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Traveleads E News Bulletin, Issue 45

Welcome to the May Traveleads Newsletter. This month we have all the latest news, offers and your chance to win an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - The Roxburghe Hotel. For further details on any of the items featured please contact your friendly Traveleads teams on 0113 245 7745 or 0131 718 4000.

The Luxurious Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - The Roxburghe

The prestigious Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - The Roxburghe is one of the most iconic hotels in Edinburgh, located in the very heart of the Georgian New Town and overlooking Charlotte Square. The hotel is a short walk from Waverly and Haymarket train stations and has on-site complimentary car parking.
The hotel boasts two unique features; A Secret Garden - a courtyard in the very centre of the hotel featuring an outside seating area for coffee breaks or barbeques in the summer, and exclusive access to Charlotte Square Gardens, directly opposite the hotel, for any non-motorised team building activities.
A seven million pound investment has updated the 198 bedrooms to meet the needs of the modern traveller. All rooms feature contemporary amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi access, climate control, laptop safes and mineral water. Guests also have access to the Leisure club, swimming pool, spa and sauna.
Whether you are looking to host a conference, event or gala dinner the George Suite is the perfect venue. The purpose built function room seats up to 300 theatre-style and features its own entrance, built-in LCD projectors, separate exhibition and pre-function space, function bar and Edinburgh's largest dance floor.
For your chance to win an overnight stay for two including breakfast, at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - The Roxburghe just answer the following question: What are the 2 unique features of Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - The Roxburghe? Please send your answer to [email protected] along with your name and a contact telephone number.

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead: Stay on the Tyne

The award-winning Hilton Newcastle Gateshead located on the Gateshead Quayside boasting excellent views of the River Tyne and its landmark bridges, is a short walk from the city centre, Sage Gateshead and Metro Arena.

Spacious, modern guest rooms feature internet access and granite bathrooms. Suites and Executive rooms offer views of the River Tyne, a dedicated office space in your room and access to the Executive Lounge with free continental breakfast and refreshments.

The hotel has ten meeting rooms and the Gateshead Suite which can cater for up to 500 guests. Dedicated event planning, a 24-hour concierge desk and a Business Centre provide business travellers with everything they need.

Windows on the Tyne is the hotel's popular restaurant and lounge, serving a wide selection of drinks and locally-sourced cuisine. Other facilities include the 15-meter heated indoor swimming pool, the LivingWell fitness centre and the Ocean Rooms Spa, sauna and beauty room.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush: Where British Charm meets Asian Hospitality

Opening in May 2014, Dorsett Shepherds Bush is the newest addition to the Dorsett Hospitality International portfolio, and the company's first hotel in the United Kingdom and indeed Europe.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush is ideally located both for business and leisure. Corporate travellers enjoy easy access to Marble Arch, Paddington and Chiswick Business Park and leisure guests have Westfield on their doorstep and are within easy reach of Kensington, Oxford Street and Hyde Park.

The hotel features 317 modern, innovative and comfortable rooms comprised of Dorsett, Deluxe and Executive rooms, Studio Suites and four 50m2 Dorsett Suites. The hotel also boasts a top floor spa, two restaurants and a cocktail bar with a view of the dramatic gold-plated seven-story atrium.

Dorsett City, the next London based Dorsett hotel, is due to open in late 2015 perfectly located next to Aldgate Tube station to service offices in the city.

Leeds Bradford Airport travel during the Tour de France

In July 2014 Yorkshire hosts the Grand Départ of the Tour De France welcoming visitors from across the world to participate, watch and enjoy this marvellous sporting occasion. The Grand Départ will leave Leeds on the morning of Saturday 5th July and the first stage will finish in Harrogate later that afternoon. The following day on Sunday 6th July the tour will depart from York and finish in Sheffield later that day. The route of the race passes within a few miles of Leeds Bradford Airport; this will impact journeys to and from the airport and passengers or visitors must prepare accordingly to avoid major delays and disruption.

Friday 4th July 2014: All roads across the Yorkshire region will be open and public transport will operate according to the timetable.

Saturday 5th July 2014 - Stage 1 Leeds to Harrogate: Travel across the region will be seriously impacted. Many roads will be closed although some are expected to reopen in the mid-afternoon. There will be increased risk of serious delays and congestion. Bus services to the airport from Leeds and Bradford city centres will operate but will be delayed by traffic congestion. No bus service will operate to the airport from Harrogate or Otley.

Sunday 6th July 2014 - Stage 2 York to Sheffield: Travel across the region will be affected. Some roads will be closed. Regular Sunday bus services to the airport will operate.

To check for the latest information and alternative routes to the airport visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/tourdefrance.

What's happening at Traveleads this month?

Our very own Elizabeth, from our Leeds business travel team, is taking part in the MoonWalk, an overnight 26.2-mile charity walk through London on 10th May in aid of Walk the Walk, a breast cancer research fundraising charity.

We asked Elizabeth to tell us a little about her challenge:

"I am taking part in the full Moon, MoonWalk on 10th May. This is a 26.2 Mile walk through London at night. It is an extremely challenging prospect for me, but one to which I will give my all! Already through training, I have pushed myself to do things I never thought I could achieve. I am nervous about doing this, but my struggles are nothing in comparison to those battling cancer. We all know someone effected by this awful disease and I want to do my bit in raising money to help wherever possible."

If you'd like to show support for the charity, you would be very welcome to donate via Elizabeth's fundraising page
http://wtwalk.org/moonwalklondon2014/elizabeth-54 - and we all wish her the very best of luck in a great cause!

Lufthansa Presents Premium Economy Class

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, you will appreciate the benefits of the new Lufthansa Premium Economy Class. The new product provides value for money, at a lower cost than Business Class, more space and comfort than Economy Class, and many extras both on the ground and on board to enjoy. Lufthansa Premium Economy Class will be available to book from May 2014.

Passengers can benefit from:

Two checked bags each weighing up to 23 kg, free of charge
A welcome drink when greeted on board
Up to 50% more room thanks to the specially developed seats
Aisle access with no passenger seated more than one seat away from the aisle
A water bottle at every seat
Meals chosen from a menu and served on china tableware
A high-quality amenity kit with many useful travel accessories
An extensive in-flight entertainment programme on an 11-12 inch touchscreen monitor
A wide selection of newspapers and magazines

The entire long-haul fleet will be gradually fitted out starting from November 2014 and should be completed by late summer 2015. Lufthansa Premium Economy Class will be located in the cabin between Business and Economy Class with 21 to 52 seats, depending on the aircraft type. The first destinations will be Bangalore, Chicago, Delhi, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Washington D.C.

Cathay Pacific Launch New Manchester Services

Tickets are now on sale for the Cathay Pacific Airways four-times-weekly service between Manchester and Hong Kong, which will launch on the 8th December.

The new service will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring Cathay Pacific's acclaimed new cabin products, including the award-winning Business Class, Premium Economy Class and the new Economy Class seats. Together with the premium service provided by Cathay Pacific's cabin crew and a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system in all classes, passengers will be provided with the best experience when they travel between Manchester and Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific Airways are committed to forging stronger links between the UK and China; boosting Manchester's standing as an International hub and offering business and leisure passengers even more choice and flexibility.

	On the 20th August SAS will commence services between Stavanger and Houston. The route provides a tailored product for the oil industry with improved connections between Scandinavia and Houston, Texas. The route will be flown by a Boeing 737-700 operating six days a week with 44 comfortable Business Class seats.
	United Airlines has confirmed that all its services will move to the new Terminal 2, The Queen's Terminal, on the 4th June. United Airlines 22 Star Alliance partners serving Heathrow will progressively move to Terminal 2 later in 2014, enabling faster, more convenient connections for passengers travelling on all Star Alliance member airlines.
	No.1 Traveller will open its latest lounge at Edinburgh Airport in May 2014. No.1 Edinburgh will be the most central lounge location at the airport, convenient for all gates, and will provide a new Touchdown service. The No.1 Touchdown service will provide rapid access to desks, the internet, news media, food and drink for domestic arrival passengers. Contact us to book on 0113 245 7745 or 0131 718 4000.
	Aspire by Servisair's new lounge at Newcastle Airport offers all passengers, irrespective of class of travel, a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the main airport terminal. The lounge offers complimentary drinks, food, essentials such as free WiFi and charging facilities, and a quiet zone with private work booths for business travellers. To book call us on 0113 245 7745 or 0131 718 4000.
	Edinburgh Airport has introduced the UK's first multi-airline bag drop facility operated by easyJet and Flybe. The state-of-the-art technology enables passengers to weigh their baggage, print their own bag tag and dispatch their luggage themselves. The ten new self-service kiosks will speed up the check-in process for passengers.
	From the 11th April 2014 UK passport holders travelling to Turkey have been required to pre-purchase their entry visa online at a cost of £12. To purchase a Turkish visa online please click here. Travellers may now also purchase visas on arrival at the airport for £20, which must be paid in the form of a new £20 note.

Remember to enter this month's competition and look out for more exciting competitions coming soon, keep your fingers crossed!