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  • Hyatt Regency Amsterdam to open in 2015

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Aedes Real Estate and UBM Realitätentwicklung AG announced today their affiliates have entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, that is expected to open in 2015. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam could be the first Hyatt Regency hotel and the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open inside the city, joining the recently opened Andaz Amsterdam and the late-2013 opening of Hyatt Place Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

    Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will offer 211 guestrooms, including 15 suites. The hotel will feature meeting and ballroom space, a cafe, a bar and lounge, a health club, and a two-consultation room spa.

    “The Hyatt Regency brand is a smart fit for Amsterdam,” said Peter Norman, senior vice chairman, real estate and development for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. “It is certainly one of Europe’s most crucial commercial centers and the continent’s sixth largest metropolitan area, drawing visitors for both business and leisure. We’re thrilled to give you the option to again collaborate with Aedes Real Estate on a second project in Amsterdam, and intensely much wait for establishing an enduring relationship with UBM.”

    Aedes Real Estate’s Paul Geertman said, “In 2009, we took at the development of the previous Emma Kinderziekenhuis building. The situation is amazingly complex and historically significant. We tried to locate the way to integrate all that history into our plans, as a result of which it has become a completely interesting building. We hosted a successful briefing for neighbourhood residents, and so they were very enthusiastic and believe the arriving of a Hyatt Regency is excellent news for this section of Amsterdam.”

    Hyatt Regency Amsterdam could be located in central Amsterdam between Sarphatistraat and Spinozastraat, and can be surrounded by the Singelgracht canal. The hotel can be in close proximity to a lot of Amsterdam’s museums, including the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum. The hotel should be lower than half of 1 mile from the Weesperplein metro stop and is with reference to the hoop road, which connects all parts of Amsterdam to the national road system.

    UBM’s Director Ton Fransoo said, “This is an exceptionally exciting project for the Netherlands because it may be the first Hyatt Regency in our country. The hotel could be an extremely important asset to the Eastern portion of town center, that is currently wanting hotel capacity. We’re expecting working with Hyatt and Aedes Real Estate to construct a splendid hotel in a good looking location.”

    Aedes Real Estate and Austrian UBM are jointly accountable for the event and realization of Hyatt Regency Amsterdam.

  • Strong government support to lift medical tourism industry

    The Malaysian medical tourism industry goes through a wonderful growth phase, offering immense opportunities for players fascinated with the business. The industry is strongly supported by the Malaysian Government with numerous promotional activities, attractive offers within the type of incentive and favorable guidelines that is providing the requisite boost to the expansion of country’s medical tourism industry. Considering the above factors, the Malaysia medical tourism industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 12.78% in the course of the forecast period 2013-2017.

    As per our research “Booming Medical Tourism in Malaysia”, Malaysia has emerged as a number one medical tourism destination worldwide. The industry is exhibiting a good looking growth over the last few years, as a result of expertise doctors, increasing variety of corporate

    hospitals, high success rate of complex surgeries, and almost zero waiting-time. Specifically, advantageous cost-effective treatment in Malaysia coupled with the original combination of treatment and vacation is attracting foreigners to go to the rustic for treatment of assorted medical requirements. Besides, top level healthcare facilities and highly skilled doctors are propelling Malaysian medical tourism industry.

    Our report provides an in-depth research and rational analysis of the present status and future growth prospects of the medical tourism Industry within the country. The report exhibits the emerging trends in country that are boosting the medical tourism industry within the country. Additionally, the report also covers analysis of major market segments of medical industry in Malaysia coupled with the study of existing medical infrastructure within the country. Apart from that, to produce a comprehensive knowledge, the research also includes the value analysis and government initiatives that are propelling medical tourism industry within the country.

    Further, throughout the portion of key players, we’ve tried to supply the insight of current market scenario and existing competition to our customers. Additionally, we’ve also covered the major developments of those players within the country. In all, the report presents a comprehensive examine the sector’s past, present, and future scenario.

  • News: New private jet booking app from BlackJet

    BlackJet released a brand new app to the iTunes App store allowing members to book a seat on a non-public jet in seconds from the benefit in their smartphone.

    The company’s technology is a breakthrough enabling instant private jet seat bookings and real time confirmations.

    This unprecedented ease of use including BlackJet’s affordable seat pricing model makes private jet service attainable to millions more travellers.

    BlackJet seat service is currently available in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Big apple, La, and South Florida, with service to Chicago, Washington, DC, Boston, Dallas, and Seattle coming soon. 

    In order to make use of the service it’s essential to be a BlackJet member and access to blackjet.com requires an invitation code.

    “The air travel industry has long needed modernization and BlackJet is using innovative technology that makes booking seats on private jets easier than airline seats.

    “The private jet travel experience is ideal for serious travellers who ought to avoid delays, cancellations, and the entire hassle factor related to the key airports,” said BlackJet chief executive Dean Rotchin.

    “We have already delivered over 3,000 private jet seats, and booking becomes much easier with the iPhone app.”

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  • News: Ryanair flies into Montenegro

    Ryanair has launched its first flights to Montenegro, marking the airline’s 29th country of operation.

    Four weekly flights between Podgorica and Brussels begin this June.

    Ryanair also announced plans for further expansion in Montenegro, including new routes to/from Tivat in summer 2014, as Ryanair continues to grow across south-east Europe.

    Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is delighted to launch its first flights to and from Montenegro at Podgorica, with one new path to and from Brussels Charleroi, commencing on 20th June, as Ryanair expands its route network to 29 countries across Europe and North Africa.!

    “Montenegrin visitors and consumers can now beat the recession and travel on Ryanair’s ultra-low fares without a fuel surcharge guaranteed and Ryanair’s new Podgorica route will deliver over 10,000 passengers every year with further growth planned, including new routes to and from Tivat in summer 2014.”

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  • Choice Hotels adds 88 properties in 1Q

    Choice Hotels has has added 88 newly opened franchised properties to its portfolio through the first quarter of 2013. Additionally, the corporate has executed a complete of 83 new domestic contracts inside the first quarter of 2013, a 30-percent increase over an identical period of the prior year.

    During the primary three months of 2013, openings include hotels in 28 U.S. states and 11 countries, adding greater than 6,500 guestrooms to the company’s existing rooms which stand at greater than half one million. The alternative Hotels portfolio of franchised hotels offers business and leisure travelers an entire spectrum from premium economy to upscale hotels and resorts.

    “We are especially pleased by the positive reception we’ve seen to our upscale brands, in addition to the numerous traction we’re gaining in major urban markets,” said David Pepper, senior vice chairman of world development for Choice Hotels International. “Across all brands, the improvement environment has improved for brand spanking new construction, lots in order that we believe 2013 is heading in the right direction to be considerably stronger than last year for franchise development.”

    Ascend Hotel Collection, a membership program created from exquisite independent hotels, continued its exceptional growth into the primary quarter of 2013, with 28 new membership agreements signed when compared with three membership agreements in the course of the same time last year. Much of this growth have been attributed to Choice Hotels International’s strategic marketing alliance with timeshare company Bluegreen Vacations.