Merlin offers ski resort buyout: Merlin Entertainments Group has offered a A$140 million (US$139 million) buyout for the James Packer-controlled Living and Leisure Australia Group, which operates two ski Aussie resorts.
Centara expands in Mauritius: Centara Hotels & Resorts will manage the 5-star Azuri development in Mauritius, due to open in October 2012.
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2 Mint Hotels convert: Two former Mint Hotels in central London have converted to the DoubleTree by Hilton brand.
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Exclusive partners with Banyan Tree: Luxury vacation private club Exclusive Resorts has added luxury villas at 13 leading resorts across Asia and more through an alliance with Banyan Tree Private Collection.