Subang, 23 May 2013:?Malaysia Airlines is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Mumbai?to12 times weekly effective 3 June 2013.?Following greater demand from the market, one additional?service will be made to the current?daytime schedule of services?put in by the national carrier?since September 2012.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase frequencies on services to Amman, Cairo, Islamabad and Muscat from June 15, 2013. The new frequencies support Etihad Airways’ pledge to provide a seamless travel experience for passengers from across the region who can take advantage of Abu
Norwegian Cruise Line says it has launched its Winter Cruises brochure in the UK, showcasing some of the line?s best cruises across Europe and the Caribbean. Britain is the second largest source market for the company after North America. For the 2013-2014 winter season, Norwegian will continue to
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INDIANAPOLIS?Summit?Hotels?Properties Inc. has closed on the purchase of six Midwest hotels for $170 million. The acquisition includes a portfolio of four hotels that contain an aggregate of 786 guestrooms. The?properties?include 135-guestroom Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and the 198-guestroom SpringHill Suites by
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TORONTO,?May 30, 2013?/CNW/ -?Canada’s?hotel investment industry is set for a record year as investors spend up to?$2-billion?to acquire properties, despite a sluggish global economy and high Canadian dollar that have conspired to reduce the number of foreign visitors to the country and dampened
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ORLANDO, Fla. and NEW YORK, May 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daniel H. Lesser, President & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) today announced the opening of the firm’s third office, to be led by Brian Biggs CPA. Mr. Biggs, who serves as Senior Vice President based in Orlando, FL,
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KEY WEST, Fla. (May 31, 2013)???Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa?, the island?s premier luxury leisure resort, has added three new members to the already exemplary staff. All veterans of the Hyatt brand, Dan Higgins, Jillian Pahren and Miki Hirakawa bring experience and passion for hospitality to the
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ORLANDO, Fla. (May 31, 2013)???Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, Orlando?s newest upscale, Mediterranean-inspired resort, has promoted Matthew Boris to the role of hotel manager. Boris, formerly director of operations for the 400-room property, has been on staff since the resort?s pre-opening in 2011.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 31, 2013)?? Lee Ann Benge has been named vice president of human resources for HRI Lodging, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of the company. Benge?s most recent position was vice president of human resources at Noble-Interstate Management Group, a private nationwide investment and hotel management
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May 31, 2013?- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will debut its third Traders hotel in Malaysia with the opening of the 283-room?1, Johor, Malaysia on June 1, 2013. ?The hotel?s four-story towers and landscaped walkways fronts the Puteri Harbour and completes the Little Red Cube that
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Paso Robles, California can expect its first resort and spa by the year 2014. Ayres Resort & Spa Paso Robles will be a self-contained destination resort combining full accommodations which include a two story Tuscan style hotel, extended stay accommodations, full spa, wellness center, vineyard, restaurant, boutique shop, and
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ANNAPOLIS, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 31, 2013– Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) (the “Trust”) announced today that it has purchased the fee simple interest in the 313-room Hyatt Fisherman?s Wharf from an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) for $103.5 million, or approximately $331,000 per
