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Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain held an award ceremony on 28th April 2011 for its team members and staff at Silk’s restaurant terrace. The programme highlights include the honouring of team members who had completed five years of service with the company and awards for Employee of the Month for January, February and March 2011. On the same event, Golden Department which was taken by the Front office department for…
The St. Regis Hotel will launch their new hotel at this year's Arabian Travel Market Forum which will be held between May 2- 5, 2011 in Dubai. They have announced the new location to be within the heat of Doha.
To meet the needs of a fast growing young and culturally savvy Saudi generation, the Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel has announced the opening of the Globe Gallery, an exciting new contemporary art space in Riyadh. Situated atop the Al Faisaliah Tower and just below the internationally recognised Globe restaurant, the Globe Gallery marks its opening with the first Pop Art exhibition to be held in the…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) for The Ritz-Carlton to operate a waterfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens with its own private beach overlooking the Grand Canal, the hotel is expected to open in late 2011. Designed by Otak International, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,…
Accor, one of the leading hospitality groups in the region has formally signed a Direct Connect partnership with Destinations of the World (DOTW), a leading global wholesale travel company, to give DOTW customers access to most of the 4,100 Accor hotels around the world. Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East said: "Today’s digital-savvy generation are increasingly booking their hotel stays…
As part of its commitment to protect the environment and in celebration of Earth Day, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives will launch a weekly programme of green activities and fine dining options on 22 April 2011 aiming to inspire guests in sharing the resort's responsibility of caring for nature. Featuring eco-friendly experiences such as a family nature walk in the resort's jungle and a…
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts plan to open a number of hotels before the end of the year 2011, in various locations including the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, India and the Maldives. This is in par with the group's commitment to providing the highest levels of hotel accommodations in a vast number of international destinations.
At the recent Fairmont Hotels & Resorts international leadership meeting held last month, the 2010 company awards were announced. With over 60 Fairmont properties poised for recognition in over 10 categories, the Fairmont Dubai was the recipient of two highly coveted awards - ‘Hotel of the Year’ and ‘Enviro Star of the Year’. Following these two wins, Philip Barnes, Regional Vice President United Arab…
ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY, Thailand’s Premier Detox & Yoga resort is launching an expanded range of Detox programs come April 2011. The boutique wellness resort is adding 4 new programs to its range of vibrant Detox programs : Modified Detox program, Juice Fast with partial colonics, Juice Fast with full colonics & a Detoxer’s Delight program. Recognising that individuals have different requirements when…
Armani Hotel Dubai, designed by Giorgio Armani and situated in Burj Khalifa, is hosting culinary master classes led by expert chefs that allow participants to experience the eminent hospitality standards set by this iconic hotel. Armani Hotel Dubai’s team of chefs from Armani/Ristorante, Armani/Amal and Armani/Hashi will share their expertise, creating signature Italian, Indian and Japanese delicacies with the…
One to One Hotel – the Village will be the setting for a stunning production of Chekhov’s The Seagull for three days on Wednesday 27 April, Friday 29 April and Saturday 30 April in The Village Gardens. The performance by Resuscitation Theatre is the first professional theatre performance by a ‘grass roots’ group of actors and marks the birth of live professional theatre in Abu Dhabi. Resuscitation Theatre…
The Mayoralty of Baghdad has signed two contracts with two companies to build shopping malls at the cost of $ 54 million. The first contract was signed with Dar Al-Sabah for the construction of a mall in the Harithiya region at a cost of $ 42 million in a 3 year time frame. The second contract was signed with the Amwag company to build the al-Nakhil mall in the Palestine street region at a cost of $ 12…
The 59th World Federation of Public Transport Exhibition started today, with worldwide participation. The event was launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai this morning. The conference slogan this year is "let's promote mass transportation." It is the first time the event is being hosted by a country from the Middle…
Kempinski Hotels Group plans to opening a new hotel in Jeddah using the latest green technologies, states al-Riyadh newspaper. The hotel is one of 5 new hotels the group intends to open in the region, and it is expected to be built according to the new standards of the luxury hospitality sector in the Gulf region. This includes the use of the latest technology and smart green-friendly equipments and building…
Conde Nast Traveller Magazine has named MATAKAURI LODGE in its just released HOT LIST 2011, widely regarded as the definitive guide to the hottest new hotels in the world. Announced this week at the annual HOT LIST cocktail party in London, MATAKAURI LODGE was one of just sixty five hotels in over 31 countries to make this year’s highly coveted international list. From Argentina to Russia to New…
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, the luxurious conservation-based resort located three hours from Sydney, has released a special year-round offer for couples seeking the ultimate romantic getaway. The Romance Package, valid throughout the year, includes two nights in a luxury Heritage Suite complete with private swimming pool, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all non-alcoholic and selected…
Certo Italian Restaurant at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City is celebrating Easter with a special menu on 24th and 25th April 2011. Chef Matteo created a delicious 4 course menu, offering a delightful combination of traditional Italian Easter specialities and a special dessert served during the Easter period all over Italy. In Italy, Easter is traditionally celebrated with a sumptuous feast on…
Tourism has been identified by more than half of the world’s poorest countries as an effective means to take part in the global economy and reduce poverty. To maximize tourism’s role in helping countries reach their development goals, UNWTO has come together with seven UN agencies and programmes to boost tourism as an instrument for development.Tourism is increasingly a major, if not the main, source of growth,…
