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Industry veteran Hilal to lead Fairmont Dubai

Fairmont Dubai has appointed Ammar Hilal to the role of general manager.Hilal joins Fairmont Dubai from his most recent role as general manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, sister property to the Fairmont.Under his leadership, the Sofitel Dubai Downtown received a…

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Schnatzto lead Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit

A German national who has held high-ranking positions with some of the world’s most recognisable luxury hotel groups has been named general manager of the flagship property for Sofitel Luxury Hotels in south-east Asia.Oliver Schnatz assumed the lead role at…

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Tokyo To Turn Cruise Ships Into Hotels During 2020 Olympics

Japan authorities reported on their plans to use their cruise ships as hotels during the much-awaited 2020 Summer Olympics.According to governmental sources cited by Japan News, the Japanese government is currently progressing well in their goal to make cruise ships…

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Abu Dhabi Ports inaugurates Delma Port

Abu Dhabi Ports has officially inaugurated Delma Port.Strategically located on the eastern side of Delma Island, the new port will better serve the community as an upgraded multipurpose port capable of handling cargo, passenger ferries and fishing vessels.Commenting on the…

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World Travel Awards touches down in the Maldives

World Travel Awards has arrived in the Maldives as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017.The prestigious event will take place this Saturday, July 8th, at the five star Sun Aqua Vilu…

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Aeroflot takes top spot for Europe-Asia connections

Aeroflot has been recognised as the top airline by seats flown on long-haul routes between Europe and Asia in summer 2017.Aeroflot’s capacity on Europe-Asia flights over 4,000 kilometres grew 12 per cent versus summer 2016, according to data from OAG…

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InterContinental will open in Japan hot springs region

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open a hotel in 2019 under its eponymous luxury brand in the Japanese city of Beppu, which is known for its “onsen,” or natural hot springs.The ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa will have 89…

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Etihad signs codeshare partnership with China Southern Airlines

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, have announced a new codeshare partnership.This increases the number of codeshare agreements operated by the Abu Dhabi-based airline to 53.Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its ‘CZ’ code on…

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