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Mar 26, 2012 | 3:54 pm
#451
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beachfront 3/4BR la playa villa now available for the first time at cuixmala, from $3.5K
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new low for harper >
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/...27#/7c427327/4
uses amanjiwo service to market itself, including quote referencing elephant ride to property, which is no longer offered
http://www.andrewharper.com/blog/upd...onto-and-more/
many island reports here, starting in 2010 - vuittonsofstyle in sep and Fliar in oct >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post14615360
new pool has been pushed back again >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post18156050
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also saw this on harper >
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news12...lviatino.shtml
second hotel opens under il salviatino "brand" in verona, 2 other upcoming mentioned
http://palazzovictoria.com/
http://www.mp-g.net/properties.php
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new >
http://www.iprestigerewards.com/
The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, City Garden Hotel, Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, Island Pacific Hotel, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
https://www.trumpcard.trumphotelcollection.com/
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new low for harper >
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/...27#/7c427327/4
uses amanjiwo service to market itself, including quote referencing elephant ride to property, which is no longer offered
http://www.andrewharper.com/blog/upd...onto-and-more/
March 21, 2012 Until recently, guests at this Adriatic Coast resort could only stay in the Villa Milocˇer, an eight-suite mansion on the mainland. Now, many of the suites on the tiny adjacent island of Sveti Stefan can be booked. Housed within a former fishing village, all 47 accommodations are scheduled to be finished by April.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post14615360
new pool has been pushed back again >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post18156050
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also saw this on harper >
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news12...lviatino.shtml
second hotel opens under il salviatino "brand" in verona, 2 other upcoming mentioned
http://palazzovictoria.com/
http://www.mp-g.net/properties.php
new >
http://www.iprestigerewards.com/
The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, City Garden Hotel, Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, Island Pacific Hotel, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
https://www.trumpcard.trumphotelcollection.com/
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Mar 28, 2012 | 8:08 pm
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recap - wilderness safaris is opening segera kenya july 1
virgin >
http://www.mahalimzuri.virgin.com/en/mahali_mzuri
2013, 12 tents, Olare Orok and Motorogi Conservancies
http://www.oocmara.com/camps/
6, 7, 10 so far (1 probable luxury) = 23 + 12 virgin = 35, leaving 59 potential
http://www.oocmara.com/news/
links some good UK articles, but confuses me re acreage
edit - got a virgin limited brochure after posting this - says 32,000 acres
other virgin, book by mar 31 >
- 3rd nt free at the lodge in apr (http://www.verbinet.com/reports/snow.html)
- earn double virgin atlantic miles
virgin >
http://www.mahalimzuri.virgin.com/en/mahali_mzuri
2013, 12 tents, Olare Orok and Motorogi Conservancies
http://www.oocmara.com/camps/
maximum of 94 beds
http://www.oocmara.com/news/
links some good UK articles, but confuses me re acreage
edit - got a virgin limited brochure after posting this - says 32,000 acres
other virgin, book by mar 31 >
- 3rd nt free at the lodge in apr (http://www.verbinet.com/reports/snow.html)
- earn double virgin atlantic miles
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Mar 29, 2012 | 9:34 pm
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http://www.thecopyteam.com/downloads...20Brochure.pdf
http://issuu.com/strattons/docs/slhbusdevbrochure
interesting, for example SLH get discount on amex CC processing
also, demographics of 90,000 Club members >
place of residence
43% [38,700] americas
22% [19,800] europe (excluding UK)
21% [18,900] UK
12% [10,800] asia
[2% [1,800] africa & oceania & ?]
age
22% [19,800] up to 34
30% [27,000] 35-44
23% [20,700] 45-54
16% [14,400] 55-64
9% [8,100] 65+
HHI
23% [20,700] up to $200K
27% [24,300] $200-$400K
10% [9,000] $400-$600K
5% [4,500] $600-$800K
2% [1,800] $800K-$1MM
[33% [29,700] $1MM+ & ?]
air travel
43% [38,700] business class
6% [5,400] first class
1% [900] private jet
[50% [45,000] economy & ?]
SLH mgmt co > http://www.hgal.com/ > http://www.luxuryhotelpartners.com/lhp-hotels.html
for TA > http://agents.slh.com/en/travel-agents/
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles...Clock-check-in
interesting. and yet their new features are still night centric, rather than introducing spend centric measurements.
http://issuu.com/strattons/docs/slhbusdevbrochure
interesting, for example SLH get discount on amex CC processing
also, demographics of 90,000 Club members >
place of residence
43% [38,700] americas
22% [19,800] europe (excluding UK)
21% [18,900] UK
12% [10,800] asia
[2% [1,800] africa & oceania & ?]
age
22% [19,800] up to 34
30% [27,000] 35-44
23% [20,700] 45-54
16% [14,400] 55-64
9% [8,100] 65+
HHI
23% [20,700] up to $200K
27% [24,300] $200-$400K
10% [9,000] $400-$600K
5% [4,500] $600-$800K
2% [1,800] $800K-$1MM
[33% [29,700] $1MM+ & ?]
air travel
43% [38,700] business class
6% [5,400] first class
1% [900] private jet
[50% [45,000] economy & ?]
SLH mgmt co > http://www.hgal.com/ > http://www.luxuryhotelpartners.com/lhp-hotels.html
for TA > http://agents.slh.com/en/travel-agents/
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles...Clock-check-in
According to van Paasschen, just two percent of travelers drive 30 percent of Starwoods profits
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Apr 6, 2012 | 11:34 am
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articles on london olympics hotel availability >
apr 2 - http://www.newsday.com/sports/money-...tels-1.3637212
755 Ritz
600 Claridges 5 nt
2750 Savoy (river suite)
apr 4 - http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnclar...-the-olympics/
$1600 Connaught 5 nt
$500 Cliveden 3 nt
FS >
john o'sullivan now punta mita GM after sabbatical
was previously bali GM for 7 years
immediately before that was opening GM of cairo first residence >
"In its opening year the hotel was voted Hotel of The Year by Gallivanters Guide UK"
http://baliwww.com/hotel/press_release/614/18.html
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...42755384950785
"Michele Grosso...back as the new GM @FSChicago"
http://press.fourseasons.com/chicago...hotel-chicago/
http://press.fourseasons.com/chicago...sunday-brunch/
previously http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post13777575
HK, some interesting stuff (all at the end?)
http://hkivm.org/conference/9th_conf...vidYau%203.pdf
http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/...rivate_island/
FS bora bora buyout from $45K - doesnt seem that bad, assuming excl beach villas?
apr 2 - http://www.newsday.com/sports/money-...tels-1.3637212
755 Ritz
600 Claridges 5 nt
2750 Savoy (river suite)
asked hotels to hand over 40,000 rooms to house Olympic dignitaries. In January, they handed 8,000 rooms back for hotels to sell to the general public. And it may well hand more rooms back in the next few weeks.
$1600 Connaught 5 nt
$500 Cliveden 3 nt
FS >
john o'sullivan now punta mita GM after sabbatical
was previously bali GM for 7 years
immediately before that was opening GM of cairo first residence >
"In its opening year the hotel was voted Hotel of The Year by Gallivanters Guide UK"
http://baliwww.com/hotel/press_release/614/18.html
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...42755384950785
"Michele Grosso...back as the new GM @FSChicago"
http://press.fourseasons.com/chicago...hotel-chicago/
http://press.fourseasons.com/chicago...sunday-brunch/
previously http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post13777575
HK, some interesting stuff (all at the end?)
http://hkivm.org/conference/9th_conf...vidYau%203.pdf
http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/...rivate_island/
FS bora bora buyout from $45K - doesnt seem that bad, assuming excl beach villas?
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Apr 11, 2012 | 9:54 am
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2011 - pegasus does investment agreement with six senses
http://www.sixsenses.com/About-Six-S...illadolid.html
2012 - pegasus acquires six senses / evason mgmt co (excl mgmt of soneva)
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...06154157412352
http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/art...ts___Spas.html
so now more money for soneva?
seems odd if there are owned properties, reminiscent of al maha getting starwood mgmt
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at RC FLL, while exclusive resorts owns 7 out of 8 3BRs, on 10/19/2011 they sold the best one (1603) and RC shows 3BR in room list, even though it may have very limited avail
floorplan shows huge terrace http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6238/97383944.png
its the best condohotel unit in the building, and not expensive, although rooms are cheap
not sure how many rooms/suites but >
34 condohotel on floors 15-17 (11 on 15th, 10 on 16th, 13 on 17th)
28 residences on floors 18-24 (1 year min lease last i checked)
top 2 residences are 2101 and 2401 (2401 has a swimming pool
2101 might too)
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http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=3839
starwood (st regis) and bentley
http://www.sixsenses.com/About-Six-S...illadolid.html
US$ 15M of residential sales, and US$ 6M in private client financing.
The strategic investment in 2011 by Pegasus Capital of US$ 11M (potentially up to US$ 60M)
The strategic investment in 2011 by Pegasus Capital of US$ 11M (potentially up to US$ 60M)
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...06154157412352
http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/art...ts___Spas.html
“This transaction will allow me to focus solely on the development of the Soneva portfolio of resorts and real estate assets...said Sonu Shivdasani, chairman and CEO of The Soneva Group. “For myself and Eva, my wife, this means we can devote all our energies to our first love
seems odd if there are owned properties, reminiscent of al maha getting starwood mgmt
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at RC FLL, while exclusive resorts owns 7 out of 8 3BRs, on 10/19/2011 they sold the best one (1603) and RC shows 3BR in room list, even though it may have very limited avail
floorplan shows huge terrace http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6238/97383944.png
its the best condohotel unit in the building, and not expensive, although rooms are cheap
not sure how many rooms/suites but >
34 condohotel on floors 15-17 (11 on 15th, 10 on 16th, 13 on 17th)
28 residences on floors 18-24 (1 year min lease last i checked)
top 2 residences are 2101 and 2401 (2401 has a swimming pool
2101 might too)***
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=3839
starwood (st regis) and bentley
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Apr 20, 2012 | 12:22 am
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http://www.neckerisland.virgin.com/e...ebration_weeks
http://www.neckerisland.virgin.com/r...nWeeks2012.pdf
http://www.neckerisland.virgin.com/e...y/temple_house
http://trsbvi.com/portfolio/temple-house/
starting last year guests had access to temple house
this year its 8BR - 1BR temple house 1BR love temple 6 bali houses
not sure how many BRs new great house will have (8BR burned down)
also new beach pavilion http://vlog.virginlimitededition.com/?p=4286#more-4286
http://www.neckerisland.virgin.com/r...nWeeks2012.pdf
http://www.neckerisland.virgin.com/e...y/temple_house
http://trsbvi.com/portfolio/temple-house/
Temple House is Sir Richard Branson's private home and was built to his exacting standards. For a limited time Richard has decided to make this gorgeous property available for guests staying on the island...Just along from Temple House is another house we call the Love Temple
this year its 8BR - 1BR temple house 1BR love temple 6 bali houses
not sure how many BRs new great house will have (8BR burned down)
also new beach pavilion http://vlog.virginlimitededition.com/?p=4286#more-4286
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Apr 22, 2012 | 3:34 pm
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/trav...-1226317868297
PH suites & spas >
paris - http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/ho...a_Brochure.pdf
"Respirer Paris, cela conserve l'ame - A breath of Paris, preserves the soul - Victor Hugo"
milan - http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/ho...Collection.pdf (Verdi quote)
factsheets etc >
http://www.waldorfastoriaglobalmediacenter.com/
opened Parrot Cay in 1998. If it is any consolation for beleaguered hotel projects worldwide, the property she took on also had less than auspicious beginnings. Built by a Kuwaiti investment body in 1990, the place was abandoned while national funds were poured into the first Gulf war.
It was another six years before Ong's holidaying daughter relayed news of an opportunity, having spied it while snorkelling in the vicinity.
It was another six years before Ong's holidaying daughter relayed news of an opportunity, having spied it while snorkelling in the vicinity.
paris - http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/ho...a_Brochure.pdf
"Respirer Paris, cela conserve l'ame - A breath of Paris, preserves the soul - Victor Hugo"
milan - http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/ho...Collection.pdf (Verdi quote)
factsheets etc >
http://www.waldorfastoriaglobalmediacenter.com/
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Apr 25, 2012 | 9:40 pm
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considering current secret service scandalhttp://www.openways.com/pages/news.html >
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/1...7/4055486.html
The Hotel' Brussels
offering OpenWays’ smartphone apps to allow guests to bypass any front desk line and get straight to their rooms without delay
As part of its ongoing property-wide renovation, the 424-room luxury hotel will be equipped with locks integrated with Mobile Key by OpenWays.
formerly the Hilton Brussels...undergoing a transformation that extends to all guestrooms, corridors, conference facilities, public areas, restaurant/bar areas and technology offerings.
offering OpenWays’ smartphone apps to allow guests to bypass any front desk line and get straight to their rooms without delay
As part of its ongoing property-wide renovation, the 424-room luxury hotel will be equipped with locks integrated with Mobile Key by OpenWays.
formerly the Hilton Brussels...undergoing a transformation that extends to all guestrooms, corridors, conference facilities, public areas, restaurant/bar areas and technology offerings.
http://www.nowthisisyourtime.com/
2BR @ FS denver for $1mm, originally $1.7mm
http://www.zilbert.com/four_seasons_...s%20Residences
runs along the entire short side of the building
re FS baltimore upthread, i did find some weekends with $295 rate, under a "weekend [something]" rate
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May 1, 2012 | 10:31 am
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from gallivanters twitter >
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...74185444818945
http://www.beyondmenus.com/clients.html - where hotels shop
http://www.howieshomestay.com/ - interesting in chiang mai - anyone heard/seen anything?
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http://www.thealpinagstaad.ch/assets..._sheet_mar.pdf
doesnt mention apartments and chalets
sodashi in room at 3 properties >
40 room wolgan
96 room FS KH
244 room FS paris
1970 - london - opened as FS
hotels became FS
1959 - lisbon
1928 - paris
1927 - santa barbara
historic became FS
1920 - buenos aires (la mansion) - residence
1919 - istanbul - jail
1906 - budapest - corporate > apartments
17XX - hampshire - residence
1568/1827/1883 - prague - ?
1480/15XX - florence - residence > corporate & convent
14XX - milan - convent > residence
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...74185444818945
average length of a subscription to The Gallivanter's Guide is 12 years
http://www.howieshomestay.com/ - interesting in chiang mai - anyone heard/seen anything?
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http://www.thealpinagstaad.ch/assets..._sheet_mar.pdf
doesnt mention apartments and chalets
sodashi in room at 3 properties >
40 room wolgan
96 room FS KH
244 room FS paris
hotels became FS
1959 - lisbon
1928 - paris
1927 - santa barbara
historic became FS
1920 - buenos aires (la mansion) - residence
1919 - istanbul - jail
1906 - budapest - corporate > apartments
17XX - hampshire - residence
1568/1827/1883 - prague - ?
1480/15XX - florence - residence > corporate & convent
14XX - milan - convent > residence
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May 11, 2012 | 8:26 am
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palace hotel tokyo reopens may 17 (closed for renovations feb 1 2009)
290 rooms incl 74 club and some with balconies
exec suite is $1K and looks like really sizable balcony/terrace >
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=3878
http://www.palacehoteltokyo.com/en/room/
20m pool - http://www.palacehoteltokyo.com/en/evianspa/fitness.php
http://jajoftravel.com/mothers-day-t...r-at-blantyre/
if exclusive use and representative, interesting at blantyre
$4873 for 10 rooms and food (and possibly spa) (before service)
http://www.blantyre.com/guestrooms-rates.php shows $7050 min for 10 rooms without food
22 room property, and dining is (usually) not guest only
http://www.thechanler.com/meetings/exclusive_use/
not sure exactly how this works, but exclusive use for $1500 F&B or 5 rooms (~$1500) in winter
290 rooms incl 74 club and some with balconies
exec suite is $1K and looks like really sizable balcony/terrace >
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=3878
http://www.palacehoteltokyo.com/en/room/
20m pool - http://www.palacehoteltokyo.com/en/evianspa/fitness.php
http://jajoftravel.com/mothers-day-t...r-at-blantyre/
Mother’s Day weekend. Come for Friday night dinner and stay through Sunday Brunch
2-Night Package Details:
Take Ten (10) rooms for the weekend = $11,500 plus tax and spirits
Take Fifteen (15) rooms for the weekend = $17,500 plus tax and spirits
Dates: May 11-13, 2012
*Takeover will include a spa treatment of choice for all mothers!
Rates include room, food and service
2-Night Package Details:
Take Ten (10) rooms for the weekend = $11,500 plus tax and spirits
Take Fifteen (15) rooms for the weekend = $17,500 plus tax and spirits
Dates: May 11-13, 2012
*Takeover will include a spa treatment of choice for all mothers!
Rates include room, food and service
$4873 for 10 rooms and food (and possibly spa) (before service)
http://www.blantyre.com/guestrooms-rates.php shows $7050 min for 10 rooms without food
22 room property, and dining is (usually) not guest only
http://www.thechanler.com/meetings/exclusive_use/
not sure exactly how this works, but exclusive use for $1500 F&B or 5 rooms (~$1500) in winter
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May 13, 2012 | 7:31 am
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siam bangkok pics (not renderings) >
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/virt...6/#/27/OnePage = river pool/bar
http://documents.virtuoso.com/vl/dst0312_multi.pdf
http://www.facebook.com/TheSiam
http://www.interiorsdigital.com/inte...20120405#pg141 = 12 pages of interiors
cottage will have pool, curious re details
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/virt...6/#/27/OnePage = river pool/bar
http://documents.virtuoso.com/vl/dst0312_multi.pdf
http://www.facebook.com/TheSiam
http://www.interiorsdigital.com/inte...20120405#pg141 = 12 pages of interiors
cottage will have pool, curious re details
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May 14, 2012 | 10:12 am
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siam bangkok pics (not renderings) >
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/virt...6/#/27/OnePage = river pool/bar
http://documents.virtuoso.com/vl/dst0312_multi.pdf
http://www.facebook.com/TheSiam
http://www.interiorsdigital.com/inte...20120405#pg141 = 12 pages of interiors
cottage will have pool, curious re details
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/virt...6/#/27/OnePage = river pool/bar
http://documents.virtuoso.com/vl/dst0312_multi.pdf
http://www.facebook.com/TheSiam
http://www.interiorsdigital.com/inte...20120405#pg141 = 12 pages of interiors
cottage will have pool, curious re details
May 17, 2012 | 5:47 pm
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VIP Terminal use at Heathrow
This just came in:
EXPERIENCE YOUR OWN PERSONAL TERMINAL
From The Lanesborough to Your Plane
The Lanesborough Hotel Concierge Team is delighted to provide its guests with access to Heathrow Airports best kept secret, Heathrow By Invitation. Previously an exclusivity to Royalty and Heads of State, this luxury service is extended to The Lanesborough guests. Allow our team to organise your journey via Heathrow with the highest level of discretion, convenience and exclusive service, including:
* Providing your own personal mini terminal
* Arrive at Heathrow Airports private entrance
* Enjoy your own private lounge
* Your luggage will be checked in on your behalf
* Complete passport control in the comfort of your lounge
* Available for up to 6 guests per invitation
* Book Now by calling Concierge at +44(0)207259 5599,
or email [email protected]
* One way Heathrow by Invitation Service is priced at 1500 + VAT
Excluding Transfer to/from Heathrow.
EXPERIENCE YOUR OWN PERSONAL TERMINAL
From The Lanesborough to Your Plane
The Lanesborough Hotel Concierge Team is delighted to provide its guests with access to Heathrow Airports best kept secret, Heathrow By Invitation. Previously an exclusivity to Royalty and Heads of State, this luxury service is extended to The Lanesborough guests. Allow our team to organise your journey via Heathrow with the highest level of discretion, convenience and exclusive service, including:
* Providing your own personal mini terminal
* Arrive at Heathrow Airports private entrance
* Enjoy your own private lounge
* Your luggage will be checked in on your behalf
* Complete passport control in the comfort of your lounge
* Available for up to 6 guests per invitation
* Book Now by calling Concierge at +44(0)207259 5599,
or email [email protected]
* One way Heathrow by Invitation Service is priced at 1500 + VAT
Excluding Transfer to/from Heathrow.
May 17, 2012 | 9:12 pm
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open to anyone
http://www.heathrowbyinvitation.com/
athaenum had a promo last year from 399
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&hl=en&ct=clnk
there is discussion (launched a year ago?) on FT search "heathrowbyinvitation" and "heathrow by invitation"
most (if not all) of discussion is in BA forum
also another thing at LHR called silverwing (i see a thread)
http://www.heathrowbyinvitation.com/
athaenum had a promo last year from 399
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&hl=en&ct=clnk
there is discussion (launched a year ago?) on FT search "heathrowbyinvitation" and "heathrow by invitation"
most (if not all) of discussion is in BA forum
also another thing at LHR called silverwing (i see a thread)
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May 18, 2012 | 2:03 am
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"Heathrow by Invitation" - strange title, when they then say "book here" - i.e. not by invitation but open to anyone wealthy enough to pay the fee.
This has been bad timing IMO for BAA to introduce this at Heathrow, because whenever someone uses the facility Border Agency staff have to leave their job dealing with the masses to tend to people using Heathrow by Invitation. Horrendous delays at Heathrow due to Border Agency staff shortages is a big story here at the moment, with calls for Ministers and bosses of the Border Agency to be sacked.
I suspect Heathrow wanted to get this in place for the Olympics
Heathrow shoot themselves in the foot again! I suspect there will be signs up at Heathrow soon saying "Current Immigration Delays 3.5 hours, upgrade today for 1500 and clear immigartion in 5 minutes"
This has been bad timing IMO for BAA to introduce this at Heathrow, because whenever someone uses the facility Border Agency staff have to leave their job dealing with the masses to tend to people using Heathrow by Invitation. Horrendous delays at Heathrow due to Border Agency staff shortages is a big story here at the moment, with calls for Ministers and bosses of the Border Agency to be sacked.
I suspect Heathrow wanted to get this in place for the Olympics
Heathrow shoot themselves in the foot again! I suspect there will be signs up at Heathrow soon saying "Current Immigration Delays 3.5 hours, upgrade today for 1500 and clear immigartion in 5 minutes"