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DoubleTree by Hilton opens first hotel in South Africa

July 8, 2015 • admin
Hilton Worldwide today announced the official opening of the primary DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa – the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside.  Owned and operated by Upper Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd under a franchise license agreement, the newly renovated, upscale full-service property is found in Cape Town’s upcoming district of Woodstock, a dynamic area that is home to an abundance of stylish art galleries, boutiques, music bars and classy restaurants. The hotel becomes the fifth Hilton Worldwide property in South Africa and the third DoubleTree by Hilton in Africa. John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton said, “I am delighted we’re making our debut in South Africa in such an inspiring location and with a property in order to both impress and enjoyment.  The...
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News: Marriott’s Autograph Collection makes UK debut

July 8, 2015 • admin
The Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s portfolio of upscale, independent hotels is expanding in Europe with the introduction of 2 new travel experiences this spring. Threadneedles, within the heart of London’s financial district, and The Glasshouse in central Edinburgh, Scotland, will represent the Autograph Collection’s first hotels within the Uk. The additions are set to expand the exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent lifestyle hotels to incorporate greater than 40 hotel experiences within the America, Europe, Caribbean, and South America. “This is a thrilling time for the Autograph Collection in Europe as we add experiences in two of the United Kingdom’s primary destinations,” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe. “Autograph Collection offers an enviable range of artistic, culinary and cultural adventures for our guests and these...
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News: UNWTO call on tourists to assist reduce illicit trafficking

July 6, 2015 • admin
In the presence of the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, the area Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have agreed to launch a brand new public awareness campaign calling on tourists to assist reduce demand for illicit goods and services associated with transnational organized crime. Preparations for the campaign were set in motion in the course of the Spring Meeting of the executive Executive Board of the United Nations in Madrid. A Cooperation Agreement was signed between UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, and UNODC Executive Director, Yury Fedotov within the presence of United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon. The joint campaign, to be launched later this year, aims to elevate awareness among international tourists concerning the sorts of illicit goods and services to which they can...
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St. Regis Doha celebrates first anniversary

July 4, 2015 • admin
The St. Regis Doha is celebrating an historic milestone, with the hotel having welcomed its first guest a year ago. Since its official opening, the hotel has welcomed thousands of guests – including government diplomats for international conferences, celebrities, business executives and professional athletes.
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News: Ryanair opens new Krakow base

July 4, 2015 • admin
Ryanair has opened its 2nd base in Poland at Krakow with two-based aircraft and 31 routes, so that it will deliver as much as 1.6m passengers p.a. and sustain 1,600 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over $170m at Krakow Airport. Ryanair celebrated the outlet of its new Krakow base by launching a 100,000 seat sale across its entire European network, with prices ranging from 19zl for travel in May. Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is delighted to open its 2nd base, in Poland, at Krakow Airport, offering 31 ultra-low fare routes this summer. Polish consumers and visitors can now beat the recession and escape Wizz’s high fares and fuel surcharges by switching to Ryanair’s lowest fares and our no fuel surcharge guarantee to 31 exciting destinations, including Barcelona, Milan and...
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