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Swissôtel to debut in the Middle East

ByPaul Johnson November 24, 2009

Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts‘ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi…

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The view from the very, very top of the Burj Dubai

ByPaul Johnson November 17, 2009

This amateur video footage is taken from the very top of the Burj Dubai‘s spire and gives an interesting…

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Mövenpick’s Zara Spa at the Dead Sea

ByPaul Johnson October 18, 2009September 18, 2009

Zara Spa at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features Oriental-inspired thermariums, tropical rain showers and 24 spacious treatment…

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Multiple openings for aloft in October

ByPaul Johnson October 3, 2009

aloft is gaining momentum this month with plans to open one hotel each week in North America – double…

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First Fairmont hotel to open in Abu Dhabi

ByPaul Johnson September 8, 2009

The first Fairmont hotel in Abu Dhabi is due to open at the beginning of next month, adding to…

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Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island to open soon

ByPaul Johnson August 25, 2009August 25, 2009

The iconic Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island will open its doors shortly. The 428-room contemporary hotel is located…

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New to the Syrian coast: Afamia Rotana Resort, Latakia

ByPaul Johnson June 19, 2009

The doors have been opened to the Afamia Rotana Resort, Latakia. Located on a sandy peninsula, two kilometres from…

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Israel’s Hidden Gems

ByPaul Johnson May 8, 2009

Israel is not a large country. You can drive from its northern border to its southern tip in less…

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Al Bustan Palace to get Six Senses Spa

ByPaul Johnson May 3, 2009

Six Senses Spas has officially signed a partnership agreement to operate a world-class spa at the Al Bustan Palace…

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Middle East hotel market turned on its head by W Hotels

ByPaul Johnson May 2, 2009

W Hotels  has marked  its entry into the Middle East with the opening of the highly-anticipated W Doha Hotel…

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New exclusive brand from Ritz-Carlton: Ritz-Carlton Reserve

ByPaul Johnson April 6, 2009

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is launching a new exclusive brand for high-end travellers; Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Phulay Bay in…

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Bask in the Easter sun in Jordan

ByPaul Johnson March 20, 2009September 20, 2008

The new, modern and stylish 5 star Tala Bay Resort is located 15 minutes south of Aqaba with stunning…

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New convention centre at Swissôtel Izmir

ByPaul Johnson March 19, 2009

Business representatives can now convene in style at the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir on the Turkish Aegean. The elegant…

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The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

ByPaul Johnson February 28, 2009February 27, 2009

Rotana has announced the opening of its first property in Ras Al Khaimah – The Cove Rotana Resort  -overlooking…

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To re-open in April: Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol

ByPaul Johnson February 27, 2009

Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol will bring a new standard in luxury accommodation to Cyprus when it re-opens on 25th…

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Coldplay to play at Emirates Palace for one night only

ByPaul Johnson February 13, 2009

Coldplay, the world’s biggest-selling musical act for 2008 has confirmed that they are heading to the UAE for the…

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