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Warsaw, Poland – February, 12 2013 – Following a meticulous and extensive multi-million dollar renovation, Hotel Bristol, one of Warsaw’s most iconic establishments, today joins The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ ensemble of the world’s finest hotels. Owned by Starman Poland, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw marks the luxury brand’s first hotel in Poland, combining its authentic, artistic…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 11, 2013 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, to operate a Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia will open in the second quarter of 2013, marking the entry of Starwood’s Four Points…
The world's first Nobu Hotel opened its doors to visitors Monday in Las Vegas. Owned as a partnership by Robert De Niro, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa (with Nobu shareholders), and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, the 181-room hotel is the first celebrity chef-branded hotel in Vegas, according to a press release. The property features natural design elements complete with cherry blossoms and origami (by famed designer…
Couples who want to spend Valentine’s Day in the most romantic hotel in the world should head for Cyclades in Greece. The Anastasis Apartments on Santorini island is lovers’ favorite place, says a recent survey. Tripadvisor has established a list of the best hotels in which to celebrate Valentine’s Day based on the opinions of the millions of travelers that make up its community. After the Anastasis…
Qatar Holding has recently signed an agreement with Jerantas, a Malaysian company in order to start building a Harrods hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The project is due for completion in 2018 and will take over two parcels of land currently occupied by Chulan Square and Sri Melayu Restaurant. When completed, the integrated development will also feature two residential towers, a retail podium and an office…
Fresh off the heels of a project launch in Nairobi, Kenya and a joint venture announcement that will see 5,000 hotel rooms developed throughout China by 2020, hotel management company Dusit International brings their expansion efforts closer to home with the announcement of a new dusitD2 hotel in Khao Yai, Thailand. The 79-room hotel, scheduled to open Q4 2014, will be part of…
Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spahas announced a brand new room category to their inventory the Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool. For the perfect island hideaway and for beach lovers, individual Deluxe Beach Villas are nestled within the island's natural vegetation, sufficiently secluded from the beach to ensure privacy, while close enough to catch shimmering glimpses of the lagoon. Whatever the time of…
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, is further enhancing its profile in the North American market through the formation of a marketing partnership with AKA, a luxury brand of serviced residences. Ascott has also appointed the established Serviced Apartments Worldwide (SAW) as its sales representative in the United States (U.S.).
On Singapore’s famous island resort of Sentosa, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has rewritten history. Literally. The new all-suite wing of the Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa was once a barrack base that housed British artillerymen during World War II. Now it has been meticulously restored to offer discerning guests a sense of history that’s been fully updated with every contemporary comfort. Taking…
With the Sofitel So Singapore set to open in July, the French hotel group has tapped the Chanel creative director for a new logo for the space. Karl Lagerfeld certainly keeps himself busy. Following another season of haute couture, the German-born designer has signed up to create the logo for luxury hotel group Sofitel’s latest boutique outpost in Singapore. The 5* Sofitel So Singapore hotel will…
In its efforts to always provide its guests with the best services and facilities, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea announced that it has implemented wireless internet across the whole resort. Now guests can have access to the internet in guestrooms, outlets, conference rooms, business center, pools, beach and public areas. Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea understands the needs of its guests and the importance to stay…
The Orient-Express group, owner of the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, has spent 20 million dollars on a massive renovation of this luxury Brazilian hotel. The establishment’s 145 suites and rooms have been remodeled with new furniture and fabrics, giving these intimate spaces a new lease of life. Most of the bathrooms have undergone an expansion as well as been treated to a new design. They have…
A renovation at Paris’s Ritz hotel has resulted in the discovery of a painting thought to be the work of 17th century artist Charles Le Brun that nobody knew was there. Now, the giant tableau is to be sold by Christie’s auctioneers and could raise up to 500,000 euros ($665,000) for the foundation established by owner Mohamed Al Fayed in memory of his son Dodi, the late boyfriend of Princess Diana. The…
On certain Saturdays of the month, guests can indulge in an elegant tea while watching a fashion show at the Bristol hotel in Paris’s tony 8th arrondissement. The next two Fashion Saturdays scheduled will focus on up-and-coming designers. On Fashion Saturday afternoons, from 2:30pm to 4pm, Le Bristol offers a tea-time menu with tea, a range of pastries, finger sandwiches and a glass of champagne. An…
Leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International announces its intention to partner with Changzhou-based real estate and hotel developer, Changzhou Qiao Yu Group, in a joint venture agreement that will see the company add a further 10 hotels in China to its growing portfolio of nearly 30 hotels, resorts and residences. In addition to the two major shareholders, Dusit International…
Aston Martin stopped traffic in Dubai in the latest of a series of events the company has organized throughout this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Airlifted via helicopter, an Aston Martin Vanquish was flown over the streets of the city en route to the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel, over 300 meters above the ground. Of the stunt, Aston Martin Chairman and CEO Dr Ulrich Bez said: “Aston…
The town of Montreuil-Sur-Mer in France is experiencing a huge spike in bookings thanks to the selling power of the Hollywood blockbuster “Les Misérables.” That’s according to online reservations site LateRooms.com, which says it’s seen a 366 percent increase in hotel bookings for the town in the north of France where much of the story unfolds. In Victor Hugo’s book, Montreuil-Sur-Mer is the hometown…
The town of Montreuil-Sur-Mer in France is experiencing a huge spike in bookings thanks to the selling power of the Hollywood blockbuster “Les Misérables.” That’s according to online reservations site LateRooms.com, which says it’s seen a 366 percent increase in hotel bookings for the town in the north of France where much of the story unfolds. In Victor Hugo’s book, Montreuil-Sur-Mer is the hometown…
