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Hilton Worldwide reveals major growth in Middle East

June 12, 2016 • admin
Hilton Worldwide has revealed the level of its growth across Middle East and Africa with the disclosing of figures showing a 440 per cent increase to its pipeline from 2007 to offer day. Reinforcing the company’s position because the pre-eminent international hospitality company inside the region, the information, which was taken from December 31st 2007 to March 31st 2013, sets out the company’s pipeline expansion in 2007 from 13 hotels with 3,570 rooms to today’s figure of nearly 60 properties, representing nearly 20,000 rooms that are now in development across MEA. Commenting at the announcement, Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, MEA, said: “The figures speak for themselves and obviously validate just how rapidly we’re expanding and, possibly more significant, just how important this region is to Hilton Worldwide. “We were...
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News: GTMC welcomes third new member this month

June 10, 2016 • admin
The GTMC has welcomed its second Uniglobe member and the third new member this month – Uniglobe Preferred Travel. Preferred Travel was incorporated in November 1992 and is one among Uniglobe’s largest affiliates sharing global accounts with its network partners across five continents.  The corporate has its headquarters in Brighton, Sussex and in addition has an office in Westminster, London, they employ over 30 members of staff. Uniglobe Preferred Travel’s managing director, John Burroughes said: “We are delighted to join the GTMC and look ahead to sharing best practice with one of the best within the business.  We’re wanting to make a favorable contribution to the recognised voice of our industry.” GTMC chief executive Paul Wait said:  “We warmly welcome Uniglobe Preferred Travel to the GTMC.  Within the history of...
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News: Vietnam Airlines expands services from London Gatwick

June 8, 2016 • admin
Vietnam Airlines has announced will probably be extending its services from Gatwick Airport. During the summer, Vietnam’s flagship carrier will add a fifth weekly service from Gatwick, increasing its Ho Chi Minh City route from two to 3 flights every week. The airline may also continue to serve Hanoi twice per week. The announcement comes because the UK and Vietnam celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. Throughout 2013, a programme of cultural, educational and innovation exchanges and events will mark the milestone year. Relations have grown rapidly between the united kingdom and Vietnam, with the 2 countries signing a Strategic Partnership Agreement in 2010 to assist boost bilateral trade, economic ties and investment. The ensuing year, Vietnam Airlines announced it had chosen Gatwick as its exclusive...
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Four Points by Sheraton set to debut in Saudi Arabia

June 8, 2016 • admin
The Four Points by Sheraton brand is ready to make its debut inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the hot Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia. Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh’s business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an excellent choice for today’s business traveller.  “We are delighted to partner with Khaldia Towers Company as we mark the entry of the Four Points by Sheraton brand into Saudi Arabia,” said Roeland Vos, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “This project further underlines our commitment to continued expansion in Saudi Arabia, an immense business and outbound travel destination.” Starwood’s Four Points...
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News: Alta Vista Suites, a brand spanking new hotel on Santorini

June 6, 2016 • admin
Alta Vista suites (altavistasuites.com), the beautiful new addition to Santorini’s hotel scene, opens its doors on 1st May. The exclusive three suite property is the newest within the Aqua Vista portfolio (www.aquavistahotels.com), a group of remarkable accommodations in great locations across Santorini and Crete. Perched high at the cliffs of Imerovigli, 3km from the island’s capital Fira, the hotel has glorious views of the Aegean and the volcano and belongs to Greek pop star and one time Eurovision song contest entrant Michalis Hatzigiannis. The styling and layout are strongly focused towards romance and Alta Vista is predicted to prove highly regarded with honeymooners. The 3 suites, Passion, Senses and Love, each sit on their lonesome level, giving guests complete privacy and seclusion. They’re individually designed and furnished in an easy,...
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