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Christmas Competition in Malta

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Le Meridien Christmas Factory in Malta

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Malta Cultural Institute Concert

The third concert of the Malta Cultural Institute season 2010/ 2011, will be held on the 13th December 2010 in the Grand Exhibition Hall of the Hotel Le Meridien, St. Julian’s, at 7:00pm. Special guests for the evening will be the Piano Duo Franco Foderà and Giovanna Mirrione, who are travelling from Trapani, Sicily, to perform for the MCI. They are not new-comers to Malta and have performed on the MCI platform some years ago.

Health & Safety on the Agenda

As in previous years, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Balluta Bay has organized a very successful Health & Safety week, with an array of interesting related activities spread out between the 15th and the 23rd of October 2010.

Simulation of casualty rescue during Le Meridien Malta Fire Drill

The Health & Safety Department of Le Méridien St Julians strived to elaborate an interactive programme, involving initiatives from their mother company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, internal sessions related to the theme, outsourced training dispensed to the staff as well as activities engaging the local community.

“It was a very rewarding and eventful week” states Joseph Zammit, Security/Health & Safety Manager at the hotel and instigator of the whole organisation. “We had a great turn-out to most of the events and an even better feed-back! I am delighted to witness a change in mentalities and a true interest from both our staff and our local community”.

October Wedding Fair in Malta - Press Release

Le Méridien displays its French flair for romance, on Saturday 30th and on Sunday 31st of October 2010, with what promises to be a great interactive Fair for brides and grooms to be.

 

After building up the reputation of its wedding reception services for the past two years, Le Méridien St Julians team felt it necessary to answer to the increasing flow of wedding queries by putting together a week-end dedicated to couples seeking advice and inspiration for the organisation of their special day.

October Wedding Fair in Malta - Video

Le Meridien Christmas Factory

Book your Christmas function before the 31st of October and get a 15% discount on your total bill!
Call (+356) 2311 2108 during office hours
or email sales.malta@lemeridien.com to consult our function menus.

Le Méridien Wedding Fair

The right person. The right moment. The right place.

Saturday 30th October 2010: from noon till 9pm
Sunday 31st October 2010: from 11am till 7pm

• Amazing ideas for your Big Day
• Direct advice from our wedding specialists
• Wedding menu teasers for you to discover
• Visit us during the Fair and get great deals for your Wedding Day

Le Méridien St Julians partners up with great service providers to present its Wedding Fair visitors with an interactive array of suggestions.

For more information call (+356) 2311 0000 or send your query to sales.malta@lemeridien.com  

Book your wedding reception before the 30th of November 2010 and get a 25% discount + a chance to win a romantic trip for 2 at Le Méridien in Paris (3 nights / flights included)

Experience Le Méridien’s French flair for romance... Visit our October Wedding Fair.

Le Meridien Sunday Lunch is back

Popular and stylish culinary appointment returns on 26 September

Sunday lovers are in for a treat with the Sunday lunches at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. This popular feature of local cuisine returns on Sunday 26th of September with a lavish variety of dishes and a great range of additional enticements, making this dining package close to unbeatable.

To start off this great lunch tradition on a good note, Le Méridien presents an impressive selection of fresh antipasti, creative salad compositions, cured meats, marinated fish, seafood delights and terrines from both land and sea. This array of starters is accompanied by freshly dressings and dips. For the big appetites, Le Méridien chefs also boast a mouth-watering choice of two soups and two pastas.

Celebrating Biodiversity

Le Méridien’s participation to World Tourism Day

 

Le Méridien St Julians will be celebrating World Tourism Day together with Malta Tourism Authority and with the rest of the world, on Monday 27th of September. The World Tourism Organisation and the United Nations have highlighted a great theme this year: “Tourism and Biodiversity”. This theme was chosen in order to bring more awareness towards the conservation of the world’s fragile biodiversity systems in the oceans, on land and in the skies.

InterTravel and Le Meridien Malta rock the house!

ST JULIANS, MALTA – AUGUST, 16th 2010

Grande Bretagne Hotel, Athens

Kristian Hauge, MICE Manager for InterTravel (Destination Management company for the Maltese islands), is one of the happy winners in the latest group booking promotion of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

This “Rock the House” initiative was launched worldwide several months ago to boost MICE activities throughout Starwood properties.

40% drop in Le Méridien St Julians’ organic waste

First local hotel to achieve GreenPak certification in waste management

Thanks to Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa’s decision to embark on Starwood’s Green Project, the hotel has been awarded GreenPak Malta’s certification in waste management, the first local hotel to achieve this certification.

Revamping the Sales Team

Sales and Marketing Director Appointed

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa have promoted Sales Director Mark Muscat De Celis to Sales and Marketing Director, engaged the services of Michael Zammit Marmarà as Leisure Sales Manager and made three further internal promotions to revamp its sales team.

Exhibition of Christian Urpani's mosaics

Proceeds in Aid of the Richmond Foundation

Kate Gonzi, Deputy Chairperson of the Richmond Foundation, is to open an exhibition of mural mosaics by Christian Urpani in the exhibition area on Level 1 at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa on Wednesday, 9 June. Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the Richmond Foundation.

Urpani is to exhibit some 50 of his latest works dating back to the past two years. Each piece is totally different and unique since he uses unlikely combinations of materials and textures for his work, which is framed and ready to be hung. Apart from obtaining inspiration from nature, he is also au courant with contemporary modern art trends, in line with the requisites of interior design.

Mussels... the belgian way!

Did you know?

Eating Mussels the Belgian way...

Real mussels amateurs do not use cutlery to indulge into their favorite dish. One is to use an empty mussel shell to pick out the next seafood delicacy out of its shell. Not only is this a rather cool and practical technique, but it is also a fun way to dine. Picking up the fries with your "shell fork" is also so easy that you will soon forget you've abandoned your real cutlery, unused on the table.

Le Meridien St Julians Video

The winners of our Easter Drawing Competition!

Firstly, we would like to thank all the little artists who submitted great creations for our Easter Drawing competition. They were all so very nice!

Our jury, composed of seven Le Meridien associates (men & women) all gave a score to each of our Easter Drawing entries. Since we had mostly young participants and no entries in the older category (10-12), we scored all the drawings at once and the three winning creations are the ones which gathered the most points.

Le Meridien Malta Executive Chef visits Juventus Team Chef!

Firm friendship built over the past two years.


Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa Executive Chef Reuben Grixti was recently hosted in Turin by the chef of the Juventus football team, Ilio Mariani.

Mr Grixti first met Mr Mariani when the Juventus football team were in Malta two years ago, and the two have been in contact regularly since. Mr Mariani uses the facilities of the Le Méridien Lingotto Hotel, part of the former site of the Fiat manufacturing plant in the heart of the city, to cook the meals for the Juventus players.


Apart from joining Mr Mariani at the hotel to make crostate and prepare a meal, Mr Grixti was also hosted at Mr Mariani’s home in Turin. Mr Mariani, 73, has been the Juventus team chef for the past 36 years.

“I have become close friends with Ilio since he first came to Malta and we are regularly in touch with each other on the phone,” Mr Grixti said.

EOSE Delegation at Le Meridien St Julians

EOSE President praises fitness facilities

Officials of the European Observatoire of Sport Employment (EOSE) were recently in Malta to view local sports facilities and discuss employment opportunities with the Malta Sport Council, the Malta Exercise Health & Fitness Association (MEHFA) and the Malta Qualifications Council.

The delegation, which stayed at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, was shown around the major sporting facilities on the island by Gino Schiavone, President of MEHFA, and were given detailed information by the Malta Sport Council on the local sports set-up and how associations like MEHFA work to provide the right competencies for the industry to promote employment.

Commenting on the hotel’s leisure facilities, EOSE President Stephen Studd said: “This is a very professional set-up, with a busy gym – a reflection of the excellent customer care this facility provides.”

Photo Caption
Gino Schiavone, MEHFA President (first from left), with the EOSE officials outside Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa (from left): Ben O’Rourke, member; Jean Louis Gouju, Treasurer; Aurelien Favre, Executive Director; Thierry Zintz, Secretary; Stephen Studd, President; and Matthias Guett, Researcher

Guerlain unlocks beauty secrets at Le Méridien St Julians

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa and Guerlain hosted an exclusive evening event for their esteemed clientele on Wednesday 7th April, in the Pisces Hall of the hotel premises.

The event evoked an enthusiastic response from all attendees, who came together to explore the new beauty elixir and the alluring fragrance, and to learn about the latest discoveries in beauty secrets.

Guerlain unveiled its most popular seasonal line of cosmetics - the Terracotta 4 Seasons Tailor-made Bronzing powder collection, creams and make-up, ideal for all seasons.

Guerlain make-up artists briefed all the participants about Guerlain's Orchidee Imperial absolute skin care products that address all problems from dehydration, pigmentation and wrinkles which are part of the brand's latest grooming secrets.

The beauty session and launch of the cosmetic line and perfume, was followed by a consultation where individual queries were answered.

For the occasion, the culinary team of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa prepared some mouth-watering Asian and Mediterranean treats including tantalizing appetizers, a hot buffet section and a succulent chocolate fountain with gorgeous strawberries.

All the participants walked away with special gifts consisting of Guerlain's latest perfume Idylle trial size, Orchidee Imperial cream trial size, Parure foundation trial size and Rouge G four colour sample card.

Guerlain is distributed by X-Treme Co. Ltd and can be found at leading perfumeries.

Candle light hour at Le Meridien Malta

ST JULIANS, MALTA – March 27, 2010 – For the second year in a row, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa, Malta, took part in Earth Hour today by switching the hotel’s lights off and taking several energy-saving measures for one full hour.

“Between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m. on Saturday we hosted an evening ritual with live music and celebration drinks in the KuDéTa – all by candle light,” said Angela Saliba, general manager of Le Méridien St Julians. “From 9 p.m. there was also a Happy Hour during which patrons benefited from 50 per cent off all consumption at the bar.”

Guests staying at the hotel were encouraged to turn off the lights. The atmosphere in the KuDéTa and the main Reception area was romantic as the lights dimmed and a host of candles were spread about these two areas.

Sparkling wine was served to patrons along with canapés as many hotel guests congregated and also watched the Earth Hour video, that was being shown in the Lounge.

Senior hotel management were present to hand out the drinks and mingle with the guests.

Mark Sagona - Exhibition

The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa (Exhibition Area, Level 1). This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008.

The twenty semi-abstract acrylic canvases, all produced in 2010, are inspired by the beauty and magic of nocturnal light in various spots around the Maltese Islands. They continue to emphasise Sagona’s fascination with light which has featured in various of his personal exhibitions.

Professor Buhagiar, Head of the Department of History of Art at the University of Malta, who also wrote a short note for the exhibition brochure comments that Sagona “has earned good repute as an artist destined to leave his mark on Maltese Art of the first decades of the 21st century”.

Lights out

LE MERIDIEN ST JULIANS CELEBRATES EARTH HOUR
Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet

A leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour – and for a good cause. For the second year in a row, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa will participate in Earth Hour, on Saturday, March 27, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to send a powerful global message about the importance of environmental sustainability and caring for the planet.

Le Méridien St Julians will observe Earth Hour by switching the hotel’s lights off and taking several energy-saving measures for one full hour, further underscoring Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to environmental sustainability.

From Beijing and Brussels to Baltimore and Buenos Aires, Starwood hotels flying brand flags, including St Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Westin® and the recently launched Aloft® and ElementSM , will do likewise.

“Between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m. on Saturday we are also hosting an evening ritual with live music and celebration drinks in the KuDéTa – all by candle light,” said Angela Saliba, general manager of Le Méridien St Julians. “From 9 p.m. there is also a Happy Hour during which patrons will benefit from 50 per cent off all consumption at the bar.”

Wonders come out of their shell

Wonders come out of their shell in April at Le Méridien.

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa is coming up with a basket full of good deals for Easter. Amazing discounts on your Food & Beverage consumptions!

For bookings, visit http://www.lemeridienmalta.com/easter2010

Our March HOT deal

Unbeatable rates in March at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta!

Call (356) 2311 2111/2000 and mention code LOCALBB to benefit from a Eur37.50 rate per person per night throughout March 2010 (subject to availability)!

See conditions and more great advantages below:

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Or see our Facebook Fan Page for more info.

Searching for the career of a lifetime?

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in St Julians is currently recruiting for the services of:

LEISURE SALES MANAGER

 

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be an ITS graduate or have other qualification related with Sales & Marketing. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in Account Management, Relationship Marketing or Marketing/Strategic Planning. Superior analytical skills and travel Industry experience. Excellent communication and organization skills with a result oriented and customer focus approach to work. Fluent in English and Italian. Proficiency in French or German would be beneficial.

Carnival Photo Buzz Competition

And the winner is....

Firstly, we would like to thank all of you who submitted pictures. They were all so lovely! Our jury, composed of seven Le Meridien associates (men & women) all gave a score to each of our Carnival entries and the winning photo is the one which gathered the most points. It was a close call!!

We are glad to announce that the winner of our Carnival Competition is Isis Engerer's entry with the following picture, which gathered a total of 24 points:

Let's congratulate Mrs. Engerer who won a Le Meridien Sunday Lunch for her family (4 adults + 2 children)! We will be contacting Mrs. Engerer via email in order to present her with her prize voucher! Well done once again! :)

RAMBO VC Commander in Malta

On the 5th, 6th and 7th March, martial artists and movie buffs are in for a treat at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. Indeed, fans of martial arts will have the pleasure of meeting and training with Grandmaster Stephen M.D. Chang, during the “Martial Arts and Hollywood Secret Stunts” workshops happening throughout the week-end at the 5 star property in St Julians.

Grandmaster Stephen M.D. Chang is one of the top Hollywood martial artists/stunt coordinator/actors gracing the business. He took part in more than eighty-eight movies and TV productions including the award winning ‘Double Happiness’ (1994), 'X-Files' and 'The Legend Continues'. Apart from being a world famous martial artist, his portrayal as the ruthless VC Commander in Rambo alongside Sylvester Stallone is what set Chang in the movie industry.

Like a fish in water...

By Maria Vassalo

Aqua Aerobics classes at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa have definitely lived up to my expectations and more! The instructress always comes up well prepared with a variety of exercises which literally keep us on our toes!!! The fact that the pool is well maintained and the ambiance is so pleasant is an added bonus. I heartily encourage anyone who has not yet taken part in an aqua aerobics class to do so as it is an extremely enjoyable experience and the results are well worth the effort!

Aqua Aerobics Classes:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 8am
7euro per session
More information on 2311 2861

"If 25 red cars pass by, I will..."

February Vibe By Alexis Callus

How do we make choices in life? Does a formula of ‘ifs’ and ‘whens’ exist to help us take our daily decisions?

When I was young (not that I am not), I used to play a game that went something like this: “If 25 red cars go by, I will eat a tomato”… or anything else for that fact. But the point is, I was conditioning my actions to an external reaction. Basically, I was allowing the actions of others to influence my decisions. What if that 25th red car had never passed, where would I be today?

It's never been easier!

First meeting portal for local venue

This morning, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa launched its new conference and meetings portal at www.lemeridienmalta.com/meetings.

The portal is an initiative of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, in co-operation with web developers WebCanada Inc. Not only is it now easy for event organisers to access all the information they need related to conferences and meetings in a single location, but it also allows Starwood and its hotels to gain exposure on search engines by working on search engine optimisation with meeting and conference related keywords.

Love is attentive to details...

... so are we!

Will you be my Valentine?

Celebrate your love at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa and let Romance begin...

Your Valentine Package:

Arrive hand in hand at Le Méridien Malta any time between the 8th and the 14th of February and share the excitement of a fantastic getaway on the romantic Islands of Malta.

• Minimum 2 night stay (double occupancy)
• Sumptuous Buffet Breakfast included
• Amazing Valentine Buffet Dinner on Sunday 14th of February*
• Sparkling wine in the room upon arrival
• Duo Spa Treatments available (at an extra charge)
• Stay in bed: check-out at 4pm (upon availability)

Your Valentine Package start from only €126.00 per night in a Classic Room

RESERVE NOW

*If you select a stay which does not include the 14th of February, no alternative, refund or compensation will be given in exchange of the official Valentine Dinner.

When you come to a fork in the road, take it!

January Vibe by Alexis Callus

So what do we get up to in January, after celebrating nearly for a whole month in December? Well, there is a lot to do with Valentine’s Day round the corner, together with Carnival and Easter coming so early this year! Just as we detoxify from our Christmas ‘spirit’, more festivities are on their way. I get the feeling that something grand is up for the weekend of the 13th and 14th of February, as the hotel will be in a party mood with 2 special events on both nights.

The 12-16th February sees the official Carnival celebrations of Malta taking place. A great atmosphere will be awaiting the crowds in the Valletta / Floriana area with the main activities falling on the last days. The rest of the island sees many other parties taking place and also smaller more local Carnival events in village cores. These festivities, in various forms, have taken place since Grandmaster Piero de Ponte introduced them in 1534.

Celebrities at Le Meridien St Julians

Left: Mr. Alexis Callus, Sales Manager
Right: Mr. Christian Panucci, Parma FC international, Defender.

Left: Mr. Al Bano Carrisi, Italian Singer
Right: Mrs. Angela Saliba, Hotel Manager

Left: Mr. Michael Shannon, Former Hotel Manager
Right: Mr. Bryan Adams, Singer

Middle: Mr. Alessandro Del Pierro, Juventus - together with LMSJ Food & Beverage Associates

Middle: Gigi D'Agostino, DJ, with LMSJ associates

Parma Football Team at Le Meridien

Holds training camp and wins Christmas Cup

Italian Serie A football team Parma were on an eight-day training camp, staying at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa from December 28, and celebrated the start of the New Year in Malta.

The full squad was led by club president Tommaso Ghirardi, team manager Alessandro Melli and coach Francesco Guidolin. It included former strikers Nicola Amoruso and Valeri Bojinov, defenders Christian Panucci and Paolo Castellini, and goalkeeper Antonio Mirante.