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A Cottage getaway
If you love exploring the British countryside and creating a little adventure, then perhaps heading back to a corporate hotel defeats the object of your getaway.
A traditional cottage can offer a unique stay quite like no other, and depending on the area you decide on, you can really come away with a get-away feel. Cornwall is a town well known for its cottages, many with beautiful views over picturesque views extending beyond the sea, especially in the popular are of Penzance.
Hotels and B&B’s can offer a good level of accommodation, there’s no doubt about that, and rather than letting a modern house which you’re used to, staying in a cottage with the freedom to do what you want will always be a popular option for explorers, and people who enjoy being out in the countryside.
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West Ham to take Olympic Stadium in 2016
West Ham United have once more been awarded the fitting to make the Olympic Stadium in east London their home from the beginning of the 2016/17 season.
The decision, announced earlier, potentially brings to an in depth the arduous negotiations over the way forward for the stadium that have rumbled on because the end of the Games.
Having been bound by strict confidentiality agreements imposed upon them, the club at the moment are set to embark on an in depth, independent supporter consultation process to assist make sure the Stratford stadium matches the high standards Hammers fans would expect from their new home.
Vice-chairman Karren Brady said: “I am delighted that we have got been confirmed today because the anchor concessionaire for the Olympic Stadium.
“I commend my two chairmen for his or her passion and commitment.
“I am delighted this have been rewarded now that their ambition to peer the Club they love enjoy a bright future on the Olympic Stadium have been realised.
“It was important to me that we struck a deal that could stand the test of time that represented the proper deal for West Ham United and our loyal and patient supporters.
“The consultation we’ve got promised them will now begin and we can’t wait to work with them to create a surprising new home that befits the pride, passion and tradition that the sector associates with West Ham United.”
The move was made possible after the national UK government agreed to install one more £25 mullion toward the fees of converting the venue.
The additional money takes the contribution to around £60 million.
In turn, West Ham agreed to extend their very own funding of the project by £5 million, to £15 million.
Conversion of the stadium is probably going to price anything as much as £200 million.
Under conversion plans, the roof would be extended and the seating capacity reduced from 80,000 to 54,000, with a retractable system allowing the venue to be converted from an athletics arena to football stadium within days.
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Maroma Resort and Spa combines authentic Mayan culture with sustainability
Superbly positioned at the Riviera Maya, Maroma Resort and Spa in Mexico is bringing a splash of authentic Mayan culture straight to its guests’ doorstep by recreating an Aldea Maya (Mayan Village) on its grounds. The Aldea Maya will offer keen foodies a very cultural experience by giving them a raffle to sample genuine Mayan cuisine with a view to be produced both traditionally and sustainably.
Located within the shaded gardens of this luxurious resort, central to Aldea Maya is a purpose built hut with a Palapa roof, what guests are invited to delve deep into ancient Mayan culture by sampling a dinner menu based entirely on regional specialties inclusive of black bean stew with sour cactus fruit salsa and banana leaf cooked lion fish with mint and tomatillo.
Traditional Mayan methods of cooking foods over an open fire in clay pans can be used to create the exotic Mayan flavourings and 100% of the ingredients might be sourced locally from organic farmers and likewise from the hotel’s own milpa style farm. Milpa farming is a technique of crop growing used throughout Mesoamerica and most extensively within the Yucatan peninsula which involves farmers planting a dozen crops immediately, all of that are nutritionally and environmentally friendly.
Demonstrating Maroma’s commitment to supporting local communities and protecting our surroundings, a part of the Aldea Maya proceeds can be used to support ecological and academic programmes for you to directly benefit the local Mayan communities.
General Manager Federico Echaiz says “Our daily contact with the Mayan people has given us the chance to take part within the economic, social, cultural and ecological development of the communities in a responsible and respectful manner.”
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News: World Travel Market Latin America: Accor and Hyatt on board
WTM Latin America has created a dedicated area at the exhibition floor to showcase organisations with global representation. The ‘Global Village’ will host international hotel chains, technology companies and wholesalers who’re heading to São Paulo this April for the inaugural World Travel Market Latin America, with many exhibiting at a Brazilian travel trade event for the primary time.
World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, also confirms that Accor is the official Hotel Partner for the show.
Accor recently strengthened its leadership in Latin America with the $265m purchase of Mexican hotel chain Grupo Posadas. It has greater than 200 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is heavily targeting Brazil, following its strategic decision to expand outside its core North American market. It has nine hotels open in Latin America, with another thirteen Hyatt-branded properties within the confirmed pipeline.
Accor and Hyatt are joined within the Global Village by WORLDHOTELS, Marriott, Starwood, Hilton Worldwide, Grupo Melia, Vila Gale and Trump Hotels. Trump Hotels is additionally making its first appearance at a travel event in Brazil.
The volume of worldwide hotel giants in attendance, lots of whom are listed on their home country’s stock exchange, confirms that personal sector businesses see World Travel Market Latin America as a valuable and worthwhile business opportunity.
Other hotel sector specialists exhibiting include the Caribbean giant, resort operators Sandals & Beaches, Austria-Trend Hotels and the east African experts The Zanzibar Collection.
WTM London regulars from the hotel technology sector, consisting of Pegasus and TripAdvisor, also are in attendance.
Finally, numerous B2B wholesalers supplying groups, tours, hotels and activities are exhibiting on the inaugural event, reflecting the significance of Brazil as both an inbound and outbound destination. London-based JAC, Miki Travel, Go Global from Israel and HotelsPro from america are one of the wholesalers seeking to consult with suppliers.
Reed Travel Exhibitions Director WTM Latin America Lawrence Reinisch said: “Interest within the first World Travel Market Latin America from the personal sector have been outstanding.
“I am especially pleased to bring a few exhibitors to Brazil for the primary time, including a number of the world’s major hotel chains. This demonstrates the worldwide appeal of the realm Travel Market brand and likewise the strong interest the non-public sector has in conducting business in Brazil and Latin America.
“I am delighted that World Travel Market Latin America is the 1st exhibition that’s ready to facilitate such business opportunities for both Brazil and the region.”