TAUBMAN MALLS OFFER WHEELS, DEALS FOR CANADIAN SHOPPERS
Released: 12/07/07
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2007 —Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) has rolled out the welcome mat for Canadian shoppers this holiday season, offering discounted limousine and hotel packages to make shopping at four Detroit-area malls even easier.
Up to eight people may sip eggnog in a chauffeured limousine provided by VIP Windsor Shuttle Services en route from Windsor, Sarnia or Chatham to The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi or Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. There, the six-hour shopping spree includes a $20 mall gift card per person, a mall directory and a list of sales.
Prices begin at $70 per person and are based on round-trip transportation and eight-passenger occupancy. It includes all tolls. All prices are in Canadian funds and are subject to 6 percent GST and driver gratuity. The package is based on availability and expires December 30, 2007. For reservations, contact VIP Windsor Shuttle Services toll free at (866) 255-9998 and mention the “Taubman Shopping Package.”
For smaller groups, luxury sedans and minivans are available as well and include the aforementioned perks. Travelers must have appropriate photo identification for crossing the boarder.
For those who want an overnight adventure and drive on their own, hotel packages are available for The Mall at Partridge Creek and Great Lakes Crossing.
The Mall at Partridge Creek “Canadian Holiday Shopping” excursion at the Best Western Sterling Inn includes:
■ An overnight stay in a standard guest room
■ $50 Mall at Partridge Creek gift card (one per room)
■ Admission to the Sterling Inn attached water park, including use of its whirlpool and steam room
■ Full breakfast in the Loon River Café
■ Free hotel parking
It costs $149.99 plus tax (U.S. dollars) per room, per night for up to four people. For reservations or information, contact: (800) 953-1400 and mention the “Partridge Creek Holiday” package or by calling the hotel directly at (586) 979-1400. Offer expires December 30, 2007 and is open to anyone who references the package when they call for reservations. This package is not limited by residency and/or citizenship.
The Great Lakes Crossing “Shop ‘Til You Drop” overnight package at the Holiday Inn Express includes:
■ Standard room with two queens or a king suite
■ Full breakfast
■ $50 Great Lakes Crossing gift card (one per room)
■ Great Lakes Crossing discount card good for the day of shopping
■ Free hotel parking
■ Complimentary shuttle service to Great Lakes Crossing 7a.m.–10 p.m. daily
It costs $159 plus tax (U.S. dollars) per room, per night for up to four people. For reservations or information, visit www.shopgreatlakescrossing.com or contact the hotel direct at: (248) 322-7000 and mention the Great Lakes Crossing “Shop Til’ You Drop” shopping package. Offer expires December 30, 2007 and is open to anyone who references the package when they call for reservations. This package is not limited by residency and/or citizenship.
Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO), a real estate investment trust, owns and/or manages 24 shopping centers in 11 states including four Detroit area shopping centers: Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi . For more information about Taubman Centers visit www.taubman.com.
CONTACT:
Karen MacDonald
Director, Communications
Taubman Centers, Inc.
(248) 258-7469
www.taubman.com
kmacdonald@taubman.com
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