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The Okura Tokyo Opens its Doors
September 12, 2019
In a much-anticipated event and to the delight of its many followers worldwide, The Okura Tokyo, the new flagship hotel of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd, today opened its doors to the public. The original Hotel Okura Tokyo opened in 1962 as a first-class hotel that quickly became renowned worldwide for its blending of traditional Japanese beauty with the very best in accommodation, cuisine and service. It closed its doors in August 2015, and after four years of rebuilding work, it reopened today as The Okura Tokyo. Masaharu Naruse, President and Representative Director, Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd., said, “I’m proud to present our new flagship property, The Okura Tokyo. Fully embodying one of Okura’s key philosophies—offering “the Best A.C.S.”, or Accommodation, Cuisine and Services—we are committed to honoring our pedigree while endeavoring to further refine this philosophy so that the hotel will once again be treasured by people from all over the world.” The Okura Tokyo is the highest-branded property of the Hotel Okura group.......
Aleph Hospitality signs franchise agreement for new Protea Hotel by Marriott in Kenya
September 11, 2019
Hotel management company Aleph Hospitality has signed a franchise agreement with global hotelier Marriott International for a new Protea Hotels by Marriott hotel in Kisumu, Kenya. On behalf of the hotel owner, Bluewater Hotels, Aleph Hospitality will operate the new-build property under the Protea Hotels by Marriott brand. Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of"...
teamLab Planets, a Museum Where You Move Through Water in Toyosu, Tokyo, Is Currently a Space for Autumn. The Carp Swimming on the Water’s Surface Change into Autumn Leaves When They Collide with Visitors.
September 6, 2019
Art collective teamLab’s “museum where you move through water” in Toyosu, Tokyo, teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com (hereafter, teamLab Planets) will change into an autumnal space for a limited time, starting on September 1. Experience an artwork space where autumn leaves and chrysanthemums spread out before you, but only until November 30. The change to an autumnal space takes place in a massive interactive work entitled Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and People - Infinity, where visitors to the museum can walk barefoot through water. This work changes throughout the year, with flowers that bloom and change with the seasons in real time. During this three-month period only, the koi that swim across the endlessly expansive surface of the water will change into autumn leaves, chrysanthemums, and other autumn flowers as they collide with museum visitors.......
Indian ambassador stands on tourism opportunities in Sinnar
August 31, 2019
Sinnar, Aug. 29 (SUNA) – The Director of the Tourism Administration at the State of Sinnar Mohamed Abdullah Hussein has said that the visit of the Indian Ambassador to Sudan Mr. Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal to the state was aimed at identifying the tourism potential in the state and its economic resources, in addition to the projects of Sinnar as the Capital of Islamic Culture. During a meeting with the ambassador on Wednesday, Hussein stressed the continuation of cooperation between the two sides to develop tourism in the"...
Exceeding All Expectations, ADIHEX 2019 Opens Its Doors Today
August 27, 2019
Today the 17th Edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2019 was launched with an unexpected number of visitors in the first opening day. The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Falconers’ Club and is ongoing until the 31st of August 2019. The slogan for this year’s edition"...
Thales to Safeguard Thai Citizens’ Identity with Innovative E-Passports
August 27, 2019
In 2018, the Thai Government launched ‘Thailand 4.0’ with a vision to develop Thailand into an innovative, dynamic and value-driven economy. With this in mind, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Thailand will provide 15 million technically-advanced, high-security e-passports to Thai citizens thanks to the DGM Consortium, which includes Gemalto, a Thales Company, Data Products Toppan Forms Ltd., and MultiCert. The Thai E-passport project is the largest passport project contracted for the Group in 2019. "...
Digital Venture Partners With Amadeus to Become the Exclusive Reseller of Amadeus Media Solutions Products for GCC, Levant, Egypt & Italy Regions
August 26, 2019
Digital Venture has signed an agreement with Amadeus, a global technology provider for the travel industry, to become the exclusive distributor for its innovative and unique media solutions inventory for Amadeus travel itinerary documents and CheckMyTrip for all advertising demands in the GCC, Levant, Egypt & Italy regions. Digital Venture will, work directly with advertisers and agencies in the regions. Through these Amadeus media solutions"...
ADTRAN to Invest in Egypt to Create a Better Broadband Experience
August 20, 2019
ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation open networking and subscriber experience solutions, today announced an agreement with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to work on a joint manufacturing program in Egypt to deliver ADTRAN’s market-leading fiber products for Egypt and the region. A signing ceremony was held today at the AOI headquarters and was attended by executives from both companies, leading network operators, government ministers and industry leaders. “ADTRAN has consistently delivered superior technology to market that clearly shows unmatched domain experience and a commitment to helping network operators around the world achieve their fiber broadband goals,” said Lt. General Abdul Moneim Al-Tarras, Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization. “This partnership will enable us to create new opportunities for ADTRAN, AOI and our customers as the demand for Gigabit broadband accelerates in our region.” As part of an initial focus, the team will work on ADTRAN’s......
City Lodge pushing expansion in spite of decline in occupancy
August 19, 2019
City Lodge is forging ahead with its expansion plans despite experiencing a decline in its occupancy rate in the country for the year to the end of June. The group said in South Africa occupancies decreased from 61 to 58 percent, in line with the three percentage point decline in the six months to December 2018, hurt by low levels of business and consumer confidence, high unemployment, uncertainty around Eskom’s sustainability and land expropriation,"...
Crown Hotel to be bulldozed in 7 days
August 17, 2019
Jubek State authorities say they will bulldoze business properties along the May Road near Juba International Airport. According to the state minister for physical infrastructure, these are some parts of Crown Hotel, Sahara Hotel and other several buildings along the road. The planned demolition comes after the city authorities and state government surveyed the airport"...
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