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Issue 61              April 2007 
Best Serviced Apartment Company 2007 !
The Apartment Service has received the accolade "Best Serviced Apartment Company 2007" at the

................................................................................................................................................ City Focus NewcastleGateshead   Located in the North East of England, Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank) have been transformed into a single visitor destination called NewcastleGateshead. NewcastleGateshead is a mix of the modern and historic, renowned for its excellent shopping and unstoppable nightlife. But NewcastleGateshead has much more to offer: explore the beautiful architecture, such as the Millennium Bridge, also known affectionately as the "blinking eye", due to its unique opening mechanism and the ancient city walls and castle; enjoy the stunning quayside with its waterfront galleries and bars; and don’t miss the unusual public art such as the Angel of the North. While you are there, why not visit The Sage, a pioneering international centre for musical discovery, or The Baltic Centre for contemporary art. And then there is Grey Street (Granger Town) right in the heart of Newcastle, with its elegant Victorian and Georgian facades, voted "Best Street in Britain, by Radio 4 listeners. Things to do in Newcastle/Gateshead in April 2007: 6-15 April: "Eat NewcastleGateshead" - a brand new food festival which will feature a number of events that make it quite clear how serious the region is about good food and drink. (Venues across NewcastleGateshead) Your visit to NewcastleGateshead will be made complete when staying in one of the serviced apartments of Properties Unique. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Properties Unique offer competitive rates and have an unrivalled reputation for giving an exceptional customer service.  All guests are personally greeted on arrival and receive our personal attention throughout their stay. All our apartments are in prime locations, and are exquisitely furnished to provide luxury and comfort. Examples of our apartments:   Properties Unique - Lime Square   Properties Unique - Manor Chare  For more information or for reservations, contact Vivien on +44 191 4900789 or visit www.propertiesunique.com -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. The Apartment Service also offers a wide selection of serviced apartments in Newcastle/Gateshead. For more information call our reservations desk on 020-89441444, or email resteam@apartment.co.uk -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- To our apartment managers: If you want your apartments to feature in one of the next issues of our news letter, please email Bard Vos to discuss the terms and conditions. .................................................................................................................................................. For more information and availability on any apartments please call reservations +44 (0)20 8944 1444 or click the link Apartment Search ********************************************************************************************************************* News in April:   Easter Tip: When you are in London on business and staying in one of our Roomspace Serviced Apartments, why not extend your stay over Easter and bring your family over. There is lots to see and do in London during Easter time and many interesting places to eat. Please contact The Apartment Service for more information and to book. E-mail: resteam@apartment.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * A recent survey has found that the following cities in Europe are top of the list for city breaks: -Dubrovnik, Tallinn and Ljubljana, followed closely by: -Zagreb, Valencia, Turin and Bratislava The key European cities for city breaks (Berlin, Barcelona and Prague) saw their combined room nights increase by 550.000 in 2006. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * COMPETITION TIME: Which airline has taken over all the regional routes from BA Connect to form the largest European regional airline company? Answers via e-mail to bardv@apartment.co.uk. The winner will be announced in the May edition of our newsletter and will win a complimentary night for 2 people in one of our apartments from Executive Roomspace/Roomspace Serviced Apartments in London. (subject to availability) ................................................................................................................................................ Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc has appointed Mr. Tan Kim Seng as vice president operations. He has more than 20 years experience in the hotel industry. His last appointment was with Allgreen Properties Ltd where he held the posts of General Manager Hospitality division and General Manager of Great World Serviced Apartments in Singapore. ................................................................................................................................................ Client Survey: Just 1 minute of your time will help us better understand your requirements. Please complete the survey here: Survey ............................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. Executive Roomspace/Roomspace Serviced Apartments Availability Update: Roomspace Serviced Apartments, minimum stay: 7 nights, offers the following locations for your accommodation needs: Birmingham, Brighton, Croydon, Epsom, Farnborough, Guildford, Leatherhead, London City, London Docklands, Southampton, Wimbledon Executive Roomspace, with minimum stays of 28 nights is available in a wide selection of locations. More information on them can be found on our website www.roomspace.com. All rates quoted are inclusive of all bills (excluding telephone and VAT) and a weekly service clean. Please call 44 (0) 20 8944 1444 for more information or send an email to Tracy Barlow, Reservations Supervisor. ............................................................................................................................................ Feedback: We hope you enjoy this newsletter. Please send your feedback to tasnews@apartment.co.uk ............................................................................................................................................... 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