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[ Bursa, TURKEY ] Dagyenice Thermal Tourism Center in Bursa is scheduled for a construction start this May, according to published reports. Bursa’s famous thermal springs, renowned to have healing powers, is the major feature of the resort. The USD $2 billion tourism project encompasses 1,006 hectares surrounding a...
Berjaya Jeju Resort Ltd is developing Berjaya Jeju Airest City on Jeju Island (South Korea). Berjaya Jeju Airest City will include 935 hotel rooms, 1,403 condominium units, shopping mall, entertainment venues, museum, medica center. The 184-acre resort project is situated on southern part of Jeju Island. The project was honored...
[ Aqaba, JORDAN ] The Red Sea Astrarium is a planned 184 acre themed entertainment resort and virtual reality theme park envisioned to showcase the rich cultural history and future of Jordan, and the GCC Region. In October 2012, Rubicon Group Holding announced a licensing arrangement with the American Museum...
[ Sochi, RUSSIA ] Representatives of the International Olympic Committee visited Sochi in October 2012 to inspect preparation efforts for this Black Sea resort’s hosting of the upcoming Winter Olympics. Sochi will host the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014, as well as the Russian Formula 1...
[ Mata de Sao Joao (Bahia), BRAZIL ] Costa do Sauípe Resort and Hotel Complex is the largest resort complex in Brazil, featuring four 5-star mega resorts. The complex is situated in Brazil’s northeastern “Coconut Coast” region or Costa dos Coqueiros (in Portugese) about 48 miles north from Salvador. The resort...
[ Dubai, UAE ] In a week that saw Istithmar cede controle of Barneys New York to Perry Capital, Istithmar World purchased the remaining 50 percent ownership of Atlantis The Palm for aboug $250 million, from resort operator Kerzner International Holdings. Kerzner International will continue as resort manager. Istithmar World...
[ Aulani, Oahu USA ] Disney’s has opened its new Aulani resort in Kapolei (Ko Olina area, Oahu), Hawaii. The resort adds to their Vacation Club (timeshare) network but is strategically NOT the theme park industry. Related Articles San Francisco’s USD $1.6bn Mission Rock Development Massive Dallas Mixed-Use District Plan...
[ Montego Bay, JAMAICA ] Two new all-inclusive resorts are now open in Montego Bay (Jamaica): Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Secrets St. James Montego Bay. Secrets Resorts cater to adult travelers on romantic getaways. These all-inclusive resorts specialize in what Secrets calls Unlimited-Luxury®. “Unlimited-Luxury” refers to a wide variety...
Hainan Island is a major island resort destination, part of China’s southernmost province, a focus of substantial development activity over the last decade. On Dec. 31, the State Council, the Chinese cabinet, issued a memorandum that said Hainan had been designated a “test case” in developing an “internationally competitive tourist destination.”...
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, one of the premiere :all-inclusive” hotel chains, reports that their second resort in Jamaica is now open. The Iberostar Rose Hall Suites Hotel opened this week with 319 suites, four of which are ocean front. The resort has a kids club and is for family vacations....
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