14.05.2026
Travel in Style: SRS-Worldhotels’ Most Stylish Hotels Cater to Travelers with an Eye for Design
Of the 450+ exceptional hotels in the SRS-Worldhotels portfolio, 49 are true stand-outs in terms of design. These trend-setting properties, which have been designated “Travel in Style” hotels, offer artistic flair in addition to the quality standards common to all SRS-Worldhotels members: first-class service, ideal environments for meetings and conferences, top-class wellness centers and superb cuisine. A sampling:

USA
At Manhattan’s Shoreham Hotel, guests will find all the comforts of home, and more. Stereo systems and video recorders are standard in the rooms, along with a small selection of CDs and videos. Lighting plays an important role in the decor, from candles in the rooms to the illuminated walls in the bar, the ambience of which is constantly altered with a regularly changing display of colored lights. On display throughout the hotel are works of art from such well-known artists as Winold Reiss, Robert Fabricant and Karl Blossfeldt. The Shoreham Hotel is a member of the SRS-Worldhotels Deluxe Collection.

Asia
A stay at the Angsana Resort & Spa (Deluxe Collection) on the island of Ihuru in the Maldives is like visiting paradise. Ihuru, with its clear blue waters and white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, is one of the most photographed islands in the Maldives. Here, guests are accommodated in 45 beach villas, each with its own garden, veranda and open air shower. The Jacuzzi villas even have a whirlpool bath on the terrace and a large Hollywood-style swing chair in the garden. The interior of the hotel is furnished with contemporary furniture designed in cheerful shades of lime green, tangerine and yellow. The restaurant is directly on the water’s edge and presents a picture postcard setting at sundown.
The Dai-ichi Hotel (Deluxe Collection) in Japan’s vibrant capital city was built in 1938. It is not only the flagship of the Japanese Hotel Group Dai-ichi, but also a Tokyo landmark. The interior furnishings are very European in style and the classic furniture and marble floors make a fascinating contrast to the high-tech city outside. Unusual too are the twelve restaurants and bars, which offer international cuisine alongside traditional Japanese and Chinese fare and highly distinct interior designs.
Set on the idyllic beach of Krabi in Thailand is the Nakamanda Resort & Spa, a new member of SRS-Worldhotels’ Deluxe Collection. Its turquoise waters, silky white beaches and brilliant blue horizon are more impressive than any picture postcard could depict. Consisting of 39 small villas in the regional style, this luxurious boutique hotel is a perfect synthesis of comfort and timeless elegance with its simple, clear lines and colors. Its spa is an oasis of rest and relaxation. Guests have unlimited access to the mini-bar and butler service on a complimentary basis.

Europe
In Santpoort, near Amsterdam, the Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate has joined SRS-Worldhotels’ Deluxe Collection. The hotel resembles a fairytale castle, located beside a lake in the impressive landscape of the Suid-Kennemerland national park, also known as “The Garden of Amsterdam.” This elegant manor house, built in the English style in 1909, once was the largest private home in the Netherlands. After serving as a private conference center for a bank for some years, the castle was officially opened as one of the most unique luxury hotels in the Netherlands in 2002. The hotel continues to host conferences for up to 400 guests, offering a unique ambience and high technological standards. The Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate also offers a large fitness studio with the latest in equipment and a top restaurant, De Vrienden van Jacob, which pampers the palate with French cuisine.

Travel in Style hotels can be found in the following destinations: Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Bern, Cannes, Chicago, Danang, Den Haag, Florence, Frankfurt, Geneva, Granada, Hong Kong, Ihuru, Isla de la Toja, Kobe, Cologne, Krabi, La Coruna, London, Maastricht, Madrid, Milan, New York, Nice, Paris, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Stockholm, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo, Utrecht, and Villarrica (Chile). Log on to SRS-Worldhotels.com for details on discounts of up to 30% and other promotions at the above-mentioned hotels.

SRS-Worldhotels is one of the world’s leading hotel sales, marketing and reservations organizations. This progressive and steadily expanding corporation provides independently operated hotels and hotel groups with innovative sales, marketing and reservations services. SRS-Worldhotels represents over 450 member properties in 65 countries spanning all continents. Unique in its approach, SRS-Worldhotels meets the requirements of business travelers and vacationers alike by providing three different hotel categories: the exclusive Deluxe Collection, the First Class Collection, ideal for the discerning guest, and the Comfort Collection, renowned for offering excellent value for money.

Connexion by Boeing offers FlyNet users thirty minutes' Internet access for US $ 9.95, and an additional 25 cents per minute thereafter. The flat rate for an entire flight is US $ 29.95. Passengers will also gain access to the free FlyNet onboard internet portal, which contains over a thousand pages of constantly updated news, weather, travel and lifestyle information. The portal will also offer shopping possibilities, Lufthansa and Miles & More information.

FlyNet has already been installed on five A340-300s. After the start of the service on the route Munich – Los Angeles further destinations, for example in Asia, will follow. By the spring of 2006 Lufthansa’s entire long-haul fleet of 80 Airbus A340, A330 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft will be equipped with the technology. Lufthansa Technik received the necessary civil aviation authority approval for all the system components, and also became the first aviation company worldwide to gain operational certification for a WLAN connection on an aircraft. Lufthansa Systems is responsible for developing the software for synchronizing the portal server onboard with the ground system.

Traffic to and from the aircraft is handled via geostationary communications satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of 36,000 kilometres. The downstream channel will run at a speed of 5 megabits per second (Mbps), while upstream traffic will run at 1 Mbps, which is faster per user than ISDN. Last year a forerunner of the system passed a three-month test run on the Washington - Frankfurt route with flying colors.

11.05.2026
Spain temporarily imposes document requirements at all borders
Because of the Royal Wedding on May 22, 2004, from midnight on May 14 until midnight on May 24 Spain will apply controls at all its borders.

During this period, all passengers entering Spain from anywhere in the world, including the countries covered by the Schengen agreement (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden), must carry valid travel and/or personal identification documents and/or National Identity Card (visa which ever applies depending on passenger's nationality).

10.05.2026
SN Brussels Airlines acclaimed as "Brussels Tourism Ambassador 2004"
SN Brussels Airlines has been acclaimed as "Brussels Tourism Ambassador 2004". The airline, connecting Brussels with Europe, Africa and the States, received the prestigious award because of the continuous efforts it has made in promoting the tourist potential of the European capital.

Since 1998 "Brussels International", Brussels' tourism and congress office, awards a yearly prize to companies, persons and organisations having made an extraordinary effort to promote tourism in Brussels. The laureates are acclaimed as "Brussels Tourism Ambassador".

SN Brussels Airlines is awarded with the 2004 title because of the significant effort the airline has made to introduce Brussels to tourists from all over the world.

SN connects no less than 53 European and 15 African cities with Brussels. The airline also offers travel possibilities from the States. "The extended network and the many frequencies make of SN the airline of choice for all travellers to Brussels," says Chief Executive Officer Peter Davies. "We do more than promoting travel to Brussels : our company name truly proclaims us ambassadors of the city."

City trips to Brussels are being promoted through special promotions, special rates for families and friends of expatriates living in Brussels and weekend offers. SN works in close collaboration with foreign tour operators, hotel chains and incentive offices promoting Brussels. Furthermore partnerships exist with various foreign tourism offices aimed at promoting Brussels.

"Connect", SN's in flight magazine, regularly focuses on the many cultural events in the city. The Iris, symbol of Brussels, has been chosen as the logo of the airline's popular frequent flyer programme, Privilege.