Four stars is the icing on the cake for Kendal's Best Western Plus Castle Green

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The independently owned BEST WESTERN PLUS Castle Green Hotel in Kendal has had a bumper time with awards already this year, culminating this month in receiving its four-star grading from the AA. 

The 99-bedroom hotel, located a mile from Kendal town centre in 14 acres of landscaped gardens, attained a four star rating with a merit score of 77% in the recent AA inspection and retained its two AA Rosette Award for The Greenhouse Restaurant.  The Hotel has undertaken a programme of refurbishment over the last two years to refresh bedrooms and meeting spaces, and includes a new reception area this year, raising its facilities to the four star level.

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Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong receives EarthCheck Certificate

Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong
Green-chic lifestyle hotel, Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong has once again been recognised by EarthCheck, the world’s leading certifier of travel and tourism organisations, for its commitment to environmental sustainability practices.  The hotel joins industry leaders from over 65 countries in being awarded EarthCheck’s Silver Certified status. To gain this, hotels have to report their environmental footprint to independent auditors and adhere to internationally recognised standards of Best Practice.

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New local resort brand to bring Atmosphere to the Indian Ocean

New Indian Ocean resort brand Atmosphere, promoted by the renowned Maldivian resort developer EoN Resorts, will launch the first of its properties in the Maldives this year.
  The Atmosphere brand will offer a unique and local experience immersing travellers in the natural and cultural environment of the Indian Ocean. Whether in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India or the Seychelles, Atmosphere will showcase the rich culture of the region and warmth of the people.


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Jupiter Hotels go WiFi free

Jupiter Hotels is upgrading its Quadriga Genesis guest Internet and entertainment system to offer a comprehensive guest WiFi solution in all of its 26 UK properties, incorporating all 2861 bedrooms and public areas, as part of a major investment in guest technology. The system upgrade also includes a new branded user interface and additional guest services, including News and Weather information and a dynamic Guest Directory.

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Carton House Hotel proves its sporting credentials as it hosts The Irish Open for the third time

Carton House Hotel
Stars such as Padraig Harrington, Rory McIlroy  and Paul McGinley will be descending on the magnificent Carton House Hotel and Golf resort in Co. Kildare, Ireland on 27-30 June as the Hotel plays host to the Irish Open Golf Tournament this summer.
The Hotel boasts some of the best sporting facilities in the UK including two magnificent golf courses - The Montgomerie Golf Course and the O’Meara Golf Course as well training pitches for Rugby and Football designed to European specifications.  It recently hosted the British Lions team as they trained in advance of their Australian Tour.  


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