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Ukraine plans new ‘tourist city’ development


Ukrainian vice prime minister and minis- ter of infrastructure Borys Kolesnikov has unveiled plans to develop a new “tourist city” near Yevpatoria over the next three- and-a-half years. Addressing delegates at the recent Inside


Ukraine conference, Kolesnikov said the project is part of a national programme to transform the Crimean peninsula into a visitor destination. It is expected the devel- opment will be built from scratch and will offer hotel accommodation and opportuni- ties for investment in the creation of new infrastructure for the region. Two new airports are also proposed for


the Crimean peninsula, with Ukraine’s gov- ernment looking to maximise the area’s potential as a tourist destination and for foreign investment. “In the next three and a half years, essen-


tially, a completely new tourist city will emerge near Yevpatoria,” said Kolesnikov.


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Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has unveiled its iconic Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands, following a US$48m (€36m, £31m) revamp. Among the new ameni-


ties that have been added to the property is the 4,000sq ſt (372sq m) Lazule Sea Spa, which features seven treat- ment rooms; a couples’ room; three poolside treatment cabanas; and a spa pool. A relaxation room also forms part of the spa,


Te Frenchman’s Reef boasts a 4,000sq ſt Lazule Sea Spa with three pools All 302 bedrooms have been completely


while a spa pool deck is located away from the enlarged main swimming pool area and fea- tures hot and cold mini-plunge pools. Elsewhere, the Frenchman’s Reef and


Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort also comprises a newly-expanded health and fit- ness club and a full-service salon with hair and manicure/pedicure stations.


overhauled as part of the refurbishment, while there is also a new adults-only infinity pool with swim-up bar. General manager Jose Gonzalez said: “We


are ecstatic about the results of the renovation. Te Reef has always been a popular St. Tomas resort and with this investment I believe we have set a whole new standard.”


Hotel Missoni to open in Mauritius


Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced its luxury life- style brand, Hotel Missioni, is to open a new 80-suite prop- erty overlooking the Indian Ocean in Mauritius in 2014. Te hotel will be owned by


Te hotel has been designed by Capita Symonds


New £20m scheme for Saudi Arabian eastern coast


Plans for a £20m (EUR23.8m, US$31m) mixed-use development on Saudi Arabia’s east coast have been unveiled by the UK-based firm, Capita Symonds. The firm designed the 50,000sq ft


(4,645sq m) project on behalf of a private client, which is to include a new gym and a spa facility within a six-storey building. It is expected that construction work will


start in early 2012, with the design of the building incorporating a triple-skinned façade with chevrons of stainless steel and LED-lit faceted acrylic crystals. Due for completion in 2013, the new


development also boasts a roof formed as a balanced wing with tapering edges to all sides and a gold leaf soffit to reflect light from the top floor.


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Bouigue Développement and will include the brand’s signa- ture dining concept, Cucina; a Choco Café; a fitness area; and a 900sq m (9,688sq ſt) spa. Hotel Missoni Mauritius,


which will join the brand’s existing properties in Edinburgh, UK, and Kuwait, will also offer access to a 650m (2,133ſt) beach and outdoor swimming pools. Each of the hotel’s suites will incorpo- rate Missoni’s signature patterns and fabrics, as well as a large covered outdoor living area known as a Varangue in Mauritius.


Te property is the third Missoni-branded boutique hotel to open wit a spa RHG president and chief executive offi-


cer Kurt Ritter said: “Combining Missoni’s iconic design with the local culture influenced by Europe, Africa and Asia, the hotel will be unique in Mauritius.”


US company to rejuvenate Scottish spa hotel scene


US-based golf and leisure developer Southworth International Holdings (SIH) will relaunch two iconic Scottish hotels in early 2012 following a restoration of the properties. Kintyre Development Company, a subsidiary of SIH, will own and operate Te Royal Hotel


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in Campbeltown and Te Ugadale Hotel in Machrihanish aſter the pair open during Q1. Te Ugadale Hotel closed nearly 30 years ago


but has undergone an extensive revamp and is to incorporate 22 guestrooms and suites, Te Kintyre Club restaurant and a spa.


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