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Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: 2001-2005
Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Committee
Wetlands International - Asia Pacific, 2001
2. Placing the Asia-Pacific region into context
This chapter provides an overview of waterbirds and flyways in the Asia-Pacific region, threats to the waterbirds and their habitats, and current conservation frameworks and initiatives. It identifies regional priorities and the need for coordinated action to achieve conservation and sustainable use of migratory waterbirds and their habitats.
2.1 The geographic region
This Strategy broadly covers the breeding, staging and non-breeding areas of migratory waterbirds using the three major flyways in the Asia-Pacific region. It encompasses the Asian continent east of the Ural mountains and south to the Caspian Sea and Arabian Gulf, across all the countries of the former Soviet Union and Asia, to Alaska (USA), Australia, and island countries and territories of the Pacific Ocean east to the Pitcairn Islands (as presented in Map 1 and listed in Annex 1).
Implementation area of the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: 2001-2005
2.2 Major waterbird flyways
In the Asia-Pacific region waterbirds generally migrate in a north-south orientation. For the long-distance migrants, especially shorebirds, three flyways are recognised, based on biological and geopolitical considerations:
- Central Asian-Indian Flyway
- East Asian-Australasian Flyway
- West Pacific Flyway
The detailed picture of migration within the region is complex, as different species and populations vary in their migration strategies. Some populations do not follow these general flyways and spend the non-breeding period in areas covered by two or more flyways. There is also considerable overlap between the flyway areas, especially at northern latitudes where the birds breed. A conservation framework that encompasses the entire geographic region is needed to achieve conservation of these waterbirds. Within this framework, actions need to be implemented at the flyway level.
2.3 Waterbirds in the Asia-Pacific
The Strategy adopts the definition of waterbirds of the Convention on Wetlands in its broadest sense as being "birds ecologically dependent on wetlands". Twenty families of waterbirds with the exception of wetland raptors are accepted under the definition, and these are listed in Table 1.
There are at least 243 migratory species of a total of 404 waterbird species that are recorded in the region. They visit at least 57 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region.
Waterbirds in need of special action
The conservation status of waterbirds across the Asia-Pacific region varies greatly, and there is limited information on the sizes of most populations. A 2000 publication by BirdLife International Threatened Birds of the World identifies 50 species of threatened migratory waterbirds in the Asia-Pacific region (Figure 1 and Annex 2). Efforts to conserve these species are needed. In addition to these globally threatened species, it is also necessary to identify biogeographical populations of migratory waterbird species that are "threatened" in the Asia-Pacific region. Conservation efforts should also be targeted at maintaining (or restoring) viable populations of these waterbirds in their natural ranges.
Greater efforts to identify and promote conservation of globally threatened species and populations will be a priority of the Strategy: 2001-2005.
Taxonomic Group
English Name
|Herons, Egrets and Bitterns
|Ibises and Spoonbills
|Swans Geese and Ducks
|Rails, Gallinules and Coots
|Crab Plover
|Stilts and Avocet
|Gulls, Terns and Skimmer
|Note: Collectively, shorebirds include jacanas, crab plover, oystercatchers, stilts and avocet, pratincoles, plovers and sandpipers.
2.4 Overview of threats to waterbirds and wetlands
The Asia-Pacific region supports more than half of the world's human population and in recent years has achieved one of the highest economic growth rates. The effect of high economic growth has also been the rapid and often unsustainable use of natural resources and degradation of the environment. The two main threats to the conservation of migratory waterbirds that are linked to this growth are the loss and degradation of habitat. Other threats include the introduction of exotic species and unsustainable harvesting of waterbirds.
Status of 49 threatened migratory species in the Asia-Pacific region (see Annex 2 for details)
A review of the status of wetlands in Asia undertaken during the late 1980s
(Scott 1989; Scott & Poole 1989) revealed that 85% of important wetlands
were under some form of threat. The main threats included general disturbance from human activities including settlement and agricultural encroachment; drainage and reclamation for agriculture; domestic, industrial waste water and pesticide pollution; over-exploitation of fishery resources and associated disturbance; commercial logging and other forestry activities in wetland-associated forests; and degradation of watersheds resulting in increased soil erosion and siltation and decreased water quality. Fifty percent of these wetlands were reported to be under moderate or severe threat, providing an indication of the severity of human impacts on the habitats. The Wetlands Policy of the Commonwealth Government of Australia (Environment Australia 1997) notes the loss of wetlands and major factors leading to degradation and loss; it also states that the greatest threat, even today, remains ignorance of the importance of wetlands and the roles they play. Wetlands of the Pacific Islands region, while generally subject to lower population pressure than in Asia, are nevertheless increasingly under threat from expansion of agriculture, logging and unsustainable harvest of marine and freshwater resources (R. Jaensch, unpublished).
In order to address waterbird conservation issues, therefore, it is vital to address issues associated with conservation
and sustainable use of wetlands and other habitats used by the birds during their annual migratory cycles.
2.4.1 Loss of habitat
The loss of habitat through changes in land utilisation practices is the most severe threat to the conservation of waterbirds. Drainage and reclamation of wetlands, for example for agriculture and aquaculture, continues in most countries. In contrast to habitat loss in the temperate and tropical regions, there has been less impact in the high arctic region, where the great majority of migratory waterbirds breed. However, expansion of oil and gas developments in Alaska and Russia could adversely affect waterbirds on their breeding grounds.
2.4.2 Degradation of habitat
In addition to the loss of habitat, degradation of the quality of habitats occurs due to the over-exploitation of wetland resources (inland and coastal fisheries, mangroves, reeds, etc.) and changes in the watersheds resulting from logging and mining, urban, rural and industrial developments. Siltation and increased sediment loads from deforestation and urban developments are adversely affecting many inland and estuarine wetlands. Pollution and eutrophication from industrial, agricultural and domestic operations are creating severe problems for inland and coastal wetlands; these contaminants directly and indirectly affect waterbirds. Degradation of habitat reduces the ability of the habitat to support a high density and diversity of birds.
2.4.3 Threats due to introduced/exotic species
Wetlands across the region have been adversely affected by the introduction of plant species such as Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes, Salvinia sp. and Mimosa pigra. These plants have led to long-term changes of the nature and biodiversity of the wetlands; in turn, this has had significant effects on the use of these wetlands by waterbirds and other species. Precedents from elsewhere in the world suggest that other introduced species, including fishes, mammals, birds, and reptiles, may have negative impacts on waterbirds, although quantitative information is lacking from the Asia-Pacific. Human development in the arctic region has resulted in increases in natural predator populations with adverse effects on breeding waterbirds.
2.4.4 Harvesting of waterbirds
Migratory waterbirds, their eggs and young are traditionally harvested/collected in several countries for their high subsistence value, to trade domestically or internationally, or for sport. Whilst in some countries hunting is strictly regulated by legislation, uncontrolled and illegal activities are still a major problem in many important staging and non-breeding areas. Unregulated and poorly monitored harvesting of waterbirds may have serious consequences on the species, leading to rapid declines in populations. When unmanaged harvesting is combined with the destruction of habitats, species are vulnerable to faster rates of declines or extinction.
2.4.5 Effects of climate change
Coastal ecosystems, islands and atolls, with their mangroves, inter-tidal mudflats and coral reefs, are prone to predicted "climate change" impacts such as increased sea levels. Increasing sea levels may adversely affect the present spatial distribution and dynamics of coastal ecosystems and their flora and fauna. Several species of migratory waterbirds, especially, shorebirds depend on these habitats and it is likely that sea-level rise would have serious implications for their populations. In addition, global warming is believed to lead to the slow drying or raising the salinity of inland wetlands, especially in areas where rivers are diverted from the wetlands for irrigation or other uses. However, more information is required before the effects of these potential impacts are understood.
A priority of the Strategy: 2001-2005 will be to highlight the need for measures to protect migratory waterbirds from threats to their habitats and to encourage conservation and sustainable use practices in the harvesting of birds, their eggs and their young.
2.5 Information needs for waterbird and wetland conservation
Baseline information is a prerequisite to plan and monitor management actions for waterbirds and their habitats. Without scientifically robust time series information on population status and distribution, success or failure of conservation actions cannot be assessed.
Comprehensive information on breeding ranges, migration routes, important staging areas, non-breeding sites, feeding requirements, quality of habitat and carrying capacity and seasonal/annual usage of habitat and population changes is not available for many waterbirds. Monitoring of bird distributions and populations during the migration cycle is still in its infancy; thus population sizes and trends of many species remain unknown. As well, quantitative information is lacking on the socio-economic importance of the harvest of waterbirds in the Asia-Pacific region. The exchange of information on waterbirds and their habitats will facilitate their conservation. Such information exchange can benefit greatly by the use of computer-based information storage and retrieval systems, especially as access to and skills to operate computer-based systems increase across the region.
There are four main global/regional computer-based databases that store information on waterbirds and their habitats:
- Database of Wetlands of International Importance (Convention on Wetlands)
- Important Bird Area Database (BirdLife International)
- International Waterbird Census Database (Wetlands International)
- World Bird Database (BirdLife International)
The Asian Waterfowl Census, part of the International Waterbird Census, collects, collates and disseminates
information on the distribution of waterbirds and wetlands. The programme needs to be expanded in the Asia-Pacific
region. An Asian Wetland Inventory database is being developed to collect standardised information on wetlands of
international importance across Asia.
Improved data collection and information dissemination are priority elements in the Strategy: 2001-2005.
2.6 Frameworks for migratory waterbird conservation
2.6.1 National policies and legislation
Across the region there are a variety of national policies and legislative measures for the conservation of migratory
waterbirds and their habitats. Policies and legislation relating to the sound management and designation of important wetlands as conservation areas are lacking in many countries. Implementation of conservation measures in accordance with national laws to regulate development activities within and outside designated areas is often a challenge, especially where laws conflict with local interests or national development plans. The level of enforcement of legislation varies due to the numbers of trained staff, resource allocations, and levels of public awareness and poverty.
Government agencies in most countries are undertaking conservation activities, such as designation of protected habitats, regulation of hunting and related activities, management and restoration of habitats, studies on the breeding, feeding and migration ecology of waterbirds, and activities to increase education and public awareness.
For the conservation of migratory species and their habitats, a flyway approach to the harmonisation of legislation throughout the region would be a valuable approach to support conservation efforts, especially for threatened species. Multilateral conservation initiatives such as the Strategy: 1996-2000 and Strategy: 2001-2005, Ramsar and Migratory Species Conventions and Memoranda of Understanding on Siberian Cranes and Slender-billed Curlew provide a framework and guidance to achieve this objective. Increasingly, countries are supporting international initiatives by joining and participating in implementing actions under various conventions (see 2.6.3, page 10) and in supporting the Strategy and its Action Plans.
Additionally, cooperative projects are being pursued in several nations based on bilateral treaties for the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats.
The Strategy: 2001-2005 will give priority to working towards achieving greater harmony in policies and legislation in the Asia-Pacific for the conservation and sustainable use of waterbirds and their habitats.
2.6.2 Conservation activities by non-government organisations
NGO's contribute significantly to waterbird and wetland conservation at the international, national and local level. Initiatives are being implemented in collaboration with governments, conventions, other NGOs and local people. The most active international NGOs include:
- BirdLife International
- International Crane Foundation
- Wetlands International
- World Conservation Union
- World Wide Fund for Nature
Key initiatives include:
- Co-ordinating the production of A Directory of Asian Wetlands, A Directory of Wetlands in Oceania, A Directory of the Wetlands of the Middle East and several national wetland directories.
- Collection of information on wetlands and waterbirds through programmes such as the Asian Waterfowl Census, Asian Red Data Book and Asian Important Bird Areas.
- Organising international and national training courses on wetland study and waterbird identification and monitoring techniques.
- Organising international and national workshops and conferences on wetland and waterbird conservation.
- Organising education and public awareness campaigns to increase people's awareness on the importance of conservation.
- Development of management plans and management of important waterbird areas.
- Supporting in implementation of conventions at local, national and international levels.
The Strategy: 2001-2005 recognises the important role that non-government organisations can play in achieving outcomes for the conservation and sustainable use of waterbirds and their habitats.
2.6.3 International conservation conventions/agreements/frameworks
There are several international conventions, international/regional initiatives, and bilateral agreements that are relevant to the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats in the Asia-Pacific region. However, as yet there is no governmental multilateral agreement for the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats.
International conventions
The key inter-governmental conventions are:
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention or CMS)
- Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar, Iran, 1971), also known as the Convention on Wetlands or the Ramsar Convention
Membership of these conventions by countries in the Asia-Pacific region is growing, as more nations recognise the need and support provided for conservation and sustainable use of biological resources and habitats. As at 31 December 2000, 52% were Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention, 19% to the CMS and 83% to the CBD (Annex 1).
Meetings of the Conference of Parties of the Ramsar Convention in 1996 (CoP6) and 1999 (CoP7) approved three resolutions and recommendations that are directly relevant to the Strategy: Recommendation 6.4 the "Brisbane Initiative" on the establishment of a network of listed sites along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway; Recommendation 7.3 on multilateral cooperation on the conservation of migratory waterbirds in the Asia-Pacific region including supporting the implementation of the Strategy and considering the development of a multilateral agreement or an other arrangement; and Resolution VII.21 on enhancing the conservation and wise use of intertidal wetlands (Annexes 3, 4 & 5).
The 1996 Meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species (CoP5) called on Parties, through Resolution 5.4, to take an active role in the development of a conservation initiative for migratory waterbirds of the Central Asian-Indian flyway (UNEP/CMS 1997). The 1999 CMS CoP6, through Resolution 6.4 and companion document UNEP/CMS/Conf. 6.12, called on Parties to support and provide input to the Strategy: 1996-2000 and "future related initiatives that may lead, at an appropriate time, to a formal multilateral Agreement among States of the region, under the auspices of CMS".
Regional initiatives on nature conservation
At least five regional inter-governmental initiatives provide a framework for international cooperation for the conservation of nature, natural resources and the environment. They are:
- Association of the South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Environment Programme
- Convention on the Conservation of Nature in the South Pacific (Apia Convention)
- Convention for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific (SPREP Convention)
- South Asian Agreement on Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
- Programme for the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF)
Bilateral migratory bird agreements/treaties.
Ten bilateral agreements/treaties with others under discussion, deal with the conservation of migratory birds (Table 2). These agreements provide a useful and effective mechanism for the promotion of actions at a bilateral level and international level to promote conservation of migratory waterbirds.
|Korea, R.
|China, P.R
|Korea, D.P.R
A priority of the Strategy: 2001-2005 will be to promote synergistic actions for migratory waterbird and wetland conservation in all of the various regional and bilateral arrangements for nature conservation.
International frameworks to promote migratory waterbird conservation.
Regional action for the conservation of migratory waterbirds has been promoted under the following key initiatives:
- Strategy: 1996-2000, Action Plans and Site Networks for three species-groups. Three Action Plans were
developed under the Strategy: 1996-2000 - for Anatidae in the East Asian Flyway, cranes in North East Asian Flyway, and shorebirds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The key element of these Action Plans has been the establishment of networks of appropriately managed sites that are internationally important for migratory waterbirds. The network concept is based on the successful model of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network that operates in the Americas. The networks of sites and people, enable site owners, managers, local people and participating organisations to gain national and international recognition and support for their conservation efforts. Conservation efforts at network sites aim to conserve all species of waterbirds and other fauna dependent on the site.
Site networks provide an ideal framework for the development of site-based activities, including basic training and public awareness, management planning and support, monitoring and research of wetlands and waterbirds, information and personnel exchanges. Government agencies, NGOs and conventions are increasingly recognising the value of the networks and enhancing their support to them. More information on these networks is available on the web site of Wetlands International (http://www.wetlands.org).
To be effective, these networks need to be further developed and strengthened, by extending site coverage and by enhancing network activities. In order to increase synergy between different regional groupings, sites that are important for more than one group of waterbirds will benefit from being nominated under the various networks.
The conservation of important sites in other flyways in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly the Central Asian-Indian Flyway would benefit through the development of site networks. This continental flyway comprises large semi-arid habitats with limited wetland areas, particularly in the staging and non-breeding areas and different groups of migratory waterbirds appear to overlap considerably in the usage of important sites. An evaluation of the migration routes, main staging and non-breeding sites of the main waterbird groups is needed to guide the development of networks in this flyway.
A priority of the Strategy: 2001-2005 will be develop the migratory waterbird networks and to build greater co-operation between sites and flyways.
- Action plans for other species-groups. International Action Plans have been developed for cranes (Meine & Archibald 1996), grebes (O'Donnel & Fjeldsa 1997), herons (Hafner et al. 2000) and Anatidae (Callaghan et al. in prep.) by the IUCN Species Survival Commission in conjunction with Wetlands International Specialist Groups, BirdLife International, International Crane Foundation and others, and for Eider Ducks (Circumpolar Seabird Working Group 1997). These plans aim to raise awareness and promote conservation at the global and national level. Action plans for globally threatened species. International Action Plans have been prepared for two threatened species: - A Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for the Siberian Crane Grus leucogeranus was developed in 1993 under the auspices of the CMS. The Memorandum and accompanying Conservation Plan (UNEP/CMS 1999a) aim to ensure the survival of the globally threatened Siberian Crane through co-operative action in the nine participating range countries. - An Action Plan for Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor was developed in 1995 by BirdLife International partners in Asia (Severinghaus et al. 1995). It is proving a successful mechanism of promoting cooperation for the conservation of this species.
The Strategy: 2001-2005 will continue to provide an international framework for conservation measures for migratory waterbirds through the development and implementation of Action Plans for species-groups and globally threatened species.


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HELSINKI, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerKiss, a pioneer and leader in the field of wireless power, is joining the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) - the world leading ecosystem for wireless power - in order to ensure consumers enjoy a uniform wireless power experience in all the venues they visit throughout their day. Global leaders - including AT&T, Starbucks, Otterbox, IDT, TI, ZTE, and many others - have also joined PMA in recent months.
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This cake pan was easy to use and turns out a super cute cake. The booklet included gives ideas with instructions and pictures. I incorporated a couple of the different ideas and I think (as did party guests)that it turned out very good. I am an inexperienced cake maker so if I could do it really anyone should be able too. The cake was not very large so if you are having a big party like we did you may want to make more then one or do what I did and make another cake that goes along with your theme. I made an Elmo one and a small round one for the birthday boy to destroy.
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I made an ice cream cake with this cake pan - it came out SOOOOO good! (yes i'm giving myself 5 stars too lol). it's a fairly thin pan so after i let the ice cream refreeze into this shape i let it sit in very hot water for only a few seconds and was able to get the ice cream cake to slide right out, then i frosted the top. it worked fantastically. i can't wait for more 1-year old bdays so i can use it again :-)
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This cake pan bakes a very nice cake! and its so easy to decorate even so such an armature as I am :) It comes with a book of recipes and a few tips on how to decorate this cake. Pan looks nice and will be used for a few more first birthday parties in our family :)
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Rated 3 out of 5 by GregE Too much for too little To spend over $1,200 U.S. for two nights, one would at least expect cotton sheets on the beds maybe even Egyptian 100% Cotton. It was one of the worst nights I have ever had--I was perspiring all night long with their polyester sheets. The 2nd night I had to wear the all cotton bathrobe to enjoy a rest. Never again. Yes location is # 1. However no place in front of the hotel to park opon arrival. went into the parking garage--could not continue since another car was coming out-Traffic jam in one lane garage. No elevator from garage to room. Concierge was Fantastic-( 5 stars) .Dining room staff not the friendliest. Would consider someplace else next time. November 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by fvbump82 Enjoyed our stay Front desk people were wonderful. On-site Princess staff were very helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful lobby and excellent location. Very modern. Great bathroom. TV stations very limited. Meal in hotel restaurant was poor and overpriced and service very poor (only real complaint about the hotel was this problem - we noticed oters have complained about the restaurant as well.). We returned the porr tasting iced tea for replacement and the waiter ignored us the rest of the evning. Had to ask another waitress for help for remainder of our meal and check delivery. Would stay there again, but would eat elsewhere. October 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by aviatorpepe Fantastic My wife and I stayed at Le Meridien Barcelona after a 12 day Mediterranean cruise. Little did we know that our time there was going to be the highlight of our trip. Le Meridien is located at the heart of Las Ramblas, making it ideal to access the best of what Barcelona has to offer. From the moment we stepped-in we experienced superb customer service and recognition as loyal SPG members. Our room was nicely decorated, well appointed and had a modern vibe as did the entire hotel. In fact, this property exudes modernism and class. Above all, however, what made our stay so remarkable was the attentiveness of the staff, which made our time there unforgettable. November 13, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by SPCinCA Not impressed Maybe I have been spoiled by other SPG properties and or other hotels on my European trip but this hotel does not come close to what I expected. It is decent, but had nicer room in Paris and Venice. When I used my Starwood points last year in Rome the suite they gave me exceeded any expectation. It is a shame this trip did not live up to what I perceived as a Starwood Difference. The hotel feels generic. The walls and floors in the room are scuffed up. The first room I was given overlooked a "patio" (no view unless you like looking at neighbors laundry hanging out to dry). I would recommend the hotel as long your expectation are not high (definately not my idea of luxury). June 5, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by HaNi Excellent location, excellent concierge For the second time this year we stayed at the Meridien. Rooms are either small and we missed a bath but the bed is very convenient . Two years ago we received a large room with view on the street. Despite our Gold status we didn't receive any recognition, no extra drink, no Wifi or extra points. Even for the whole stay we only received 615 SPG points for a bill over the 2000 euro. In february the room wasn't clean, in june the fitting was O.K. The concierge is really excellent, all the time: very efficient and compliant. We really enjoy to stay in the Meridien but we miss some details for the price we have to pay. The location is the top but we miss a feeling of hospitality. June 9, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by TMillerOH1 Superb location boasting super staff. Within an easy walk of numerous sites and tourist buses, the gracious staff offer superior service, and the rooms are of an ample size. From checkin to checkout the staff proved up to a variety of service issues from cashing travelers checks to fixing a faulty TV in the early morning. Special thanks to Salvador Batlle, Asst. Front Office Manager, and his staff for a wonderful room upgrade, numerous directions and help with timing our activities. The bar and dining room were such bargains we enjoyed two fantastic dinners in a row featuring delectable regional cuisine. We cannot wait to return sometime soon. April 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dean52 Great Hotel !!!!! This was my first trip to Barcelona and my first stay at a Le Meridian despite being an SPG gold member since 1999. I was very impressed with the hotel and their staff, especially the front office manager Walter Rijkers. I was recognized as a gold member and given an amazing room with a great view. The front office staff and concierge were all very helpful. The location proved to be ideal and I was very happy in my choice of this hotel. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and if my travels bring me back to Spain this is where I will be staying. Thank you for making my recent visit even more memorable. March 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by LightSleeper Very nice staff but room a little noisy Well located hotel (on Las Ramblas pedestrianised area) with comfortable, spacious rooms. Figuring out how to turn on/off various lights was a bit bewildering but I got the hang of it. The one negative was that my room was situated on a side street (Carrer del Pintor Fortuny) which seemed to be a staging area for taxis and sanitation vehicles. It was thus a little noisy in the late evenings and early mornings. However, the staff was particularly helpful, with Tonke taking time away from her other responsibilities to search for my Starwood Preferred Guest number when I couldn't place mine. Thank you! May 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ron1960 Constance (front desk check in) Constance was professional and helpful. As a senior executive with a large corporation I constantly watch for the attitudes and demeanor of my employees and managers. Are they simply going through the motions or are they truly committed to our customers and the quality of their own work product. Constance poise and friendly style took the stress and tedium out of the check-in and check-out process. August 13, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MrsEff Location Location Location Entrance just off La Rambla making access very convenient. All staff we were in contact with were very pleasant and helpful. We had some problems with our flight home and hotel's phone system was sporadically not working so that was quite a frustration, but we got it worked out in the end. Cost of local phone calls of 1 Euro/per minute a bit exhorbitant in my opinion. Although the bathroom is beautifully appointed, we were not fans of the glass doors accessing it. Loved the restaurant Luzia across the street - we wound up going there twice over the course of our 1-night stay after our cruise. July 9, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by SBSanDiego Staff needs improvement I was very specific about my request for a quiet room, in both my email to the Hotel weeks before our stay and at the front desk upon check in. Although the Hotel is beautiful and the room was equally so, we were placed in a room directly above the trash pick up on a busy street corner, which was noisy from 1:00 am until well after 2:00 am. Additionally, the maid service cart was parked in front of our room at 7:00 am, wherein conversations in the hallway directly in front of our room started at 7:00. Very poorly done, mostly because the person at registration did not listen to my needs. November 19, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by SuziQ99 Location only good feature The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Accommodations were less than expected. Room was clean and adequate. Staff seemed to be all about how much can they gouge. We had an additional guest join us and needed to change our accommodations from 2 people to 3. We were charged almost as much as what another room would've cost. There wasn't any empathy or considerations for our additional costs. Our room wasn't ready at 4pm even though checkout is noon. As consideration we were offered a cocktail while we wait. We were walked to the lounge and treated like we were inferior. The cocktails were limited to a 3oz cava or a 4 oz beer. Parking was limited and difficult to access. No fitness center or pool or similar facilities. Not worth the $300/night price tag. August 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Leo14 Great hotel for exploring Barcelona The hotel is conveniently located right by the main drag in Barcelona called La Rambla, which is literally a river of people, activity and energy. Yet our room, on the 2nd (spg) floor, was quiet. Although the room is a bit small, the bed is comfortable, AC works well, WIFI is pretty fast, and the bathroom is well stocked with extra shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. The hotel staff is courteous, funny, and welcoming. My wife appreciates the strong hair dryer and in-room iron/iron board. We had an overall great experience and very happy that we stayed in this hotel. July 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MindyBD Great Location for Sightseeing The Las Ramblas location is a great base for sightseeing though out Barcelona. Most sightseeing tours leave from a plaza that is a very short walk from the hotel. The rooms are very nice, great bathrooms with tv to watch from the bathtub. The only disappointment in the room was the beds - two singles pushed together for form a king. Not very comfortable and not great sheets. I have to say I was on the 2nd floor and was worried about noise, but it was not an issue at all. Staff were helpful, but it is a crowded hotel and you often need to wait to get any attention. June 29, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by koolkat Below expectations - Weighing scale in the bathroom off by at least 10 kg, even with nobody standing on it. Useless. - Leg press machine out of service in the gym. One could tell it had been like that for quite some time. - No TV channels. Whatsoever. Phoned reception at 1 am and was informed that there was a problem affecting all rooms and it would be sorted in the morning. Problem was still there at 9:30 am. Amazed they could just say that and keep their cool. But then again people don't watch TV, do they? - Long check-in process despite being the only one at the desk. Check-out was OK though November 20, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Katz28 Hotel has great location The hotel is located in the heart of Las Ramblas which was great for tourism. There were many restaurants near by and shopping stores. The staff assisted with a map which was very helpful. The room has a very nice layout, comfortable king size bed. Not much great of a view from our room. The bathroom was the best of the room. Nice shower, and there was a TV in the bathroom too. The hotel has its own floor for SPG guest which I guess takes back on offering better rooms with greater view. August 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by jfv01 Wonderful location We stayed at this hotel after Christmas and through New Years. We were celebrating our 15 wedding anniversary and the hotel graciously provided a bottle of Cava the night of our arrival. The location is convenient to everything and the staff was extremely accomodating. They worked hard to find a location for New Year's Eve dinner even though we waited until the last moment to ask. The rooms were very well appointed, an upgrade would have been nice due to platinum status but we realize it was very full due to the holiday. Overall great experience and we would certainly go back! January 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Paul83 Great location but could try a little harder to please. The hotel has a great location right in the middle of La Rambla. Facilities are a little limited with quite a small but well equipped and clean gym. Check in staff are either abrupt or very helpful depending who you get! Bruno the concierge is worth of mention. Very helpful and responsive but not easy to get hold of him as he is very much in demand. But don't settle for the front desk acting as concierge. We did and ended up walking from one end of Barcelona to the other based on wrong info. All in all a comfortable stay and the location earns the hotel it's 4 out of 5 rating. February 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by alohio Excellent stay Excellent service and location. The staff is extremely friendly, and the location for Barcelona could not be better centrally located for a Hotel. The street noise is well insulated by the room glass. The only thing I would to suggest to improve on is the bed comfort, as the pillows and mattresses are worn out, so the beds are not comfortable after all in the morning!.. Perhaps consider using other SPG beds known for bed comfort would fit best.. Also no room upgrade for gold members, only for platinum, based on availability! Otherwise Excellent stay! Will go back again.. March 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by deenoman Simple, elegant, and very comfortable We traveled to Barcelona in the off-season, so there were lots of great deals. We could have gotten a very nice room for half of what we spent at Le Meridien. But we liked the location and didn't want to risk having even one thing go wrong with the room. SPG took care to make sure it was a perfect trip. The room was immaculate, and with Gold status we were upgraded generously. We felt we got the royal treatment, with so many perks that I'll just name our favorite: free daily passes to the Holmes Place fitness center. If you've been to Equinox in the US, this is the Equinox of Europe, and in many ways even better. Amazing lap pool too. Some construction noises audible from the room, but other than that no issues. December 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JME0352 Truly a cut above... I have traveled a lot, especially on business. My expectations of hotels is high, as I have stayed in many of the very best. This hotel met & exceeded my expectations. I arrived early and they managed to find my room fairly quickly. Every member of the staff that I encountered during my stay really seemed willing to go out of their way to accommodate me. A dozen little things which can mean so much. Also, the room was just delightful. I have stayed at other Meridian hotels, but, this one, in both service & quality of the facilities, was a meaningful cut above the rest. October 11, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by oneworldtraveler Central Location We chose this hotel over the W because of its location in the heart of the city, and for the purpose of our trip (since this wasn't a beach trip), I think it worked out great. The one major downside is the size of the rooms. I know we're supposed to expect smaller rooms in Europe, but it's one thing to be said and another to stay in it. So while small, the rooms were tidy and the bathroom, while also small had one of those rain showerheads, which makes showering a pleasure. The breakfast food was also delicious, although their buffet was a little pricy, so we opted out of that. Next time I'm in Barcelona, I might check out the W for a change, although it's off the beaten path and geared more towards a beach vacation. October 22, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by MEP63 Quiet, comfortable rooms We enjoyed our weeklong stay at Le Meridien. Our rooms were in a very good location but could use updated furniture, new wallpaper and new rugs. Other rooms in the hotel have been updated more recently. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were very quiet, even the one facing La Rambla. Concierge service was great most days but occasionally inconsistent. Front desk staff was helpful and responded quickly to any requests. The hotel is in a very central location. The shape and layout of the rooms are unusual due to the shape of the hotel, but we had great views. April 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by drgs Romantic week at Le Meridien I was in Barcelona for a business meeting and was staying at another hotel for several nights. My wife flew out to join me and I moved us to the Le Meridien for a week using SPG points. I notified the staff I was there for a romantic anniversary weekend. The room and staff could not have been more pleasant. We had a beautiful room with a Juliet balcony overlooking the more quiet street. (I would recommend this as Ramblas can be noisy). Upon return from dinner, we found a complimentary bottle of champagne waiting. Thank you SPG for a great week in a beautiful city. March 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jerald456 Best stay during our Europe Vacation We stayed in the Presidential suite for 5 nights. We were very pleased with the 300 degree spectacular views of Barcelona from this room. The size and cleanliness of the room were more than adequate. SPG guest recieve high speed internet access for free.There were adequate power points with i-phone/-ipad chargers available. In addition there was complimentary coffee and a few bottles of water everyday.The La Ramblas area location is fantastic being very close to shopping and walking distant to the port where fabulous local seafood can be purchased. The staff was so kind to us from the start of our stay to the finish and we are so thankful to them for making our visit to Barcelona one that we will treasure for years to come. October 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by VinceNJ My heart belongs to Barcelona Had a wonderful time here after staying a week in Marbella. Celebrating my birthday and my mother's. Daniel at reception was probably the most pleasant front desk person I've ever encountered...such a warm and friendly disposition. A young lady also helped make my mother's actual birthday special by arranging to have a bottle of champagne and fresh fruit waiting in her room after our day out sightseeing; nice touch. My only negative comment relates to the Internet and wifi not working in one of the rooms I reserved. Other than that, we'll definitely return. November 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sharon20 The hotel staff exceeded our expectations! We had a wonderful stay at Le Meridien Barcelona while we visited our son who is studying abroad in Barcelona. The staff was courteous, welcoming, and responded to our questions and requests. The concierge staff was exceptional - we were assisted with booking reservations for a theater show. No request or question was left unanswered. The daily buffet breakfast was delicious and the staff very welcoming and attentive to our needs each morning. The staff provided us with a power converter which was a life saver for us. We highly recommend the Le Meridien! March 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by southerngirl1809 Great Location The Hotel is in a perfect location...the staff was wonderful and so accommodating. Praises to the concierge staff they really know their stuff! my only complaint was the bathtub/shower...very awkward how you have to step into the shower and tub...too high and could be very dangerous for elderly guest...but besides that all was perfect. September 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by crazy4travel Service varies greatly After 10+ stays here over the last 5 years, my take is that it's a popular hotel, great location and one of only a handful of 5 star hotels in Barcelona = inconsistent experiences for SPG members. Push a little for perks, keep expectations in check, & enjoy everything Barcelona has to offer. The hotel remodel turned out beautifully: I'd call it contemporary, artsy and warm while preserving a great old building. Rooms are very comfortable, large bathrooms with high-tech nightlight system that senses when you need to get out of bed in a dark room. November 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by WMCOLMES14 location, staff, and room great couldn't get a better spot as a tourist, right on La Rambla, moments from Placa de Catalunya. People watching central! Also, both tourist bus lines start from here, so you can see all of the city quickly and cheaply. I got around a lot walking. Very safe. Friendly staff who spoke English very well. Room was in the back of the hotel, so you trade the view for the quiet. modern room, and I liked it very much. didn't do the restaurants or the gym. maybe next time. The only minor peeve I had was that as a Platinum Member, I did not get an upgrade. January 6, 2012


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Police chief recommends more officers and new rules regarding alcohol.
HUNTINGTON BEACH – Photos of bar-goers passed out on sidewalks, in curbs and on outdoor chairs visually summed up Police Chief Kenneth Small's report on the alcohol-induced issues in the downtown area.
"Alcohol intoxication is certainly our biggest problem in downtown," Small said. "The average number of arrests in downtown is 400 people a year. That means they're intoxicated to the point where they are unable to care for themselves or their property.
Small presented a report in a study session Monday that called for some changes to regulations for Huntington Beach's nightlife scene, but some in the business community cautioned that too many rules and regulations could be detrimental.
Small recommended changes for the downtown area including new alcohol rules for businesses, using overtime funds to pay for foot-beat officer positions that were lost to budget cuts and banning businesses from selling alcohol that can be consumed offsite, which would affect businesses like mini-marts or liquor stores.
The report was prompted by a request from the City Council in January that Small look at the impact of alcohol establishments in downtown. There are 46 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control-licensed businesses in the area, nine of which are off-site sales businesses.
"That's one of the densest concentrations of ABC licenses in the state of California," he said.
Although no business owners or employees spoke at the meeting, one restaurant manager wrote a letter to the city urging officials to consider beefing up police presence in downtown before limiting their hours and regulating how they can serve drinks.
"Being pro-active and spotting potential problems before they happen in establishments and on the street is the best way to keep our downtown community viable," wrote Ron McLin, general manager of The Longboard Restaurant and Pub. "We are a vibrant successful tourist and visitor location and closing business at midnight is not the answer."
Gallagher's Pub posted on its Facebook page, asking customers to speak out in an effort to "save downtown HB's night life." The post said the proposal would "be horrible for locals and the tourism we rely upon".
Conversely, some residents who live near downtown say they need saving, too.
Residents have been appealing to the city for years, saying their neighborhoods need protection from drunken people who stumble around in the early morning hours and discard beer cans and bottles in their front yards.
Other residents have complained about excessive noise and people urinating in their yards and vomiting in their bushes.
"We literally have a city-facilitated public nuisance," said downtown resident Richardson Gray.
He said it deprives "residents of our rights to the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of our homes, to the safety of our streets, and to a better education for our children."
Coming up with a plan that would quiet some residents' concerns without hindering local businesses has proved challenging for Huntington Beach.
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This luxury Coconut Grove boutique hotel is 2 miles from historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool, full service spa, and on-site gourmet dining.
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Hampton Inn Miami-Coconut Grove/Coral GablesOnly 6 miles from Historic Virginia Key Beach Park and just outside of Miami, this Coconut Grove hotel features a number of free amenities as well as comfortable accommodations.
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This hotel is on Biscayne Bay in Central Miami and is a 2 minute drive from American Airlines Arena sports center. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and 3 on-site restaurants.
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Located opposite the beach in Miami Beach, Florida, this modern apartment features an on-site bar and free WiFi access.
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Great location
all was well no complaints
It was quiet; great shower; comfortable room.
Everything is Clean, Very good appearance, rooms are comfortable and staff is great.
Located close to Coco walk. 10 minute walk. Coupler of nice restaurants across the street.
Surprise...seperate charge for parking if you want to park your car within the facility. If not, I was told go find a meter. Nice!
Good location
terrible view from my room.
Room was clean and comfortable
When asking about tipping the valets, we were advised by one of the staff that the valets don't get paid, but only work for tips. If you stand in front of a hotel, with a hotel labelled shirt, you are an employee and deserved to be paid a living wage. Pay your staff. This is appalling. Free wifi is basically unusable as it cuts out continuously.
Valet parking Just one person after 11:00 pm
fantastic, helpful staff good location, not noisy but easy to get into SoBe
We generally liked the stay.
Staff handling car parking seemed not very friendly. Wifi limitation to 3 devices is something you definitely need to improve.
Location Room Balcony
Expensive vallet parking Breakfast not included
location roon staff
some guy at the parking valet
Location, upgrade to suite thru Bookings. Easy fix of a billing problem.
Not all elevators were working (sometimes only one). Paying for parking, but that is a city issue and understand the reason. Bar open at dinner time, not during afternoon).
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No breakfast
The location was great, helped by having an ocean view room.
the hotel was nothing more than functional. There were a number of groups in the hotel, the results of which included the elevators being slow and congested, the pool becoming all but unusable and difficulty finding seating inside or poolside
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No restaurant, por servicios o utilizar of room
Standard typical of Courtyard chain. Great valet service. Cheerful and friendly.
Good swimming pool
Building need to be remodel....to old and humid, moist....
Who wants to stay in a room which does not have a bath tub! Mine was exactly the same and despite repeated request, I was not given a better room. But staff were polite though
A good general hotel which is well placed for getting around Miami. Good selection of shops and eating places within a ten minute walk, also on the Hop on Hope off bus route.
Enjoyed the room and the comfort of the bed. The staff were extremely helpful at the front desk
WI-FI (FREE) was poor.
Food choices in hotel lobby and time of operations
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Being ripped off my a Taxi driver for $53 for a $9 fare (return fare) , call for by the Hotel !
Friendly helpful staff.
Business people taking up breakfast area. Drinks in room only coffee available.
The location was very nice, and the valet parkers along with all the other staff were excellent.
The bathrooms need an update. The hotel is kind of expensive for the room and the amenities
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The restaurant should be open more hours.
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Subdivision sought for sensitive Blue Lake Road land.
Andreas Schmidt wants to rezone re·zone
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re his 15-hectare agricultural property at 545 Blue Lake Road to Estate Residential Type 1 to allow three building lots on the north east corner of East River and Blue Lake roads. The lots on 2.2 hectares of land, would be serviced by individual wells and septic systems. The lots would be surrounded by wetlands near Blue Lake.
The land is designated for estate residential development in the county's Official Plan.
Margaret and William Burns of 192 East River Rd., Schmidt's neighbour and a 50-year resident, wrote the county that they had several concerns. Lot 1 would not have a viable sight line to East River and Blue Lake roads and would create a potential flooding problem because it is about 10 feet below the level of the road, they said.
Altering a stream on the property might flood adjacent properties. Also the development would have a negative impact on rare Tallgrass Prairie plants in the area, and rare species like Sandhill A sandhill is an ecological community type found in many parts of the world. Sandhills in the coastal plain of North America
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Burns' letter was also signed by Gord and Beth Ellen Brain of St. George.
Daniel and Alyce Kennaley also wrote the county that they had the same concerns.
Andreas Schmidt wrote the county that the Class 2 agricultural land had been planted with soy beans for several years and was stony and not high in agricultural value. Many of the adjacent properties were estate residential homes, he noted. Schmidt also said he would allow 1.5 metres of road widening on Blue Lake Road, a daylight triangle at the intersection and the clearing of vegetation to allow better sightlines.
Alexander Donn, the county's Development Engineering Reviewer, had no objections to the application provided that road improvements were met. Schmidt may also need to provide a hydrogeology hy·dro·ge·ol·o·gy
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The county will vote on the Planning Committee's recommendation at its May 22 meeting.
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