9th � 12th November 2009 The Yas Hotel � Stand Number ME1000 Opened in November 2009, The Yas Hotel, operated by Aldar Hotels & Hospitality, is the first hotel in the world to span a Grand Prix circuit, hosting the inaugural 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Offering 499 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, international cuisine in 8 restaurants and pioneering design and architecture, The Yas Hotel will host several illustrious events in its first year, ranging from fashion to sports on a global scale. Located on Yas Island, The Yas Hotel is 10 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi airport, 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi�s National Exhibition Centre and 50 minutes from Dubai Marina. Key People: Paul Bell, Managing Director of Aldar Properties and Stephen Banks, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aldar Properties. Press Contact: Sophie Henson, Account Director or Amber Greenwood, Account Manager firstinitialsurname@prco.com explora � Stand Number LA4000 Founded in 1989, explora is not so much a hotel group as a revolutionary way of travelling to remote regions in South America, where the focus is on in-depth exploration of the surroundings. explora owns and operates three lodges - in the Chilean regions of Atacama (Hotel de Larache), Patagonia (Hotel Salto Chico) and Easter Island (the LEED certified Posada de Mike Rapu) - together with four different �Traves�as� that offer travellers nomadic journeys throughout Atacama, Easter Island, Patagonia, Argentina and the salt flats of Bolivia. Recent news includes wine programmes taking visitors into the Alto Cachapoal Valley and the launch of the explora Atacama Private Observatory. Key People: Mr Jes�s Parrilla, Vice President and Ms Ximena Zamora, European Sales Manager
Press Contact: Daisy Bird, Account Director or Natalie Lewis, Account Manager firstinitialsurname@prco.com
The Vine Hotel � Stand Number EM215 The Vine Hotel is part of the evolving story of Madeira as a destination, and offers a new and dynamic, design-led luxury hotel experience to the island. The Vine, created by post-modern architect Ricardo Bofill, sits in an enviable location in the heart of the city centre, located above the cobbled old quarters of the city of Funchal. Positioned above the city, the hotel�s panoramic rooftop has become a landmark and exciting destination in its own right. The rooftop offers an open-air heated infinity pool, rooftop bar and jacuzzi, with views over the terracotta rooftops, across to the ocean and towards Madeira�s sweeping hills. Key People: James Scott, General Manager Press Contact: Linda Petrie, Managing Director or Olivia Warburton, Account Manager firstinitialsurname@prco.com
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces � Stand Number GV8850
Taj has shown a remarkable spirit of resilience post November 2008 and there is a renewed sense of confidence in India as a destination. 2009 / 2010 is an exciting period for the brand in terms of diversification and worldwide expansion, with the following hotel openings:
� The reopening of The Pierre, New York June 2009 � The new Taj Cape Town, South Africa opening in December 2010 � Reopening of Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad on February 2010 � The reopening of Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai in March 2010
Key People: Deepa Misra-Harris, Vice President of Marketing
Press Contact: Nomi Kakoty, Account Director and Mary-Clare Gribbon, Account Manager firstinitialsurname@prco.com
Madeira Promotion Bureau � Stand Number EM215
The Madeira Promotion Bureau represents a new generation of Madeira supporting a host of young hoteliers and travel industry partners who have cut their teeth abroad and have returned to their homeland to boost the destination. Currently in the clutches of evolution, the island is constantly updating itself making it the ideal destination for younger, active travelers. Key People: Katia Carvalho, Director of Madeira Promotion Bureau and Concei��o Estudante, Secretary of Tourism for Madeira
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Press Contact: Nomi Kakoty, Account Director and Mary-Clare Gribbon, Account Manager firstinitialsurname@prco.com