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Dusit International set to debut in Vietnam

Thailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International will make its Vietnam debut this December with the opening of the DusitPrincess Moonrise Beach Resort.The property will be located on the country’s largest island, Phu Quoc.The result of a long-term franchising arrangement with…

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in Africa

Mombasa resort to undergo refurb

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa is to refurbish 48 guest bedrooms.The bedrooms in the wing beside the Lido Grill restaurant will get new bathrooms, air-conditioning units, doors with electronic key card technology, and a redesign of the…

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in North America

TripAdvisor to highlight booking capability in TV ads

TripAdvisor will launch a multimillion-dollar television brand campaign, said CEO Stephen Kaufer, with the goal of increasing “awareness of TripAdvisor as a booking site.”“After a rigorous analysis of our marketing channels and prior campaigns, we are confident that broad-reach television…

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Elite Airways launching Newark-Bimini flight

Resorts World Bimini on the Bahamian Out Island of North Bimini has partnered with Elite Airways to offer year-round, twice-weekly service from Newark to Bimini, effective June 1.The flight is available on Thursdays and Sundays, departing Newark at 1:45 p.m.,…

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Emirates’ profit plunges

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, said Thursday its profit fell by more than 80% to $340 million last year as it grappled with a slump in demand linked to a range of headwinds,…

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Safarilink announces new route to Zanzibar

Safarilink will introduce flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Zanzibar from July 1. The flights will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.The flight will depart from Wilson Airport at 14h00 and arrive in Zanzibar…

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