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Honouring International Women’s Month And All The Fabulous Ladies Of The UAE Capital: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Is Welcoming Spring With International Women’s Day Celebrations, A Romantic Staycation And Multiple Sumptuous Dining Journeys

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is marking International Women’s Months by launching a series of incredible new events that are designed to pamper and honour the powerful, beautiful and brilliant ladies of Abu Dhabi. Alongside a stunning rose-themed afternoon tea and bespoke spa treatments, food connoisseurs will also find plenty to delight them with the new Risotto Festival at Villa Toscana, the enhanced Ocean’s Table event at The Terrace on the Corniche, and the freshly launched Steak and Wine experience at The St. Regis Bar.

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Forbes Lists Ghassan Aboud amongst ’50 Most Influential Expats in the UAE’

The UAE-based entrepreneur Ghassan Aboud was nominated in the list of “Most Influential Expats in the UAE for 2018” by Forbes Middle East. From a humble beginning in automotive trading in the UAE in the 1990s, Ghassan Aboud has built a successful conglomerate across several industry verticals.

In the list that recognizes 50 distinctive leaders, Ghassan Aboud was ranked the 18th most influential expatriate in the country. The list includes expatriates who contribute significantly to the economy and work in both the private and public sectors.

Forbes Middle East has revealed that the criteria included revenues, or other key figures that are specific to that business or which have an impact on the country’s economy. Other factors that were considered were the experience of the individual, the scope of their role and the number of employees they manage.

Over the last 25 years, the Ghassan Aboud Group has grown from a small trading company in the UAE to become a diversified conglomerate. Today, the group has secured a place of preeminence in key business sectors covering automotive, logistics, media, hospitality, real estate, retail and catering. Furthermore, the group has also expanded its operations to international markets such as Belgium, Turkey, Jordan and Australia.

Most notably, the group’s UAE operations include a world class platform for trading, logistics and supply chain management of automotive products with a market reach of more than 100 countries.

Source: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/list/50-most-influential-expats-in-the-uae-2018/item/18/

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About the Ghassan Aboud Group

Established in 1994, the Ghassan Aboud Group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with business operations in Australia, Belgium, Jordan and Turkey. The group is a diversified conglomerate engaged in automotive, hospitality, pastoral, real estate, retail, catering, media and art production businesses.

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Hyatt And Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Announce Strategic Loyalty Alliance

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) announced plans to bring World of Hyatt members opportunities to enjoy loyalty benefits in many more places. The launch is targeted for the end of the year.

Hyatt, a leading hospitality company with more than 700 hotels worldwide, and SLH, a collection of more than 500 independently owned luxury hotels around the world, are working together to offer World of Hyatt members the opportunity to earn and redeem points during stays at participating SLH hotels when they book through Hyatt channels.

“This is another example of how Hyatt continues to listen to the wants and needs of World of Hyatt members and take meaningful action,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer, Hyatt. “SLH’s high-end collection of boutique hotel experiences means our members will soon be able to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points in more places, including many new locations in Europe and Asia.”

“We are constantly looking for ways to add value for our many independently spirited hotels. This coming alliance with World of Hyatt does just that,” said Filip Boyen, chief executive officer, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. “Our work together will allow World of Hyatt members to enjoy loyalty benefits across a wider choice of small independent luxury hotels. For SLH, our hotels are our brand, and we look forward to expected increased occupancy with significant exposure to the World of Hyatt program’s more than 10 million members.”

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) matches independently minded guests with independently spirited hotels. The diverse collection of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries around the world includes everything from cutting edge design hotels and city center sanctuaries to historic country mansions and remote private islands – all SLH hotels are consistently different, however, they are all united by the fact that they offer the best locations, highest quality, personalized service and a truly authentic way to discover a destination. Guests can join SLH’s loyalty program, INVITED, to receive Small Luxuries from their very first visit. Reservations for any SLH hotel can be made online at www.slh.com or via the iPhone app, by contacting a travel agent or calling a Small Luxury Hotels of the World reservations office; click here to view a listing by country.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 14 premier brands. As of June 30, 2018, the Company’s portfolio included more than 750 properties in more than 55 countries across six continents. The Company’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company’s subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt Centric®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt Residence Club® and exhale® brand names. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com


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