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After the Tiffany, Dior and Bottega Veneta suites, the St. Regis Hotel is unveiling The Bentley Suite this fall in its New York location. The theme suite will include décor touches reminiscent of designs by British carmaker Bentley Motors such as black leather tile floors and a sleigh bed made out of Bentley’s signature burled wood. The 1,700 square foot (157 square meter) suite will be available as…
The Peninsula Bangkok has added a distinctively Thai touch to its hotel transportation fleet, in the shape of its very own exclusive Tuk Tuk. This enjoyable three-wheeled vehicle is a mode of transportation synonymous with the exotic destination of Thailand. The hotel’s brand new, customised Tuk Tuk – complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and cold towels on board for guests – is finished in the signature…
Swedish furniture giant Ikea plans a one-billion-euro move into the hotel sector, opening at least 100 hotels in Europe. “We’ve been searching for property across Europe for a while and we’ll announce in a few weeks where we’ll open our own hotel,” Svenska Dagbladet quoted as saying Harald Mueller, the Ikea group executive in charge of the project. The daily said Ikea plans to open “at least 100…
Swiss luxury watch brand, Jaeger-LeCoultre, has created two editions of its iconic Reverso timepiece for Raffles Hotel Singapore, to honor the establishment’s 125th anniversary. The double-sided Reverso watch line is a classic. When its case is turned over, the watch is transformed into a jewel that can be personalised forever by an engraving. Now, to mark its 125th, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created an…
The general manager of Qatari owned luxury hotel The Hotel Schweizerhof Bern, Michael Thomann, has been named "Hotelier of the Year" by the leading Swiss business magazine Bilanz. The honour comes just one year after the hotel’s reopening following a two-year refurbishment by the hotel’s owners Katara Hospitality Ltd. After the reopening in June 2011, the Schweizerhof turned to the challenge of…
Dubai, UAE (August 14, 2012) – Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded desert hideaway perched at the edge of the majestic Rub Al Khali desert in Abu Dhabi Western region, is hosting the stay of four teams competing in the Al Dhafra Club First International Football Championship held at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Madinat Zayed, Western Abu Dhabi. The football tournament, organised by Al Dhafra Sports &…
13th August 2012, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: As the prestigious setting for many historic meetings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the past decade, the lobby of the five-star Al Faisaliah Hotel North, A Rosewood Hotel now enters a new era of elegance following its recent refurbishment. Designed by Her Highness Princess Al Anoud, CEO of Al Dar Design Company, the new lobby displays clean and contemporary design…
Singaporean firm WOHA has completed the massive 100,548 square meter ‘intercontinental sanya resort’ on hainan island off the southern coast of China. The villas, a clubhouse, two hundred hotel rooms, restaurant, watergarden, spas, sports center and ballroom are encapsulated within the concept of the garden. Each space opens directly to a vegetative feature of varying moods and characteristics,…
Langham Hospitality Group has arrived in Sydney with the acquisition of The Observatory Hotel which becomes The Langham, Sydney today. The property will be a truly glittering centerpiece amidst the city's renowned landmarks and gives Langham a strategic position for brand expansion in this key feeder city. Located near Sydney's historical Rocks district and the Central Business District, the hotel is the…
As the resort’s dedicated photographer, Tanya Sorokina will capture guests special holiday moments, offering private photography sessions from one hour to a whole day, with from 60 images. of professionally edited images, available from $250 plus taxes. With an abundance of stunning photo shoot locations throughout the resort, guests can choose to have their holiday memories taken by the resort’s…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced the brand’s first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), marking another step in the group’s expansion in Asia. The 250-room hotel is set to open in 2017 and will be located in the historic centre of Saigoni9 adjacent to the famous Ben Thanh Square market, in a 48-storey tower. The Ritz-Carlton, Saigon is part of a development project called The One Ho Chi…
India’s Sahara Group is set to purchase a controlling stake in New York’s Plaza Hotel for $570 million. The 105-year-old luxury hotel overlooking Central Park in New York is currently owned by Israeli tycoon Yitzhak Tshuva and Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Tshuva will receive $400 million for its 60 percent stake while Talal will receive a smaller amount and retain a 25 percent stake.…
One&Only Cape Town has been named the Top City Hotel in Africa and the Middle East in the Travel + Leisure World’s 2012 Best Awards, confirming it is officially the best city hotel in the region. The international travel publication Travel + Leisure announced today One&Only Cape Town’s position as the No. 1 Top City Hotel in the Africa and Middle East region and voted No.14 on the list of Top 100 Hotels…
The Hilton London Wembley officially opened its doors to the public in time for the Olympic Games. The hotel is located next to the Wembley Stadium and Arena in Wembley City, a redevelopment area with more than 1 million square feet of construction underway. One of the main projects in the area is the London Designer Outlet, a retail mall with high street and designer brands and restaurants. The…
W Hotels Worldwide announced on July 24 that it will open a new hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, one of the economic and cultural hubs of Latin America. W Bogota is part of a larger mixed-use development which will include high-end retail and office space. The hotel will be located in the colonial district of Usaquén, an area in the northern part of the Colombian capital which has become fashionable thanks…
Emerging from the pulse of China's cultural heart, the new Four Seasons Hotel Beijing showcases the latest in amenities and technology combined with Four Seasons service. Located within the Central Business District, this property is set in the heart of Beijing’s most developed area. This premium property is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 29. Arranged around a towering sky-lit…
Dubai, UAE – 24 July, 2012 – As part of its ongoing commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is launching its third annual ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative at more than 30 participating Starwood hotels in the Middle East. The ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative was launched in 2010 and has since become an annual tradition for many cab drivers throughout the region. During the hour of Iftar on…
In an endeavour to position itself within the hearts and minds of the GCC travel industry, The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei recently connected with key travel trade professionals across Dubai, Doha, Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah during Unique Choice’s 16th GCC International Workshop, held from May 19 to 23. The prestigious five-star resort’s inaugural participation at this event proved a resounding…
