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Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort announces its participation at ITB Berlin 2012

Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, an upmarket Moroccan-style property in the heart of Fujairah, announces its participation in the world’s largest travel fair, ITB Berlin, which will run from March 7 to 11 in Berlin, Germany. The delegation will meet with existing partners to deepen their business relations and promote the brand to key potential markets. At the same time, they will learn about new and…

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Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers awarded by Dubai Civil Defence

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, a five star hospitality establishment managed by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has received an award from Dubai Civil Defence for its excellent performance in a fire evacuation drill held in conjunction with Dubai Civil Defence. The hotel received a certificate of appreciation from the UAE Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Civil Defence Dubai, which was accepted on…

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Viceroy Maldives Resort to open 2 April 2012

February 2012 - Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the resort will officially open on 2 April 2012. The intimate 61-villa island resort, part of the company’s steadily expanding Viceroy Hotels and Resorts brand, is set on the archipelago’s pristine Vagaru Island. Each of the resort’s luxury beachfront or water villas are nestled on the white sand beachfront or set directly on the turquoise sea.…

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EarthCheck recognition for Taj Palace Hotel

UAE, February 2012 – The Taj Palace Hotel Dubai has earned the EarthCheck silver certificate for their commitment to social and environmental sustainability. To be awarded certification hotels have to demonstrate strict environmental sustainability with their performance monitored through regular ongoing benchmarking and audits conducted by an independent third party. “Going through the process of…

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Anantara Spa adds to authentic Arabian offering

The Anantara Spa at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, renowned for its signature treatments, now offers an even more lavish well-being experience with the addition of organic range, Shiffa Dubai to its spa menu. Home grown in the UAE, Shiffa Dubai was created by UAE National Dr. Lamees Hamdan in 2004. Combining her background in dermatology with a passion for holistic healing, Shiffa Dubai fuses…

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Seafood night at Origins, Yas Viceroy

Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi’s most iconic address, is pleased to announce the introduction of Seafood Night at Origins. Idyllically located overlooking the picturesque Yas Marina and the Yas Marina Racing Circuit, Origins offers guests stunning views and sumptuous fresh seafood from a wide array of live cooking stations and exotic dishes. Sip on an ice cold glass of bubbly or cocktails and indulge in the oceans…

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Hotel Indigo opens its doors in Europe

InterContinental-owned boutique chain Hotel Indigo has opened its first property in continental Europe. The Hotel Indigo Berlin opened its doors February 3, marking the brand’s first entry into Europe outside of the United Kingdom. Designed with Hotel Indigo’s trademark ’boutique’ feel, the property contains 81 rooms, which are finished in light wood and white but have been individualized with color to give…

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Westin unveils new gyming concept

Westin is to roll out a global revamp of its health and fitness centers around the world, it confirmed January 31. The luxury hotel brand will make over gyms and fitness centers at all of its 186 properties this year, it said, as part of an attempt to tackle upscale competitors such as Crowne Plaza. Westin will become the first hotel chain to use ActiViva lighting, fluorescent tube designed by lighting…

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Global Hotel Industry to Reach $847.8 billion by 2015

Global Hotel Industry to Reach $847.8 billion by 2015 Property renovation and luxury repositioning increasing as global economy improves With the industry forecasted to have a value of $847.8 billion by 2015 according to recent industry reports by Hotels & Motels: Global Industry Almanac, emerging markets such as the Middle East are being highlighted as significant regions driving growth. In addition to…

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World Travelers Rank Conrad Bali as One of Indonesia's Top Luxury Hotels

BALI, Indonesia, February 6, 2012 – Conrad Bali was voted one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Indonesia by millions of TripAdvisor users in the recent Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012. Ranked fourth, the award further strengthens the iconic resort’s positioning as a premium destination on the island. “Conrad Bali has always enjoyed a strong reputation for being the beachfront resort to come to for a relaxing…

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Starwood launches elite traveller programs

International hotel chain Starwood has unveiled a major revamp of its Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program, targeting elite travelers with a host of new benefits. The chain, which operates Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Le Meridien and St Regis, says that it’s responding to the global uptick in travel to target the ‘sophisticated’ market, which it believes has become ‘jaded’ about traditional…

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Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel celebrates the landscape works of David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts

From now until 09 April 2012, Rocco Forte’s Brown's Hotel is partnering with the Royal Academy of Arts on the first major exhibition in the UK to showcase David Hockney’s landscape work. Vivid paintings inspired by Yorkshire landscape, many large in scale and created specifically for the exhibition, will be shown alongside related drawings and films. Located in the heart of Mayfair, just moments away from the…

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The Al Faisaliah Globe Summit Brings World's Gastronomic Finest

Appetites are growing for the Al Faisaliah Globe Summit, the most anticipated annual gastronomic event in the Kingdom, as final preparations begin to bring four world renowned chefs and their respective signature ingredients to Riyadh's leading luxury hotel. The Al Faisaliah Globe Summit will take place from the 13th to 17th February 2012 in three premium venues located within the five-star Al Faisaliah…

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'The Grand Mosque - Spirit in the Making' photography series comes to Abu Dhabi

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr continues to support local artists, as part of its mission as the cultural gateway to Abu Dhabi, by showcasing the 'The Grand Mosque - Spirit in the Making' photography exhibition by Austrian artist Genovea Kriechbaum from 6 February - 13 March 2012, and under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. Depicting what is arguably Abu Dhabi's most important architectural…

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Raffles Dubai wins 'Traveller's Choice' award

Raffles Dubai has been chosen as one of the top 25 luxury hotels in the Middle East by TripAdvisor® in its 2012 Travelers' Choice® awards. "A well deserved achievement! It is a testament to the dedication and tremendous efforts of the hotel colleagues over the past year, and another prestigious recognition of Raffles Dubai excellence. I would like to thank all our valued guests and supporters for their…

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First Mercure Hotel in Dubai opens

Accor, one of the leading hotel operators in the Middle East, is expanding its Mercure brand in the region with the opening of Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai, on 1st of January 2012, under a franchise agreement. Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East said: “We are delighted to add the franchised Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai to our network of 19 Mercure properties in the…

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DoubleTree by Hilton to Debut in Indonesia's Capital City

Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with PT Nurtirta Nusa Lestari to bring the first DoubleTree by Hilton property to Indonesia. Scheduled to open in 2014, the 261-room DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta-Diponegoro, Indonesia will be conveniently located two kilometers away from the “Golden Triangle,” Jakarta’s key commercial zone and the high-end Jalan Diponegoro area, where several embassies and many…

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City Seasons Al Hamra reopens after extensive renovation

UAE, January 2012 - The City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel in Abu Dhabi has reopened following an extensive refurbishment of its rooms and public areas. The new look rooms feature a palette of warm oranges, cool greens and elegant dove grays with comfortable coordinating carpets and curtains. The hotel’s main entrance and lobby area has been completely remodelled with the addition of a gift shop as well as a new…

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