SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL SCOOPS THREE PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADES AT BALI TOURISM AWARDS 2018
Hong Kong: Leading global hotel chain and hospitality management group, Swiss-Belhotel International, was the proud recipient of four coveted Bali Tourism Awards, presented at the annual gala dinner on August 27, 2018.
Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar was named Bali Leading 4-Star Non-Beach Resort and Swiss-Belhotel Tuban received the awards for Bali’s Leading Airport Hotel. In addition, an individual award was given to Christopher MacLean who was named Bali Top Hospitality Leader and Swiss-Belhotel International also received the Bali Leading Regional Operator Award in recognition of the brand’s continued success.
In 2016, Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar scooped Bali’s Leading New Resort award, while Swiss-Belhotel Tuban was named Bali’s Leading 4-Star Hotel at the Bali Tourism Awards, which made this year’s awards a double-win for both properties.
The Bali Tourism Awards are considered highly prestigious industry accolades as they recognise travel, tourism and hospitality companies, organisations and individuals who are raising the bar in terms of quality of facilities, services and guest experiences. Award nominees are voted for online, while a Board of Advisors and representatives from the BINUS Business School – a valued partner for the award founders the ITTA Foundation – make the final selections.
“With over 52,000 votes cast online across seven countries this year, the Bali Tourism Awards validate travel brands that stand out in terms of performance, excellence, innovation, quality and creativity,” said Swiss-Belhotel International’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Emmanuel Guillard.
“To be recognised as part of Bali’s success once again with these awards is a great honour for Swiss-Belhotel International and a clear sign that our Passion and Professionalism fits well with the island’s fast-evolving tourism landscape,” he added.
Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar is located in Sanur just 300 metres from the beach and only 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The hotel offers spacious rooms, an indoor and an outdoor pool, as well as al fresco dining options.
Swiss-Belhotel Tuban is an elegant hotel that’s built a reputation for offering excellent value. Located 10-minutes drive away from Bali Denpasar International Airport, and the same distance from Kuta Beach, the hotel features a huge outdoor pool, a choice of meeting spaces and offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to Discovery Shopping Mall, just over 5-minutes’ drive away.
Currently, Swiss-Belhotel International operates nine properties in key destinations across Bali, including Kuta, Sanur, Legian, Nusa Dua, Pecatu and Petitenget, with three more hotels scheduled to open within 2020.
For further information visit http://www.swiss-belhotel.com
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About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 150* hotels, resorts and projects located in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Georgia, Italy and Tanzania. Awarded Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for six consecutive years, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. www.swiss-belhotel.com
*Numbers may fluctuate
Designs Group Targets Further Growth in the UAE – Confirms Presence at The Hotel Show 2018
Saudi based Designs Group, a pioneer in providing integrated hotel solutions as well as construction and management services, will be once again showcasing its wide range of products and services at The Hotel Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre this year from 16 to 18 September.
Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, CEO of Designs Group, stated, “Demand for hotel interiors and other products is growing strongly in the UAE following the development of new hotels and renovations and at Designs Group we are well-placed to capitalize on this buoyant market. Not only are a number of new hotels being built across the country, but existing properties are being refurbished to stay competitive. The pie is just getting bigger which is driving growth for companies such as ours.”
There are currently 618 projects under development in the Middle East’s hotel pipeline that once completed will yield a total of 238,963 new rooms. The two most active countries across the region are the UAE, which has 222 hotel projects amounting to 126,576 rooms and Saudi Arabia, which has 143 projects and 55,810 rooms.
Elaborating on the significance of the show, Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, stressed, “Exhibiting at The Hotel Show provides us the perfect opportunity to promote B2B Hotel Furniture which is a specialized furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and operating supplies equipment (OS&E) purchasing firm to an audience of over 30,000 industry professionals. It also offers us the ideal platform to enhance relationships with existing hotel clients while generating new business and forging fresh partnerships. Moreover, it gives a 360-degree perspective on what’s new and what’s next in hotel interiors sector connecting the most inventive and the most influential design minds.”
B2B Hotel Furniture is well equipped to meet the demands of constantly evolving hospitality industry from small to large scale projects. With over three decades of outstanding experience and 13 specialized companies, Designs Group (ProArt Intl, PerfectTech, B2B Hotel Furniture, and other subsidiaries co.) has served a prestigious list of more than 10,000 clients across the Middle East and Africa region since the 1990s delivering some of the most complex and award-winning projects.
Eng. Mohammad Al-Nadi, said, “Based on our performance, we have built a strong reputation across the Middle East as a dependable company delivering exceptional value to our clients. With a highly skilled and experienced team of designers, project managers and site engineers, and a global procurement network, we are able to successfully meet the industry’s numerous challenges as well as budget and timescale constraints that gives us tremendous edge in the market.”
For more information about Designs Group please visit www.designs.sa
or www.b2bhotelfurniture.com
Visit Designs Group at The Hotel Show from 16-18 September 2018 at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre.
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LAURENT A. VOIVENEL, SVP OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT, SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL, RANKED AMONG MOST INFLUENTIAL HOTEL PROFESSIONALS IN MENA REGION BY HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST
Dubai – The much-awaited annual Hotelier Middle East Power 50 list is finally out! Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, has been ranked for the 5th consecutive year among the top 20 hoteliers in the MENA hospitality industry, up by 5 ranks compared to last year. The prestigious Hotelier Power 50 list by Hotelier Middle East recognises and celebrates the region’s 50 most influential hotel professionals for their outstanding performance.
Expressing his delight on this superb achievement, Laurent stated, “It is wonderful to be recognised by the region’s most reputed and popular trade publication. It is an exceptional resource for the hospitality sector providing key industry insights and business trends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire team of Hotelier Middle East who puts in tremendous effort and energy in bringing out this amazing list that is considered the definitive ranking of the region’s hospitality players. I would also like to congratulate all fellow hoteliers who made it to the list.”
With more than 32 years of experience, including 18 in the Middle East, Laurent is focused on accelerating the growth of Swiss-Belhotel International in the region.
Elaborating on the opportunities, Laurent said, “The hospitality landscape across the region is developing at a rapid pace and we are keen to take advantage of this massive opportunity. Tourism performance in the main cities across the Middle East is expected to remain strong with the fruition of major infrastructure projects such as airport expansions, relaxation of travel policies, increased global connectivity and growth of low-cost carriers, new leisure attractions, enhanced business facilities and a year-long calendar of regional and international events. With 14 well-established brands, we are well equipped to meet the needs of every segment of the market. We are expanding our portfolio of brands across the region both in the upscale as well as in the mid-scale segment. For the first time in the region we have introduced brands such as Grand Swiss-Belresort, Swiss-Belresidences, Swiss-Belboutique and Swiss-Belinn.
For further information visit http://www.swiss-belhotel.com
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About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 150* hotels, resorts and projects located in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Georgia, Italy and Tanzania. Awarded Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for six consecutive years, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. www.swiss-belhotel.com
*Numbers may fluctuate
MPower Fitness Club Opens at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has announced the opening of the new MPower Fitness Club equipped with top-of-the-range fitness machines and outstanding facilities. Located on the hotels’ mezzanine level, the new gym is open to both hotel guests and outside members.
Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “MPower has been equipped with the latest in gym equipment including cardiovascular machines. Staffed by a professional team of certified trainers, who inspire members to reach their fitness goals, it offers a range of services to enhance health and wellbeing. Members can take advantage of flexible rates for weekdays, weekends, 1 month, 3 months or an annual basis.”
Whether you are looking to get fit or lose those stubborn kilos or simply tone up, MPower offers the perfect solution with an exceptional fitness regime. Members are entitled to a host of exclusive benefits and privileges including the following:
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Complimentary swimming pool access
- Induction and orientation of fitness club to ensure your technique and safety
- Members who take 3 months subscription and above will avail the following:
Eid Al Adha Feast at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Get together with your family and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha with a sumptuous brunch in the spectacular surroundings of Loumi restaurant at the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai. The lavish buffet will feature a wide selection of the finest Arabic and International delicacies including fresh salads, sushi counter, indulgent seafood and live cooking stations, carvery and an assortment of delectable desserts. Lovers of Italian cuisine can enjoy Chef’s special menu at Da Vinci’s offering a superb mix of traditional Eid specialities as well as classic Italian flavours.
Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “Whether you wish to have a large gathering of family and friends, or simply an intimate dining experience, we have the perfect venue and promotion to make your Eid Al Adha celebrations memorable. Our team has been working very hard to ensure our guests have magical time together.”
Loumi Eid brunch package starts from AED 199+VAT with unlimited soft drinks per adult, groups of 10 people and above can have one person dine free of charge while children below 5 years old, dine for free. The Eid Al Adha brunch will be available on 23rd and 24th August 2018 from 12 noon to 4pm.
Chef’s special menu at Da Vinci’s will be available from 21st to 31st August 2018 from 12 noon until 11.30 pm.
For hotel marketing contact:
Sheryl Aquiatan
Assistant Marketing Manager
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Mob: 00971 56 506 0983
Tel: 00971 4 702 8888
sheryl.aquiatan@millenniumhotels.com
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serves different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.
Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first-class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.
For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com
eBay Motors Launches New Tools to Simplify Online Auto Parts Shopping
The platform’s latest auto schematic “Shop by Diagram” technology and an enhanced “My Garage” experience allows DIYers and mechanics to quickly identify and buy the right parts for auto repairs.
Whether you’re a DIYer tackling a simple car repair or a serious gearhead with a difficult project, there are two new ways to shop for parts and accessories on eBay Motors. Today, eBay announces their latest auto feature, Shop by Diagram, which lets shoppers use interactive schematics to determine which parts are necessary, and then quickly making the exact items they need available for purchase. A newly enhanced My Garage experience also launches today, which allows buyers to shop a personalized “virtual garage” of parts and accessories tailored specifically to their vehicle.
Buying the wrong part or not having all the right parts to complete a repair is a common headache for both auto enthusiasts and professional mechanics. According to eBay Motors’ Automotive DIY study1, nearly half of consumers (49 percent) have mistakenly purchased a part either online or in store, that was incompatible with their vehicle. Additionally, more than 70 percent have started a car repair before realizing they didn’t have all the right parts to finish the job. To address this, eBay has built algorithms that connect its catalog of over 80 million parts and accessories – one of the largest auto parts inventory in the world – to its unique visual diagrams and fitment data.
“More than half of all U.S. adults have tackled some sort of auto repair by themselves, and not knowing exactly which part they need can be one of the biggest obstacles to online parts shopping,” said Jay Hanson, COO and Vice President of eBay Americas. “The new features we’re rolling out today eliminate the guesswork by helping people find and buy the specific part they need — even if they don’t know exactly what it is.”
Shop by Diagram on eBay
eBay’s Shop by Diagram makes it easy to find any auto part — even if a shopper doesn’t know the part’s name or part number– by making your car’s schematic diagrams interactive. For the first time, professional and amateur mechanics can use visual diagrams to shop for the exact part needed for a project. eBay’s proprietary technology combs through millions of listed parts that match the visual diagram for each vehicle, and eBay’s fitment technology guarantees compatibility with the year, make and model of the vehicle selected by the shopper.
Enhanced My Garage Experience
The updated My Garage experience offers a custom storefront for every auto shopper. By saving the details of their cars, trucks and motorcycles including year, make, model, trim level and engine type to the “My Garage” destination, shoppers get streamlined access to the parts specific to their vehicle. When a shopper searches for any item, eBay will only surface items that fit the vehicles in their virtual garage.
More Powerful Tools for eBay Shoppers
Shoppers aren’t passionate about cars, they’re passionate about their cars, and eBay is making it easier for them to repair, care for, and upgrade their rides. Shop by Diagram and My Garage join eBay Motors’ ecosystem of powerful tools including Online Repair Manuals, Virtual Tech and Tire Installation Services. eBay is focused on personalization with new experiences like Interests, a feature that tailors the eBay experience for each shopper’s own passions, hobbies and style.
eBay Motors by The Numbers
· Nearly 80 million live part listings
· Nearly 220k live car and truck listings
· A wheel or tire part is sold every 7 seconds
· An exterior part is sold every 3 seconds
· An engine or engine component is sold every 15 seconds
· 15 motorcycle parts are sold every minute
Enhanced My Garage Experience
The updated My Garage experience offers a custom storefront for every auto shopper. By saving the details of their cars, trucks and motorcycles including year, make, model, trim level and engine type to the “My Garage” destination, shoppers get streamlined access to the parts specific to their vehicle. When a shopper searches for any item, eBay will only surface items that fit the vehicles in their virtual garage.
More Powerful Tools for eBay Shoppers
Shoppers aren’t passionate about cars, they’re passionate about their cars, and eBay is making it easier for them to repair, care for, and upgrade their rides. Shop by Diagram and My Garage join eBay Motors’ ecosystem of powerful tools including Online Repair Manuals, Virtual Tech and Tire Installation Services. eBay is focused on personalization with new experiences like Interests, a feature that tailors the eBay experience for each shopper’s own passions, hobbies and style.
eBay Motors by The Numbers
· Nearly 80 million live part listings
· Nearly 220k live car and truck listings
· A wheel or tire part is sold every 7 seconds
· An exterior part is sold every 3 seconds
· An engine or engine component is sold every 15 seconds
· 15 motorcycle parts are sold every minute
1 Survey Methodology: eBay Automotive DIY Study, 2018: U.S. national survey, conducted by Research Now in June 2018, with a sample of 1,000 active automotive DIYers.
Westin Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Huang Xuan as New Well-being Brand Advocate of Greater China
estin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As part of his appointment, Huang Xuan will be featured in a new brand campaign video available in-room at all Westin hotels in China. The collaboration aims to further underscore the Westin brand’s approach to wellness and encourage an active lifestyle, helping guests prioritize well-being even on the road.
Andy Kong, Director of Brand and Marketing, Asia Pacific, Marriott International, is thrilled about the collaboration: “Westin ensures all aspects of the guest experience is designed with well-being in mind – from the iconic Heavenly Bed and Gear Lending program, to partnerships with TRX(Total Resistance Exercise)SUSPENSION TRAININGTM . As one of our well-being advocates in Asia Pacific, Huang Xuan’s mantra to wellness mirrors perfectly the brand values of Westin Hotels & Resorts. Through this collaboration, we hope to inspire our guests to stay active and feel their best.”
Actor Huang Xuan has always had a positive public image, maintaining a healthy fitness regime around a fast-paced, demanding career. He received dance training from a young age, the experience helps him maintain a healthy workout routine and has became a way for him to relax and unwind, enabling him to take on various acting challenges in a good mental and physical state, and handle life’s unexpected situations with confidence. In 2017, he won the Best Action Movie New Performer award at the Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards for his role in a crime thriller film.
Huang Xuan said: “My work requires me to give it my all, physically and mentally, which means I need a healthy body and a strong mind to support me through this process. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is crucial in ensuring great performances in front of the camera. I am delighted to collaborate with the Westin brand; and hope to inspire others to lead a wholesome lifestyle. When traveling, I find it particularly important to choose a hotel where I can work out and unwind, it helps me maintain my well-being,” said Huang Xuan.
The collaboration between Westin and Huang Xuan includes a new brand campaign video inspired by the Move Well pillar, one of the brand’s six pillars of Well-Being. It encourages guests to join Huang Xuan and get active anytime and anywhere at a Westin Hotel. From showcasing facilities, such as the well-equipped Westin WORKOUT®Fitness Studios to the swimming pool – facilities that encourage guests to move, Huang Xuan also presents alternative options such as doing simple stretches in rooms or even using every day amenities such as water bottles as mini weights to work out. The video also highlights some of the Westin brand’s signature programs such as RunWestin that features the best route to explore the surroundings on foot; and the Gear lending program in partnership with New Balance that allows guests to pack light and stay fit. The overall thematic of the video encourages travelers to break free from physical spaces and experience an active lifestyle across every aspect of a Westin hotel stay, a fitness studio on the move.
Last year, Westin introduced a global campaign called Let’s Rise, taking on the distractions and unpredictability of travel and empowering people to regain control of their well-being when they need it most, while traveling. Westin aims to expand its portfolio to more destinations in China by 2022 including Haikou, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Changsha, Suzhou, Nanchang, Dalian and Nanning while also evolving its programs and partnerships, addressing how wellness is integrated into consumers’ lives through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-Being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well.
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About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, empowers guests and associates to embrace well-being and be their best selves through the brand’s six pillars of Well-Being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly Bed, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ and more. To learn more, visit www.westin.com. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Westin.
Andy Kong (Left), Director of Brand and Marketing, Asia Pacific, Marriott International with Huang Xuan
Westin Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Huang Xuan as New Well-being Brand Advocate of Greater China
NOW EXPLORE MAGICAL DINING IN ORLANDO
100+ Restaurants Offer Great Rates through Visit Orlando’s Magical
Dining Month Sponsored by American Express
19 New Additions for 2018; Plus First-time Vegan Options
ORLANDO, Fla. – Starting today, foodies can begin making reservations
for Orlando’s most popular restaurant month: Visit Orlando’s Magical
Dining Month, sponsored by American Express. The program returns Aug. 24
– Sept. 30 with several “firsts” including:
• 19 new participating restaurants including numerous diverse cuisines;
• vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu options
The program was designed by Visit Orlando to showcase the wide variety
of upscale and diverse dining throughout the destination, while also
helping children in need.
More than 100 restaurants across the destination participate, with each
offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 per person.
And, one dollar from every meal served is donated to a local charity.
“Our Magical Dining program has become so popular that we now have
visitors and residents wanting to make reservations well over a month in
advance, just to ensure they get their top choices,” said Visit Orlando
President and CEO, George Aguel. “We are delighted to see that people
are eager for the program to kick off. That’s good news as it helps
spread the word about Orlando’s incredible dining options, and also
gives back to children in our local community.”
The updated website OrlandoMagicalDining.com launches today, which
includes the full list of participating restaurants, menus and – for the
first time – designated options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free
diets. OpenTable reservations are also available now.
The wide range of venues spans areas from Disney Springs to Restaurant
Row near the convention center, as well as burgeoning neighborhood
districts in downtown Orlando, Winter Park and beyond.
Through Visit Orlando, one dollar from every meal served during Magical
Dining Month is donated to children in need. This year, the program will
help children affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities,
though donations to Best Buddies and The Down Syndrome Association of
Central Florida.
For more information, go to OrlandoMagicalDining.com.
About Orlando Dining
From internationally renowned chefs to home-grown venues, Orlando is a
destination where the culinary possibilities are both fresh and
seemingly endless. Theme parks restaurants keep Central Florida on the
map with award-winning dining, and independent restaurateurs bring fresh
concepts to the table. Whether locally owned or part of expanding
franchises, many of the destination’s newest restaurants mirror the
national trends: American cuisine, farm-friendly menus and simple food
with regional accents. Nationally, Orlando has emerged as a prominent
dining destination, and continues to grow in both quantity and quality
of flavors
About Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando is the official tourism association for the most visited
destination in the United States, with representation in more than a
dozen countries around the world. Visit Orlando, together with its 1,200
member organizations, represents the area’s leading industry.
Contact : SHIKHA MISHRA
shikha@thinkstrawberries.com
+91-9871104464
www.visitorlando.com
As More Tourists Take to the Seas, Alpha Destination Management Eyes Greater Growth in the Segment
The cruise industry has long boasted of its value compared to land vacations. And now according to a new report from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, cruise tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments of Dubai’s tourism industry with the city being among the world’s leading winter cruise destinations. Alpha Destination Management offers an enchanting choice of cruising experiences from alluring voyages to exciting on- and off-board excursions as well as luxury yacht charter services.
The global cruise industry continues to grow rapidly with 27 million cruisers expected in 2018. By 2030 more than 40 million people worldwide will travel on cruise ships annually. Dubai is well-placed to be a global cruise tourism hub.
Mr. Samir Hamadeh, General Manager of Alpha Destination Management, attributes this tremendous growth to, “The variety and diversity in cruise brands and experiences in UAE, outstanding infrastructure with the most modern and the largest dedicated port facility, multiple-entry UAE visas exclusively for cruise tourists, reduction in port charges at Dubai Cruise Terminal by 50 per cent for the upcoming season, plans to build new cruise terminals that will transform Dubai into a fully integrated maritime tourism hub with a capacity to accommodate six cruise ships at the same time and world-class safety and comfort of the travellers. Moreover, the customer base has both broadened and expanded with many more young travellers taking to the seas.”
Despite the rise of online bookings in leisure travel, the cruise association estimates that around 85 per cent of all cruise bookings are made via travel agents. Mr. Hamadeh, said, “When it comes to cruising people are looking for more unique and interesting experiences tailored to their requirements that are created by experts specialised in the sector. We are witnessing continued growth in our cruise and yacht charter services and the upcoming season looks quite promising given the increasing demand. Often people like to do something different when celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary, family reunion or corporate event. The broad variety of cruise options means there is a cruise for everyone combined with a wide choice of activities and excursions. At Alpha we offer the best available products and packages.”
According to Cruise Arabia and Africa, the number of cruise passengers in Dubai increased to 625,000 in the 2016/2017 season compared to 320,000 in the 2013/2014 cruise season representing a 95 per cent growth rate. Over the next cruise season 2018/2019, the tourism board of Dubai expects to see 725,000 cruise tourists and 825,000 cruise tourists in the 2019/2020 season.
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About Alpha Destination Management
Founded in 1996, by Mr. Ghassan Aridi and his partners, Alpha Destination Management is the leading destination management company and a pioneer in the tourism sector in the Arabian Gulf. Over the last two decades, the company has established itself as one of the most credible and reputed brands not only in the Gulf region but also in the international tourism industry. Controlling a significant market share of the lucrative tourism sector in the GCC, Alpha Destination Management is a market leader in the region with the largest annual turnover and wide network of international partners offering the highest levels of service and innovative and exciting experiences. Our extensive global and local knowledge and network, outstanding expertise and sound reputation is the key to success for us and all our partners.
For more information about Alpha Destination Management visit http://www.alphatoursdubai.com
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Apple Kyoto Opens Saturday on Shijō Dori
Apple will open its first store in Kyoto, a cultural and technological hub for Japan, Saturday on Shijō Dori. The street, surrounded by many of Kyoto’s famous shrines and temples, has served as the city’s main shopping corridor since the 1600s.
Apple Kyoto’s architecture takes inspiration from local design and materials, with the upper levels clad in a translucent envelope inspired by Japanese lanterns. The use of lightweight timber frame and special paper on the upper facade also draw reference to the country’s traditional houses. The building is centered around a multi-level atrium that is also where the store will offer free Today at Apple sessions daily on photography, music, coding and more.
Japan was home to Apple’s first store outside the US, opening in Tokyo in 2003. Apple is in the midst of a retail expansion in the country, opening several new stores, and remodeling many others, in the coming years.
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