Hotels
Emirates re-names Marina Hotel & Residence
Emirates Hotels & Resorts’ first city-based hotel, Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence has been re-named The Harbour Hotel & Residence. The 52-storey luxury property, a USD 141 million investment for Emirates Airline’s luxury hotel division, formally opened its doors in November 2007.
Hilton Garden Inn welcomes guests to milestone hotel
Hilton Garden Inn, the award-winning mid-priced brand, has announced the grand opening celebration of its 350th milestone hotel—the 128-room Hilton Garden Inn Billings in Billings, Montana.
Anantara announces further Middle East development
Anantara Resorts, a leading hospitality and leisure organization in the Asia-Pacific region, is set to manage two unique five-star resorts in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Jurys Inns offer St Patrick’s Day packages
St Patrick’s Day is a very important day for the whole of Ireland, and Jurys Inns are giving you a chance to join in the craic with some great packages. As well as 16 hotels in the UK, the Dublin based hotel group has 6 hotels in Ireland, in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway so you’ll be spoilt for choice for where to be on the 17 March.
Take a spring break and relax the Cornish way
The Budock Vean hotel invites guests to treat themselves to a Spring Break and relax the Cornish way. On the water, on foot or in the spa, there is something for everyone. The Dolphin and Whale Watching Break promises to add a dash of adventure to a three night stay.
Celebrate Carnival in Cyprus
The Limassol (or Lemesos) Carnival takes place every year in spring, this year starting on 28 February. Join in the celebrations next month in the island’s second city and stay at the über-cool award-winning Londa Hotel where chic Italian design meets legendary Cypriot hospitality.
12 new Holiday Inn Express hotels for Saudi Arabia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an exclusive franchise development agreement with Siraj Capital Ltd (SIRAJ) to develop the Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia. A total of 12 new properties are set to open within five years.
Balance for business travellers on the road
Embassy Suites Hotels, with 187 upscale, all-suite hotels in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, has announced the launch of Business Balance (businessbalance.com), a new initiative designed specifically to help business travellers stay on their “A Game” while travelling.
New Year new you at East River Spa
Feeling stressed or tired? Need to chill out and unwind? Want to boost your energy levels? Deserve some indulgent pampering? Then treat yourself at the new East River Spa - a stunning urban retreat set in indulgent contemporary surroundings at the impressive Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf Hotel with magnificent views overlooking the River Thames in Canary Wharf.
Heavenly detox at the May Fair Spa
Located at London’s iconic May Fair Hotel, the May Fair Spa epitomises pure indulgence and tranquillity. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover a hidden retreat of relaxation and wellbeing. Experience a selection of exquisite pampering treatments inspired by beauty rituals from all over the world, guaranteed to visibly improve the skin for a healthy glow this winter!
Cape Lodge voted top 10 in the world for food
Western Australia’s premier small luxury hotel Cape Lodge has once again consolidated its place as one of the world’s finest dining establishments by again making the top 10 in the prestigious annual Conde Nast Traveller magazine Gold List Awards.
Island Resort & Casino looks toward a busy 2008
The Island Resort & Casino – home to the much-anticipated Sweetgrass Golf Club – today announces several national touring acts will perform in 2008.
A spa retreat with a difference
I know what you’re thinking. A new spa retreat – just like every other. But this really is a new concept, promising to leave you feeling young, fit, healthy, beautiful and energised. Helena Frith Powell, writer and journalist, came up with the idea just days after finishing her latest book, To Hell in High Heels.
Work starts on Royal Palm development in Marrakech
Mauritius based Beachcomber Hotels, one of the leading hotel groups in the Indian Ocean, is expanding its portfolio into North Africa with the construction of a new €40 million luxury development in Marrakech, Morocco.
Middle East ‘hot-spot’ gets second InterContinental Hotel
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with H.E. Mohammed Bin Ajaj Al-Kubaisi to develop InterContinental Doha West Bay in Qatar. Targeted to open by March 2009, the 60-storey tower will be located in the city centre close to both the main shopping precinct and business district.