City Seasons Group of Hotels has recently unveiled a total of 120 stylish rooms and 60 luxurious suites in Abu Dhabi as part of the group’s extensive expansion and refurbishment plans.

The City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel is located on Electra Street, in the heart of the bustling Capital, a short distance from the popular Abu Dhabi Mall, business and government districts, 20 minutes away from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The hotel features Premium and Deluxe 27-sq.-metres rooms, designed in a rich, modern, contemporary style with hardwood and natural earth tones. Amenities include king size bed with extra large pillows, work area with wireless internet, I-Pod deck, well appointed bathroom with glass mosaic accents, bathroom robe and slippers. Rooms are also equipped with Plasma TV, hair dryer, shoe-shine kit, iron-and- board, electronic safe, mini-bar and plenty of sunlight making each stay a comfortable and pleasurable one.

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Partnership with over 100 hotels, key tourist attractions and destination companies in Dubai offers families a never-before integrated experience from flights to ground activity

Families are at the forefront of Emirates airline’s global “Kids Go Free” campaign this summer.

Building on the success of its “Kids Go Free” promotion last year, Emirates has now partnered with Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), over 80 hotels, The Dubai Mall, the Department of Residency, and local destination management companies, to offer families even more incentives and savings when they spend their summer in Dubai.

The “Kids Go Free” offer gives families an unrivalled integrated destination experience, whereby two children up to the age of 16 can basically enjoy free flights on Emirates, tourist visa, accommodation, meals, rides on the Dubai metro, airport transfers, and access to numerous attractions in Dubai when accompanied by two paying adults. Families also get an attractive discount booklet at The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest.

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W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, announced an industry first with the appointment of international stylist and fashion authority Amanda Ross as the brand’s first ever Global Fashion Director. For more than 10 years, W has continually broken new ground through innovative and first-of-its-kind fashion initiatives and programs.  As W Hotels continues to grow globally, on track to increase its footprint to more than 50 hotels by 2011, Ross will serve as a strategic fashion advisor to the brand, providing global insight and guidance for an integrated, cutting-edge approach to fashion.  A respected industry veteran, Ross will provide an authentic point of view for W, fostering industry relationships and identifying partnerships and collaborations that will make W Hotels a credible player within the fashion industry.  She will also work closely with W Hotels The Store, W’s twist on the traditional hotel gift shop, including Global Glam, a newly launched fashion and accessories collection created exclusively for W by established and emerging designers inspired by the design of W’s latest hotels.

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• Five hotels offer a robust portfolio of meeting and banqueting facilities
• Special events team in place to manage a range of activities

The meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) services and facilities offered in Dubai have been increased and diversified by The Address Hotels + Resorts. The five star premium hotel brand owned and managed by Emaar Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, is focusing energies on creating a broad platform of meeting and event facilities across its various properties in the city.

In all, some 65,000 sq ft of world-class meeting space has been added on by The Address Hotels + Resorts in less than a year contributing to Dubai’s efforts to promote the city as the most competitive destination for meetings and incentives.

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From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) division by 2012.  And with the recent opening of the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel – along with 13 additional hotels slated to open this year – the division is firmly on track to reach this goal.

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The  opening of  Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, has been delayed by more than a month, The National reported on Monday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

The opening ceremony of the Italian designer’s first hotel will now take place on April 22, instead of March 18, due to unfinished work, the newspaper said, adding that it will open to the public two days later.

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Luxury Hotels by Dnata is to represent one of the world’s most sought after hotel groups, after announcing today that The Peninsula Hotels has joined its exclusive portfolio.

The Peninsula Hotels operates ultra-luxurious properties in nine major cities – Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok and Manila with Paris opening in 2012. (online bookings can be made also through Hotel Planner). Flagship property The Peninsula Hong Kong is regularly described as one of the finest hotels found anywhere across the globe.
“The Peninsula Hotels epitomize personalized service and luxurious comfort, having perfected a unique blend of Eastern and Western hospitality. As such, they are an ideal fit for our highly discerning customers in the Middle East,” said Lisa Balsom, Manager of Luxury Hotels by Dnata. She added: “Despite the ongoing economic downturn, demand for luxury travel remains strong across the region and I am confident that this new partnership will produce excellent results.”

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• Spectacular location by infinity pool; exquisite views of Dubai Marina
• Features lively music and entertainment daily

Shades, the spectacular lounge situated by the infinity pool on the fourth floor of The Address Dubai Marina, has opened doors to guests.

A lively venue in Dubai Marina offering the latest lounge experience in the city, Shades is a must-visit destination for the movers and shakers. It features a refreshingly different lounge experience with exquisite views of Dubai Marina, lively music, delectable cuisine and a choice of beverages.

During the day, Shades serves as a poolside restaurant – a perfect place to unwind. In the evening, it transforms into the city’s latest night-spot with a live DJ spinning foot-tapping music and signature cocktails being served. Read more

Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board once again to offer customers the best deals from February to April 2010

After the success of their 2009 promotion, Kanoo Travel has once again partnered with Hong Kong Tourism Board to offer customers special vacation packages to Hong Kong from February to April 2010. As part of the promotions, customers will be able to avail of the best deals on travel, accommodation and promotions at many of Hong Kong’s best restaurants and shops.

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• A rejuvenating experience for mothers and daughters
• Pampering package available at all five Address hotels in Dubai

The Address Hotels + Resorts in Dubai is offering ‘Bond with Mom’ a signature indulging experience to mark Mother’s Day giving mothers and daughters the opportunity to enjoy a rejuvenating treat together.

The month-long promotion starts on March 1 at the spas in all five hotels in The Address portfolio including The Address Downtown Dubai, The Address Dubai Mall, The Address Dubai Marina, The Address Montgomerie Dubai and The Palace – The Old Town.

A retreat from the hustle and bustle of every day life, the package offers mothers and daughters a 50-minute relaxing full body massage and a 50-minute facial treatment tailored to suit each skin type. Guests will also have access to all spa facilities as well as to the swimming pool. The experience is completed at the hotel’s lobby lounge where mothers and daughters can chat and reconnect over a delightful Afternoon Tea.

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