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Raffles Resort Marrakech will comprise 150 luxurious rooms and suites, and 36 luxury villas. In addition, the resort will offer three exquisite dining options, state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities, and the signature RafflesAmrita Spa. The resort will enjoy an exceptional location, just one kilometre away from the old city of Medina, well-known for its ancient monuments dating back to the 12th Century.
January 2, 2009
Raffles Resort Marrakech, Morocco
New to Rhodes: Port Royal Villas & Spa, Afandou
The luxury five-star Port Royal Villas & Spa will be new on the scene in Rhodes in 2009. It is located on the Blue Flag-awarded sand beach of Kolymbia in Afandou on the island’s east coast. The 185 rooms include four suites with private pools and a presidential suite with private pool. The hotel also has three restaurants, three bars, two outdoor swimming pools and one indoor heated swimming pool.
January 1, 2009
Valentines Day beckons
January is traditionally a popular time for bookings in the travel industry. People have a little time to spend with family and friends over Christmas and New Year and, if they haven’t already, they start making plans. One of the first peak periods is Valentines and this year it falls on a weekend (Valentines Day is the Saturday). If you’re thinking of going away – or even if you’re just going out for a meal – have you booked anything yet? If so, where? If not, what are you planning? Please share by clicking on the comments.
Dusit International’s first foray into Africa
Dusit International is officially opening the Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo today. The Cairo hotel is the company’s first property on the African continent, and brings it a step closer to the Europe. It is strategically located in the New Cairo district known as the “Land of Gold”. The area is resplendent with waterfalls, brand tree-lined streets and sparkling lakes and stream. A mere 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport it is linked by bridge to Giza and the Pyramids. Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo offers 203 luxury rooms and suites, Dusit Club Lounge, Dusit Gourmet Lounge and Bar, Thai and Mediterranean culinary experiences. The Grand Ballroom is a magnificent 1,536 square meter fully-equipped setting for up to 1,000 guests. The 10 meeting rooms are supported by a common business centre and pre-function terrace. The hotel’s banqueting delivers an unmatched catering service par excellence. Impeccable facilities include a large swimming pool, 15 cabanas for day use, fitness centre, 6 tennis and 2 squash courts, kid’s club plus spa and wellness centre as well as a unique multi unit shopping Bazaar, retail shops and bank.
Luxury travel trends for 2009?
Happy New Year! Wow… is that 2008 over already? How time has flown! We now look forward to another year at a time when the financial climate remains seemingly uncertain. What can we expect for the luxury travel industry this year, do you think? Will it be a difficult year? And what will be the new luxury travel trends of 2009? Your comments, please!