Dubai UAE, Feel like cooking authentic Thai food with a local chef in Phuket? What about exploring UAE cultural highlights and traditions? Or perhaps playing a lute inVietnamwith aHanoimusician or visiting a local vineyard inJordan?
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts across Asia and theMiddle Easthas introduced a new Local Flair Getaway concept that connects travellers with unique local experiences that are light years away from traditional tourist attractions.
“More and more travellers want to engage with a destination in an authentic meaningful way,” said Andreas Mattmüller, chief operating officer for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Middle East andAsia. “They want to learn about local cultures, talk to local people and enjoy local experiences rather than just visit the sights.”
Every Local Flair Getaway experience includes room nights, special services and features experiences that are as unique as they are varied from art, architecture and culture to cuisine, wildlife and history, and are as unforgettable as the destinations themselves.
In Aqaba expert ornithologists reveal the secrets of the mass migration of rare birds across Jordan; in Lebanon wine connoisseurs track down the country’s rarest vineyards; in the UAE a vet reveals how Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital has managed to treat 42,000 birds and in Kuwait a historian unearths the ancient relics of lost civilisations on the island of Failaka.
In Thailand, Mövenpick properties in Phuket are offering memorable experiences for their guests to embrace the Thai culture and way of life. At Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket, guests can learn the secrets of Thai cuisine and discover the special techniques needed to blend herbs and spices to capture the essence of Thai taste as part of the resort’s special 3-night stay “Local Flair Getaway” package, starting from THB 5,750 ++ per room per night. While also for a minimum stay of 3 nights, starting from THB 11,700++ per room per night at Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach, the Local Flair package offers a choice for guests to either learn about Thai massage or Muay Thai, showcasing two world-renowned and popular Thai arts of boxing and massage that require the use of skilfully wielded hands, feet and elbows – in boxing, to defeat an opponent; in massage, to combat stress and fatigue.
“Each experience is completely unique,” said Andreas Mattmüller. “But there is one thing that is common to each one – unforgettable memories come as standard.”
More information about all Local Flair experiences at: www.moevenpick- hotels.com/localflair
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About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts:
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16’000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 72 hotels and resorts currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or already under construction, including this year’s openings in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Soma Bay (Egypt), Ankara (Turkey), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE) and Paris (France).
Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered inZurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service, culinary enjoyment and sustainable environments – all with a personal touch.
The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.