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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

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