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Accor opens MGallery Hotel de la Coupole in Vietnam

Designed by renowned luxury resort designer Bill Bensley, with sweeping views of Sapa Valley and serene rice paddy fields, the newly opened MGallery Hotel de la Coupole has opened in Vietnam.The destination integrates the vibrant colours, patterns and textures of…

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in Europe

First All Nippon Airways A380 prepares for take-off

All Nippon Airways has seen its first Airbus A380 roll out of the Airbus Paintshop in Hamburg, Germany.The new plane is Japan’s first Airbus A380 and sports a Hawaiian green sea turtle, known as Honu in the Hawaiian language, which…

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in Asia

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas opens in Vietnam

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas – a brand new all-villa resort in Vietnam – has opened its doors.Located in a bay on the south-central coastline, Anantara Quy Nhon includes private infinity-style pools for each villa, in-room villa host services and unique…

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in Africa

FIHA: Ivory Coast moves into investment spotlight

Opportunities for hotel development in Ivory Coast are at their strongest for a long time, as the country continues to bounce back from internal conflict.That is the view of experts attending the new Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Morocco…

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in South America

Here’s What $37 Gets You on Airbnb in Bogota

I’ve been to Colombia’s capital city several times, for both work and pleasure. It’s a sophisticated city, with lots to do. I’ve stayed at both hotels in Bogota and apartment rentals, and sincerely enjoyed both experiences. The decision on whether…

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in North America

Alitalia launching Washington-Rome route

NEW YORK — Alitalia will launch flights between Washington and Rome this spring, the carrier’s first direct route between the two capitals.The five-times weekly flight between Rome Fiumicino and Washington Dulles commences May 2. The eastbound leg, departing at 4:15…

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Assmann returns to lead Sofitel Dubai Downtown

AccorHotels has welcomed the return of Klaus Assmann to the position of general manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the brand’s flagship hotel in the UAE.Marc Descrozaille, chief operating officer, AccorHotels Middle East & Africa, said: “Klaus brings with him international…

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