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Dubai's iconic Burj al Arab is one of several hotels that are part of the Jumeirah Group which keep winning awards. The latest accolade was won by Burj al Arab when readers of Conde Nast Traveler annointed it as the Best Hotel in the Middle East & North Africa. The Jumeirah Emirates Towers ranked No.7 while the Jumeirah Beach Hotel was ranked No.8 in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2014.…
Weddings are generally extravagant events. You know you are going overboard and spending irrationally. But it's a wedding. A grand experience is what is required! And The Ritz-Carlton hotels in the GCC are keen to make sure that your extravagant moment happens at their ballroom. If you are planning to invite 1,000 guests to your wedding, you can consider The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal. Several…
The SPG Keyless is part of a global Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) initiative, which made its official debut this week in 10 hotels in markets including Beijing, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles and Doha.
The Dusit International group of Thailand is expanding into Vietnam with the construction of a luxury resort along the Cam Ranh Bay which is considered by many to be the jewel of Vietnam. The resort will be a five-star, fully-fledged mixed-use project, just 15 minutes by car from Cam Ranh International airport and 20 minutes from popular Nha Trang. The resort’s prime location will allow guests and residents…
The new 5-star Anjum Hotel in Makkah is inviting guests to experience the grand Andalusian style hotel with 1,734 rooms and suites. With a dedicated air-conditioned walkway connecting the hotel with the new King Abdullah Gate at the Holy Haram, the hotel is ideal for those who seek to immerse themselves in religious activities but at the same time wish to ensure their worldly comfort. With 26 elevators…
In just one year the Conrad Dubai has established itself as an important member of Dubai's hospitality sector. The 58-storey hotel with 555 luxurious rooms has managed to win seven major awards including ‘Middle East’s Leading New Hotel’ at the World Travel Awards. Being in Dubai, one has to aim at being the best and the Conrad is no different. The hotel has become the most sought after wedding destination in…
If Florida is on your mind this winter, there is a new Ritz-Carlton at Bal Harbour, Miami, that will be welcoming guests starting October 24 2014. This is the fourth Ritz-Carlton hotel in the Miami area. With 124 elegant suites this 18-story glass tower overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is likely to "become one of the world's most sought after places to visit," said Herve Humler, president and chief operating…
If your idea of relaxation involves splurging, the Anantara Naladhu Resort in the Maldives is a place where you can experience sheer indulgence. A new two-bedroom residence has been created for the exclusive few who want the ultimate in luxury. Your private residence comes with a 95sqm private swimming pool and a deck which overlooks the Indian Ocean. The 600 sqm two-bedroom villa can be yours - with a…
If you are planning a destination wedding, the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, a Ritz Carlton Hotel, is offering to make your special day an extremely memorable one both for you and your guests. The 1,024 sqm grand ballroom at the Al Bustan Palace provides a magnificient setting for a wedding. The culinary brigade of the hotel can conjure up a five course western menu complete with a 3-tier wedding cake or a…
By 2020 Kinshasa is expected to replace Paris as the largest urban centre of French speaking people. No other city will have as many people as the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is already the thrird largest city in Africa after Cairo and Lagos. And now it has a Kempinski. On August 1 2014, the Kempinski group took over management control of the Hotel Fleuve Congo and rebranded it as a…
One of the frustrating moments of checking in to a hotel is exactly that - checking in. After a long, tiring flight you do not want to wait in line to be served. Hilton is about to change that. Just like an airline allows you to select your seat, by the end of this year more than 4,000 Hilton Worldwide properties in 80+ countries will allow you to select your hotel room and order amenities via your smartphone or…
If you want to celebrate the last few days of Ramadan in Islam's holiest city overlooking the Kaaba, you can book a room at the Movenpick Hotel Hajar Tower Makkah. Part of the prestigious Abraj al Bait, you will be just a few steps away from the Kaaba but you will have to pay a premium price to stay there. For Friday 25th July which is the night of 27th Ramadan a Superior Haram room is available for $1,600…
A few forward-thinking hoteliers are doing their soccer fan guests a major solid by launching World Cup-themed menus, opening special viewing lounges and broadcasting games live. Guests staying at select Four Seasons properties, for instance, can rest assured that they won’t go thirsty or hungry while watching a match. At the Singapore property, chefs have created a special in-room menu service that…
International hotel chain Hilton Worldwide has launched a new luxury brand in response to the growing popularity and demand for boutique hotels and hyper-local experiences. Curio – A Collection by Hilton is pitched as a brand that that will curate four to five-star distinctive hotels that represent the local area and offer authentic experiences unique to the destination. So far, the collection…
From the 15th of May until the 15th of September 2014, if you spend AED 699 in one of 63 Rotana restaurants across the UAE, you stand the chance of winning a complimentary night stay in any one of Rotana's UAE hotels & resorts. Spend AED 699 and receive a voucher to scratch and find out which of the Rotana's UAE hotels & resorts you won the one night stay. Rotana Rewards Exclusive members will also benefit…
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel has created a wedding package that will turn its helipad 212 meters in the sky into a unique wedding reception venue. Add-on features with the wedding package include everything from a dramatic entrance aboard an Italian twin engine Augusta 109 aircraft — or by terra firma in a Rolls Royce Phantom — to accommodations, beauty, spa treatments and personal training sessions.…
Macau is set to become home to a strikingly dramatic luxury hotel designed by British architect Zaha Hadid that involves voids and negative spaces cut out of the 40-story building, enveloped in a latticed or ‘exoskeletal’ shell. When it opens in 2017, the City of Dreams Hotel Tower in Macau will house 780 guestrooms, suites and sky villas. Artist renderings reveal an expressive and powerful design:…
Last night’s win at The MENA Travel Awards secured the second travel award for Citymax Hotels in as many days. The Landmark Group hotel brand is now the proud owner of the two titles; Best Price Value Hotel, MENA Travel Awards and Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand, World Travel Awards. “Receiving the nominations and of course winning renowned travel awards is an endorsement of quality from the voters…
