Luxury hotel group Sofitel has launched a truly exceptional offer across the region this summer for IATA travel agents and partners within the Accor HOST programme, with rates starting as low as USD39++ per night.

Those wishing to indulge themselves and make that much-desired getaway will be spoilt for choice as this sensational promotion extends across a number of participating Sofitel Asia Pacific destinations

The deals start with an unbeatable rate of USD39++ per night at the Sofitel Dongguan Golf Resort. Those looking for a city escape can choose the gorgeous Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for just USD98++ per night; Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for USD100; Sofitel Shanghai Hyland for USD118++; and USD129++ at the distinguished Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16. For something truly exotic, a night at the Sofitel Bora Bora can be had from just USD173++.

Rates are based on a room with breakfast for two people included. Other participating hotels can be found at www.sofitel.com.

This special promotion is valid until 30th September 2009. Reservations can be made through any appropriate Accor or Host web channel. Please present your company identification card upon check-in.

These rates are for Accor Staff and Host partner programs (Travel Industry Employees). They are therefore unrestricted and can be changed/amended at any time prior to arrival. They do not include taxes and service charges.

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Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today�s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, New York or Bangkok, or nestled away in a country landscape in French Polynesia or Brazil, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French art de vivre

Discover Sofitel on www.sofitel.com Discover A|Club at Sofitel, the new worldwide Accor loyalty program on www.a-club.com

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Hong Kong & Regional Cherie Lau, Account Manager Hamida Ha, Account Executive +852 2521 1498 cherie@impactasia.com / hamida@impactasia.com

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