Pacific Resort Aitutaki Finalist In The 2008 HM Awards

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. October 14, 2008

AUGUST 13, 2008. Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named as a Finalists in the 2008 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced in Sydney on August 14.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a region finalist in both the "South Pacific Property of the Year" Category and "Environmental Property of the Year". This accolade places Pacific Resort Aitutaki in formidable company along side the likes of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, Sofitel Moorea Resort and The St Regis Bora Bora Resort to name a few.

The HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence are now into their sixth year and are the leading awards for the accommodation industry. In the last five years, over 1800 people have attended the HM Awards and more than 170 awards have been awarded to hotels across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

A record number of entries were received in 2008 and following hours of voting by over 30 judges, the finalists have been announced for the 39 categories to be awarded this year.

And in a double celebration for Pacific Resort, Greg Stanaway CEO and Group General Manager is also a finalist in the major award category of "South Pacific Hotel Manager of the Year".

www.pacificresort.com

Notes to Editors

About Pacific Resort Aitutaki

Secluded Luxury...Like a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki seduces you. This magical place in the South Pacific is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki - Cook Islands , "Australasia's Leading Boutique Hotel" (World Travel Awards 2007) and member of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" collection.

Here you will discover a seducing enclave of romance, refinement and luxury that beckons to even the most discerning traveller. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is limited to just 27 luxurious absolute beachfront bungalows, suites and villas, all with their own personal, panoramic view of Aitutaki's world-famous lagoon and where each sunset majestically colours the ocean beyond.

And even when your idyllic getaway comes to an end, the seduction doesn't stop. When you return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, you'll pause every now and then to revisit your magical memories of Aitutaki. And you'll realise that this exclusive, romantic sanctuary will hold you in its spell forever.

For more information visit www.pacificresort.com

About HM Awards

The HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence are now into their sixth year and are the leading awards for the accommodation industry. In the last five years, over 1800 people have attended the HM Awards and more than 170 awards have been awarded to hotels across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The HM Awards are annually hosted and presented by leading industry magazine HM - Hotel & Accommodation Management. Thirty-nine HM Awards will be awarded in 2008 and recognise excellence over a range of categories, from people and departments to properties and chains.

Nominations in the 2008 HM Awards are open to hotels and staff at properties across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Annually, over 600 different properties are nominated. After a lengthy voting process by a key judging panel involving 50 industry professionals and travel media, the finalists and winners are then decided. For more information visit www.hmawards.com.au

For further information, please contact:

Thomas Koteka, General Manager - Sales & Public Relations, Pacific Resort Hotels - [email protected]