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Our Habitas set to enter Qatar – Business Traveller
13Dec By adminNo Comments
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Our Habitas set to enter Qatar – Business Traveller

Hospitality group Our Habitas has confirmed that it will open its first property in Qatar in January 2024. It has partnered with Qatar Airways to debut in Ras Abrouq, an hour’s drive from the UNESCO protected Al-Reem Biosphere Reserve on Qatar’s west coast. Our Habitas Ras Abrouq will be the hospitality firm’s second hotel in the Middle East, following the opening of its hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, two years ago. The group says that the latest opening in Qatar “will form part of a new multi-destination hotel circuit in the region.” Situated amid a coastal and desert backdrop, guests at the upcoming property can choose from a selection of of 42 villas, ranging from one- to four-bedrooms, all with private pools and large outdoor decks overlooking the sea. Our Habitas Ras Abrouq will feat...
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The Leinster set to open on Dublin’s Merrion Square – Business Traveller
10Dec By adminNo Comments
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The Leinster set to open on Dublin’s Merrion Square – Business Traveller

Dublin will welcome a new luxury hotel early next year, with the forthcoming opening of The Leinster. Located on the corner of Merrion Square (also home to the city’s Natural History Museum and National Gallery) the hotel is schedule to open in January. Features will include 55 rooms and suites, as well as a rooftop restaurant by French Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten,  The Collins Club bar and supper club, and The O’Dwyer Suite event space. Interiors have been created by ODonnell O’Neill Design, with over 300 pieces of original painted art brought together by a botanical theme. More than 80 established and up-and-coming artists are featured, including Melissa O’Donnell, Colette Riet, Domino Whisker, Stephen Dunne and Damien Hirst. The hotel has been developed by Press Up...
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The Siam joins The Set Collection – Business Traveller
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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The Siam joins The Set Collection – Business Traveller

The Set Collection has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of member hotels. The renowned and luxurious The Siam in Bangkok has become the newest member of The Set Collection, further enhancing the company’s representation in the vibrant Asian hospitality market. Nestled along the Chao Phraya River in the heart of the royal district of Bangkok, The Siam is a timeless property that epitomizes the spirit of Thailand’s capital city. Opened in 2012, The Siam was created by the Sukosol family and designed by internationally renowned architect, Bill Bensley, boasting a unique blend of classic elegance and contemporary luxury. The property’s serene riverfront setting, lush gardens, and meticulously curated interiors including thousands of pieces of antiques, artworks and curios f...
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The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills set to open in 2027 – Business Traveller
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills set to open in 2027 – Business Traveller

Marriott International has reached an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt. Part of Palm Hills, a luxury mix-use community in the suburbs of West Cairo, the hotel has views of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Palm Hills Golf Course. The Palm Hills West Cairo development consist of residential, commercial, dining offerings and entertainment areas. The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills will be located within a 20-minute drive to Cairo’s landmarks including the Great Pyramids of Giza and The Grand Egyptian Museum, business and commercial districts including the Industrial City, Smart Village, and the entertainment and retail destination of The Mall of Arabia. Palm Hills is also easily accessible from Cairo International airport and The Sp...
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Dubai Airshow 2023 set to be biggest on record – Business Traveller
7Nov By adminNo Comments
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Dubai Airshow 2023 set to be biggest on record – Business Traveller

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with more than 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries expected to attend the biennial event. The 18th edition of the Airshow will take place from November 13-17 at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. Prominent participants this year include Emirates, Etihad Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia, and Qatar Airways, as well as aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing, among several others. The Dubai Airshow will feature static and flying displays. The static display will showcase more than 180 commercial and military aircraft. The event includes 400 first-time exhibitors and more than 80 startups across sectors including commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space, defence and military, business aviation, air traffic manageme...
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New MICHELIN Key set to recognise “the most exceptional hotels throughout the world” – Business Traveller
6Oct By adminNo Comments
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New MICHELIN Key set to recognise “the most exceptional hotels throughout the world” – Business Traveller

The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled plans for a new distinction recognising “establishments offering exceptional hotel and travel experiences”. Similar to the group’s established MICHELIN Star for restaurants, the MICHELIN Key will see hotels and accommodation anonymously reviewed and potentially awarded a Key. The MICHELIN Guide said its teams had selected more than 5,000 properties worldwide, and are currently “in the field”, with the first MICHELIN Key selection set to be published in the first half of 2024. It’s not clear if the Key system will follow the same one, two and three-star recognition awarded under the MICHELIN Star guides. The group said that “In response to the hyper standardization of accommodation (design, interior decoration, attention to detail in the room, etc), we wish...
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London’s restored Saville Theatre set to incorporate citizenM hotel – Business Traveller
20Sep By adminNo Comments
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London’s restored Saville Theatre set to incorporate citizenM hotel – Business Traveller

Plans have been unveiled for the redevelopment and restoration of The Saville Theatre on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. The venue first opened in 1931, and has hosted live performances by acts including the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. In more recent times the site has housed a four-screen Odeon cinema, but there are now plans to return the building to a live performance venue, including new accommodation and dining facilities. Real estate investment firm Yoo Capital – which acquired the site in 2021 – said that it was in discussion “with a number of esteemed project partners to inspire and bring to life its vision for the development”. As part of this it confirmed that the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is “exploring the venue as its first permanent home in...
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W Edinburgh set to open in November – Business Traveller
26Aug By adminNo Comments
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W Edinburgh set to open in November – Business Traveller

Marriott’s first W Hotels property in Scotland is finally set to open this winter, some seven years after plans for the hotel were first announced. The group’s website confirms that W Edinburgh will open in November 2023, with rooms available for booking from the middle of the month. The 244-room hotel was first announced back in 2016 (when the brand was still operated by Starwood Hotels prior to its merger with Marriott), and features a distinct spiral ribbon exterior. W Hotels to open Edinburgh property It forms part of the mixed use St James Quarter in Edinburgh’s East End, which also comprises an aparthotel property under the Roomzzz brand. As we reported back in 2020, W Edinburgh will feature a rooftop restaurant by Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion brand SUSHISAMBA, as well as Jo...
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Six Senses Porto Heli set to open in 2026
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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Six Senses Porto Heli set to open in 2026

Six Senses Porto Heli will bring the brand’s trademark wellness and sustainability ethos to the elegant Ermioni in the beautiful Greek Peloponnese, with the famous islands of Spetses and Hydra within view. The beauty spot is surrounded by protected coves and bays enjoying the clear waters of the Aegean and is known for its yacht-filled marinas, palatial summer villas, sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape, fine dining, and boutique stores. Historically, the Peloponnese has been the main field of action for Greece since prehistoric times, hosting important archaeological sites, including Olympia, Epidaurus, and Mycenae. Located 200 kilometres from Athens, Porto Heli has evolved from a sleepy fishing village into a destination for glamor and outdoor adventure. Set to open in 2026, the LEED-ce...
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China-US flights set to increase – Business Traveller
15Aug By adminNo Comments
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China-US flights set to increase – Business Traveller

Air travel between China and the United States was significantly reduced during the pandemic but finally there is some positive news on the return of transpacific flight capacity. From 1 September, Chinese authorities have approved airlines from each country to collectively operate 18 weekly round trip flights between China and the US, up from 12 weekly roundtrips currently permitted. And from 29 October, this will increase to 24 weekly roundtrips. For perspective, this is still pales in comparison to pre-pandemic levels, when Chinese and US carriers operated a joint 150 weekly roundtrips. Currently, United Airlines is the only US carrier with scheduled service to China, operating four weekly flights between its San Francisco hub and Shanghai’s Pudong International airport. Over the...
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