Eight Restaurant Opens at The Langham, Auckland

A dynamic new approach to dining has launched at The Langham with the opening of Eight, the five-star hotel's newest restaurant.

Named after the eight kitchens that comprise the restaurant, diners in Eight enjoy not only a meal but a culinary journey where they can choose exquisitely prepared world cuisine, while interacting with the chefs in the eight open kitchens.

Jeffrey van Vorsselen, Managing Director of The Langham, says that the culinary journey concept also enables diners to create their own personal degustation, allowing them to fully appreciate the cuisine from each kitchen at their own pace, with as many dishes and intervals as desired.
"Eight is extremely exciting and will redefine expectations of hotel dining in New Zealand. Simply put - Eight is great. It is a fun yet sophisticated place to eat, where dining is no longer passive, where diners have the luxury of choice and where the theatre of cooking forms part of the total experience," says Mr van Vorsselen.

The eight kitchens have been named after iconic journeys and destinations which also reflect the type of cuisine available at each. The kitchens include the Silk Road (wok and dim sum) Spice Route (Indian tandoori and curries), Tōkaidō (sushi and sashimi), Route 66 (New York style grille), Great Ocean Road (seafood and oysters), Garden Route (salads), Champs-Elysées (pastries, crêpes and cheese) and the tongue-in-cheek name of Dessert Road (desserts).

The restaurant celebrates high quality, seasonal food which changes daily. Eight almost has a market place feel to it, with the finest cuts of meat and fresh fish and seafood on display and available for diners to select and then have cooked to their liking before them.

Similarly designer sushi and sashimi can be prepared on demand, delectable garden salads created, dim sum selected or freshly baked naan bread pulled steaming from the tandoors for diners to savour. The culinary journey is completed with sweet treats of freshly prepared crêpes and waffles, cheese, beautifully hand crafted desserts or attempting the impressive three-tiered chocolate fountain!

Dishes from the various kitchens can also be matched with wine choices from Eight's dedicated and extensive wine bar which serves over 40 wines by the glass.

The Langham's Executive Chef Volker Marecek leads his team of passionate chefs who all bring their own personality and expertise to the kitchens of the $2 million (NZD) project. Chef Marecek has been at the forefront of Eight's development and has brought his international expertise to the restaurant while relishing the opportunity to further showcase his talents.
"Eight has been specifically designed to be distinctly different from what many New Zealanders might expect from a hotel restaurant and this is what makes it so special," adds Mr van Vorsselen.

"Eight is part of the paradigm shift that The Langham wants to communicate to diners, and not just hotel guests, that the great hotels of the world provide unforgettable dining experiences and should be sought out in order to enjoy the best food. Our Langham cousins in Hong Kong demonstrate this with Michelin star restaurants in their hotels

Eight offers not only great quality food but an amazing experience and excellent value with breakfast and lunch priced from NZ$37 per person and dinner at NZ$67 per person.

I am delighted to welcome Eight to The Langham's growing collection of renowned eateries as it joins The Winery with its award-winning afternoon tea, Barolo, our northern Italian restaurant which was a top 50 New Zealand restaurant in 2010 and The Great Room with its impressive Bill of Fare for banquet guests.

My intention is for The Langham, Auckland to be widely recognised as foodie haven and a place that New Zealanders come for five-star food, service and ambience. I believe that with Eight now open, we are well on our way to achieving this and I am delighted to introduce the restaurant," concludes Mr van Vorsselen.

WIN A Global Culinary Journey with Eight
To celebrate the opening of Eight, diners from 27 January - 25 April, 2011, have the chance to win an unforgettable prize staying and dining at five-star Langham hotels in Hong Kong, London and Los Angeles. In Hong Kong be tempted by Langham's Michelin star restaurants; experience the godfathers of modern British cuisine, the Roux brothers at The Langham London and in Los Angeles complete your culinary journey at The Royce at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

Each time you dine in Eight, enter the draw to win:
• Three nights luxury accommodation at The Langham, Hong Kong dining at T'ang Court (2 Michelin stars) and also Ming Court (2 Michelin stars).
• Three nights luxury accommodation at The Langham, London dining at the newly-opened Roux at The Landau, the latest restaurant by the famed Roux brothers.
• Three nights luxury accommodation at The Langham Huntington, dining at The Royce by the esteemed chef David Féau
• Return around-the-world economy airfares for two people from Auckland to Hong Kong, London and Los Angeles. (Full terms and conditions apply)

Eight is located on the lobby level of The Langham, Auckland and is open daily for:

• Breakfast (6am-11am) NZ$37 per person. A breakfast culinary journey is served in the kitchens at this time.
• Lunch (12pm-2.30pm) NZ$37 per person.
• Dinner (6pm - 11pm) NZ$67 per person.
• Sunday Brunch (11am - 3.30pm) NZ$37 person.

Pricing is exclusive of beverages. Children aged 5 - 12 years old dine at half price.

An alternative to experiencing a culinary journey is to dine à la carte in Eight. Meals are prepared with the same quality, passion and freshness. Eight is open 24 hours 7 days a week for à la carte dining.
For bookings or further information please contact:
Eightrestaurant.co.nz T: 09 300 2852 E: tlakl.eight@langhamhotels.co.nz

Brand Spanking New Website for New South Wales' Central Coast

Central Coast, New South Wales is delighted to shout from the roof tops that their brand spanking new website is now live. The leisure website has been refreshed with new branding that characterizes the Central Coast's natural assets, the envy of many. The Central Coast is located one hour's drive north of Sydney and is Australia's premier lifestyle and waterfront destination.

Ollie Philpot, Chief Executive Officer, Central Coast Tourism confirms 'our new website now encapsulates the vibrant essence of the Central Coast and its lifestyle. The site has been designed to provide a user friendly experience, with enhanced user capabilities, simple site navigation and interactive online guides. With over 80% of leisure seekers using the internet to research and plan their travel, this site will become an invaluable tool for anyone planning to spend leisure time on the New South Wales' Central Coast.'

The new site features detailed information on the six distinctive regions of the Central Coast, each with their own unique character and style. The extensive range of coastal experiences are highlighted under the 'Play' tab including Water, Land and Adventure Activities, National Park, Beaches, Culture and Indulgence, and Dining and Entertainment. Under 'Stay' the diverse mix of accommodation from simple campsites through to luxury international class hotels such as Crowne Plaza Terrigal are showcased. All this combined with a secure booking service provides a one stop online experience for people wanting to discover the New South Wales' Central Coast.

'We also feature a 'Free' category as some of the best things in life are free and some of those 'best things' are on the Central Coast'. Philpot adds.

Philpot confirms 'the site has been a long time in the making but we are thrilled with it and are confident that the improvements will provide a superior experience for online visitors'. Check it out for yourself at www.visitcentralcoast.com.au.

About Central Coast Tourism
Central Coast Tourism Inc. is non-profit and financially supported from its own industry base (through a membership structure), by Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils and also Tourism NSW. Its role is to develop, market and promote the region as a significant tourist destination in the domestic and international markets, to achieve increased visitation/expenditure, and to provide customer service to visitors and to its members.

The tourism industry plays an influential role in shaping the Central Coast's economy, with visitor expenditure exceeding $759 million* annually. As the tourism industry continues to grow, Central Coast Tourism helps the Gosford and Wyong Shires prosper through its destination marketing efforts. *Source: Tourism NSW, Visitor Statistics YE Sep 10

Brisbane, Australia's new world city is back to business

Just weeks after the challenge of the recent flood, Brisbane's residents and business community are getting on with the job of recovery and rebuilding at a rapid pace with the collective goal of getting "back to business".

Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman emphasised the importance of an active business and industry sector in the rebuilding process of the city.
"Despite the recent flood, Brisbane remains an economic powerhouse and we will work with all levels of government and business to ensure the city's speedy economic recovery.

"Brisbane City Council actually expects to see stimulus in Brisbane's economy, particularly in the construction and building sector as the rebuilding continues.

"Our sense of purpose has never been stronger and we're back on track to continue building a prosperous future for residents and the business community," Cr Newman said.

Economic Development and Investment
An emerging global city, Brisbane's $104 billion local economy is driven by a competitive business base and strong population growth.
With strength and resilience as the backbone of the Brisbane economy, Brisbane Marketing, the city's economic development agency will focus on economic recovery and opportunities for growth and investment.

Chief Executive Officer of Brisbane Marketing John Aitken said that with Brisbane's central business district alive with activity, the domestic and international airports operational throughout and the Port of Brisbane open, it's clear that Brisbane is very much back to business.

"The committed citywide effort towards recovery, strong leadership and incredible display of community spirit throughout the crisis has seen Brisbane, Australia's new world city, swiftly get back to business and resume its position as a highly competitive destination for business events, investment, leisure tourism, CBD retail, major events, study and film and television production.

Business Events
"Business events bring in $170 million worth of economic value to Brisbane every year, and $17 billion a year nationally - it is big business - and we are committed to creating economic value for Brisbane through world-class business events," said Mr Aitken.

"I am pleased to report that the vast majority of conference venues and hotels are fully operational with 25 significant conferences proceeding this financial year with an estimated value of $25 million.

"Their doors are open and they're ready to welcome delegates and their families to experience all the city has to offer." "Our support is also with the four Brisbane hotels who are working around the clock to reopen soon".

International Education
International education is the city's largest export contributor to the economy responsible for 2.27 billion dollars in course fees and 13,900 full time jobs in Brisbane.

Mr Aitken said it was very fortunate that only a small number of Brisbane's education providers were directly impacted, and all of the city's world-class universities, English language schools, private colleges and secondary schools are open and ready to resume courses at the start of the 2011 academic year.

"We're continuing to welcome students from around the world and on 05 March the city will host the annual Brisbane Welcomes International Students event and the Lord Mayor will announce our 2011 International Student Ambassadors.

"There's a genuine sense of enthusiasm for the year ahead and Brisbane is primed to deliver an exceptional study experience to students from across the globe."

Leisure Tourism, Major Events and CBD Retail
Worth $9.2 billion annually to the state, leisure tourism is a significant contributor to the Brisbane economy.

"It's great to see the vast majority of local tourism operators, accommodation providers and key attractions throughout the Greater Brisbane region rolling out their welcome mats to visitors across the globe," John Aitken said.

"Brisbane Airport, Australia's second busiest international airport remained open and with recently announced increased connections to China, through China Southern Airlines and to the United States through Qantas, we are seeking to increase visitation from these important markets.
Our major tourism operators including Lone Pine, Riverlife, Story Bridge Adventure Climb, and Tangalooma are all open for business.

"Remember, as a capital city Brisbane offers great shopping, fantastic live entertainment and many delicious opportunities to wine and dine.
"The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is starting to reopen for selected performances including the popular musical Wicked so arts and culture lovers can put this back on their agenda," he said.

There are also many beautiful destinations on Brisbane's doorstep that are ready to welcome visitors. Stradbroke Island, Southern Bay Islands, one of Brisbane's many charming coastal villages or the spectacular Scenic Rim and Country Valleys are all open for business.

"There is still plenty to see and do in Brisbane," Mr Aitken said.

Whitsunday's Palm Bay retreat to close

FNH Investments, the owners of Palm Bay retreat, today announced that they will be closing their property on Long Island. The closure will be effective from Monday January 31st.

FNH Investments directors said the challenges of operating a tourism business in the Whitsundays had forced this decision with the retreat operating in a unique environment, with unique difficulties requiring unique solutions. The Whitsunday region has performed poorly throughout the GFC and the aftermath of Cyclone Ului.

Mangement's representative Mark Hodge will work with FNH Investments to facilitate the closure of the property in a timely manner.

“We will assist guests with bookings at Palm Bay by relocating their booking to Airlie Beach or changing their booking to other properties which may suit their desired holiday experience,” said Mr Hodge.

Tourism Fiji to maintain Australia/NZ regional offices

Tourism Fiji CEO
Josefa Tuamoto

Tourism Fiji's newly appointed Chairman Dave Pflieger and CEO Josefa Tuamoto today noted that contrary to a New Zealand trade report on Monday, Fiji's national tourist office had no intention of closing or consolidating any of its various offices.

Speaking from the national tourist office's head office in Nadi, Mr Pflieger noted that "there are absolutely no plans to close or consolidate any of Tourism Fiji's offices."

He went on to add that he expected Mr Tuamoto and his team "will stay focused on the key markets of Australia and New Zealand because those two countries are Fiji's first and second most important sources for visitors."

Mr Tuamoto added that "while some adjustments are planned for our marketing spend this year, Australia and New Zealand will continue to receive the lion's share of Fiji's government funded FJD23.5 million tourism budget."

He went on to say that "if anything, our key change for 2011 is to place even more emphasis on how and where we will be doing our marketing activity within Australia and New Zealand, so that we can maximize Fiji's return on investment in this key national industry."

Mr Tuamoto pointed towards recently released Fiji bureau of statistics figures which show the destination's total international visitor arrivals for September 2010 had again been boosted by strong performances from both of these key markets.

New hotels joining the Preferred Hotel Group collection

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Tangalooma Shines Under Summer Sun

Tangalooma Island Resort continues to operate unaffected by the recent floods in Brisbane.

Resort spokesperson Penny Limbach said throughout the ordeal Tangalooma was able to function as usual because of its island location.

"Tangalooma is on Moreton Island, about 40 kilometres from the mainland, so we were very fortunate to have missed the floods," Ms Limbach said.

"We often say Tangalooma is like a different world and that's certainly proven to be true in the past week or so.

"Now that the skies have cleared and the sun is shining again the island, which is almost entirely national park, is looking as lush and green as ever.

"It's a perfect time to get away from it all, relax on the beach and soak up the summer sun, or have fun doing any number of the activities on offer - there's plenty to do.

"We are posting photos on the Tangalooma Facebook and website on a regular basis so people can see just how perfect it is." For more information on a Tangalooma getaway visit www.tangalooma.com.