with the rate of RMB1,929 (US$290), including one- night stay in an Art Deco infl uenced Fairmont room, daily breakfast for two in The Cathay Room or in the room, welcome cocktail for two in famed The Jazz Bar, high tea for two persons in the Jasmine Lounge, complimentary access to the Fitness Center, and a complimentary guided hotel tour to discover the hidden treasures of the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Available from November 15, 2010 to March 31, 2011 with a two- night minimum stay required. Located on the shores of the scenic Yang Cheng Lake and set within green surroundings, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake is offering end of year celebration packages for individual and group bookings. Special room rates are available for overnight guests at RMB1,050 for weekend and RMB950 per room night for weekday, including maximum two daily breakfasts. JAKARTA – Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier of Indonesia, signed an agreement to join the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2012. Garuda will expand SkyTeam's presence in Southeast Asia, adding 30 new destinations to the alliance network. Indonesia is the largest economy in Sout he a st As ia and a fa s t growing emerging market. SkyTeam is actively working to grow its presence in the region and Garuda is a very welcome addition to the alliance. Garuda has a broad Indonesian and regional network and is able to offer additional coverage and improved connections to the Asia Pacifi c. Some of the 30 new destinations in the SkyTeam network are Surabaya in East Java, Medan in North Sumatra and Perth in Australia. "Joining SkyTeam is a long-term development strategy for Garuda Indonesia, and for years we have been upgrading our service and actively forging cooperation with Langham Place offers three for two break KOH SAMUI – The st y l i sh travel ler looking for an exot ic beach getaway need look no further than Koh Samui – one of the most beautiful and charming islands in Thailand. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach is offering a 'Stay 3 Pay 2' package, paying only the two night room rate for a three night stay with daily breakfast. www.travelweeklyweb.com Enjoy the promot ion unt i l December 18 and look forward to a chilled time lounging and listening to the DJ by the pool or watching the cult flicks on a poolside screen. Of course, you could relax 200 metres out to sea in a secluded sala on the resort's private dock. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Be a ch enjoys pr ime pos i t ion beachside and comprises of a chic modern village of 77 stunning villas and suites, many featuring personal plunge pools. And to complete that rejuvenat ing break, relax in the Chuan Spa with its range of principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or Thai Traditional Medicine. 07 DECEMBER 2010 | TRAVELWEEKLY ASIA ■ | 3 t r e a tme n t s b a s e d on t h e SkyTeam member airlines with this objective in mind," said Emirsyah Satar, President and CEO of Garuda. "As the fi rst Indonesian airline to join this world-class alliance, our strategic target is to continuously strengthen profitability and boost international market competitiveness". " J a k a r t a wi l l s e r ve a s a n alternate gateway to and from Asia," said SkyTeam managing director M. Marie-Joseph Malé. "Garuda's consideration to expand its inter- continental network to Frankfurt, Paris, London and Rome will make the airline an increasingly attractive option for business and leisure travellers". Garuda already cooperates extensively with Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, China Southern and China Airlines and will establish additional codeshare agreements wi th other SkyTeam par tners . The joining process leading to full entry into SkyTeam is expected to be completed by 2012.

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