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Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach launches Kids Club hotel in Sydney
A Sydney beachside hotel has listened to the cries of holiday-deprived parents around the country, and introduced a new feature that’ll satisfy both adults and kids alike — and just in time for the sugar-fuelled Easter period. In a bid to give parents some much-needed time out, and allow the kids to remain completely entertained — Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach has announced a “Sydney hotel first” by launching an internal ‘Kids Club’ attached directly to their accommodation premises. The new club, which the chain claims to be a “first” for the harbor city, allows parents to essentially drop their kids… Read More
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Refurbished Tygart Hotel reopens in Elkins
From left- Robbie Morris, David Clark, Gayle Manchin and Jerry Marco ELKINS, W.Va. — The Tygart Hotel in downtown Elkins has reopened following a $18 million renovation project spearheaded by Woodlands Development & Lending and community leaders. The project is funded largely through tax credit investments, investors, and financing from Davis Trust Company, Pendleton Community Bank, and Freedom Bank. The building was built in 1907 and boasted many prominent guests as Hotel Gassaway, including a ten-year stay by US Senator Jennings Randolph, according to Woodland Development & Lending executive director David Clark. The effort to bring the Tygart Hotel back… Read More
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Farm-to-Fork to slash $38.5 million hotels food import bill – FBC News
[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] The Ministry of Tourism aims to capitalize on the Farm to Fork initiative and reduce its high reliance on imported food items. Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says a 2018 study shows that Fiji’s hotels spend a staggering $38.5 million annually on imported food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy. However, he says the same study also shows that they have the potential to cut $24 million over the import bill. Article continues after advertisement [Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] Gavoka says the Farm to Fork initiative aims… Read More
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6 ‘White Lotus’ Thailand hotels without the price tag
HBO’s hottest hotel group, “The White Lotus,” is expanding to Thailand — on screen at least. The location for season 3 has been confirmed, and Bloomberg reported in January that loose-lipped industry insiders say filming is taking place at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and a still-undisclosed hotel in Bangkok. The network has stayed quiet on specific hotels. The news is a boon for Four Seasons and the Thailand-based Anantara group; the show’s previous two seasons, set in Hawaii and Sicily, have proven to turbocharge travelers’ interest in their already popular respective locales.… Read More
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NEWS: Hilton Partners with Small Luxury Hotels, Radisson free night, Clubrooms 20% off and Qatar Double Avios
Hilton Partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hyatt loses partnership Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World have announced a strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently-minded luxury hotels. The Hilton group has always been a bit lacking in luxury hotels compared to its main rival, Marriott. Up until now, SLH has partnered with Hyatt, but it looks like this will be the end. Hyatt also lost its partnership with MGM Hotels recently. The partnership will ramp up in the months ahead and will give Hilton customers and members of Hilton Honors the… Read More
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