summit newsAn overview of the latest updates from Summit Hotels & ResortsGAME ONThere’s someth<strong>in</strong>g undeniably endear<strong>in</strong>g about giraffes,so the staff at Gondwana Game Reserve <strong>in</strong> Mossel Bay,South Africa, were understandably excited when a herdwas <strong>in</strong>troduced to the reserve <strong>in</strong> May. After travell<strong>in</strong>g ashort distance from the Eastern Cape to the awe-<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>gNauga Valley, the animals gracefully disembarked fromtheir truck and surveyed their new surround<strong>in</strong>gs beforethe young bull led his female companions off <strong>in</strong>to thedistance, aga<strong>in</strong>st a backdrop of the Langeberg Mounta<strong>in</strong>s.The world’s tallest land mammal is just the latest animalto jo<strong>in</strong> the 11,000ha reserve, which is already hometo desert black rh<strong>in</strong>o, eland, kudu, lion, Capemounta<strong>in</strong> zebra and cheetah, among others.www.gondwanagr.co.za10volume thirteenSummit
<strong>check</strong>-<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>briefTour de forcePeppermill Resort Spa Cas<strong>in</strong>o, a privatelyowned AAA Four Diamond resort <strong>in</strong> Reno,Nevada, has created a stunn<strong>in</strong>g new virtualtour that’s almost as good as the real th<strong>in</strong>g.Photography and video footage shot by the<strong>in</strong>-house team has been comb<strong>in</strong>ed withcutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge IT techniques to create theeSite Inspection, which is already w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gover the group travel and meet<strong>in</strong>g sector.www.peppermillreno.comRooms at the topCh<strong>in</strong>ggis Khaan Hotel (pictured below)<strong>in</strong> Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is proud tolaunch its new club floors, furnished <strong>in</strong>an elegant, classical style, on the eighthand n<strong>in</strong>th floors of the hotel. Guests canalso now book a Family Weekend Package,<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g family movie (with pizza),karaoke fun and sessions <strong>in</strong> the swimm<strong>in</strong>gpool and sauna, as well as accommodationand meals. www.ch<strong>in</strong>ggis-hotel.comGet more from your trip away, with packages and offersThai lifeA 25th anniversary is always acause for celebration, which iswhy The Tongsai Bay (picturedtop) <strong>in</strong> Thailand is mark<strong>in</strong>gits silver jubilee with a specialoffer. The hotel, which openedits doors on the beautiful islandof Ko Samui on 9 July 1987, has<strong>in</strong>troduced a 25th AnniversaryPackage. Valid until 20 December2012, and priced at THB25,000(US$793), it <strong>in</strong>cludes two nights’accommodation <strong>in</strong> a spectacularseafront cottage, a complimentarybottle of Chandon Rosé, a fourcoursed<strong>in</strong>ner for two and othergoodies. www.tongsaibay.co.thPerfect packagesRecognised by Sunset magaz<strong>in</strong>eas one of the best hotels <strong>in</strong> theSan Francisco Bay Area, HotelLos Gatos and Spa (picturedabove left and right) <strong>in</strong> Los Gatos,California, has <strong>in</strong>troduced a fewnew packages that will make iteven more attractive to anyonewant<strong>in</strong>g to explore this beautifulw<strong>in</strong>e-grow<strong>in</strong>g region. For peoplewith pooches <strong>in</strong> tow, Pet Perks isperfect: open to dogs under 18kg,it <strong>in</strong>cludes complimentary dogtreats, a water bowl and comfydog bed. Golfers can enjoy a newGolf Package, which <strong>in</strong>cludes around at the exclusive Golf Clubat Boulder Ridge. And w<strong>in</strong>eloverscan take advantage of thehotel’s partnership with nearbyTestarossa W<strong>in</strong>ery to enjoy a Fridaytast<strong>in</strong>g of the f<strong>in</strong>est w<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> theregion. www.hotellosgatos.comPower po<strong>in</strong>tCedar Rapids <strong>in</strong> eastern Iowa just got alittle bit greener, thanks to The Hotel atKirkwood Center. In a first-of-its-k<strong>in</strong>d forthe state, the hotel has <strong>in</strong>stalled a level-twoelectric vehicle charg<strong>in</strong>g station <strong>in</strong> one ofits park<strong>in</strong>g stalls. ‘More of our guests arenow driv<strong>in</strong>g electric vehicles,’ says GeneralManager Lee Belfield, ‘and we want to makesure they have a full battery to get backhome after their stay with us.’ The facilityis also open to non-guests, who can rent thestall to power-up their vehicles.www.thehotelatkirkwood.comvolume thirteen Summit 11
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