Flash News – June 19th, 2014
Dear Partners, Ia Orana ! Tahiti Nui Travel is pleased to bring you in this week’s newsletter the latest updates from the Tourism Industry.
Heiva 2014 – A Major Cultural Event! “Ia Orana, let’s spread the word”, Pictures from Tahiti Hotel Royal Huahine 3* – Reduced Airport Transfer Rates End of the Year Events – Updates at Hotels Hilton & Four Seasons Hotel Tiare Tahiti – Maximum Capacity of the Standard Room with Balcony Hotel Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort 4*– Revised 2014 Spa Rates
THE NEWS
Heiva 2014 – A Major Cultural Event! This is the most anticipated cultural event of the year by both residents and visitors staying on Tahiti and on her islands. Contests will take place over 6 evenings between July 3rd and 12th with the grand finale on July 19th featuring all of the award winners. This year, the song and traditional dance competition promises to be hotly contested once again with no less than 14 novice and experienced dance groups and 14 singing groups. They will bring their talents to stage at Place To’ata (on Papeete waterfront), which has been totally redesigned with a whole new layout for an optimal sound system. Some groups will be coming from Moorea, Raiatea and even from the Austral Islands to perform and proudly defend their island’s colors. Each group works on a different theme chosen according to a Polynesian legend or a theme of their choice. The groups will be judged by a jury of renowned professionals based on on specific criteria such as certain set choreography, plant & flower and traditional costumes, orchestration, etc... A long-term undertaking for all of these groups who have been rehearsing for the past several months. Reservations available through our services. Please contact our Marketing department for sales documents, rates and terms. The Heiva also marks a festive time during which various aspects of the Polynesian culture are celebrated. In addition to traditional songs and dances, you can also watch canoe races, fruit carrier races and other traditional sports, attend a Polynesian craft show and more. These festivities are also organized on other islands, the most famous after Tahiti being the Heiva of Bora Bora that takes place in the large square of Vaitape. During this wonderful occasion, most of the hotels provide transfers to Vaitape, allowing visitors to attend the shows, while some may also sell tickets to the evening events. Please remember that during this time, from June 20th to July 12th, hotels on Bora Bora suspend their scheduled shows, as most of the dancers participate in the Heiva contests (dates on which shows are suspended may vary depending on the hotel).
FOCUS ON “Ia Orana, let’s spread the word”, Pictures from Tahiti As part of the “My Rode Reel 2014” international short film competition, a young team of Polynesian filmmakers, equipped only with GoPro, provided a 5-minute film entitled “Ia Orana, let’s spread the word”, entirely created in 5D. Shot on the island of Tahiti, this short film shows the traditional “Ia Orana” (general greeting in Tahitian) across many extraordinary landscapes. Much more than a simple hello for the Polynesians, this value, represented by a Tipani flower in the film, is passed on from generation to generation. Starting in the year 1800, the flower travels the land, valleys and rivers throughout time and finishes its journey entirely unchanged in the present day. Very well made, we wanted to share this film, which we hope will inspire many of
you to discover our “Fenua” (land) and its culture. Watch the Short Film Ia Orana, let's spread the world
LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES AND NEWS Our updated documents are available on request Hotel Royal Huahine 3* – Reduced Airport Transfer Rates The hotel is taking half off its airport transfer / hotel rates! These new rates will be applied to all stays starting from July 01st and are valid until March 31st, 2015. The affected bookings are currently being processed; our booking agents will be in touch with you if applicable. Tucked away in a small bay, the Royal Huahine is about 25 minutes boat ride away from the main town Fare and its shops. Friendly, rustic feel and natural decor define this small property, the only on in Huahine offering overwater units.
End of the Year Events – Updates at Hotels Hilton & Four Seasons Please note the latest updates received from Hotels Hilton and Four Seasons Bora Bora regarding the festive period: At Hotels Hilton, there is no longer any supplement on the festive meals for children aged 0 to 3 years old (they were previously charged at 50% of the Adult rate, like for children aged 4 to 14). The affected bookings are currently being processed; our booking agents will be in touch with you if applicable. At Hotel Four Seasons Bora Bora, the Festive Season is shortened with a period now from DEC 24, 2014 to JAN 04, 2015 (instead of DEC 20, 2014 to JAN 10,2015). For all new reservation requests, please note the following seasonalities: - High Season June 01 – October 31, 2014 - Festive Season December 24, 2014 - January 04, 2015 - Mid Season November 01 – December 23, 2014 - Mid Season 2015 January 05 – March 31, 2015
Hotel Tiare Tahiti – Maximum Capacity of the Standard Room with Balcony Hotel Tiare Tahiti has lowered the maximum capacity of its Standard Room with Balcony category from 2AD+2C to 2AD+1C. As a reminder, a child under the age of 12 stays free as along as he or she shares a Double or Twin room with his or her parents. This category has only 2 units of Twin rooms and very few of Double rooms. Therefore, as soon as these (Twin/Double) rooms are sold out, a Triple room will be suggested and, in this case, the child will be charged as an Extra Adult. The Hotel Tiare Tahiti is a budget accommodation conveniently located Papeete downtown, facing the main wharf and walking distance to the main city entertainment such as the main pier, banks, shopping area, restaurants , municipal market, cathedral etc ...
Hotel Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort 4*– Revised 2014 Spa Rates Following the change of the management team, the spa of the 4 star Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort has recently been renamed “SoSpa” and provides new rates effective today for all new reservations. Just yesterday, 1-hour, 2-hour and 3-hour massages with a choice of treatments were presented upon arrival at the Spa; today, the range of treatments is detailed, involving a selection at time of reservation. Download EN Menu 2014 SoSpa Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort SoSpa offers seven tranquil treatment rooms and two jacuzzis with a panoramic view across the lagoon Awake your senses and feel re-energized with a selection of health and beauty treatments. Plunge into the cozy and special atmosphere of SoSpa. Discover all ingredients to sublime your natural glow and make stresses and strains of daily life fade away...
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