Ritz-Carlton Makes Okinawan Debut, Reopens In Montreal

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has boosted its global presence with the commencement of operations for 2 luxury properties. The hospitality chain has opened the 97-room Ritz-Carlton Okinawa on the southern Japanese island, while celebrating the reopening of the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Montreal after a 4-year renovation.   Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Affectionately known as “Gusuku” in the local … Read more

Addis Ababa, Ahmedabad To Join Etihad Network

The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, has announced 2 new destinations due to join its network later this year. In November 2012, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will launch services to Ahmedabad and Addis Ababa, using 2-class Airbus A320 aircraft.   Daily Abu Dhabi – Ahmedabad From 1 November 2012, flight EY 216 will … Read more

Hilton Enters Qatar With Doha Hotel

Hilton Worldwide added Doha to the list of destinations in its global portfolio with the opening of its first property in the Qatari capital under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. Located on the headland of the Corniche, the new 309-room Hilton Doha is a 15-minute drive from the international airport and the city’s … Read more

Singapore Airlines Retires Boeing 747s

Singapore Airlines has officially retired its Boeing 747 fleet, following the final commemorative flights by the iconic aircraft between Singapore and Hong Kong today. Flight SQ 748 landed at Singapore Changi International Airport at 1900 hrs, ending a 38-year relationship between the airline and the ‘Queen of the Skies’. Onboard the flight were company executives, media, invited guests and … Read more

Viceroy Maldives Opens

USA-based hotel management company Viceroy Hotel Group has opened the intimate Viceroy Maldives resort. Set on the pristine Vagaru Island in Shaviyani Atoll, the property is less than an hour by seaplane from Male and combines seclusion with luxury within a spectacular locale.   Award-winning design firm Yabu Pushelberg drew inspiration from the natural beauty and … Read more

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