Scandinavian Airlines awarded as Europe’s most punctual airline
On January 24, 2011, CEO of Flightstats, Mr. Jeff Kennedy handed over to Scandinavian Airlines the prize for being Europe’s most punctual airline.
"Being an important partner for the cruise industry and flying thousands of cruise passengers to and from Scandinavia during the cruise season, punctuality is of utmost importance," stresses Terje Thoresen, Director Incoming Sales and Promotion at SAS. "Cruise ships have a schedule to keep as well and we will do our utmost to deliver their passengers in time for departure," he adds.
New cruise port in the heart of Aalborg
Aalborg is the "capital" of the North of Jutland and offers some great sightseeing and shopping opportunities. The beautiful sailing approach through the Limfjord offers you a 2-hour fabulous Scenic River cruise, getting a close look at the rural Denmark.
North Denmark is the top holiday and tourist destinations outside of Copenhagen – also known for its unique, white sandy beaches. In Aalborg the cruise ships docks literally in the very heart of the city centre at the new Aalborg Royal City Berth. The new quay will be inaugurated on May 25th. The investment, however, is already paying off as the harbour attracts more and more cruise ships. Aalborg Port expects that at least 10 ships are calling upon Aalborg in 2012.
B Bella Sky: New Nordic Cool Hotel architecture
When Scandinavia’s biggest hotel with 814 rooms opens at Bella Center in summer 2011, it will be in partnership with Comwell. "It will be a fantastically impressive hotel in every way, a landmark for Copenhagen and really good business," says Bella Center’s Managing Director, Arne Bang Mikkelsen.
Guests will be offered an unforgettable experience with New Nordic Cool architecture, which will whet the senses and make guests want to return. Golf, spa, wellness, fresh air and only 9 minutes by metro to the heart of Copenhagen are some of attractions of this exceptional new hotel.
World’s biggest private-owned piece of amber at House of Amber
In the heart of Copenhagen, House of Amber runs the Copenhagen Amber Museum, as well as four exclusive amber shops. In these five elegant shops visitors will find Copenhagen's, if not the world's, widest selection of amber jewellery set in gold, silver and diamonds, alongside beautiful objects d´art made of amber.
At Kongens Nytorv tourists can visit the Copenhagen Amber Museum and experience an exciting journey through the history of amber. Among many other interesting objects, the museum holds the world’s largest, privately-owned piece of amber, weighing 8.8 kilo, as well as a collection of rare and awesome amber pieces containing incredibly well-preserved, pre-historical insects and plants.
Admiral Hotel – luxury by the seaside
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel is beautifully situated in a more than 200-year-old warehouse, dating from 1787, originally used for grain drying. For centuries, the building and the location on the waterfront have been at the focal point of amazing events and closely associated with life on the ocean and aboard ships.
Three historic wooden vessels - Mira, Halmø and Lilla Dan - secure permanent mooring space in front of the Admiral Hotel. And, of course, it is also only a few feet from the famous neighborhood Nyhavn, as well as the Royal Danish Palace, resident of her Majesty Queen Margrethe, Amalienborg.
Brøchner Hotels – pure Danish, pure for the environment
Brøchner Hotels has just been nominated for its sustainable hospitality business. Brøchner Hotels’ portfolio includes among other:
Hotel Danmark is the perfect starting point for experiencing Copenhagen: just one block away from Tivoli Gardens, two blocks from the City Hall Square and Strøget – the famous pedestrian street - and merely 3 blocks from the waterfront and the Danish parliament.
Hotel Kong Arthur enjoys a unique location, nestled in between downtown Copenhagen and the idyllic string of lakes. This 4-star boutique hotel is regarded by many as the best kept secret in town. Now the secret reaches new heights, as the Hotel Kong Arthur introduces ApArt – a combined art gallery and hotel apartment.
The 4-star Hotel Kong Arthur, known for its city spa, cobbled courtyard and environmental policy, now also offers its guests a unique chance to rent a new top floor hotel apartment.
Scandic Hotel by the Copenhagen Lakes renowned
The Scandic Copenhagen, facing the lakes of Copenhagen, aims to be the most attractive hotel and meeting place in Scandinavia and therefore a three-figure million amount is being invested in a total renovation.
The result will be a hotel designed to tell an exciting and cheerful story.
Huge birdcages, an amphitheatre and big trees growing up from the floor are just some of the elements that will enchant guests, raising a smile and making them relax. The red thread in the manuscript of the hotel renovation is "From Above", an expression that links in to the remarkable height of the hotel and to the space, light and views. The transformation will be completed in March 2012.
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