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Arora Group acquires Luton Hoo Hotel
Approximately 50 minutes’ drive from central London and a few minutes’ drive from the M1 motorway, the estate is set in over 1,000 acres of parkland, woods and lakes.

Belfry Hotel & Resort to welcome British Masters
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been chosen as the host venue for the much-anticipated Betfred British Masters. The event will take place from May 5-8 next year.

Robbie Williams to headline Atlantis, the Palm gala
With the performance set to take place in the lead-up to the 2022 countdown, guests can sing along to chart-topping hits like ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Let me Entertain You,’ as well as favourites including ‘Feel’ and ‘Angels’.

Dorchester Collection unveils plans for the Lana
Coming from the Arabic expression meaning ‘for us’ and the Hawaiian ‘floating gently in calm water,’ the name pays homage to the hotel’s location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina.

The Ascott signs for first lyf property in Europe
The Ascott has entered into an agreement to acquire a property in Paris for the development of the first lyf property in Europe. lyf Gambetta Paris is set to open in 2024.

Ocean Drive Madrid to open in February
Located in Plaza de Isabel II, in front of the Opera Palace, a few steps from the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, guests are in the heart of the capital.

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to open in Dubai next year
Nestled at the tip of a peninsula of a private beach, the property joins the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and sailboat-inspired Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai.

The Dorchester unveils renovation plans
The upgrade will be the biggest since 1989 and will start with the entrance to the hotel, the Promenade and the Bar at the Dorchester, as well as two guest floors.

Courtyard by Marriott to receive North America overhaul
More than 375 of the earliest generation hotels are expected to be modernised with exterior renovations by 2024, including prominent displays of the refreshed Courtyard logo.

Elegant Hotels welcomes Positano to Barbados
Developed by Elegant Hotels, the coastal Italian restaurant offers an exciting complimentary dining option for guests of the House and Tamarind, and is also open to non-hotel guests.

Kempinski Floating Palace set for Dubai launch
Kempinski has unveiled plans for an ambitious new project in Dubai. Kempinski Floating Palace will open atop the waves, surrounded by 12 luxury villas.
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Lowe to lead Mandarin Oriental, New York
Robert Lowe will also take up the tole of area vice president, operations, overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC and Mandarin Oriental, Santiago.