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News: IHG opens fourth Crowne Plaza in Oman

August 11, 2016 • Alicia
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is continuous to enhance its presence in Oman with the outlet of Crowne Plaza Duqm today. The recent hotel will join IHG’s three existing Crowne Plaza hotels in Oman’s major cities – Muscat, Sohar and Salalah – in addition to InterContinental Muscat. The beachfront hotel is found near the rapidly expanding port and dry dock at Duqm.  With the launch of activity at Duqm Commercial Port earlier this month and the predicted opening of Duqm International Airport in 2014, the hotel is ready to capture the growing corporate travel market. Crowne Plaza Duqm’s 213 spacious rooms including 21 suites all offer direct sea views. Guests can benefit from the hotel’s outdoor pool area, fully equipped fitness centre and five restaurants and lounges. There’s plenty to do...
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News: &Beyond appoints Wheeler as new regional managing director

August 9, 2016 • Alicia
&Beyond has announced the appointment of Mark Wheeler as regional managing director – East Africa and South Asia. He will assume the role from May 1st 2013 and may be based inside the Nairobi office. He is tasked with accelerating the expansion of &Beyond’s business, presence and capabilities in these regions. After a lengthy period of consolidation and detailed planning, &Beyond is now able to grow its brand in East Africa and South Asia to its full potential – across both lodging and touring. Wheeler can be working with the teams in Kenya, Tanzania, India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka to fulfil the ambitious growth objectives specified by a 3 year strategic plan. He left A&K in late 2012 and launched into some travels including an overland trip through East and...
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Holiday Inn Express opens in Indianapolis

August 7, 2016 • Alicia
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis North – Carmel opened its doors this week. Located at 9797 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, and shut to four major interstate highways, the 66-room hotel includes a sort of amenities and gives an enhanced guest experience at a fantastic value. “Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers,” said Heather Balsley, senior vice chairman, Brand Management, Holiday Inn brand family, The Americas, IHG.  “With greater than 2,100 properties worldwide and 450 more within the pipeline, the vacation Inn Express portfolio continues to supply our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a high-quality value.  We’re proud to welcome this hotel into the vacation Inn family with the emblem-new sign...
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News: Air Seychelles launches codeshare handle South Africa Airways

August 7, 2016 • Alicia
Air Seychelles has announced it has entered right into a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national airline of the Republic of South Africa. The first phase of the agreement will see South African Airways place its “SA” code on Air Seychelles’ non-stop flights between Johannesburg and Seychelles. South African Airways can even place its code on flights between the 2 largest islands of Seychelles, Mahé and Praslin, subject to approvals. Subsequent to the launch of the partnership between Air Seychelles and SAA, the airlines will look at expanding the agreement to incorporate Air Seychelles placing its ‘HM’ code on South African Airways’ non-stop flights between Johannesburg and destinations across South Africa. Ticket sales are set to open on April 29th, for travel from April 30th. The deal follows...
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News: World Travel Awards reveals Caribbean & North America nominees

August 5, 2016 • Alicia
Online voting has now opened sooner than the arena Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, scheduled to happen in Antigua later this year. The organisers of the awards are encouraging both members of the travel trade and consumers to submit their votes on the way to discover which organisations truly excel in travel, tourism and hospitality within the region. World Travel Awards is celebrating a landmark 20th year because the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’ in 2013, with events occurring all over the world. The ceremonies are widely thought to be one of the best networking opportunities within the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international media. For the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, travel, tourism and hospitality organisations from 22 countries will...
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