Since he acquired Aman Resorts and Hotels in 2014, Vladislav Doronin has sought to expand its exclusive universe, which delights a die-hard fanbase the world over. But is there a risk to being everywhere?
Downtown Augusta hotel still on drawing board
After more than four years, Augusta still awaits its first glimpse of a proposed fifth downtown hotel.
At last report, Florence, S.C.-based Naman Hotels is preparing renderings to present before the Augusta Historic Preservation Commission for design approval, said Augusta Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Margaret Woodard.
There is no date scheduled yet for the presentation, Woodard said Wednesday.
Doing business as Naman Augusta LLC, the hospitality company bought about 1.6 acres of property at 1140 Broad St. in October 2016. Now one parcel, it used to be five parcels held by several different owners who had to agree to sell. The parcels sold collectively for just over $3 million.
UK holidays could be back on ‘by Easter’ Greg Dickinson, Benjamin Parker
UK holidays could be back on by Easter, as the Government prepares to finalise the roadmap out of lockdown on Monday.
A gradual loosening of lockdown could mean holiday lets and larger hotels will be able to reopen by Easter, according to the Daily Mail. Dining rooms will remain closed until a later date, according to their industry source, when bars and restaurants reopen.
This comes as the travel and tourism industry has launched a campaign for international holidays to resume by May.
Nearly 500 companies have joined the campaign urging the public to ignore ministers and book their summer holidays now.
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