Here's TTGmice's weekly round-up of MICE developments outside of Asia-Pacific.
Tivoli unveils property in Évora, Portugal
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts will be opening its first property in the Alentejo region of Portugal in the UNESCO-listed city of Évora.
The Tivoli Évora Ecoresort, scheduled to launch in 3Q2018, will be a nature retreat offering 56 suites placed on the 38,000m2 grounds. The hotel is currently operating as the Ecorkhotel, Évora – Suites & Spa. As part of the refurbishment, a new villa with nine guest rooms, and a private outdoor swimming pool will be added.
Recreational facilities include a spa comprising an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and fitness room. There are also a restaurant, lobby bar, and pool bar. Public areas and multiple suites can be reserved in exclusivity upon request, providing the perfect setup for incentives or company retreats.
Star Alliance opens new lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
Star Alliance customers travelling from Rome can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Fiumicino Airport.
The Star Alliance-branded lounge features Italian designer furniture, along with functional spaces to work, relax or socialise in. Travellers can delight in a staffed bar and barista coffee station, and have their belly filled with made-to-order Italian-inspired dishes.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the lounge, with a mix of standard and USB power outlets where customers can recharge their electronic devices. A private space for making phone calls is also available. The lounge, located on the upper level of Boarding Zone D in Terminal 3, can accommodate around 130 guests and will open daily from 05.15 to 21.15.
Mesnwhile, the lounge in Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport is due for refurbishment, and a new lounge is being developed in Amsterdam, slated to open in early 2019.
The Big 5 goes to Egypt
Organiser dmg events is expanding its The Big 5 brand into Egypt.
Taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre from September 18-21, 2018, The Big 5 Construct Egypt will be the second largest construction show after Dubai. The show’s first edition will be held on 24,000m2 of space, split across two exhibition halls and an outdoor area.
The event will bring in the latest technologies from leading global brands and support knowledge sharing while facilitating business opportunities between local and international innovators in the sector.
