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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 11:02 am
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Kagehitokiri
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do general figures really mean much? especially when "luxury hotel" is not defined properly. i dont get why the RC guy wasnt specific, all the numbers are in the marriott financial reports. (i just went through them.)

kingdom hotels is going private, so no more financial reports from them.

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle
Apart of course for Bora Bora which appears to be imploding right now. Everything is closing or has closed, (apart from the new FS) even the St Regis. Rumour says Hotel Bora Bora (Aman) will never re-open. With French/EU restrictions on staff working hours and a minimum wage of US1,300 a month nobody can afford to operate any more. We could be witnessing the death of an entire destination.
funny how those laws work. youre hearing st regis wont reopen?

http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels....ra_bora/so.htm
Due to the passing of Cyclone Oli, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort will be closed for renovations through June 30, 2010.
bora bora lagoon says at least 12 months on website, and sept in financial report.

are you sure FS is open..?

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