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IN THE KNOW Rotana takes stride towards Europe
ROTANA HAS OPENED its first two properties in Istanbul, moving for the first time beyond its current portfolio in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. While the hotels are in the Maltepe district on the Asian side of the city, the group is pitching them as its first foray into the European market. Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan
by Rotana are in a prime location near the Sea of Marmara, close to the Prince Islands and landmarks on the banks of the Bosphorus. “A breakthrough into Turkey is a significant
achievement for Rotana as it’s a crucial territory to penetrate in order for us to solidify our standing as a leading hotel management company,” said Omer Kaddouri, president and CEO of Rotana. Rotana will manage the hotels for the Turkish group Dap-Yapi.
NEWS IN BRIEF Te properties feature 319 fully furnished
hotel apartments divided across two towers, with panoramic views and high-end furnishings. Places to eat and drink include an all-day dining restaurant, poolside restaurant, bar and cafe. Te properties share a range of facilities, including a state-of-the-art leisure and wellness club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools plus landscaped areas. Tere are also three meeting and conference rooms. Tere have been several high-profile openings
in Istanbul, not least the latest (and largest) outpost of the Soho House Group, Soho House Istanbul, set in a converted 19th century palazzo. Te Emre Arolat-designed St Regis Istanbul opened in April, while the new Sheraton Istanbul Atesehir is scheduled to open in November.
rotana.com
Rotanas Tango Arjaan
n ROYAL SPLASH: Royal Caribbean has announced that its latest mega-ship, Harmony of the Seas, will include an interactive water park for small children called Splashaway Bay. The ship will also entice thrill-seekers with the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea with a 100ft plunge. More sedate passengers can enjoy a variety of health and fitness activities. Harmony of the Seas is set to be the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in May 2016.
royalcaribbean.com
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n UBER STAYS: Hilton and Uber have reached an agreement to enable guests to send push notifications or texts with a hotel’s address already entered for Uber drivers. In addition, Hilton’s HHonors loyalty members will be offered a ‘Local Scene’ service via the HHonors app, listing destinations according to the most popular Uber drop-off points. Hilton guests who sign up for Uber in select US cities also receive $20 off their first ride.
get.uber.com/go/HHonors
n EMIRATES TOUCHDOWN: Emirates Airlines has launched a nonstop service between Dubai and Orlando, making the city its tenth American gateway and linking two leading centers for leisure tourism. Frank Kruppenbacher, chairman of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, believes the daily service will bring $100m in annual economic benefits to central Florida. It establishes one of the quickest one-stop routes between Orlando and India and Southeast Asia.
emirates.com
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