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Flash News – December 12th, 2014

Dear Partners, Ia Orana !

Tekura Tahiti Travel is pleased to bring you in this week’s newsletter the latest updates from the Tourism Industry.

  Hotel InterContinental Tahiti Resort 4* – Luggage Storage Policy  The South Pacific under the spotlight in the next Disney cartoon  Tahaa – La Pirogue Api …a new hotel for 2015!  Tahiti, Aerobatics & Piloting Initiation – New planes take you to the clouds  2014/2015 Updates and Annual Closures

THE NEWS

Hotel InterContinental Tahiti Resort 4* – Luggage Storage Policy

With immediate effect, please find below the new Luggage Storage Policy at Hotel InterContinental Resort Tahiti & Spa 4*:

From now on, the resort will only store in left luggage, pieces belonging to the following guests exclusively :

• Guests checking out with a return stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. Locked luggage may be stored until their return from the islands for their second stay. • Guests checking out with a same day late departing flight. Locked luggage may also be safe guarded from their check out time until their transfer time to the airport. One tag per piece of luggage stored will be provided and will be required to claim the luggage back.

Guests in transit with no active reservation at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa will no longer be authorized to use the storage room.

However, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is now pleased to offer a "day room" option in order to provide our common guests with a comfortable and enjoyable transit experience before leaving Tahiti. (Details of the Day Room offer by separate mail)

The South Pacific under the spotlight in the next Disney cartoon

This is no longer big news as online networks have been discussing this for the last few months. The next feature cartoon from the famous Disney studios is about a Polynesian princess named Moana (meaning “sea” or “ocean” in Tahitian and other Pacific languages). That’s right! We couldn’t dream of a better promotion for our Pacific islands!

The film tells the story of Moana, a young Polynesian princess and born navigator from the South Pacific islands, who sets sail in search of a fabled and mysterious island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary semi-god Maui, to traverse the open sea on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and also a strong culture of ancient traditions. An epic adventure awaits the princess on her quest for a new world.

Back in 2011, a team from Disney studios had visited Polynesia and other South Pacific islands (Fiji, Samoa) incognito to soak up the Polynesian culture, sceneries and islands, and to meet the local population. The team included several professional illustrators and famous directors Ron Clements and Jon Muskers who created the world-famous Little Mermaid, Aladdin, & The Princess and the Frog. The initial trip to the South Pacific obviously met the expectations of the two giants in the Disney industry as the animated film is scheduled for release in Christmas 2016. A second trip, in 2014, has enabled the team to further research the Pacific culture and perfect their vision of the island scenery.

To note: the production is currently casting to find the rare pearl to portray the animated film’s heroine (Polynesian) who can also sing.

The film will not necessarily mention the geographical location of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, but Polynesia in its entirety is more than delighted to see this part of the world portrayed in an animated film which will probably be a huge success.

INSIGHT OF THIS WEEK

Tahaa – La Pirogue Api …a new hotel for 2015!

Nestled on a private islet east of Tahaa, just 10 minutes by boat from the main island and 20 minutes from Raiatea Airport, Hotel La Pirogue Api (“new” in Tahitian) promises guests a heavenly holiday with top quality facilities and high end services. This boutique hotel will have 6 Beach Suites, each sleeping up to 3 persons, a total surface area of 105m² including a private deck with views on the legendary Bora Bora island. From their suite, guests will have direct access to the lagoon where stunning protected and shallow coral gardens await to be discovered. The hotel will also feature a snack bar and restaurant serving local and international dishes. Construction works are presently under way and the hotel is scheduled to open in the second semester of 2015.

We wanted to share this good news with you and give you a preview of a nice establishment we will soon be able to offer. Further information about Hotel La Pirogue Api coming soon!

Tahiti, Aerobatics & Piloting Initiation – New planes take you to the clouds

Make the most of a stopover in Tahiti and reach for the sky! Get a bird’s eye view of the one-of-a-kind Polynesian landscape during an aerobatics session or while piloting your airplane.

If you haven’t yet experienced the joys of aerobatics, seize the thrilling opportunity to take a 20 minute spin on board a 2-seater EXTRA 200 specially designed for aerobatics. With your head in the clouds, soak up the stunning scenery of Tahiti and its emerald lagoon from above. In season, you can even see whales during your loops. Land and sea join forces to give you the best 20 minutes of your life.

If you prefer the quiet life, why not try a maiden voyage and introduction to piloting on board the new TECNAM P2008. New this year: two brand new planes designed and devoted to training equipped with the latest in aviation standards and fittings to ensure everyone has the safest possible flight. This trip is the best way to try your hand at piloting a plane and exploring Polynesia from its best angle. Choose between a 45 or 75 minute session to take the controls alongside a pilot instructor, and another person of your choice who will be with you throughout the flight. Children can take to the skies too in the passenger seat for a pilot taster; and even take the controls for those over 14. Height and weight restrictions apply (stated in our sales documents).

It’s fun, it’s high, it’s unusual and it’s available in Polynesia; so don’t miss out! Choose either option and experience the new planes provided by one of Polynesia’s best flying schools.

Please contact our Marketing department for sales documents, rates and terms.

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