CHRISTMAS & LATITUDES

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Balluta Bay marked the beginning of its Festive Season last Friday, with an innovative media launch celebrating Christmas under different latitudes.

Giant Christmas cake on the theme "Christmas and Latitudes"

On Friday 29^th of November, the entire management team of the 5 star hotel joined efforts to present their clients and patrons with an enchanted atmosphere on the occasion of the official festive season opening, baptized Christmas & Latitudes. Doors opened at 8pm with a Children’s choir interpreting various carols and embarking invitees onto a merry and sweet-sounding universe as soon as they stepped in the main lobby. The choir, presented by LMMalta ambassador Edward Mercieca and his renowned Stage Coach School, was composed of 65 enthusiastic and talented children who managed to grab the undivided attention of the audience in just a few notes.

For the event, as well as for the whole month of December, the hotel has been magically dressed in its most fancy apparatus: a detailed and tasteful decoration in line with the chosen theme. Wood work, figurines and accessories have been set throughout the floors, reflecting native scenes and celebratory customs from various continents. An unusual yet didactic Christmas surrounding that is in itself an inspiring experience for adults and children alike.  

Guests were greeted upon arrival with a welcome drink and gathered in front of a giant Christmas cake, a surprising and astonishing creation by Le Méridien kitchen brigade. The cake, representing a giant compass and highlights from each and every continent, was presented and cut in the introductory phase of the evening. Portions of it were sold throughout the following weekend in an effort to gather funds for l-Istrina. Guests were then invited to follow the hotel team to LM AIM center on the 1^st floor of the premises where a myriad of other entertaining surprises were awaiting them.

To warm up the dance floor, 16 dancers of Stage Coach performed a flag dance, setting the tone of a successful party indeed. After this uplifting performance, Marie Therese Vassallo, Director of Malta Cultural Institute and part of LMMalta, shared her mezzo-soprano voice with everyone through the moving song Let there be peace on earth.  This number marked the start of an entertaining night where a three-piece band encouraged guests to let their hair down and fill in the dance floor with their best groovy moves. Food was certainly not left to chance, as Executive Head Chef Reuben Grixti and his team took the opportunity to display mouth-watering themed corners, allowing invitees to have a taste of Le Méridien’s promising Christmas & Latitudes menus.

Online Christmas brochure: www.lemeridienmalta.com/christmasbrochure2013

Online booking: www.lemeridienmalta.com/forms/christmas

Groups, bookings and enquiries:  christmas.malta@lemeridien.com 

Starwood associate receives prestigious award

St Julians, Malta – July 6^th, 2012

David Sammut, Hotel Controller at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa in Malta, has been awarded the prestigious President's Award by Starwood Hotels & Resorts for his outstanding performance during 2011. Mr. Sammut has received this award from the General Manager, Mr. Franco Vella.

Mr. David Sammut receiving a prestigious award from General Manager Mr. Franco Vella  

THUNDERS AND LIGHTENING AT LE MERIDIEN ST JULIANS



Creative photographic exhibition by Rene Rossignaud in the hotel’s lounge

On Wednesday 30^th of May, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa presented the start of yet-again another creative partnership, this time with talented photographer Rene Rossignaud. During an informal launch with VIP patrons, the Management of the hotel and Rene himself were indeed very proud to celebrate the exhibition of a new photographic collection now displayed at KuDéTa Lounge & Bar.

LE MÉRIDIEN ST JULIANS HOTEL & SPA GOES DARK

For the fourth consecutive year, Starwood Hotels and Resorts around the globe joined together for Earth Hour 2012.

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Balluta Bay staged the Earth Hour 2012 on Saturday 31^st of March.

St Julians, Malta - March 31, 2012

LM100Malta: a new interactive platform for arts and culture in Malta

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa is taking an active step in enhancing the local culture by orchestrating the launch of an exclusive creative committee articulated around the local culture and innovative talents in Malta.

St Julians, Malta – March, 9^th, 2012

LM100Malta - a group of local personalities with different cultural and artistic expertise - was officially launched at the hotel last week. The goal of this new interesting committee is to highlight the creativity of Malta’s cultural scene by opening an innovative dialogue. Committee members will use Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa as an inspiring canvas to come up with interactive initiatives, articulated around art, culture, cuisine and experiences that stimulate the senses of the creative class. This new way of approaching the various aspects of the vibrant Maltese artistic lifestyle will be used to promote both Le Méridien as a creative hub and the respective local institutions represented by the members of LM100Malta. In a joined inter-disciplinary effort, the group is currently working on a yearly calendar with relevant events adapted to the hotel’s brand message. Projects in the pipeline include interesting events such photographic exhibitions, soundscape performances, inter-active installations and more.  LM100Malta is an inspiring partnership where all parties will get the opportunity to convey their passion to the right audience and market it with a whole different perspective. 

Valentine’s at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Think love… night and day!

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa is putting on its most romantic colours for the upcoming Valentine’s frenzy. The hotel is indeed the perfect rendez-vous to share an idyllic night away from it all, in a contemporary room overlooking picturesque Balluta Bay. Its location is ideal to venture for an enchanting stroll hand in hand on the promenade that stretches from St Julians to Sliema. The rooms of this 5 star hotel don’t leave anything to be desired for all enamored couples: they are spacious and comfortable, they boast large cushy beds with impeccable crispy white sheets, fashionable throw-overs and comfy pillows. The bathrooms all have large oval bathtubs and a separate rain shower. For all overnight stays on the 14^th of February, the hotel is offering special room rates and additional information can also be found on the hotel’s official website. To keep the love birds busy all day, the Spa facilities are an excellent option for a couple of hours in pure bliss. Access is free for the hotel residents and the area presents a tropical indoor pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and sumptuous Spa treatments are available at an additional charge (pre-booking strongly advised).

Launching Le Méridien’s exclusive PA Bookers Club

St Julians, Malta – January 28^th, 2012


Yoga Session for Le Meridien PA Bookers Club

Throughout the past 5 years, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa has established itself as a premium property providing the high level of service and the adequate meeting space required to cater for corporate clients. An exclusive PA (Personal Assistant) Bookers Club has been recently launched as a gesture of appreciation towards Le Méridien’s existing corporate clients and as a way to enhance steady business relationships.

New Director of Sales at Le Méridien St Julians

St Julians, Malta – January 20^th, 2012

Chiara Ellul has been recently appointed Director of Sales at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. Ms. Ellul graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Hospitality (BBA) from Glion Hotel School in Switzerland back in 2004. She started her promising career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in May 2005 when she had the opportunity to learn various aspects of a premium property’s operations by working within catering, events and sales departments. Ms. Ellul then extended her professional path overseas when she flew to Australia to complete her experience at the Westin in Sydney. There she gained further knowledge within the groups and leisure segments of the hospitality industry.  When she returned to her native island, Chiara Ellul obtained the position of Corporate Sales Manager at the Westin Dragonara Resort and rendered her professional services as such for the past two years and a half.

Le Méridien presents its new à la carte venue

St Julians, Malta – January 17^th, 2012

Kudeta's new seated venue

KuDéta Bar & lounge, situated on Level 3 of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, is a trendy well-established wining and dining outlet in the heart of pretty Balluta Bay. The current bar’s menu which ranges from scrumptious snacks to creamy cakes is being extended to a seated á la carte venue. The new tantalizing menu is being served every evening of the week in a designated section of the Lounge; it is open to tourists and local patrons alike. A new attractive opportunity to try out Le Méridien’s creative flair for cuisine.

A harmony set in stone



DSCN 1300: Rêverie (H.71cm)

St Julians - December, 30^th 2011

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa is starting the New Year with the launch of an artistic partnership articulated around creativity and the enhancement of the local culture.

In the contemporary Lobby of the property, arriving guests and visitors alike can now admire some of Joe Xuereb’s stunning sculptures, carved with inspiring endowment in Gozitan limestone. Originated from Ghajnsielem, the first village visitors meet after landing in Mgarr Harbour on the island of Gozo, Joe Xuereb embraces the Maltese artistic fascination for the female principle of humanity with an infinite range of subtle emotions and attitudes.

Fairytale Christmas at Le Meridien St Julians

PRESS RELEASE

 Once upon a time…

St Julians, Malta – December 2011

The creative team of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa reinvents the spirit of Christmas with a magical theme that will lead adults and children alike on a dream journey, leading us up in style to the end-of-year traditional festivities.

Browsing through Le Méridien St Julians’ Christmas brochure feels like opening up the forgotten world of ancient story books. The leaflet is tainted in fairy tales’ colours and each page is a sweet discovery, that combines necessary informative content with enchanting touches. An innovative concept that certainly distinguishes itself and strikes curiosity, on a market inundated with Christmas and New Year promotions.

“This year at Le Méridien, storytelling is key.”, explains Mr. Franco Vella, General Manager. “Our theme was carefully selected and was welcomed with great enthusiasm by all our departments. It is a success on several levels. Not only do we believe that it will present our customers with an unusual yet magical dining experience that will exceed their expectations, but it also triggered the creative minds of our entire team. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to entertain our guests like one writes a perfect fairy tale: with imagination, passion and an impeccable attention to details.”

Photoshoot at Le Meridien

Photography by Britta Kasholm-Tengve

Photography by Britta Kasholm-Tengve