Skytrax Awards Air Tahiti Nui 4 Stars!

Air Tahiti Nui has been recognized by the flying public for its outstanding service in SkyTrax' 2003 rating of airlines around the world! http://www.airlinequality.com/

Among its accomplishments, Air Tahiti Nui was named the airline with the "Best Cabin Crew Pacific/Australia", out polling several larger carriers which have excellent reputations for quality in-flight service and friendly personnel.

The international flag carrier of Tahiti and Her Islands, Air Tahiti Nui was also cited as the "Best Long-Haul Newcomer", a tribute to the tremendous progress Air Tahiti Nui has made in only five years of service.

Wally Sumner, Vice President of Air Tahiti Nui-North America, noted that his carrier was named "Best Pacific Airline", and the Airbus A340-300, the aircraft used by Air Tahiti Nui, was chosen as being the "Most Comfortable Long-Haul Aircraft".

"These accolades could not come without strategic planning and careful execution, thus we are grateful that Air Tahiti Nui has been honored in so many categories," Sumner said. "It is particularly pleasing to receive such overwhelming approval from the traveling public, those who vote with their trust and wallets," he added.

Over 4.4 million passengers participated in the SkyTrax surveys from 80 countries and ranking 140 airlines, making it the only truly global survey of its kind. Air Tahiti Nui was given a four-star rating, having been topped by only two airlines, Singapore and Cathay Pacific, which received the coveted five-star recognition.

As many of you know, Orient Express Hotels has announced the final phase of their multi-million dollar renovation plan for the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort.

Pictured on the left is the artist's rendition of the new conference center, which will be able to welcome up to 100 guests theatre style with all the necessary modern technology. Bora Bora Lagoon Resort will be able to accommodate cocktail receptions, private lunches and dinners for the meetings and incentives market.

A brand new beachfront spa (pictured on right) including a large reception area and three private treatment rooms will be another addition to the property. This will be created on top of two giant banyan trees overlooking the lagoon. The 'pampering facilities' will be designed as a haven for romantics and those in need of rejuvenating escape, dedicated to the joy of massage and beauty treatment.

In addition, they will be doubling the size of their swimming pool and creating an infinity edge with waterfalls. Renovations of the new villa are also in line, which will feature two bedrooms, a generous living room and expanded balconies with a private pool.

Please note that the hotel will be closed for rennovations until February 29th, 2004.

The above information and images were provided by
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort/Orient Express Hotels

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has been named the World’s Leading Hotel Group for the second year in a row at the 10th Annual World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements found in all sectors of the global travel industry. This year, Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa was named as Australasia's Leading Resort.

In addition, Starwood Hotels & Resorts of French Polynesia would like to introduce their new logo (above). Images of all three properties can also be obtained following a simple registration process by visiting www.starwoodarchive.com .
For assistance, please contact Starwood's Sales Department via email at: sales.tahiti@sheraton.pf

Starwood Hotels and Resorts of French Polynesia recently participated in a gift bag for the stars that were nominated this year at the popular Emmy Awards in Hollywood. Shown to the left is the Christmas style card that The Marshall Plan, PR for Starwood in the US, created for these popular gift bags for the attendees. The Marshall Plan recently advised TTNA that the Bora Bora Nui has already received bookings by Mike Myers, Martin Short, Alycia Silverstone and LA's Ryan Seacrest.

Pearl Resorts has a new toll-free number for the U.S.

800 65 PEARL
(1-800-657-3275)

The Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort is pleased to annouce its reopening on December 20th of this year with the following updates:

- The Premium Overwater bungalows will have their own sundeck with a ladder leading directly to the lagoon
- All bungalows and public areas will have been renovated

Due to unforeseen delays in delivery for interior design, the 8 new Overwater Suites will be available on May 1st, 2004.