Traveleads E News Bulletin, Issue 44
Welcome to the April Traveleads Newsletter. This month we have all the latest news, offers and your chance to win a weekend stay with cocktails and cupcakes at the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre. For further details on any of the items featured please contact your friendly Traveleads teams on 0113 245 7745 or 0131 718 4000.
New for 2014: The DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
The DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is located in the heart of the financial district within walking distance of major attractions, such as Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and The Palace of Holyroodhouse. You'll be welcomed by friendly staff and enjoy a warm chocolate cookie upon arrival.
The 138 stylish bedrooms consist of Guest and Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites and the King Suite, and offer an array of modern amenities to make you feel at home. Enjoy the Sweet Dreams by Hilton sleep experience with a custom designed plush top-mattress, an abundance of jumbo down pillows and a luxurious linen package.
The dedicated Conference and Events Centre offers a fantastic variety of event options, combining flexibility with modern creative facilities to cater for anything from a small drinks reception to a residential conference for up to 200 people. Enjoy the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh City skyline by hosting your event in the exclusive Penthouse suite with roof-top terrace.
Perfectly unforgettable, whether it is for a business lunch, light bite or family get together, the Brasserie offers a menu and ambience to suit everyone's tastes. Stylish Teal and rosewood furnishings compliment freshly prepared, seasonal dishes, created using the finest of Scotland's larder.
Nestled between Edinburgh's bustling Grassmarket and the thriving financial district, sits the Monboddo Bar, Edinburgh's original cocktail bar and the perfect place to soak up the sophisticated yet warm city atmosphere.
For your chance to win an overnight stay at the new DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, including breakfast and, cocktails and cupcakes for two in Monboddo Bar, just answer this simple question: What do you get given upon arrival when checking in to the new DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre? Please send your answer to [email protected] along with your name and a contact telephone number.
Join Best Western Rewards
Best Western is the world's largest hotel chain, with about 4,200 hotels divided into three tiers; Best Western, Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier, in over 110 countries. Every Best Western hotel is unique and packed with personality, so perfect for a business get-together or a well-earned getaway.
Best Western Rewards, the international guest loyalty programme, allows you to earn points on every stay which can be spent on fantastic rewards, such as free night stays, flights with your preferred airline, Amazon.co.uk gift certificates, shopping vouchers, theatre vouchers, fine wines, NSPCC donations and much more.
It's free to enrol and only takes seconds to sign up so you can start earning from your first stay, and if you're a member of another hotel's loyalty programme Best Western will match your status and upgrade you for free. Best Western Rewards membership tiers: Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond for Life feature the following perks:
| | Gold | Platinum | Diamond | Diamond for Life |
| Free room upgrade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early check-in | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Late check-out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced special offers notice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated rewards team | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free weekday newspaper | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bonus points | | 10% | 15% | 15% |
| Dining discount | | 10% | 15% | 15% |
| Partner stays free | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated freephone number | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Points never expire | | | | ✓ |
| Diamond perks for life | | | | ✓ |
For more information or to become a Best Western Rewards member contact us on 0113 245 7745 or 0131 718 4000 or visit the website www.bestwestern.co.uk/rewards.
The Gleneagles Hotel Revive the Roaring Twenties
When The Gleneagles Hotel first opened its doors to high society on the 6th June 1924 it was described as 'A Riviera in the Highlands' and 'the eighth wonder of the world'. A glorious playground for people dedicated to leisure and relaxation, creating lasting memories for generations of guests. Celebrating the 90th anniversary in 2014, Gleneagles remains a haven of luxury British heritage that offers a five star hotel experience. For 2014 book an event of 20 rooms per night or more, and you will receive any one of the following amenities to bring a touch of the Roaring Twenties to your Gleneagles event:
- Private afternoon tea
- A hickory golf experience for up to 12 people on the PGA National Academy Course
- Whisky cocktail demonstration
- Pre-dinner or arrival champagne for each of your guests
- An exclusive 1920s cocktail for each guest
- A copy of The Jewel in The Glen, a history of golf at Gleneagles for each guest
Terms & Conditions: Offer excludes September bookings, subject to availability and not applicable to existing bookings. Amenity included once during group stay. Offer must be quoted at time of booking. |
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Lufthansa PartnerPlusBenefit: Rewarding Your Business Travel
The PartnerPlusBenefit loyalty programme is designed to make your travel budget go further, while giving you some great benefits along the way, because after all your hard work, you deserve to be rewarded. With ten airlines: Lufthansa, Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS, TAP Portugal and United Airlines, flying to over 500 destinations, you can collect BenefitPoints quickly and reward your company regularly.
Each time any colleague travels your company will earn BenefitPoints that can be exchanged for a range of exclusive benefits that will make business travel easier and more budget friendly, like award flights, upgrades, airport parking, hotel eGiftcards, limousine transfers or carbon offsetting. You can also exchange them for business, office and lifestyle accessories in the online WorldShop or you can even swap them for cash back - very wallet friendly!
Any company can join, regardless of size, turnover and travel frequency and membership is completely free, and as a thank you for joining PartnerPlusBenefit, you'll instantly be rewarded with up to 1000 BenefitPoints and another 500 when booking your first flight, that's enough for an immediate Business Class upgrade. For quick registration or for more information visit www.flyppb.co.uk.
Expansion of the Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul
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Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul, already a world-class facility, has increased in size by over 40% and in capacity to accomodate 1000 guests, in order to meet the needs of growing passenger numbers. Located in the departure area of Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, the expanded lounge adds a second floor to the existing space and connects them with a spiral staircase that integrates a global sphere, representing the worldwide reach of Turkish Airlines. The lounge combines modern and traditional design to create an enhanced space provding a wide range of activities and services or a place to relax and unwind. The expansion of the existing rest and shower facilities as well as additional massage beds have enhanced the lounge to cater to every passengers needs.
Other facilities include:
- A wide range of food and beverages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Prayer Room
- Cinema / Media Centre
- Tea Garden
- Golf Simulator
- Library and Billiards Area
- Charging station for electronic devices
The Turkish Airlines lounge is available for Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, Elite and Elite Plus Miles and Smiles card holders. | |
Air Canada: Premium Economy
Air Canada has announced that Premium Economy class is now available on the daily London Heathrow to Vancouver service and is soon to come on the London Heathrow to Montreal service for the summer season. Features include:
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The Height of Comfort
- Wider seats with more recline
- Seven inches more legroom
- A larger screen at your seat
- Recharge devices with a personal power outlet
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A Little Luxury
- Premium meals
- Wine and spirits on international flights
- Pamper yourself with hot towel service
- Large pillow and amenity kit
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Freedom in Packing
- Two free 23kg checked bags, give you more flexibility to pack the way you like
- Two free 10kg carry-on baggage items
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Priority Treatment
- Priority check-in with personalized services
- Priority boarding
- Priority baggage handling
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Little Red Costa Coffee Offer
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Due to customer feedback eligible customers travelling on Virgin Atlantic Little Red from London Heathrow Terminal 1 can now benefit from a £10 Costa Coffee card instead of an invitation to the Servisair Lounge. Costa Coffee is located in an extremely convenient prime site in the gate area in Terminal 1, adjacent to the Little Red desks. Passengers can now choose their own refreshments from a wide range of sweet and savoury snacks and drinks. Eligible customers are passengers with fully flexible Economy and Business class bookings, connecting Upper Class passengers and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold members. |
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From the 11th April 2014 UK passport holders travelling to Turkey will be required to pre-purchase their entry visa. Visa-on-arrival arrangements are being abolished from the 10th April 2014 and travellers will be refused entry if visas have not been obtained before travel. For more information or to purchase a Turkish visa please click here. | |
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Austrian Airlines have increased flights from London Heathrow to Vienna. The addition of a fourth frequency on this route, an extra daily flight from Heathrow to Vienna and back, will provide greater access to connections via Vienna to the Austrian provinces and Eastern Europe. | |
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Leisure travellers can enjoy British Airways Club Europe Premium Leisure fares at up to 50% less than the existing rate, to all short haul destinations from London Heathrow and London City. Travellers will benefit from fast track check-in, security and boarding, increased luggage allowance, lounge access and on-board, the luxurious Club Europe cabin. | |
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Essential maintenance work is expected to cause congestion at peak times on the Southern Perimeter Road west of London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 until the 30th June 2014. Please make allowances for the additional travel time and keep up to date here. | |
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Alitalia have launched new direct flights from London Gatwick to Catania and Palermo, with prices starting from £130 Economy return. There will be 3 weekly flights to Catania and Palermo and for a combination with other Italian destinations Alitalia also operates flights to Sicily via Rome or Milan. | |
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The award-winning frequent flyer programme, Emirates Airlines Skywards, allows you to earn and spend Miles with Emirates and a wide selection of partners, and also enhances the travel experience with benefits and services to make every trip more rewarding. Join for free here and receive a bonus of up to 5,000 Miles on your first flight. | |
East Coast Trains Update
Wakefield Station
Wakefield Westgate Station has re-opened following an £8.1 million investment. The new building has been designed to make journeys easier and more enjoyable, with improved facilities and services for travellers. The station features a new, bigger First Class lounge accessible from the main concourse and a new 900-space multi storey car park a few steps away from the station.
Introducing the Foodbar
Passengers travelling Standard Class can now enjoy a healthy and greater selection of tasty treats as a refreshing new food and drinks service has been launched on board. Customers will notice the bold and modern new style of the Foodbar with its eye-catching design and deli-style menu. Local products and ingredients are used where possible to create the exclusive food range.
High Speed Wi-Fi
East Coast has begun a £2.2 million upgrade on on-train Wi-Fi to deliver a faster more reliable "click and go" connection. As part of the upgrade East Coast has fitted new, industry leading hardware, including new on-board servers, access points and switching equipment for a more reliable connection every time. The whole East Coast fleet will be completed by summer 2014.
Remember to enter this month's competition and look out for more exciting competitions coming soon, keep your fingers crossed!
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