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April 01st - 30th 2012: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek’s authentic Japanese restaurant, Minato, celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival with the arrival of spring featuring a delicious set menu for only AED 190 per person! Visit Minato, from April 01st until 30th 2012, to celebrate the finest Japanese cuisine in authentic surroundings and unequalled hospitality which has made the restaurant a…
Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, an upmarket Moroccan-style property in the heart of Fujairah, announces its participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s annual travel and tourism event, to highlight the destination as the best place to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The property which enjoyed over 90 percent occupancy during the first quarter of the year will promote its…
To acknowledge and celebrate Oman's creative women, Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Sultanate of Oman and the Bait Al Zubair Foundation present an exhibition titled "Brides of Photography." Scheduled to open on 17 April 2012, the exhibition is part of an ongoing series of exhibitions held at the resort's art gallery dedicated to promoting the art and culture of Oman to the world. The Brides of…
The new St. Regis Tianjin has launched its Presidential Suite, Tianjin’s largest luxury hotel suite with “extraordinary amenities, unparalleled views and uncompromising service”, according to the Starwood property. The 450-square-meter Presidential Suite features a 70-square-meter master bedroom with a signature St. Regis king-sized bed, separate seating area, 55” flat screen HDTV and walk-in closet. The…
Italian designer Missoni is lending its distinct style to Four Seasons Resort Maui for two of the property’s poolside cabanas that will feature Missoni furniture. Missoni created floral fabrics that incorporate the brand’s traditional stripes and zigzags to mirror the beach setting of the property’s Serenity Pool. The two cabanas outfitted with Missoni Home furnishings have seating and pillows in these…
Maldives, April 2012 – NIYAMA, Per AQUUM’s latest addition to their award winning portfolio is now open. This hotly anticipated resort is turning the Maldives upside down with a plethora of options to get guests active and incite a sense of discovery, stimulation and fun. This exciting new concept is, of course, paired with the natural beauty and tranquillity of the Maldives so those who just want to sit back,…
In partnership with Maserati and Bahrain Airport services, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Presents two extraordinary nights this spring, the world’s greatest Grand Opera Gala on the 8th and 9th April 2012. The evening includes selections from La Triviata, Lucrezia Borgia, and other masterpieces that have triumphed time and time again and now resolve into an exquisite harmony. This is your chance to not only hear…
Individual investors are being offered a unique opportunity to gain exposure to Dubai’s booming hotel industry via a “rental pool” program for luxury serviced apartments, announced today by DAMAC Suites and SPA, a subsidiary of regional developer DAMAC Properties. The “rental pool” arrangement will be applied to apartments within DAMAC Properties’ first luxury serviced apartment development Burjside Boulevard,…
Floral print pioneer and perfumer Laura Ashley is to open a boutique hotel to showcase its wares, it revealed last week. The brand, well known for its flowery curtains and clothes, confirmed last week that it has purchased a 49-room hotel in the British county of Hertfordshire, where it will build a branded getaway experience. All of the bedclothes, sofas, wallpaper and curtains will be matching fabrics…
ISTANBUL - W Istanbul unveils its latest nightlife and culinary experience as it continues to be the leading contemporary lifestyle hotel in the cosmopolitan Turkish city. Featuring a constantly evolving nightlife scene, new culinary experiences and innovative fashion and design collaborations, W Istanbul was the first W hotel to open in Europe, introducing the W brand’s unique and distinctive New York-inspired…
As African hotels continue to boom, Virgin has announced that it is to become the latest name to move into the continent. Virgin Limited Edition, Richard Branson’s luxury travel brand, is set to open a 12-tented camp in the Masai Maara Game Reserve next year. The Mahali Mzuri camp will hold double-occupancy tents, meaning a maximum of 24 people at one time, with fully inclusive services set to include…
The new St Regis Doha hotel has welcomed its first guests, as Qatar’s capital embraces an increasingly ambitious future when it comes to tourism. The new hotel, which offers 336 rooms with views of the Arabian Gulf, is just one of several ambitious hotel projects on the way for Doha, although it’s easily among the most luxurious — guests are offered butler service for the duration of their stay. The…
This fall, Sheraton will unveil the 3,863-room Sheraton Macao Hotel, which will be the largest Sheraton — and Starwood — hotel in the world. Located on the Cotai Strip, the new hotel will boast three restaurants with poolside cafes, two outdoor swimming pools and 140,000 square feet of meeting space. Sands Cotai Central also features a Conrad and Holiday Inn. The Conrad Macao features over 600 rooms and…
The 350sq m, two-bedroom luxury pad located on the fourth floor of Sydney’s Park Hyatt features floor-to-ceiling glass with uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour. It’s also equipped with the latest technology – its $9000 toilet plays music, has an in-built seat warmer and massager and deodorises while its user looks out at the Harbour Bridge and Luna Park. There’s also a sauna/steam room, a lounge…
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa in Addu Atoll is due to open the first full-sized golf course in the Maldives on 27 March. The nine-hole course sits on 7.5 hectares of previously undeveloped land. Designed for recreational golfers, most of the holes are par three and average 123 yards. Amid concerns about the course’s environmental impact on the island’s ecosystem, a spokesperson from the resort said…
Hotel prices in London could triple this summer during the Olympic Games, as thousands of competitors, officials and spectators flood the city during the event. The average cost of a London hotel room during the games will be £213 (€256) a night, 102 percent up on the same period the year before. There is a possibility that hoteliers may be holding back some rooms, releasing them slowly in the run up to the…
InterContinental Hotels (IHG), the world’s largest hotel chain, has announced the launch of a long-awaited new brand for the Chinese market. The new chain will be called Hualuxe Hotels and Resorts and is expected to divide its efforts between operating in cities and popular resorts within China — although IHG said that the brand will open in other major cities outside of the country. While Hualuxe is…
Dubai, March 31, 2012– By spending an hour in the dark next week, SHERATON DUBAI CREEK HOTEL & TOWERS will join millions around the world to send a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet. SHERATON DUBAI CREEK HOTEL & TOWERS will turn off its lights in observance of Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Last year, Earth Hour 2011 became…
