FEBRUARY 2017 TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
In this mini brochure you will find the best selling hotels, cities and the countries of February 2017 that sold on hotelspro.com. With our state-of-art insight and analytics platform, you can stay ahead of the trends with in-depth insight into your market and decode all travel-related data and run the most relevant campaigns. For further information and the sales reports you can visit: www.hotelspro.com/inspectroom.php
UPTREND SELLING HOTELS TOP
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Miami | US
#1. Royal Hotel South Beach The extraordinary Royal Hotel South Beach blends a unique fusion of past, present and future by the day, week and month. Renovated with the new royalty in mind by world-famous designer Jordan Mozer, the one-of-a-kind hi-tech amenities add mucho cachet to the 1938 Streamline Moderne architectural design. The 42 brightly colored rooms feature cool marble floors, all-tile bathrooms, down bedding, CD players, digital safes, high-speed Internet access, and cable TV including HBO. The new Royal Hotel South Beach offers luxury at affordable prices, only steps away from the sugary white sands of South Beach in the heart of the fashion, dining and nightlife district. The regal Royal was featured in the 2001 edition of “Cool Hotels” and “The Best Designed Hotels in North & South America.” Situated in Pennsylvania Avenue, the Royal South Beach Hotel Miami is few steps away from the sugary white sands of South Beach as well as close to the fashion, dining and nightlife district.
St Petersburg | Russia
#2. Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge meets international requirements in regard to first-rate accommodation and equipment. Sokos Palace Bridge has an opportunity to organize business events on different levels. The assembly hall can seat 350 persons; several conference rooms are intended for private meetings. You can both rest and divert yourself at the hotel. Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge is located on peaceful Vasil Island. It’s just a short distance from the unique city spa to many of the city’s sights. For example, it’s just 200 m to the shores of the Neva, 600 m to Nevski Prospekt and the State Hermitage Museum.
London | UK
#3. Strand Palace Hotel The Strand Palace is located in the heart of the West End, London. The hotel is surrounded by some of the London’s finest architectural and cultural landmarks. The Strand Palace offers a nice stay for both leisure travelers and business people. If you are looking for a welcoming stay in the heart of London, this 4-star luxury hotel is happy to provide you with it. You can find The Strand Palace Hotel at 372 The Strand WC2R 0JJ London. It’s situated in the area of Charing Cross. When you book your hotel rooms at The Strand Palace Hotel, you’ll be close to many popular attractions in London like London’s West End and the City which is London’s financial center. The Strand Palace Hotel is also close to the bus stations and underground stations which is the biggest advantage for those who will explore the city by using the public transportation. By staying at The Strand Palace, you’ll be close to the lively London life and many of the London attractions and must-sees. The City and Dockland areas are within easy reach. The property is located in close proximity to Covent Garden, Charing Cross and a short stroll from Waterloo station. Lyceum Theater is only within walking distance. You can enjoy shopping in the nearby streets. The location is great; you can easily take the underground or the bus to get to other popular attractions in London. The main landmarks located nearby the hotel are Covent Garden, King’s College London, Trafalgar Square, and London Eye.
Milan | Italy
#4. Ibis Milano Centro Hotel The 10 stories Ibis Centro Hotel is situated directly in the central zone of the town center in the city. Built in 1987, the 425 rooms Ibis Centro Milan is a first-class modern hotel that is very big, inexpensive but high quality hotel. All the rooms are of an average size, simply but pleasantly decorated with basic modern furnishings. The hotel offers a large and modern restaurant serving both international and local cuisine. This is a modern looking apartment style building. The hotel has a very spacious and airy lounge area with plenty of comfortable seating. Always full of businessmen this hotel is one of Milan’s most popular hotels for the commercial traveller and many important meetings are held in the impressive reception area and congress rooms.
Barcelona | Spain
#5. Rialto Hotel Rialto Hotel is ideal for business people and tourist alike, due to the proximity to both the business districts and many tourist sights. Upon entering to this marble filled parlor of history, one immediately feels the southern ambience that is bound to make the guest feel at home. Rialto is a nice family hotel in the city centre of Barcelona and hotel building is the birthhouse of Joan Miro, the famous Spanish painter. The hotel offers a coffee shop, salon buffet for breakfast and a fine restaurant offering regional and international cuisine. The hotel is a few steps away from the marina and well contacted with the rest of the city, by car and public transportation. Many of the rooms are nicely decorated with wooden panel flooring. The Hotel Rialto Barcelona is centrally situated in the heart of the city and also in the business center where close proximity to public transportation enables easy access to the city’s tourist sights. Rialto Hotel is situated in the heart of the Gothic quarter, near Joan Miró’s birth house and next to the Town Hall and the Catalan government palace, just beside the Plaça Sant Jaume square and in a few steps from Las Ramblas.
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. KUALA LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur is city with a magical blend of East and West and a unique city for tourism that offers first class attractions, entertainment and shopping facilities. It is a metropolis with a big central business district with many tall skyscrapers, many international renowned hotels and numerous luxurious shopping malls. Kuala Lumpur has not forgotten it´s old heritage. Here you can see some of the world’s most breathtaking modern skyscrapers, inspired by the unique style of Malay architecture, next to some colonial buildings, which means that the city also retains much of its old character and local colour. While you are in Kuala Lumpur you must visit: Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Tower which are the most magnificent buildings in the world. Wonder the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Merdeka Square and the Masjid Jame Mosque, museums and the Orchid Garden. Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds the King´s Palace, Istana Negara one of the places you must visit.
#2. CANCUN Cancun is a tropical paradise a part of heaven that remains one of the world’s top tourist destinations. This comes as no surprise when you consider how much Cancun has to offer. Cancun is place with great weather, pumping nightlife, many accommodation options and some of the coolest activities in Mexico, Cancun is where you want to be. Home to the world’s second largest barrier reef, Cancun is an ideal place for scuba diving and snorkeling. Gorgeous beaches of white sand caressed by warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea stand out as the hottest spots in town, both literally and figuratively. Regarding the nightlife, there is no better place than beautiful Cancun. There are dozens of great bars, superclubs and even lounges to ensure the perfect night out. The aura of mystery and majesty still lingers around the Mayan archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba to mention but a few. These are all within easy reach of Cancun by bus, or car or on one of the many tours. While you are in Cancun you must visit Cancun Isla Mujeres, Playa Tortugas, El Rey Ruins, Delphinus Dreams Cancun, Playa Delfines, Pok-Ta-Pok Golf Club, Interactive Aquarium.
#3. MIAMI Miami is one of the state’s – and the world’s – most popular vacation spots. Miami was named for the Mayaimis, a Native American tribe who lived in the area until the 17th or 18th century. The Mayaimis took their name from Lake Okeechobee, which was called Mayaimis or “big water”. Miami area offers multiple enticements for everyone: The trendy nightlife of South Beach, bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district. The bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana. The plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables. The lures of deep-sea fishing and golf and tennis. Major league football, basketball, hockey and baseball. Boat shows and auto racing. Art festivals and outdoor food and wine extravaganzas. An international airport and the world’s busiest cruise port. The Miami area offers all of this – and so much more. Miami has more than 800 parks and is the only city in the United States that is bordered by two separate National Parks – Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. With more than 800 buildings, Miami Beach’s Art Deco district is home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco Architecture.
#4. RIO DE JANERIO The bustling city of Rio de Janeiro has been one of Brazil’s most popular and frequented tourist destinations for decades. Its vibrant city centre is bursting with culture and pulsating with a deep sense of history and heritage. Rio, as it is commonly known, is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest metropolis in the whole of South America. Because of its many cultural and historical attractions, Rio has implemented fabulous infrastructure to cater to the needs of its visitors. Make the most of your holiday with our list of to-do things in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the sensation of sun and sand on the hot Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Experience the rhythm of this amazing city by visiting the various beaches, museums, art galleries, mountains, parks and last but certainly not the least the famous Rio Carnivals. Cheer for your favourite football team on soccer stadium, take a walking tour through the best destinations in Rio or go trekking into the Tijuca national park our exclusive list includes all the most recommended activities and attractions in Rio along with the time needed to complete them.
#5. MECCA The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jiddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born - the place where God’s message was first revealed to him and the city to which he returned after the migration to Madinah in 622 AD. Makkah is the holiest city on earth to Muslims. Five times each day, the world’s one billion Muslims, wherever they may be, turn to the Holy City of Makkah to pray. And at least once in their lives, all Muslims who are not prevented by personal circumstance perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. Thus each year the Holy City of Makkah is host to some two million hajjis (pilgrims) from all over the world. The Holy Mosque in Makkah houses the Ka’aba, in the corner of which is set the Black Stone which marks the starting point for the seven circumambulations of the Holy Mosque which every hajji must complete.
UPTREND SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. CHINA China is a vast country with the greatest-number and variety of attractions. It is situated in eastern Asia, bounded by the Pacific in the east. The third largest country in the world, next to Canada and Russia, it has an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, or one-fifteenth of the world’s landmass. The Chinese border stretches over 22,000 kilometers on land and its coastline extends well over 18,000 kilometers, washed by the waters of the Bohai Sea, the Huanghai, the East China and the South China Seas. The Bohai Sea is China’s only inland sea. Travellers often want to see both China’s ancient and modern culture. Beijing and Xi’an offer the best way to explore the imperial and revolutionary past; Shanghai presents a glimpse of the future. Besides, you may go to visit Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Guilin, Lijiang, Jiuzhaigou, Sanya, Tibet or Xinjiang. Shenzhen and Guangzhou are well-known coastal cities with fast economic development; Hangzhou and Suzhou boast beautiful water towns, lakes and gardens as well as favorable climate; Guilin, Lijiang and Jiuzhaigou are famed for unique natural scenery, and characteristic ethnic minorities’ culture; Sanya in Hainan Province makes you enjoy the charming tropical scenery; Tibet has mysterious religious beliefs, vast grasslands and highest mountains; and Xinjiang attracts visitors by its various ethnic minorities and numerous historical relics along the Silk Road.
#2. ARGENTINA Argentina has its own spirit with natural wonders range from Andean plateaux and Patagonian glaciers to subtropical waterfalls and wildlife-rich wetland, rolling wine regions and snowy peaks. Buenos Aires might sit at the very edge of the country, gazing out across the Rio de la Plata, but it’s very much Argentina’s centrepiece. In the high-end neighbourhoods of Recoleta and Palermo you’ll find designer boutiques and trendy eateries, while historic San Telmo offers antique stalls, old-world cafés and an abundance of live music. In the north, scorched mountains and otherworldly rock formations characterise the Salta region, where Spanish and Gaucho traditions combine and Argentina’s famous white wines flourish. Elsewhere, try walking in the glistening Lake District, whale-watching off the coast at Puerto Madryn, meeting baby penguins in Punta Tombo or exploring the Jesuit chapels and farmhouses of Córdoba. Another of the country’s majestic natural beauties is the mighty Iguazu Falls, bordering Argentina and Brazil.
#3. SAUDI ARABIA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia’s geography is diverse, with forests, grasslands, mountain ranges and deserts. The climate varies from region to region. Temperatures can reach over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the desert in the summer, while in the winter temperatures in the north and central parts of the country can drop below freezing. Saudi Arabia gets very little rain, only about four inches a year on average. The culture of Saudi Arabia is a rich one that has been shaped by its Islamic heritage, its historical role as an ancient trade center, and its Bedouin traditions. Saudi society has experienced tremendous development over the past several decades. The Saudi people have taken their values and traditions – their customs, hospitality and even their style of dress – and adapted them to the modern world. Saudi Arabia has a unique architectural heritage that has developed over the centuries. Historically, building designs and materials in Saudi Arabia were dictated by the climate, geography and resources available. For example, builders in the central areas preferred adobe for its malleability, availability and insulating qualities. In western Saudi Arabia, stone and red brick were common, while Jeddah’s builders used coral from the Red Sea.
#4. MEXICO Mexico is bordered by the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the southeast. When you are in Mexico you will see that the ancient cities and the modern cities are inside each other.The capital city, one of the largest cities in the world, is built directly over an entire ancient city. Mexico is a country where the next desert dune gives way to heavenly beaches like one of the world most beautiful beaches Cancun. Mexico welcomes over twenty million visitors every year because it’s a place for everybody from a bag packer to a luxury seeking guests. You can be snorkeling on a tropical beach in the morning, exploring ancient ruins in the afternoon, sipping coffee in a quaint colonial city in the evening and receiving a massage at a chic spa the same night. This country is home of one of mystical tourist destinations of the world with its pyramids, temples, ceremonial palaces and ancient cities. The huge pyramids of Teotihuacan near Mexico City, the Mayan city of Tulum, near Cancun and Monte Alban which is just a few miles from Oaxaca are all easily accessible from major tourist areas. Chichen Itza near Merida is the most famous, and the best restored Mayan city, and should be included in any vacation itinerary that includes Merida or Cancun, if at all possible.
#5. CANADA Canada is a country, consisting of ten provinces and three territories, in the northern part of the continent of North America. Canada is an immense country. It is very diverse in its people, its landscape, its climate, and its way of life. However, Canadians do share the same important values which are pride, a belief in equality and diversity and respect for all individuals in society. Canada has many national parks which you have to experience. You can discover cultural traditions at a historic site, or stroll along Confederation Boulevard in Canada’s Capital region, home to many national treasures, green spaces and waterways. There are more than 950 national historic sites in Canada; of these, 167 are administered by Parks Canada. In Canada, many different cultural and ethnic groups live and work together in harmony and tolerance. Canada’s diversity is encouraged by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. While you are in Canada you must see: Horseshoe Falls (Niagara Falls Canada Side), Quebec Province, The CN tower which is located in Toronto, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia and British Colombia & The Canadian Rockies.
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