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the review: unite events 61<br />
UNITE PACIFIC & AUSTRALASIA – FEBRUARY 26, 20<strong>19</strong><br />
NEWS TO USE IN BRIEF<br />
ACCOR was showing off its<br />
new logo which reflects the<br />
more upmarket brands it<br />
represents. News from the<br />
Accor family includes the<br />
re-opening of Raffles<br />
Singapore this August,<br />
following a major two-year<br />
restoration. An exciting new<br />
property anticipated for this<br />
year is an Orient Express<br />
Hotel, the first of its kind, in<br />
Bangkok, slated for Q4.<br />
accorhotels.com<br />
TAHITI’S THE BRANDO<br />
has been shortlisted for the<br />
20<strong>19</strong> Climate Action Award.<br />
The luxury resort relies<br />
entirely on renewable<br />
energy such as solar power<br />
and coconut oil, and all<br />
building materials are of<br />
local or certified origin,<br />
renewable, or incorporate<br />
recycled components. A<br />
deep seawater airconditioning<br />
system keeps<br />
the hotel cool. thebrando.com<br />
NEW SOUTH WALES is<br />
raising awareness of Port<br />
Macquarie on the Mid North<br />
Coast of the state. The<br />
destination has 17 beaches,<br />
national parks, abundant<br />
wildlife and fascinating<br />
heritage and is renowned<br />
for its produce, including<br />
oysters. visitnsw.com<br />
A NOVEL attraction has<br />
opened in Fiji. Ecotrax<br />
comprises bikes mounted<br />
on a railway track and is a<br />
new way for visitors to<br />
explore the Coral Coast.<br />
ecotrax.com.fj<br />
sellingtravel.co.uk