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Fairmont Dubai reveals one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day offering
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day in the heart of Dubai. Fairmont Dubai adds a dash of glitz and glamour to the romance season and offers couples a variety of stylish settings to celebrate.
HNA Group looks to divest NH Hotel Group stake
HNA Group has appointed banks to seek out buyers of its majority stake in NH Hotel Group of Spain. The move comes after NH itself turned down a takeover offer from peer Barcelo.
Copal Tree Lodge re-launched to eco-travellers in Belize
California-based Belcampo has re-launched its eco-resort in southern Belize under the name Copal Tree Lodge. As part of the rebranding, the lodge is proud to partner with anew farm-to-flask initiative: Copal Tree Distillery, located adjacent to the hotel.
Sandiford handed public relations brief for The Set Hotels
Eliot Sandiford has been appointed the role of regional director of public relations of The Set Hotels. Sandiford joined the company in September 2016 as director of public relations for Hotel Café Royal in London.
New operations leadership for Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok
Marriott International has confirmed the appointment of Vazid Shaikh as the new director of operations of Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok. Shaikh brings with him a comprehensive experience of more than 15 years in hospitality industry from leading international hotels in Thailand, Malaysia and India with a strong expertise on food & beverage operations and training.
Blythswood Square Hotel undergoes interior renovation
As part of a multi-million-pound investment, Glasgow’s five-star Blythswood Square Hotel has unveiled its refreshed and reimagined guest rooms and suites as it reaches a major milestone in its refurbishment. Work at the world-renowned hotel continues with guest rooms being the first area to be completed with brand new furniture and interior design from independent design studio Graven Images.
Emirates Palace appoints Martin Cramer as new general manager
Emirates Palace has announced Martin Cramer has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager. With a distinguished career in hospitality spanning over 30 years, Cramer brings a wealth of experience to Abu Dhabi’s iconic property.
Africa Hotel Investment Forum headed for Kenya this October
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will return to Nairobi on October 2nd-4th. The event is considered premier hotel investment conference in Africa, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers.
AccorHotels to manage Le Grand Amman, Jordan
AccorHotels have announced the rebranding of a prominent landmark hotel in Jordan to Le Grand Amman – managed by AccorHotels. The property consisting of 298-rooms and 67 well-appointed serviced apartments was launched in partnership with Iskan Co. for Touristic & Hotel Investments.
Meliá Hotels reveals plans for Innside Liverpool
Meliá Hotels International has announced the newest addition to its UK portfolio, the Innside Liverpool. The hotel will join four properties already operated in the UK by the brand, ME London, Meliá White House, Innside Manchester, and the upcoming Innside Newcastle, in what is proving to be an increasingly key market for the company.
Shama Zijingang Hangzhou, China, to open in 2019
Onyx Hospitality Group has continued the expansion of its Shama brand with the signing of another new project, Shama Zijingang Hangzhou. The deal marks the fourth Shama signing this January.
Minor Hotels to take Oaks brand into Lebanon with Beirut property
Minor Hotels will debut its Oaks brand in Lebanon later this year. The group has signed a management agreement with Allied Investment Group to operate Oaks Beirut.