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Adriatic Luxury Hotels Group Beats Sales Targets Despite Year Of Economic Crisis
At a meeting last week at the Grand Hotel Bonavia in Rijeka, the Supervisory Board of GSHR Holdings Ltd (the parent company of Adriatic Luxury Hotels Group) and Management Board of ALH concluded that during the first nine months of 2009 ALH Group hotels achieved good performance, particularly considering the very difficult market conditions caused by the global financial crisis.
Welcome to Luxury Month
Would it be tempting fate to say that the luxury travel sector is actually doing rather well? The International Luxury Travel Market has just kicked off in Cannes with more than 1,200 suppliers, 214 stand holders and 1,100 buyers.
The Launch of Glasgow’s first Luxury Spa offering Indigenous Scottish Treatments
The Spa at the new five star Blythswood Square Hotel is set to become the first luxury spa in Glasgow following development of one of the city’s most famous and historical buildings, the former Royal Scottish Automobile Club.
US luxury hotels buck trend
Luxury hotels were the only hotel segment in the US to report occupancy increases in the last week of November. The luxury sector reported the largest and only double-digit occupancy increase, jumping 10.6% to 45.2%, according to data from STR.
Peak of luxury
Opening on 8th December at 2350m, the highest point in the Hochzillertal ski area, is a brand new luxury chalet and hotel with its own ski lodge. Nestled between the Wimbachkopf and Marchkopf, the Wedelhütte can only be accessed by gondola or on skis making this 5* luxury experience even more unique.
Luxury operators predict upturn
Luxury travel companies are predicting an upturn in business next year – but expect to deal with a markedly different customer, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Internet-savvy deal hunters who will not stint on cost but do demand value for money will be the norm in 2010, the report, released at this year’s Abta Travel Convention stated.
Etihad unveils first overseas luxury lounge
Etihad Airways has opened its new premium lounge in Frankfurt, Germany, its first one outside of its home base Abu Dhabi.
Half Moon promises to "make it happen" to the world
In a bid to distinguish itself from its competitors, Half Moon, the luxury resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica, promises to “Make It Happen” in its new global advertising campaign.
Ridge Country Retreat & Spa upsize their luxury accommodation
New Zealand Luxury member property, Ridge Country Retreat & Spa have recently upsized their luxury accommodation to better serve the growing boutique business conference and personal retreat markets, while also providing their regular clientele with an even greater choice of facilities and the very latest in luxury accommodation. The Bay of Plenty continues to be discovered by many overseas guests as a perfect place to relax and retreat to. Something most New Zealanders have known about for years.
Josef Forstmayr, Managing Director , Round Hill - Jamaica @ CHA 2009
Josef Forstmayr, Managing Director , Round Hill - Jamaica. Interviewed at Caribbean Marketplace 2009 by BTN.
Anthony Cowles, Managing Director, Sandals & Beaches Resorts @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Anthony Cowles, Managing Director, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, talks about challenges and opportunities presented by entering the luxury travel market.