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FLYDUBAI SPREADS ITS WINGS THIS SUMMER
Low-cost airline flydubai has unveiled three new European destinations for the summer season: Batumi in Georgia, Qabala in Azerbaijan and Tivat in Montenegro. The carrier will operate three flights a week
to Batumi from June to September. Batumi is the second largest city in Georgia, located in the southwest on the Black Sea coast. As well as being a popular seaside resort, it is also an important port with thriving shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing industries. It marks flydubai’s second Georgia destination after Tbilisi, the capital. Also launching this summer, flights to Qabala
will operate twice weekly from June to September. The second Azerbaijan destination for flydubai,
after the capital Baku, Qabala is a historic city with a mild climate and resorts. flydubai is then poised to make its debut in
Montenegro, with two weekly flights to Tivat, also from June to September. A popular tour- ist resort, the coastal town is renowned for its pleasant climate and natural beauty. Jeyhun Efendi, flydubai Senior Vice President
Commercial, said: “The interest in affordable and off-the-beaten-track holiday destinations contin- ues to grow, especially from markets in the GCC.” Supported by new aircraft deliveries in 2017,
flydubai continues to widen its network of 93 destinations in 44 countries. ——— Visit stand ME1349, ME2410
The ATM Travel Agents’ Academy returns to the show with two half-day sessions on Thursday. Beginning at 10am in Hall 1, scheduled topics
for the free-to-attend programme include itiner- ary planning, sales training and destination brief- ings, with a networking break, refreshments and a course completion certificate for all delegates. Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said: “The Travel Agents’ Academy is being held
at a timely juncture in the role of travel agents. When faced with a bewildering array of choice online, consumers now clearly place their trust in an impartial travel professional. “This is an incredible line up for ATM 2017
and we look forward to welcoming travel agents to these important sessions, which we hope will equip them with the skills they need to thrive in the year ahead.”
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WARWICK HOTELS AND RESORTS IN MAJOR UK DEAL
American hospitality company Warwick Hotels and Resorts has acquired British brand The Capital Group, expanding its presence into the London market. The Capital Group consists of The Capital
Hotel, Capital Apartments and The Levin Hotel, which total 72 keys and are all in the upscale Knightsbridge district. The Capital Hotel, a 49-room, five-star
boutique property, is located close to Harrods luxury department store and is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Outlaw’s at The Capital, run by acclaimed chef Nathan Outlaw. Its sister property, The Levin Hotel, is
a 12-room boutique luxury hotel in a town- house. Additionally, the group manages studio,
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one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments also located in Knightsbridge. Richard Chiu, President of Warwick Hotels
and Resorts, said: “Our group is very pleased with this acquisition as The Capital Group, headed by David Levin, shares the same hospitality philoso- phy as Warwick. “Being a family business ourselves, we are
proud to be able to conclude this transaction with the Levin family and to maintain the family spirit that characterises the two groups.” Founded in 1980, Warwick Hotels and
Resorts has built a portfolio which includes more than 55 properties worldwide. ——— Visit stand HC1120
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