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Domestic bliss: SYD to launch first airport ‘department store’
Sydney Airport and retailer Heinemann have revealed plans to launch Australia’s first airport ‘department store’. Scheduled to open in July 2023, the department store concept will operate at T2 and T3 at Sydney Domestic Airport with products tailored to the terminals. The T2 store will feature designer streetwear and niche items aimed at younger and leisure travellers, while the T3 outlet will boast more luxury products, targeting business travellers and discerning shoppers.
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Marriott to launch 50th hotel in Thailand by mid-2023, increases premium presence
Marriott International anticipates adding its first Autograph Collection Hotels property in Thailand with Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection expected in mid-2023. The Group continues to strengthen the presence of its existing premium brands in Thailand, including Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels. It expects to reach 50 hotels in the country by mid-2023, including eight new hotels due next year.
Find out more at marriott.com
GHM adds The Chedi Wadi Safar in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia to its portfolio
The Chedi Wadi Safar in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia is the latest addition to General Hotel Management’s (GHM) suite of stylish hotels and resorts worldwide. Diriyah will transform into a destination for visitors seeking world-class cultural and lifestyle experiences, aiming to attract more than 27 million visitors annually.
Find out more at ghmhotels.com
Former royal Khmer residence Amansara celebrates 20th anniversary
Formerly a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture on the edge of Angkor, Cambodia. For the last 20 years, Amansara has served as a backdrop to explore Cambodia. To celebrate, this month Amansara will host a series of experiences and events that honour the resort’s cultural legacy.
Find out more at aman.com/resorts/amansara
Qatar welcomes 12 new hotels opening in 2023
Qatar Tourism has announced a host of new openings and attractions for 2023. Hotels and resorts include Rixos Qetaifan Island North Doha; Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha; The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl-Qatar; Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts; Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay; Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha; The Ned Doha; The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort; Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha; Le Royal Méridien City Center Doha; Andaz Doha and Rosewood Doha.
Find out more at qatartourism.com
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