http://www.ttgmena.com en-us 2012-02-22 10:02:58 http://www.ttgmena.com/easyconsole.cfm/page/newsarticle/new/5767 2012-02-22 10:02:12 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate signed a management agreement for Park Hyatt Bangkok for Central Embassy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Group of Companies.    The hotel will be located in Bangkok’s central business district.  Expected to open in 2014, Park Hyatt Bangkok will be housed within a mixed-use building. The hotel is ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Iberotel-Miramar-Al-Aqah-to-visit-ITB-Berlin 2012-02-22 10:02:37 Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, located in the heart of Fujairah, has announced its participation in ITB Berlin, which will run from March 7 to 11 in Berlin, Germany.   A delegation from the upmarket Moroccan-style property will meet with existing partners to deepen their business relations and promote the brand to potential key markets. At the same time, they will learn ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Coral-Beach-Resort-creates-smoke-free-beach-zones 2012-02-22 10:02:06 Coral Beach Resort – Sharjah has promised to protect its guests on the beach from the dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke, introducing ‘no smoking’ zones.   Regional general manager, Northern UAE Coral Hotels & Resorts, Jean Pierre Simon said: “Smoking is optional, but breathing is not. So we’ve designated special non-smoking and smoking zones on the beach.” ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Golden-Tulip-Hotels-to-debut-in-Algeria 2012-02-21 12:02:57 Golden Tulip Hotels Suites and Resorts MENA has revealed its latest regional expansion plan by adding Algeria to its portfolio and signing the agreement for the first Golden Tulip in Skikda to be named Golden Tulip Arc En Ciel Skikda.   The five-star hotel is located is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012 and is being designed to include 241 rooms and suites with direct ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Mangrove-Hotel-opens-doors-to-guests 2012-02-21 12:02:14 Bin Majid Group’s Hospitality Division has opened Mangrove Hotel, located on Al Qassimi Cornich in Ras Al Khaimah.   Director of operations, Bin Majid Beach Hotel and Mangrove Hotel, Hardeep Negi said: “We are living in an emirate that favours development of the hotel industry driven positively by Ras Al Khaimah’s good infrastructural and economic condition, thus enhancing the ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Hyatt-Capital-Gate-Abu-Dhabi-supports-sustainability 2012-02-21 12:02:06 One of the most recognisable hotels in Abu Dhabi, Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, is leading the charge for environmentally sustainable buildings in the UAE, according to owners Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC).   Capital Gate measures 160 metres tall and leans westward at 18 degrees – four times as far as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and further than any other tower in the ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Jebel-Ali-Golf-Resort-%26-Spa-to-host-WTA-Middle-East-Ceremony 2012-02-21 11:02:22 Following shortly on from its latest award’s ceremony in Doha, Qatar, World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced plans to host its Middle East Ceremony at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa in Dubai on April 30, 2012.   The evening is to mark the opening leg of WTA’s 2012 Grand Tour, a global search for the very best travel and tourism organisations in the world, covering five ... http://www.ttgmena.com/W-Doha-introduces-its-new-WET-Deck 2012-02-21 11:02:35 Following on from its accreditation at the World Travel Awards, W Doha has unveiled its WET Deck, prided as being a pool venue with a difference.   To mark the inauguration of the new leisure venue, a specially invited audience of VIP dignitaries and guests were treated to a live fashion window display, created by award-winning designer, Selina Farouqui.   The evening ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Radison-Blu-Resort-Sharjah-hosts-appreciation-event 2012-02-20 11:02:04 Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah recently hosted an appreciation event which was themed and named as ‘Blue Barbeque Night’ at The Palm Gardens of the hotel.   Various stakeholders of the hotel from different departments attended the event. Companies from different sectors were awarded, including Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah Expo ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Le-Duc-de-Praslin-opts-for-eco-swimming-pool 2012-02-20 10:02:27 Le Duc de Praslin hotel on Praslin island in the Seychelles has opened a new eco-friendly swimming pool. The small Seychellois-owned and managed hotel, belonging to the Payet Family, is seen as a real success story and the opening of a swimming pool that is seen as new technology compatible with the green tourism approach was reason enough for industry friends and colleagues to be at Le Duc ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Rotana-supporting-GIBTM-2012 2012-02-20 10:02:53 Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has confirmed its participation at year’s Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meeting’s Exhibition (GIBTM), due to take place in Abu Dhabi.   Commenting on the participation, COO, Rotana, Omer Kaddouri explained: “We support Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) and Abu Dhabi in hosting an important exhibition such as ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Marriott-Business-Council-hosting-charity-golf-tournament 2012-02-20 10:02:58 Set to host its eighth Annual Spirit to Serve Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, is Marriott Business Council.   All the proceeds from this event are to be donated to Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs.   The tournament promises to be even more exciting this year, with the Adult/Child – 9-hole Par ... http://www.ttgmena.com/InterContinental-Doha-The-City-opens-in-Qatar 2012-02-20 10:02:41 InterContinental Doha The City has officially opened in Qatar’s capital, offering a range of accommodation and facilities.   The group’s second operating property in Doha is comprised of 360 rooms and suites, and 176 Residence Suites – ranging from one- to four-bedroom apartments – coupled with an array of dining experiences, and an in-house chocolatier.   It is hoped that ... http://www.ttgmena.com/TRYP-by-Wyndham-enters-New-York 2012-02-20 09:02:47 Marking a key milestone in its plans to introduce the TRYP by Wyndham brand in major cities throughout the Americas, Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the opening of the 173-room TRYP New York City Times Square South, the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in the US.   Located in the heart of Manhattan at 345 West 35th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, TRYP New York City Times ... http://www.ttgmena.com/The-St.-Regis-Doha-introduces-Remède-Spa 2012-02-17 10:02:29 The spa experience offered at The St. Regis Doha is hoped to be one of the finest in the region, with the hotel’s introduction of the world-famous Remède Spa to Qatar’s hospitality landscape.   Remède Spas are exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and aspire to retain a global reputation for exceptional customisation, providing the indulgence within tranquil surroundings. ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Gran-Meliá-Hotels-%26-Resorts-unveils-new-hotel-in-Rome 2012-02-17 10:02:10 Easter week has been officially delegated by Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts as the opening week for its new property, Gran Meliá Rome Villa Agrippina.   The hotel is prided as being a place where art, hospitality and well-being will come together.   Located in the centre of the city by the Tiber River, the hotel is surrounded by leisure amenities, as well as cultural ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Sani-Resort-commits-to-green-initiatives 2012-02-17 09:02:31 Sani Resort, a family-owned ecological reserve situated in the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece, has announced the expansion of its existing green projects.   To complement the resorts wetlands, Sani Resort published a coffee table book that will be available to guests in their suites and for purchase.   Bird lovers can explore Sani Resort’s wetlands with their very ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Ramada-Ajman-and-Ramada-Downtown-Dubai-to-attend-ITB-Berlin-2012 2012-02-17 09:02:00 Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman and Ramada Downtown Dubai have announced that a delegation representing Ramada brand is scheduled to attend the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) 2012, with an aim to strengthen its position and brand awareness in key markets such as the UK and Germany.    “ITB Berlin is one of the major travel fairs that we need to attend in order to ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Four-Seasons-Hotel-Las-Vegas-helps-raise-funds-for-local-hospital 2012-02-17 09:02:05 Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, intends to host an art exhibit – Hearts of Las Vegas 2012, which is part of citywide exhibit, designed by local artists.   The centrepiece is said to be a custom-designed, three-dimensional, five-foot tall heart statue, complemented by other pieces in the series which will be housed at various ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Salalah-Marriot-Resort-celebrates-its-anniversary 2012-02-16 11:02:12 Salalah Marriott Resort in the Dhofar Region in Southern Oman prepares to celebrate its two-year anniversary of operations on March 24, 2012.   “We can look back on a very successful second year of operation and it fills me with great pleasure to see this place growing every year stronger in the market,” said director of sales and marketing, Salalah Marriott Resort, Ahmed El-Meligui. ...