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Uniting the world Selling Travel was the media partner at four of the annual Unite events this spring. Here’s the latest news from Unite Indian Ocean and Middle East and Unite Visit USA
Abu Dhabi debuts Conrad The newly-opened Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers is the first of Hilton’s luxury portfolio to operate in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital. Formerly one of Abu Dhabi’s Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, the rebranded property features 12 dining concepts, a luxurious spa, a private beach, three swimming pools and a conference and event facilities. Its 576 guest rooms, suites and residences offer incredible views of the Arabian Gulf, whilst also providing easy access to one of the world’s most exclusive retail collections at The Avenue at Etihad Towers. H.H. Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nayhan commented; “Etihad Towers is the embodiment of modern and sophisticated luxury and I am delighted to be partnering
with Hilton to open Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Abu Dhabi’s global reputation will be further enhanced with the presence of the luxury Conrad brand – a suitable addition to the world-class retail and dining options available at this landmark development.” hilton.com
Mauritius flagship for LUX* LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences is due to open in November this year in Mauritius. With a focus on indoor-outdoor living, the resort will offer 86 junior suites, 20 pool residences, seven pool villas and one grand beach pool villa. A highlight will be an adult-only rooftop with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and a 30-metre infinity pool surrounded by cabanas. A beach club, nightclub and multiple dining concepts will complete the resort. luxresorts.com
Ritz opens in the Maldives The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, a 100-villa resort built across four islands on the North Malé Atoll, is due to open in June. Each villa will have ocean or lagoon views as well as its own personal host. Guests will be able to dine at
seven different restaurants as well as enjoy treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. For families, the full Ritz Kids programme will incorporate a range of experiences designed to ‘protect and explore the ocean’. ritzcarlton.com.com
NEWS IN BRIEF • Amari appeal for Onyx Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group is developing a new Maldives project under its core brand Amari. Guests will arrive via speedboat to the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll before staying in one of the resort’s 120 villas – made up of 48 beach villas, 12 beach pool villas, 58 overwater villas and two overwater pool villas. onyx-hospitality.com
• JA Lake View opens JA Lake View Hotel has opened its doors in Dubai. It is the first hotel in the Middle East to feature Amazon Alexa voice assistants in every guest room, enabling guests to adjust the comforts of their room by voice command. JA The Resort is 10 minutes from Dubai Parks & Resorts and 30 minutes from the Dubai Mall. jaresortshotels.com
• Hilton goes green Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa has introduced a monthly ‘Sustainable Day’, with guests encouraged to get involved in a range of activities from beach cleans and meat-free meals to switching all power and water off for an hour a day. seychelles.hilton.com
• Anantara wows guests Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched a new package with a trio of once-in-a-lifetime experiences unique to the destination. The offer includes snorkelling with manta rays, stargazing at the only over-water observatory in the Maldives and fine dining underwater at SEA, the world’s first oceanic restaurant and wine cellar. Anantara.com
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