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Dusit Thani Dubai has been awarded for the fifth time a Certification by EarthCheck for its high standard of sustainable efforts. EarthCheck is an internationally recognised environmental management and certification programme designed for the travel and tourism industry. It helps determine a company’s standard of environmental, social, and economic
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Manchester United partners with Asian casino resort company Donaco International. Donaco, founded in 2002, operates leisure and entertainment businesses across the Asia Pacific region, namely the Star Vegas Resort & Club in Cambodia and a five-star casino resort complex in Vietnam, Aristo International Hotel. The agreement will see the
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Etihad Airways teams up with leading global concierge service provider Ten Group to serve the needs of guests travelling in “The Residence by Etihad” on-board the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet. Ten Group will provide a specially trained Etihad Lifestyle Concierge team who will work closely with the airline’
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US billionaire Donald Trump’s hotel group partners with Indonesia’s MNC Group, a conglomerate controlled by tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo, to manage a luxury resort and residential development in Bali. The property will be the first in Asia for New York-based Trump Hotel Collection, which launched in 2007, the
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduces Sheraton Grand, a new premier tier that recognises exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for their “enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences”. The first 10 Sheraton Grand properties span from Bangalore to Beijing, Dubai to Edinburgh, Miyazaki to Seoul, Taipei
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Aloft Hotels announces that its second robotic butler, or?Botlr,?is officially reporting for full-time duty at?Aloft Silicon Valley, effective immediately. This is the brand?s second full-time cyber associate, following the debut of the world?s first Botlr at Aloft?Cupertino?last year. ?We embarked upon
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Conglomerate Lotte Group said its South Korean hotel arm Hotel Lotte Co Ltd, a key vehicle for control for the group?s South Korean businesses, will hire managers for an initial public offering by early September. Lotte Group, in a text message sent to reporters, did not elaborate on when
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The Grand Hyatt Bangkok, which is located next to the Erawan Shrine where a terror attack killed or injured more than 20 people worshipping or walking by this religious landmark, issued the following statement: ?We are devastated by the tragedy that occurred near the Erawan Shrine in Central Bangkok the
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Middle East tour operator BetterBooking.com selects?hospitality distribution company DHISCO to power its international expansion. BetterBooking.com is based in Dubai, with offices in Malaysia and the United States. ?Our partnership with BetterBooking.com advances our strategic focus on helping travel companies in emerging countries automate their systems and
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Strategic Hotels & Resorts announces that its board of directors is ?exploring possible strategic alternatives? for the company, including its potential sale. It has retained J.P. Morgan as financial advisor. ?Our board of directors and management team remain committed to acting in the best interests of our shareholders,? says
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Marriott International?s #LoveTravels campaign is launching a new portrait and video series featuring Latino influencers?Diane Guerrero?(OITNB, Jane the Virgin),?Diego Boneta?(Scream Queens), and?Boyce Avenue?(YouTube music sensation). #LoveTravels encourages all travellers to ?explore their personal passions and celebrate their unique perspectives and experiences.? The stories
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Courtyard by Marriott announces that its first hotel in Serbia, the 114-room Courtyard Belgrade City Center, will open on 7 September. The hotel, which showcases the brand?s new European design, is described as ?dynamic and modern with a striking glass facade that contrasts against the historic city center