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DoubleTree by Hilton to open two new London hotels

July 22, 2016 • Alicia
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced it is going to open two new hotels in London this summer under franchise agreements with Westmont Hospitality. The latest additions are DoubleTree by Hilton London – Hyde Park and DoubleTree by Hilton London – Ealing, either one of which can be inside the final stages of intensive refurbishments totalling £20 million, joining seven other DoubleTree by Hilton properties around the capital city. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice chairman, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said: “London is a worldwide class destination and DoubleTree by Hilton is becoming a prime a part of its tourism offering. “These two new properties complement the strength of our long established Hilton Hotels & Resorts presence, whereby this year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark London Hilton on...
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News: JetBlue Airways launches the sole nonstop service between Ny and Albuquerque

July 20, 2016 • Alicia
JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline™, today launched New York‘s only nonstop service to the colourful city of Albuquerque. Dave Barger , JetBlue’s President and CEO, was joined today by Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry in the course of the inaugural flight’s departure ceremony at Kennedy International Airport. Albuquerque is JetBlue’s first destination in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, and is the 77th destination served within the airline’s growing route network. “Today we’re happy to announce that JetBlue now serves Albuquerque International with the only real daily nonstop service to the brand new York Metro Area,” said Dave Barger in the course of the event. “We know that Albuquerque is likely one of the nation’s top leisure destinations, with a rich offering of outside activities, festivals and art. “It’s also...
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News: Hilton Worldwide adds third brand to Portuguese portfoli

July 18, 2016 • Alicia
Following a succession of latest brand introductions within the Iberian Peninsula, Hilton Worldwide has announced that its DoubleTree by Hilton brand is ready to reach in Portugal. The signing of a management agreement with Turismadeira SA will see Lisbon’s Fontana Park Hotel convert to DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon – Fontana Park in summer 2013, as Hilton’s first hotel within the Portuguese capital. The agreement sees DoubleTree enter its thirteenth European country, having only in the near past opened its first Spanish property, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda. In Portugal itself, the Lisbon property will join Conrad Algarve, which opened in autumn 2012, on the subject of the present Hilton Vilamoura as Cascatas Golf Resort and Spa, while Hilton Bom Sucesso Obidos Resort opens next winter. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior...
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New luxury brand from Emaar Hospitality

July 18, 2016 • Alicia
The new generation of commercial executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers now have a hotel brand tailored only for them with Vida Hotels & Resorts by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties. Vida, meaning ‘life’ in Spanish, embraces warmth, simplicity and youthful vitality, making a stimulating environment. An ‘urban hub where inspiring minds stay, play and connect’, the primary branded outlet within the novel hotel chain will open in Downtown Dubai, offering 156 rooms. Mohamed Alabbar, chairman, Emaar Properties, said: “The profile of today’s global traveller is changing, with a younger, upwardly mobile audience seeking a different hospitality experience to fit their needs. “Vida will add life to the hotel stays of this increasingly important tourist community, delivering an intimate touch but additionally the liberty they...
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News: Ryanair expands reserved seating offering

July 16, 2016 • Alicia
Ryanair has announced an extension of its reserved seating service, moving from six to 8 rows on all aircraft with the addition of rows 32 and 33. The move will allow as much as 45 passengers per flight to pre-book their preferred seats on eight reserved rows. Ryanair’s optional reserved seating service, which incorporates priority boarding, allows passengers to order seats inside the front or rear of the aircraft (for a fast getaway on arrival) and on over-wing rows (for greater legroom) and likewise offers families and groups of passengers the likelihood to sit down together on four other rows. The reserved seating service costs £10 each way (£15 on longer routes e.g. to/from Canary Islands) and is obtainable to book on Ryanair.com both on the time of flight booking...
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