Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, the highest five-star resort in the Middle East, won global winner in the ‘Luxury New Hotel’ category, and country winner in the ‘Luxury Mountain Resort’ category, in the World Luxury Travel Awards that took place in December 2017. The awards recognise luxury hotels for their world-class facilities and excellence in customer service, making it a fantastic recognition for the Oman-based resort, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.

Making its debut into Europe, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is pleased to announce the launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, bringing the brand’s authentic luxury to southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve coast. Nestled amongst orange grove trees and undulating wetlands, the resort brings to life Anantara’s ethos of connecting modern travellers with authentic destinations and ensures the brand’s signature Thai hospitality is paired with indigenous style and flavour.

AVANI Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels’ vibrant upscale lifestyle brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as Vice President of Operations effective September 2017. Bernabé joined AVANI as Group Director in January this year. He reports directly to Robert Kunkler, Chief Operating Officer of Minor Hotels and is based at Minor Hotels regional office in Bangkok, which will further strengthen presence and resources in this key market.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, recently appointed AVIAREPS to conduct the hospitality brand’s sales promotion activities within the Arabian Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. 

Viceroy Hotel Group looks towards its long-anticipated European expansion as it breaks ground on Viceroy Ombria, set amidst Ombria Resort in Algarve, Portugal. With the foundation stone set on August 25, 2017, the luxury hotel operator is on schedule to make their entry into Europe with the launch of the five-star destination in southern Portugal in 2019.

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Dariya Bushmakina as Director of Sales.

Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Chiang Mai have launched an accommodation package designed to give guests easy access to everything this culturally rich city in the north of Thailand has to offer.

Thailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International has appointed Mr. Prateek Kumar as Regional Vice President – EMEA region, responsible for strengthening Dusit’s operations and supporting development efforts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Dusit Thani Bangkok, the flagship hotel of Thailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International, will officially hold its last day of operations in its current form on 16 April 2018, bringing to a close a successful first chapter some 48 years in the making.

Dusit Thani Maldives, a Thai inspired 5-star luxury resort, recently won, for the second year running, the coveted Gold medal in the luxury hotel/resort category of the prestigious Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel excels at luxurious weddings, and is now excited to extend such crafted and lavish experiences through the appointment of Indian Weddings Specialist, Rochana Lilaram.

INNSIDE by Meliá, the upscale urban lifestyle brand of Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group, announced today the opening of INNSIDE by Meliá Zhengzhou, a brand new hotel located in the Zhengdong New District of Zhengzhou, China. The property marks the official launch of the INNSIDE by Meliá brand in China, a milestone for the group, which recently celebrated 60 years in the hotel industry.

Dubai-based Binghatti Hospitality has started organizing events at Cupagahwa La Mer to Contribute to Dubai’s determination to become the “world’s happiest city”.

Al Baleed Salalah by Anantara brings a new level of luxury and refinement to the region, providing discerning guests with five-star style as well as a plethora of dining experiences to suit every taste bud. With recently appointed Executive Chef, Dennis Kammerzell at the helm, the collection of three restaurants offer understated style and a commitment to the highest levels of service and authentic flavours. Under his leadership, guests are invited join him on a gastronomy journey through the beautiful beachside resort.

From L.A. spa receptionist to global industry thought leader, Patrick Huey’s rise to the top has been anything but conventional. Currently on the Board of Directors of the prestigious International SPA Association (ISPA), Patrick joins Minor Hotel’s MSpa International in Bangkok from the Caribbean.

Porto Montenegro, the Mediterranean’s leading luxury super yacht homeport and marina village, proudly announces the opening of the Regent Pool Club Residences in July 2017.

PRCO Dubai is delighted to announce their appointment as the GCC public relations consultants for LUX* Resorts & Hotels - a pioneering luxury hospitality brand specialising in fresh, simple and sensory experiences. The Mauritian-based company currently has 7 five-star properties in Mauritius, the Maldives, China and most recently, Turkey, following the opening of LUX* Bodrum Resort & Residences in June 2017.

Hotel rooftops are all the rage and Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.Avanihotels.com) offer some of the best in the business. Seeing in the new year on a rooftop really takes celebrations to a whole new level. With epic views, incredible photo opportunities, and plenty of pizazz, these four unique Avani properties illustrate why rooftop rendezvous truly are tops.

The very latest in elegant design, fashion and cuisine is now available at a new Harper’s BAZAAR Café in CITY WALK - Dubai.

Famed Nordic Chef Mads Refslund, co-founder of NOMA Restaurant, which had two Michelin stars and was ranked best restaurant in the world four times, joins Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, Muscat, exclusively from 6 to 9 January 2018.