Radisson opens Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi – Business Traveller
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Radisson opens Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi – Business Traveller

Park Inn by Radisson Makkaj Thakher Alsharqi encompasses 133 rooms featuring a blend of comfort and modernity, as well as an all-day dining restaurant and lobby café serving a diverse mix of international and local cuisines. The hotel, which is located just 300m away from the Holy Makkah Municipality and 2km from King Faisal Hospital,…

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat opens to guests – Business Traveller
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Mandarin Oriental, Muscat opens to guests – Business Traveller

The Mandarin Oriental, Muscat has opened its doors, making it the hotel group’s first property in Oman. Located in Shatti Al-Qurum, a prestigious neighbourhood in the heart of the city, the property – which also offers branded residences – features a unique architectural concept by renowned French interior designer Xavier Cartron, that pays homage to…

My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport – Business Traveller
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My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport – Business Traveller

Airport Dimensions and Swissport have opened their second lounge at London Luton Airport. The joint venture has already resulted in the former Clubrooms lounge at the airport reopening as a No1 Lounge facility in December, and the latest addition sees a former Aspire lounge being rebranded under the My Lounge concept. The 135-seat lounge –…

Ibis Styles Gatwick opens following renovation and expansion – Business Traveller
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Ibis Styles Gatwick opens following renovation and expansion – Business Traveller

Commenting on the news Paul Callingham, Starboard Hotels chairman and founder, said: “This is an important, landmark moment for Starboard as we open the new Ibis Styles Gatwick following an ambitious, three year refurbishment programme. “Our teams, including the architects and contractors, have worked hard to develop and deliver an exceptional hotel with state of…

The Store hotel opens within Oxford’s former Boswells department store – Business Traveller
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The Store hotel opens within Oxford’s former Boswells department store – Business Traveller

A new Oxford hotel has opened within the building formerly home to independent family-run department store Boswells. The Store comprises 101 rooms with design elements including velvet headboards and art deco features, as well as ground floor coworking and dining space The Bar at The Store. Signature restaurant Treadwell is named after Treadwell Passage –…

ABTA LifeLine Opens Additional Team Slots for Charity Golf Event Due to High Demand
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ABTA LifeLine Opens Additional Team Slots for Charity Golf Event Due to High Demand

ABTA LifeLine is increasing the number of team slots for its upcoming golf event due to high demand, allowing for an additional 10 teams—each consisting of four participants—to join and support the charity. The event, set for 18 June 2024 at Crondon Park Golf Club, promises a day filled with activities including breakfast, an awards…

Travelodge opens hotel at London’s Oval Cricket Ground – Business Traveller
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Travelodge opens hotel at London’s Oval Cricket Ground – Business Traveller

The opening marks the group’s 600th property, and its 81st hotel in London. Travelodge currently has a further six properties under construction, including London hotels in Bermondsey, Beckenham and Chiswick. The Bermondsey hotel is taking bookings from 15 July, while reservations have not yet opened for the Beckenham and Chiswick properties. Earlier this month Travelodge…

Fairfield by Marriott opens in Chengdu’s HTZ – Business Traveller
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Fairfield by Marriott opens in Chengdu’s HTZ – Business Traveller

Marriott has announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand’s 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu district, the 145-room hotel is 10km away from Chengdu South railway station and 20km from the old Chengdu Shuangliu International airport. The 145 rooms come…

UAE’s first Dior spa opens at The Lana, Dorchester Collection – Business Traveller
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UAE’s first Dior spa opens at The Lana, Dorchester Collection – Business Traveller

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has finally opened the doors to its highly-anticipated Dior Spa – the first Dior spa to open in the UAE – as part of its continued commitment to creating Dubai’s ultimate luxury enclave. Commenting on the opening, Helen Smith and Eugenio Pirri, joint CEOs at Dorchester Collection, said: “Dior has been…

Aspire opens “three-tier” lounge at Newcastle International Airport – Business Traveller
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Aspire opens “three-tier” lounge at Newcastle International Airport – Business Traveller

Swissport’s Aspire has unveiled a new “three-tier” lounge at Newcastle International Airport, accommodating economy, business, and first class passengers in one space. Business Traveller first reported on the plans for lounge in November 2023, when the airport announced a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion of the lounge space. The new lounge marks Aspire’s first facility…