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Marriott Hotels has opened its first resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 608-key Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, which is spread over 7,000 square metres of private beachfront, is all about elevated outdoor sophistication, while delivering enriching experiences for leisure and business travellers in the UAE. Image credit: Marriott International “As one of the world’s most lively leisure destinations …

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the completion of Norwegian Prima’s first U.S. voyage.  Prima’s inaugural voyage departed on a round-trip cruise from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 6, 2022.  The ship returned to New York City on October 10, 2022.  As NCL’s newest vessel in the brand’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian …

The name ‘sieger design’ is no marketing idea – behind it today are Michael and Christian Sieger, linked by both professional and family ties. The brothers complement each other perfectly, with each one playing their own individual role as they drive the brand forward on a well-designed track of excellence and innovation. While Christian Sieger’s role in the company is …

Travellers daunted by the complex planning of a holiday, especially in a post-Covid world with ever-changing regulations, are increasingly turning back to professional help to navigate their trips, said Barry Mowszowski, associate strategy & foresight analyst at The Future Laboratory while speaking at Channel Nine’s 2022 State of the Nation travel event. Nearly half of US travellers who rarely or sometimes …

No.1 by GuestHouse, the Guest brothers’ latest 39-key hotel in York is set in a handsome 19th-century townhouse. It’s the brainchild of brothers Tristan, James and Tom, who have retained its decadent antique features while, playfully, reinventing the hotel with the help of ace designer Martin Hulbert, who also redesigned The Grove in Hertfordshire. The brothers have two hotels – …

Slated to open in summer 2023, the Villas are perfect for families and friends wanting to enjoy a luxurious stay in total privacy, while benefiting from legendary Four Seasons service. Offering butler service and their own private access, the Villas feature paired-back palettes and soft touches, with rich decorative accents and unexpected details coupled with a touch of chic seafaring …

Recovered wood is a combination of post-industrial waste (waste streams of the timber industry and low-grade timber from sustainable forest management and roadside maintenance) with post-consumer recycled wood. Depending on panel type – MDF, HDF or chipboard – the ratio between post-industrial and post-consumer waste is altered to provide the necessary integrity, quality and long-term performance. For example, chipboard panels …

Even in 2022, sustainability remains a buzzword that is fast losing its meaning, with brands using the term without purpose as a way to ‘level up’ and stand out. Therefore it is refreshing to see extensive research, development and progress from companies with the mindset to pull together in order to evolve manufacturing processes across the industry, with the unapologetic …