Omni Hotels Offers A Touch Of Spanish Culture “Discover Spain” Package
Luxury Hotel Brand Offers Unique Package Featuring Authentic Spanish Cooking Class
IRVING, Texas (October 9, 2006) -- Spain has reached the American shores once again as Omni Hotels announces their newest package, “Discover Spain.” Beginning November 18th, guests can experience Spanish culture first-hand with the “Discover Spain” package, which includes overnight luxury accommodations, a Spanish cooking class with a specially-trained Omni executive chef and a gift bag of delicious Spanish treats.
This package is part of Omni Hotels’ most recent Flavors of the World campaign, the Festive Flavors of Spain. In June, approximately 50 of Omni’s executive chefs and food and beverage professionals visited the Castilla y Leon region of Spain to learn the traditions of Spanish cooking first-hand. The Festive Flavors of Spain was arranged as a one-of-a kind partnership with EXCAL, the Spanish Trade Commission of the Castilla y Leon region of Spain and is the fourth installment of Omni Hotels unique Flavors of the World program, designed to teach its chefs about various world cuisines and bring fantastic culinary adventures to its guests. From November 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007, Omni Hotels will spotlight authentic Spanish menu items in its bars and restaurants across North America.
As part of the Discover Spain package, guests will have the chance to be further immersed in the culinary traditions of Spain. Just a few of the Spanish tastes include wines from Ribera del Duero, Toro, Bierzo, Rueda and Cigales and cheeses from the Castilla y Leon region. Guests will also learn about the preparations of dishes such as Pato Asado con Higos (Roasted Duck with Figs) and Bacalao a la Plancha con Verduras Asadas y Vinagreta de Piñones Ibéricos (Pan Seared Cod with Roasted Vegetables and Iberico Pine Nut Vinaigrette).
“Learning about the authentic ingredients and preparation techniques from some of Spain’s leading culinary talent was a great opportunity for our own chefs,” stated Caryn Kboudi, vice president of corporate communications for Omni Hotels. “The Discover Spain package translates this experience to our guests by creating a fun, yet educational cooking class side-by-side with one of our chefs.”
The “Discover Spain” package is available at the following Omni Hotels the weekends of November 18, 2006, December 16, 2006 and January 20, 2007:
About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels was recently ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM) for the second year in a row. The brand creates compelling, memorable guest experiences by tempting the senses in innovative ways, surrounding them with a balanced blend of scents, sounds, sights, textures and tastes. Omni Hotels offers luxury accommodations at 40 hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each location features four-diamond services, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni’s mission for total customer service is further supported by its “Power of One” program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations by visiting www.omnihotels.com or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.
*The study is based on responses from 42,211 guests who stayed in a hotel between January and June 2006. Thirteen upscale hotel chains were ranked in the study. www.jdpower.com.
