Spread over seven acres of landscaped greens, with large domes, walkways and reflection pools, Trident, Gurgaon has a resort-like ambience with state of the art business amenities. Since its inception in 2004, the hotel has been the preferred destination for Global CEOs and Industry Leaders.

Described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry by The Wall Street Journal, World Travel Awards are recognised globally by the travel, tourism and hospitality industry as the foremost acknowledgement of excellence in product and service worldwide.

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About the World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the achievements found in all sectors of the global travel industry. These are the most comprehensive travel awards, with trophies awarded in all areas of the industry. Candidates for nomination are based upon the previous year's voting. More than 185,000 travel professionals worldwide cast their vote on the internet to arrive at this year's winners.

About Trident, Gurgaon

Trident, Gurgaon is located in the central business district of Gurgaon, a part of New Delhi’s National Capital Region. It is within easy distance of New Delhi’s International and domestic airports. The hotel includes 129 well-appointed rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a Presidential Suite. The hotel offers state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities.

Trident hotels have established a reputation for offering quality and value. Trident, Gurgaon has been ranked Asia´s Leading Hotel for the second consecutive year and India’s Leading Hotel for the fourth year in succession at the World Travel Awards 2010. It has also been rated Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel. Soon after opening in December 2009, Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai was listed amongst the best new hotels in the world in the authoritative sources, Condé Nast Traveller, UK and Travel + Leisure, USA.

Effective 1st November 2010, members of Miles & More will earn 500 or more miles for each stay at Trident Hotels. Trident hotels are located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

As a special promotion to launch this partnership, until 31st December 2010, members will earn double miles for each stay and a complimentary upgrade to the next category of rooms, subject to availability.

For further details and bookings please call 011-2389 0555 or toll free in India 1800 11 2122, in USA 1866 7065 888, Singapore 800 189 1027, Hong Kong 800 968 395, UK 800 1874 3368, France 800 1874 3368, Germany 800 1874 3368 and Saudi Arabia 800 865 6034 or visit www.tridenthotels.com.

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About Trident Hotels
Trident hotels are five star hotels that have established a reputation for offering quality and value. These hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment, making them the preferred choice for business and leisure travellers. Presently there are nine Trident hotels in India located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

About Miles & More
Lufthansa is Europe´s leading airline group offering more than 21,000 flights within the Star Alliance mobility network.

Miles & More is a successful frequent flyer programme in Europe offered by Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Luxair, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Adria Airways and Brussels Airlines, with more than 19 million members and more than 250 partners worldwide.

Trident, Gurgaon is located in the business district of Gurgaon. The hotel features 136 rooms. The hotel´s meeting facilities include an array of business services. Additional facilities include three restaurants, two bars, a swimming pool, a spa and a gymnasium.

Described as the 'Oscars’ of the travel and tourism industry by The Wall Street Journal, World Travel Awards are recognised globally by the travel, tourism and hospitality industry as the foremost acknowledgement of excellence in product and service worldwide.

North Mumbai’s most contemporary hotel opened its doors to guests on 1st December 2009 and has already become the preferred hotel of choice for both corporate and leisure travelers. This is the third such accolade received by the hotel in the span of a few months. Earlier this year, the hotel was listed as one of the “Top 20 Best Up-and-Coming Hotels of 2010” by Travel and Leisure magazine and also featured on Conde Nast Traveller's Hot List for 2010.

While recognizing Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai as one of the finest new hotels of the world, this is what Conde Nast Traveller had to say: "A fine example of modern Asian design, the hotel achieves a sense of intimacy despite its scale. The hotel makes the most of clean lines and vibrant colours and floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant natural light."

Condé Nast Traveller’s definitive list covers 29 countries from Australia to Uruguay. The 50 hotels (which all opened in the last year) have been chosen after months of research, starting with hundreds of suggestions by their correspondents across the globe. The final list is extraordinary in its range, from brand new urban resorts to country retreats.

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About the Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai
With 436 well appointed guest rooms, Trident, Bandra Kurla is an elegant sanctuary located in the heart of the new financial and commercial district of North Mumbai. In close proximity to leading financial institutions as well as pharmaceutical and information technology companies, it is the only hotel within the Bandra Kurla Complex. Located 20 minutes from the airport and with easy access to the entertainment, shopping and recreation centres, Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai is an easy choice for discerning business and leisure travelers staying in North Mumbai.

About Condé Nast Traveller
For over 100 years, Condé Nast has produced some of the finest, most successful magazines worldwide, from iconic brands such as VOGUE, GQ, Vanity Fair and Glamour to Condé Nast Traveller. Condé Nast, a division of Advance Publications, sets the benchmark for magazine publishing excellence. Condé Nast currently operates in 25 countries, publishing 123 magazines along with 70 innovative websites from Condé Nast Digital. In India, Conde Nast, a 100% owned subsidiary of Conde Nast International, launched Vogue in 2007, GQ in 2009 and is soon to launch Condé Nast Traveller in October 2010.

For reservations or further information on the offer, please call 011-23890555 or toll free 1 800 11 2122 or visit www.tridenthotels.com.

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About Trident, Bhubaneswar
Trident, Bhubaneswar is a five star deluxe hotel that has established a reputation for excellence and is acknowledged for offering quality and value. Set amidst 14 acres of landscaped gardens and fruit orchards, the hotel offers the ideal base from which to explore the historic sights and scenic attractions in and around the city. The 62 tastefully furnished guestrooms offer views of the garden or swimming pool and are equipped with all contemporary conveniences and amenities.

The all day dining restaurant serves Indian and International cuisine. The menu at The Bar includes a wide selection of spirits, wines and cocktails. The swimming pool is prominently located in the central courtyard. Guests can enjoy a game at the flood-lit tennis courts or time at the well equipped fitness centre at the hotel.

About Trident Hotels
Trident hotels are five-star hotels that have established a reputation for excellence and are acknowledged for offering quality and value. These hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment, making them the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. Presently there are nine Trident hotels in India located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

The offer includes the following:
- accommodation for 2 persons in a room
- extensive Trident Breakfast daily for 2 persons
- ** an additional room for up to 2 children (below 12 years) free, subject to availability
- Kids Club facilities at the Trident hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur

This offer is valid from 1st October till 31st December 2010.

For reservations or further information on the offer, please call 011-23890555 or toll-free 1 800 11 2122 or visit www.tridenthotels.com.

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About the 'Kids Club' at Trident Hotels
A special attraction for children at the Trident hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur is the 'Kids Club'. With books, comics, toys, videos, play stations, special events and even a splash pool, the playful and comfortably furnished air conditioned tent serves as the 'Kids Club'. At the Club, a trained and experienced Entertainment Manager plans endless fun for children at no extra charge. At Trident Hotels, fun is not limited to children – The Entertainment Manager also organises nail biting cricket matches, exciting water polo games, tough tug of wars, mouth watering cooking classes and other engaging activities for adults.

About Trident Hotels
Trident hotels are five-star hotels that have established a reputation for excellence and are acknowledged for offering quality and value. These hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment, making them the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. Presently there are nine Trident hotels in India located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

Stay at Trident, Agra, located at a distance of less than a mile from the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the exotic and vibrant city of Jaipur, with a stay at Trident, Jaipur, located at a 10-minute drive from the city's legendary tourist attractions, colourful bazaars and shopping centres. Or visit the fabled and romantic city of Udaipur, the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar, one of the oldest surviving dynasties in the world. Trident, Udaipur is located charmingly on the banks of Lake Pichola and is only a 10-minute drive from the heart of the city.

Call toll free in USA 1 866 7065 888; UK, Germany and France 800 1874 3368; Singapore 800 189 1027 and India 1 800 11 2122 or visit www.tridenthotels.com.

* The package is not available from 20th December 2010 to 5th January 2011.

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About Trident Hotels
Trident Hotels, comparable with the best five star hotel brands in the world, has established a reputation for excellence and is acknowledged for offering quality and value. The Trident hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment presenting the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. At present there are nine Trident hotels in India. These are located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

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About the Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai

With 436 well appointed guest rooms, Trident, Bandra Kurla is an elegant sanctuary located in the heart of the new financial and commercial district of North Mumbai. In close proximity to leading financial institutions as well as pharmaceutical and information technology companies, it is the only hotel within the Bandra Kurla Complex. Located 20 minutes from the airport and with easy access to the entertainment, shopping and recreation centres, Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai will be the first choice of discerning business and leisure travelers in North Mumbai.

About Trident hotels

Trident hotels are five star hotels that have established a reputation for excellence and are acknowledged for offering quality and value. These hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment, making them the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. Presently there are nine Trident hotels in India. These are located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

About Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure (T+L) and its website
www.travelandleisure.com propel readers to travel now, travel smarter, and travel often. With an eye for the authentic, the innovative, and the irresistible, T+L fuses expert reporting on style, culture, food, and design with stunning photography to transport its readers to the places-and the experiences-that matter most. The long-standing authority in its field, Travel + Leisure has the largest, most affluent audience of any travel magazine and is an indispensable read for today's global citizen. Travel + Leisure has a network of international editions, including Travel + Leisure Mexico, Travel + Leisure Australia/New Zealand, Travel + Leisure Turkey, Travel + Leisure China, Travel + Leisure South Asia, and Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia.

No other loyalty programme in India offers this or a similar extraordinary benefit. The partnership enables members to benefit from a network of more than 25 of the world's leading reward programme, from airline and accommodation to frequent-shopper reward programmes. It also allows them to track 'Trident Privilege points' balances, convert points to frequent flyer miles or other loyalty currencies and redeem points for gift certificates from hundreds of top retailers.

In close proximity to leading financial institutions as well as pharmaceutical and information technology companies, it is the only hotel within the Bandra Kurla Complex.

The hotel offers 436 well appointed guest rooms, including 77 Trident Club Rooms and 24 suites. Dining at the hotel includes three restaurants. O22 an all day dining restaurant serves the best of world cuisine. The restaurant features a sushi bar, lounge bar, wine tasting room and a two-storey glass encased wine cellar with over 1,500 bottles. Botticino, the Italian specialty restaurant, presents traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary flair. It includes an enoteca and a grappa display. Maya, the Indian specialty restaurant, serves regional Indian cuisine with a distinctive touch. The Trident patisserie and delicatessen offers a wide selection of gourmet delights.

Trident Meetings features excellent meeting facilities with a 24 hour business centre and 10 rooms that can accommodate 6 to 14 guests. The extensive conference and banqueting facilities can accommodate up to 550 guests. Recreational opportunities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a full service spa and a fitness centre.

The hotel is equipped with the latest technology. It has contemporary interiors with the more than 500 original paintings and specially commissioned sculptures on display lending a distinctive panache. This is complemented by gracious, personalised and dependable service.

With its proximity to the entertainment, shopping and recreation centres, Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai will be the first choice of discerning business and leisure travellers in North Mumbai.

Today, on the second day of its opening, Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai will record 80% occupancy, with more than 350 guestrooms and suites occupied. Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai offers 436 guestrooms, including 77 Trident Club Rooms and 24 suites.

Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai has been accepting reservations for stays, meetings, conferences and events from 1st December 2009. The hotel will be formally inaugurated on 20th December 2009.

For reservation call +91 11 2389 0555 or toll free.

Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai has contemporary and elegant interiors. The hotel is equipped with the latest technology and offers a wide range of restaurants and extensive business and recreational facilities. This will be supported by gracious, personalised and dependable service.

The hotel offers 436 well appointed guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, a sushi bar and a wine tasting room.

The extensive meeting and conference facilities at the hotel can accommodate up to 500 persons. The recreational options include a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre.

With its proximity to North Mumbai’s financial district and the airport, Trident, Bandra Kurla will be the first choice of discerning business and leisure travellers.

For reservation call +91 11 2389 0555 or toll free.

Priced at Rs. 15,500* for a two-night stay, the package includes accommodation for two persons, breakfast and dinner daily and return transfer from the nearest airport or railway station. The package also includes a half-day sightseeing tour of the city and a visit to Konark - the site of the magnificent Sun Temple, Puri - famed for the Jagannath temple and the beautiful village of Pipli, the main centre of exquisite appliqué work. Introduced to mark Durga Puja, the package is valid until October 31, 2008. (*Tax extra)

Call 011 – 2389 0555 or toll-free 1 800 11 2122

About Trident, Bhubaneswar
Trident, Bhubaneswar is a 5-star deluxe hotel that has established a reputation for excellence and is acknowledged for offering quality and value. Set amidst 14 acres of landscaped gardens and fruit orchards, the hotel offers the ideal base from which to explore the historic sights and scenic attractions in and around the city. The 62 tastefully furnished guestrooms offer views of the garden or swimming pool and are equipped with all contemporary conveniences and amenities.

The all-day-dining restaurant serves Indian and International cuisine. The menu of The Bar, includes a wide selection of spirits, wines and cocktails. The swimming pool is prominently located in the central courtyard. Guests can enjoy a game at the flood-lit tennis courts or time at the well-equipped fitness centre at the hotel.

With the price starting at Rs. 12,000* for a two-night stay, the package includes accommodation for two persons and breakfast daily. An additional room for up to two children (below 12 years) may be booked at a 50% discount on the published tariff! Valid from October 1, 2008 to April 15, 2009, the package is available at the Trident hotels in Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhubaneshwar and Cochin. (*Taxes extra)

Call 011 – 23890555 or toll-free 1 800 11 2122

About the ‘Kids Club’ at Trident Hotels
What is more, special activities at the ‘Kids Club’ at Trident hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur ensure fun and frolic throughout your stay. With books, comics, toys, videos, play stations and even a splash pool, endless activities are planned for children at no extra charge. Nail-biting cricket matches, exciting water-polo, tough tug of wars, mouth-watering cooking classes and other engaging activities are organised for adults too! After an exciting day, you may like to relax by the poolside and enjoy folk dance and music performances and delightful puppet shows.

Further notes for the Editor:
About the World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the achievements found in all sectors of the global travel industry. These are the most comprehensive travel awards, with trophies awarded in all areas of the industry. Candidates for nomination are based upon the previous year's voting. Thereafter more than 167,000 travel professionals in over 200 countries worldwide cast their vote on the net to arrive at this year's winners.