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Global Hotel Alliance enters partnership with Regent Seven Seas – Business Traveller
18Jul By adminNo Comments
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Global Hotel Alliance enters partnership with Regent Seven Seas – Business Traveller

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has entered a loyalty partnership with luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Following a relaunch of GHA’s loyalty programme in 2021, GHA DISCOVERY members have been able to earn Discovery Dollars (D$1 equal to US$1) on stays at over 800 properties across 100 countries. Now, GHA loyalty members will be able to earn between D$750 and D$2,500 for every Regent cruise reservation made, and will be able to redeem those benefits at any property within the GHA portfolio. GHA DISCOVERY members who reserve a Regent cruise will also automatically be fast-tracked to Titanium status, which provides a number of additional benefits such as double room upgrades, special amenities, early check-in, and late che...
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Icon of the Seas: Royal Caribbean Bets on Huge Candy-Colored Cruise Ship
13Jul By adminNo Comments
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Icon of the Seas: Royal Caribbean Bets on Huge Candy-Colored Cruise Ship

When the Icon of the Seas sets sail early next year, it will take some time to disappear from the horizon. At 1,198 feet long and a gross tonnage of 250,800, it is hard to miss.The Royal Caribbean cruise ship will have 20 decks packed with more than 20 bars and restaurants, seven pools, nine whirlpools, and six water slides, as well as mini golf, rock climbing and an arcade. It will carry up to 7,960 people — up to 5,610 guests and a crew of 2,350 to pour drinks, turn back covers, swab the decks and keep the vessel on course.Since Royal Caribbean announced this newest ship last year, it has helped to boost the company’s sales with high demand for advanced bookings.It has also become an object of fascination (and scorn) on social media.Some can’t wait to climb aboard, with rooms already se...
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