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 

World Travel Award winners triumph in Europe

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa was part of the top brand names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Europe ceremony, held in Antalya, Turkey on 31st August 2013. The 5 star hotel, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, was awarded Malta’s leading Spa resort.

The industry’s elite, including senior executives of leading travel companies, government ministers and top tourism decision-makers, attended the gala event hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”. World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies and organisations that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service. The Gala Ceremony had an entertainment line up of top stars with Turkish TV host Ece Vahapoglu, world renowned classical trio Sterling EQ, opera maestro Andrew Amdur and the sensational Fire of Anatolia Fire entertaining the guests.

LE MERIDIEN SUMMER BACKDROP

Food is the common ground. Summer is the backdrop. Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa embraces the island’s peak season with exclusive culinary-related events. Unveil Le Méridien’s summer calendar and celebrate summer in style.

 

ROOFTOP DINING

The ideal place to surrender to a magical experience is on the rooftops of Balluta Bay. La Bajja outdoor restaurant opens every evening throughout summer with a great à-la-carte menu. Perched on the 12th floor of the hotel, you will enjoy fantastic views whilst indulging in Le Méridien creative cuisine.

CORK & FORK

There’s more to wine that meets the eye. For only 45euros per person, you can spend an evening in culinary delight at La Bajja rooftop restaurant with wine specialists and Le Méridien kitchen brigade. These Cork & Fork events include an exceptional 5 course dinner and selected quality pairing wines provided by the suppliers involved.

A taste of Malta in Paris

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa shares a taste of the Maltese Islands on the occasion of Joseph Calleja’s concert in the romantic capital city of Paris.

On Tuesday 23rd of April, Joseph Calleja performed at the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides in Paris. For this unique and prestigious occasion, “La Grande Voix de Malte” (The Great Voice of Malta) was accompanied by the Orchestra of the Republican Guard, directed by François Boulanger. As part of a Brand that mixes contemporary culture with its European heritage and that aims at creating a culturally refined, meaningful and stimulating atmosphere in more than 100 hotels around the world, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa naturally hopped on board of this artistic exchange as presented by the Maltese Ambassador in France, S.E.M. Pierre Clive Agius. The evening, under the patronage of Claude Bartolone, President of the French National Assembly, certainly contributed to strengthening the Franco-Maltese relationship. The concert was followed by a Maltese dining reception in the beautiful and historical private halls of the Governor of Paris, concocted in exclusivity by Le Méridien St Julians’ Executive Head Chef Reuben Grixti.

Joseph Calleja’s concert at the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides in Paris with the Orchestra of the Republican Guard.

Le Meridien: one of the Finest European Hotels

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta has been awarded as one of the best hotels in Europe by the European Finest Hotels organisation (EFH) for its unique and exceptional qualities and the high level of its offers and services.

 

Out of nearly 230 000 hotels in Europe, only 70 establishments have been awarded by EFH. European Finest Hotels is an initiative of the European non-profit making organisation "European Consumers Choice". Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa has met the European criteria for 5 star rating with above average bedroom sizes, a state of the art fitness centre, on-site spa services, great acoustic comfort, a fine-dining restaurant and staff who speak at least two languages. In addition, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa meets another 80 requirements laid out by the European Finest Hotels organisation: adherence to accessibility norms, air quality, culinary options for vegetarians or allergy sufferers, a business centre with up-to-date technology and full business services, fine furnishings, electric adaptors, newspapers on demand, exceptional surroundings, originality in architecture and interior design.

 

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  

Mother's Day at Le Meridien

It's time for mum to have fun - give your mum the time she deserves for mother's day. For more information visit www.lemeridienmalta.com/mothersday or send your query to infolmsj@lemeridien.com

We Care for Easter .... at Le Meridien

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. 

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WEDDING PROMOTION
for late bookers

• Choose your preferred Wedding Date amongst the 10 dates below*
• Benefit from 10% discount on your selected Wedding Menu
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Contact sales.malta@lemeridien.com to place your query or for additional information.

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).

Think Love Day & Night - Valentine's at Le Meridien Malta

"There is no remedy for love but to love more"
 Henry David Thoreau

Visit our online Valentine's menus on http://www.lemeridienmalta.com/valentine​
Alternatively reservations can be made by calling 2311 0000 or by email to valentine.malta@lemeridien.com

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

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 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

Health & Safety Week

As in previous years, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Balluta Bay has organised a very successful Health & Safety week, with an array of interesting related activities spread out between the 10th and the 15th of October 2011.
The Health & Safety committee of the hotel, led by Health & Safety Manager Joseph Zammit, has once again come up with great initiatives primarily aimed at offering a safer workplace to the hotel’s employees. This series of events is strongly encouraged by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the mother company of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. During the week, talks on various themes were organised: manual food handling, health & safety at the workplace, the importance of recycling waste, etc. Workshops for Le Méridien associates were also put together to present subjects such as food handler’s training and HACCP training.

Mr. Joseph Zammit, Health & Safety Manager at Le Méridien (second from the left)
during blood donation campaign with Le Méridien associates.

“It was a very rewarding and eventful week” states Joseph Zammit who instigated the full organisation of the week. “We had a great turn-out to most of the events and an even better feed-back! After a couple of years of hard work to get everyone involved, mentalities have changed and we can now witness a true interest from both our staff and our local community”.

A breakfast suited to the corporate needs

St Julians, Malta – October 7th, 2011

Abundant Corporate Breakfast options

Throughout the past 5 years, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa has established itself as the No 1 address for hosting corporate entities and their individual clientele. The hotel also strives to adapt itself to the ever-changing market needs. With corporate travelling budgets still very much under scrutiny due to stuttering economies in mainland Europe, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa acknowledges the fact that clients have become more conscious and savvy on how to allocate and spend their travelling funds. In line with mainland European trends, corporate clients largely book their accommodation on a Room Only basis and opt for smaller and lighter breakfasts outside hotel premises.