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Shangri-La to Manage New 290 Room Hotel in The Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah
Construction of The Palm Tower, part of the new Nakheel Mall and Hotel complex at the heart of the world-famous island, is slated to begin this year with the hotel expected to open in 2016. The Shangri-La hotel will be located ...
Australia Opens Tender For Next Phase Of MH370 Search
Australia on Wednesday began the process of finding a private contractor to take over the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after three months of military-led searches failed to find any trace of its wreckage. Th...
Movenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui Open in Thailand
Mövenpick Hotels Resorts announced the signing of a new addition: The Passage, Koh Samui Resort in Thailand. Rebranded as Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui, the prime beachfront property will reopen under Mövenpick manag...
Airlines Debate Costs Of Aircraft Tracking
Moves by airlines to keep track of their aircraft in real time following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could push up ticket prices for passengers – but governments should also pay part of the ...
Lufthansa Backs CSeries Engine Failure
Lufthansa said it met Bombardier on Monday and assured the Canadian plane maker it still believes in the USD$4.4 billion CSeries despite an engine failure last week. A problem with the plane’s newly developed Pratt...
Curio New Brand by Hilton
Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Curio – A Collection by Hilton, including plans for the first hotels to join the new brand. Created for travelers who seek local discovery and authentic experiences, Curio will b...