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A new masterpiece hotel joins Oetker Collection - Jumby Bay Island, Antigua & Barbuda

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The private island Caribbean resort is to become the 10th Oetker Collection property when it reopens on 9th October 2017, and the group’s second hotel in the Caribbean 
The Oetker Collection is to add a new masterpiece hotel to its collection – Jumby Bay, the private island resort in the Caribbean.  Located right in front of the main island of Antigua, Jumby Bay Island combines a very well-established luxury resort with 40 rooms and suites, three restaurants, excellent spa and fitness facilities, water sports, five tennis courts and 50 individually designed and fully staffed villas and estate homes for holiday rental.

INNSIDE by Meliá debuts in China with INNSIDE Zhengzhou

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Urban design brings together built-for-business features and a social atmosphere in the burgeoning city
INNSIDE by Meliá, the upscale urban lifestyle brand of Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group, announced today the opening of INNSIDE by Meliá Zhengzhou, a brand new hotel located in the Zhengdong New District of Zhengzhou, China. The property marks the official launch of the INNSIDE by Meliá brand in China, a milestone for the group, which recently celebrated 60 years in the hotel industry.

Denise Atkinson steps up as Head of Sales for Travellanda

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Leading B2B accommodation supplier appoints Denise Atkinson as new Head of Sales to drive growth and take company to 'the next level'.
With over 22 years' experience within the travel industry, Denise Atkinson joined Travellanda in 2016 as Key Account Manager. Her role was to manage all large accounts and to help develop a high level sales strategy for the company - since then, the company has continued to break targets and has grown significantly.

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Destination reports

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