Posted by travelwerke on May 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Cruising giant Royal Caribbean International has announced the deployment of a second large ship to Asia, signaling its confidence in the region’s cruise market. Beginning June 2013, the 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas will offer sailings out of China and Singapore, taking the place of the smaller Legend of the Seas, which will return to Europe after 3 … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by travelwerke on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International has opened its first property in the UAE. The 164-room Melia Dubai is located in the heart of the traditional Bur Dubai district within easy reach of Port Rashid and the international airport. Renowned architect Marco Mangili fuses classic elegance with contemporary European design, using warm colours, plush fabrics … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on April 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hospitality operator Jumeirah continues to expand in Europe with 2 new luxury properties. The Dubai-based company opened earlier the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Palma de Mallorca this week and will assume management of Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel in the coming weeks, giving it a presence on both ends of the continent’s Mediterranean … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on April 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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
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