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Fitness First joins Nakheel Mall line-up in Dubai

Fitness First has now opened the doors at its newest club in Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah.Spanning 1,652 square metres, the facility is centred around five brand new Fitness First concepts – including Kube, Box, Spin, Hot Studio and GX Studio.“With…

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Cirque De Cuisine set to return to Atlantis, the Palm

Following up on the huge success of previous editions, this March the sell-out ‘dine- around’ of the year is back with exhilarating experiences, free flowing beverages and some of the most exciting cuisine in Dubai.Taking place in the Avenues at…

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New signings drive growth at Barceló Hotel Group

Barceló Hotel Group has said sales are expected to exceed €3.1 billion for 2019.The company is reporting that recurring EBITDA and consolidated net profit will be similar to last year, standing at approximately €350 million and €180 million respectivelyRaúl González…

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Coronavirus – tourism and luxury are the most affected

The outbreak of the new respiratory virus that has spread through China –and that might have reached the U.S., where a traveler has already been diagnosed in Seattle – has also infected the stock market, showing a negative impact mainly…

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Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai opens ahead of Expo 2020

Avani Hotels has launched its first new-build hotel in the Middle East – Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai.Located adjacent to Ibn Battuta Mall and Ibn Battuta Metro Link, close to Dubai Marina and the site for upcoming Dubai Expo 2020, the…

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New aqua villas from Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has officially opened its two new aqua villas, ready for the 2020 season.The new villas, at 1,216 square foot, have two bedrooms – with one submerged beneath the turquoise waters exposing guests to the island’s vibrant…

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C Central Resort the Palm celebrates grand opening

Luxury five-star hotel C Central Resort the Palm has marked the beginning of 2020 with a milestone event – its grand opening in Dubai.With VIP guests and media gracing the grand ceremony, a press conference, media tour and sumptuous buffet…

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Record visitor figures for Japan ahead of Olympic Games

Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced that more than 31 million overseas travellers visited the country in 2019, marking it an all-time record.“Japan continues to be a destination of tremendous interest for Americans, and that interest is clearly growing –…

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Meliá Koh Samui opens in Thailand

Meliá Hotels International has celebrated the grand opening of Meliá Koh Samui, a nautical-themed luxury beachfront resort.The coastal haven, which combines a modern essence with the charming maritime heritage of Koh Samui, marks the first hotel under the Meliá Hotels…

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