SuperStar Libra Invites You on a Special Cruise to Yangon in August 2013

Hong Kong / Penang, 2 August 2013 – Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is inviting travellers to go on a special 7D6N cruise departing from Penang to Krabi / Yangon / Phuket on 11 August.
The special cruise marks Star Cruises’ first return to Yangon, also known as the “Garden City of the East”, in 10 years since SuperStar Virgo’s first call to the port in 2003. It will also be SuperStar Libra’s first call to this largest city of Myanmar since home porting in Penang in 2010.

Mr. Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales, Star Cruises, said, “We’re excited to bring SuperStar Libra’s guests to Yangon for the first time to explore top tourist attractions such as the sacred gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, the cultural National Races Village and the traditional Thanlyin morning market, to name just a few.”

“Travellers can experience the multicultural facets of Yangon through a wide range of shore excursion selections that include Myanmar-style dining at House of Memories, visits to Bogyoke Aung San Museum–dedicated to the founder of modern Myanmar General Aung San–and shopping for precious Burmese gems,” he added.

There is no better way to escape from everyday life than to cruise on SuperStar Libra, an exclusive, world-class floating resort in the high seas. The ship offers an impressive array of facilities, entertainment, recreational activities and services coupled with warm Asian hospitality. Travellers can enjoy the unique shopping-at-sea experience in the 149-square-meter retail area that features retailers such as China Duty Free, upmarket wristwatch and jewellery boutique Canopus and gold specialty shop Eternal Elements. Duty-free merchandise includes designer handbags, perfumes, accessories and an array of fashion items.
Besides this special cruise, SuperStar Libra continues to offer the well-received 4D3N itinerary from Penang to the idyllic Phuket and Krabi departing every Sunday. From Wednesday to Saturday, travellers can immerse in another dimension of cruise fun on SuperStar Libra’s daily 1-night high sea experience.
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Online booking now available for all Genting Stars and Genting Resort Secret Garden Hotel

 

Hong Kong , 30 July, 2013 – To make every travel experience hassle-free, Genting Grand and Genting World hotels in Genting Resort Secret Garden, along with all Genting Star hotels operated by leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation Genting Hong Kong, have launched a one-stop online booking system. From now on, travellers can reserve rooms at these world-class hotels whenever and wherever they want.

Travellers can simply go to www.starcruises.com and choose “Hotels” under “Plan Your Holiday” on the front page. Select the hotel, check in date, number of night(s) from drop down menus to check available rooms and rates. After selecting the room type and confirming booking information, you can proceed to check out as an existing customer or register as a new customer to finish the transaction. The reservation process takes merely a few minutes and several clicks.

Genting Star, established in 2006, currently operates four hotels inShanghai,Suzhou,HangzhouandHebei’s Chongli. The chain prides itself on promoting “hygienic, safe and convenient” hospitality. All hotels are equipped with amenities including business centres, restaurants, convenience stores, meeting and leisure areas to cater to the needs of busy business travellers and to delight them with comfort and value-for-money services.

Genting Grand and Genting World are located inSecretGarden, a highland resort inTaiziVillage(PrinceVillage) on the outskirts ofZhangjiakouCity. In the resort sitting high amongst the clouds, guests will be showered with warm and sincere hospitality beyond their expectation. Enjoy superb winter skiing down our 30 ski trails under the crystal blue skies or engage in summer activities in the cool and fresh mountain air.SecretGardenis the perfect resort for holidaymakers of all ages, all year round. The full range of dining options and extensive MICE facilities also makeSecretGardenan ideal venue for meetings and conventions as well as for business and private gatherings.

The online booking service forGenting Star, Genting Grand and Genting World is available now. To celebrate the launch of this all-new feature, Genting Grand and Genting World are offering a special two-night package for four in the upcoming ski season later this year (2013). For groups offour, roomrate starts at RMB 596 per person per night, inclusive of breakfast and skiing pass. You can go on a five-star ski vacation at the price of a budget hotel. Make your reservation between now and September to capitalize on an extra 10 percent discount.

Star Cruises welcomes ITE students onboard SuperStar Virgo

SuperStar Virgo Hotel Manager, Mr Dodie Rosacay group photo with all the students and lecturers from Institute of Technical Education College.

Hong Kong / Singapore, 30 July, 2013 - Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, welcomed 80 students from Institute of Technical Education (ITE) college onboard SuperStar Virgo last Friday.

The lecturers and students were given a warm welcomed by the Hotel Manager, Mr. Dodie Rosacay and his team before touring the 75,338-tonnage SuperStar Virgo.

During the tour, the enthusiastic students not only saw a glimpse of the inner world of a cruise ship, but also learned about the cruise industry and expanded their understanding of hospitality and tourism, a knowledge that would come handy when they pursue a career in this industry after graduation.

This 2-hour educational ship tour was jointly organised by Star Cruises and the Singapore Cruise Center.

Singapore Cruise Center partnered with ITE to develop a new course ‘Passenger Services Course’ to equip the industry with trained workers who can perform passenger services related operations in the their terminals.

IRON CHEF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN TO HOST DINING EXPERIENCES AT SEA

Celebrity Chef will sail on board Norwegian Breakaway during the

November 3 and December 1, 2013 sailings

MIAMI – July 25, 2013 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will host a number of special activities on board Norwegian Breakaway during two of the ship’s upcoming sailings: November 3 and December 1, 2013. 

These sailings will feature an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with the Iron Chef in his on-board restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.

While sailing on board Norwegian Breakaway from November 7 through 10 and December 5 through December 8, Zakarian will offer Norwegian guests a variety of unique and interactive opportunities. He will host an exciting meet and greet session, giving guests the chance to take a photo with their favorite Iron Chef and a dynamic cooking demonstration, followed by a personalized book signing of his latest cookbook. The special event of each cruise will be the opportunity to attend an intimate dining experience* where a limited number of guests will enjoy a specially-curated Ocean Blue tasting menu served by the Iron Chef himself.

Geoffrey Zakarian recently launched three brand new seafood-centric restaurants on Norwegian’s New York City-inspired ship, Norwegian Breakaway; Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, an elegant seafood dining experience that focuses on premium ingredients and expert culinary techniques; The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar that highlights crustaceans, crudos, cocktails and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option that serves fun and easy fare. All three of these unique venues utilize the freshest ingredients and finest techniques that Zakarian employs in his land-based restaurants, truly bringing the best of New York City dining experiences to sea on board Norwegian Breakaway. 

Showcasing his eye for details, Zakarian also orchestrated every element of the restaurant from menus, to uniforms, to glassware and utensils.

Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook “Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table.” Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and

highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.