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  • News: The Sultanate of Oman major new development openings in 2013/2014

    Oman expects to open several new hotels and complexes with greater than 2,000 resort and hotel rooms to be added in 2013. Oman’s Capital City Muscat will see nearly all of growth with over 720 new rooms, with the remainder spread evenly around the country. New hotel openings in 2013 include the Fraser Place Sohar that’s currently on target to open afterward in 2013 and the Azaiba Hotel, Muscat, an $80 million 5* project that’s expected to be operational by mid-2013.
    The Sultanate’s expanding hotel portfolio will soon include Four Seasons, Banyan Tree Hotels and Hotel Missoni in Muscat’s Jebel Sifah project. Omran (the Sultanate’s leading tourism-related development, hospitality management and investment company) has recently announced that it has passed the 60% construction mark of its 2,000 metre hilltop luxury project, the Alila Jabal Akhdar Resort, set to open its doors in December 2013 and the 110-room Khasab Hotel in Musandam is likewise set to open towards the top of 2013.

    These developments are besides boutique hotels that opened in 2012 including the 5* Juweira Boutique Hotel, Salalah Beach, The View and Sahab Hotel within the Jebel Akhdar mountain range and the Jebel Sifah boutique hotel near Muscat. Following the Sultanate’s sustainable tourism model, Omran recently completed the installation and furnishing of ten eco-friendly luxury tents at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. The rise in accommodation availability also included the completion of an 800 metre walkway that allows visitors to head from the reserve’s Scientific and Visitor Centre to the tents’ picturesque location
    The Duqm City Hotel a 117 room business hotel equipped with comfortable rooms and business amenities opened its doors on the end of 2012 catering for business travellers seeking affordable and contemporary Omani hospitality together with the 4 Star, 200 room Duqm Crowne Plaza both ideally located from which to go to the Duqm Rock Gardens.

    Developments across the Sultanate include a 20-room and 12-villa Cheval Blanc Resort on Sodah Island with private beaches for every unit and a brand new Crowne Plaza inside the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre precinct both as a result of be completed by the top of 2015.

    The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, due for completion on the end of 2015, is determined to become an iconic landmark for Muscat and the Sultanate of Oman. Surrounded by nature it overlooks a wadi that may be a haven for Oman’s exotic bird life. The arena-class facility is ideally fitted to host international, regional and national conventions, exhibitions and business events. Amongst its features should be a tiered auditorium seating 3,200 people and greater than 22,000 square metres of exhibition space

  • News: World Travel Awards issues final demand Indian Ocean votes

    World Travel Awards – known globally because the Oscars of the travel industry – has issued a last demand voters to cast their ballots prior to the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony next month.

    Established in 1993, WTA is recognised globally because the highest accolade in travel and tourism, and serves to recognise, acknowledge and reward excellence of purchaser service, product development and business performance during the tourism industry.

    A stylish, exclusive and spectacular World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony is scheduled to occur on May 12th on the Paradise Island Resort & Spa within the glorious Maldives.

    Awards in over 50 categories will see premium travel, tourism and hospitality companies compete for coveted awards.

    The 2013 nominees are published here, while votes may be cast here.

    Voting closes April 11th 2013.

  • Hume Whitehead to symbolize Adrian Hoteles in UK

    Adrian Hoteles has appointed Hume Whitehead to see after its public relations within the UK.

    The agency was tasked with raising the profile of all three hotels and establishing the emblem within the Uk.

    Adrian Hoteles is a family-run chain of 3 hotels located inside the sunny resort of Costa Adeje, within the south of Tenerife: five star Hotel Jardines de Nivaria, five star Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel and 4 star Hotel Colón Guanahaní.

    With the primary of the hotels being opened in 1990, Adrian Hoteles was steadily growing whilst maintaining its core philosophy and principles: the wellbeing of its customers and its commitment to our surroundings.

    Hume Whitehead director and co-founder, Richard Hume, who stands out as the account’s main point of contact, such as account director, Cristina Cunchillos, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Adrian Hoteles and to assist the family-run business get more presence within the UK media.

    “Its three hotels have loads to give and whilst all very different, all offer a mixture of quality, friendly staff and commitment to the surroundings, that are all very important to the united kingdom consumer.”

    Since opening its doors to the general public, the 3 hotels had been continuously recognised and awarded by both organisations and independent travel websites.

    Rafael Adrián, owner of Adrian Hoteles, said: “We are very happy to be working with Hume Whitehead within the UK and were particularly impressed with their knowledge of both the island of Tenerife in addition to the hotel industry.

    “We are keen to determine more business from the united kingdom market, which we recognise as already having great potential for us in addition to a totally loyal base of shoppers to the island.”

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  • News: Captains named just before Norwegian Breakaway launch

    Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the seasoned captains who will serve on Norwegian Breakaway, the company’s most innovative ship so far.

    Norwegian also introduced the ship’s hotel director, accountable for all guest areas, including the 28 dining options, world-class entertainment inclusive of three Broadway shows, extensive nightlife venues, family and recreational activities and staterooms starting from studios to the luxury suites within the Haven.

    Following the ship’s transatlantic voyage and series of exciting inaugural events, Norwegian Breakaway, the biggest cruise ship to ever be constructed in Germany, will sail seven-night cruises from Ny city to Bermuda under the command of Captain Evans Hoyt, an experienced seafarer, with greater than 30 years at sea.

    He joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 2005.

    Previously serving as Captain of the company’s US flagged vessel, Pride of America, Captain Hoyt is accountable for all aspects of the ship, its guests and crew.

    He also served as Captain aboard three additional ships in the Norwegian fleet, including Norwegian Spirit. Captain Hoyt graduated from america Merchant Marine Academy in Long island in 1982.

    Born in Morocco, the son of a US diplomat, he has lived in lots of different countries.

    Showing his true passion for the ocean, he and his wife sail the arena on their sailboat during his day off.

    While Captain Hoyt is enjoying his holidays, Captain Hakan Svedung will take the helm of Norwegian Breakaway.

    He was at sea for 35 years and is currently captain of Norwegian Epic.

    Captain Svedung, who lives in Sweden, joined Norwegian in 2006; ahead of that he worked for Star Cruises, one in every of Norwegian’s shareholders, for 12 years.

    Norwegian has also announced that Denis Prguda will function Norwegian Breakaway’s Hotel Director.

    Denis began his career at Norwegian in 1997 on board the Leeward and has since held lots of positions on numerous ships in Norwegian’s fleet.

    His previous positions have included Food and Beverage Director and Assistant Hotel Director.

    He was promoted to Hotel Director in 2008.

    As Hotel Director he has led teams on Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Epic. When he isn’t on board, Denis spends his holidays together with his family, including his wife and two daughters, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

    “We carefully chose these seasoned veterans to guide the on board team so that you can launch the foremost extraordinary ship in our company’s history,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer.

    “These team members have a proven track record as successful leaders in our operations team and possess the dedication and fervour in order to make the launch of Norwegian Breakaway in Ny city our most successful new ship launch up to now.”

  • St. Regis Hotels & Resorts opens Mauritius property

    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, portion of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has celebrated the highly-anticipated official opening of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, marking the brand’s first hotel in Africa and the 30th St. Regis hotel on the earth. 

    The official opening ceremony was inaugurated by the prime minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam within the presence of Ashok Uttamchandani and Ashish Nurani, owners of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, Frits van Paasschen, president and chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hassan Ahdab, vp Africa & Indian Ocean and Bernard de Villèle, general manager.

    The celebration was attended by greater than 350 influencers and guests from Mauritius.

    Hosted on the exclusive St. Regis Mauritius Resort across the Manor House, the festivities were designed to celebrate St. Regis hotels from 1904 to 2013 and opened with a dance performance and speeches by the prime minister and van Paasschen.

    The evening event included cocktails and an epicurean tour, followed by a spectacular fireworks show and live musical performances. 

    The St. Regis Mauritius Resort follows recent openings in Hainan and Shenzhen in China; Doha and Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi inside the Middle East; and Bal Harbour inside the Country, all in the last yr.

    Having greater than doubled its portfolio in precisely five years, St. Regis continues its dynamic global growth, further strengthening Starwood’s lead in luxury hospitality, offering guests exceptional levels of service and delightful experiences in exciting destinations around the globe.

    “As we add new, must-visit destinations to our global portfolio of hotels and resorts, the hole of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort truly marks a great milestone for the logo,” said Paul James, global brand leader St. Regis, The posh Collection, and W Hotels Worldwide.

    “Celebrating Mauritius’ rich and various cultural heritage, we glance forward to welcoming guests to the precise address at the island, offering bespoke service and refined elegance both befitting of the destination and true to the St. Regis legacy.”

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