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Taj debuts ‘Wellington Mews’ brand in the UAE in partnership with BNW Developments
Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Co-Founder and Managing Director, BNW Developments; Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL; Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder, BNW Developments with Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO, Marjan In a landmark collaboration that will redefine the landscape of ultra-luxury living in the UAE, BNW Developments has joined forces with Taj, the iconic brand synonymous with unparalleled Indian hospitality, under the aegis of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). This partnership, marked by a formal signing ceremony on March 10th at the prestigious Taj Dubai, signifies Taj's first foray in the UAE into branded residences under the Wellington Mews brand, bringing its renowned legacy of luxury hospitality to the flourishing Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. By partnering with BNW Developments, known for its unwavering commitment to architectural magnificence and luxury, Taj will deliver an unparalleled 5-star living experience to residents in Ras Al Khaimah for the first time. Investors can now expect to enjoy the quintessential Taj experience that defines the concept of Tajness, complete with world-class amenities and the impeccable service that has made Taj a global leader in luxury hospitality. Building upon the success of projects like the Taj Wellington Mews in Mumbai and Chennai, Taj will now bring its expertise to Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah for the very first time in collaboration with BNW Developments, the ultra-luxury real estate developers in the UAE. Taj also confirmed that this launch is only the start—much more awaits, with new project announcements on the horizon, as they partner with BNW Developments to reshape the very definition of hospitality and luxury. After BNW’s multiple successful launches in Al Marjan Island, this partnership further sets the stage for BNW’s upcoming collection of ultra-luxury projects in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, establishing its position at the pinnacle of high-end real estate development in the UAE. Gracing this historic occasion were the luminaries who played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life— Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, Mr. Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman & Founder, BNW Developments; Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Managing Director & Co-founder, BNW Developments; and Mr. Shubhkumar Patel, Managing Partner, SAAR x BNW Developers. Reflecting on this transformative alliance, Ankur Aggarwal remarked: "At BNW Developments, our mission has always been to transcend conventional paradigms of luxury and create immersive residential experiences that stand the test of time. This esteemed alliance with Taj is not merely a partnership; it is a grand convergence of heritage and masterful craftsmanship, a union befitting those who seek nothing less than excellence." Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Co-Founder and Managing Director, BNW Developments stated: "Ras Al Khaimah is the epicenter of avant-garde luxury, and with this partnership, we reinforced our commitment to crafting spaces that embody timeless refinement. Taj’s unparalleled hospitality ethos perfectly complemented BNW’s architectural brilliance, setting a new benchmark for opulent living." Adding to this narrative, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL commented: "IHCL has long been synonymous with excellence in hospitality, and our collaboration with BNW Developments marked an exhilarating step towards crafting luxury experiences in one of the world’s most dynamic landscapes—the UAE. This partnership is a confluence of legacy and innovation, designed to cater to the most discerning global connoisseurs and investors." Echoing this sentiment, Arch Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer of Marjan, added: “BNW Developments has played a transformative role in shaping Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate landscape, leading the largest private development in the emirate’s history. Their passion, creativity, and vision have not only elevated the skyline but also reinforced RAK’s position as a thriving investment and tourism hub. At Marjan, we remain committed to supporting BNW in this remarkable journey, ensuring that, together, we continue to drive the emirate’s evolution as a premier global destination. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Taj, the legacy hospitality brand by IHCL, for supporting our vision and passion in transforming RAK’s skyline alongside BNW.”
Wellington Port Expects Record Numbers of Visitors and Substantial Growth
Wellington, the busiest port in New Zealand, expects over 200,000 guests during the 2023/2024 summer cruise season due to strong economic development in 2023 and the approaching peak of the Australian and New Zealand cruise season. This is a sign of the region’s increasing popularity as a cruise destination and an opportunity for the industry. As the cruise industry enters its second season after the challenges caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Wellington is ready for an influx of over 200,000 visitors. Royal Caribbean International’s magnificent Quantum-class flagship, Ovation of the Seas, made its debut season call at Wellington’s Centerport on 31 October 2023, which coincides with Halloween. The Royal Princess was supposed to arrive first, on 8 November, but will instead come later in November. This arrival kicks off the Southern Hemisphere cruise season, at least for Wellington. Last year, the first ship to visit Wellington was the Ovation of the Seas, which can carry 6,400 passengers. Ovation of the Seas arrived at Wellington from French Polynesia. The ship left Wellington for the Bay of Islands before finally docking in Sydney on 3 November. From Sydney, the ship will depart on cruises of varying durations until about mid-April 2024. “We are the busiest port in New Zealand by ship movements when you include the ferry operations,” Anthony Delaney, CentrePort’s Chief Executive, remarked. “Fortunately, the additional cruise ships in the harbour don’t affect our efficiency, nor our capacity to get goods to and from the market, a key element in supporting New Zealand’s economy.” Ovation of the Seas has rerouted to Wellington due to bad weather in Auckland, making this port call the first of 106 between October 2023 and April 2024. The cruise industry in the area is showing signs of growth. In 2022, 89 cruise ship calls were logged at CentrePort (some were cancelled due to weather). The final ship on the itinerary for Wellington this season is Princess Cruises’ Royal-class Majestic Princess, with a guest capacity of 4,900. This cruise, scheduled to arrive at CentrePort on 15 April 2024, marks the end of what looks to be an excellent cruising season in New Zealand. As New Zealand’s busiest port, CentrePort has also declared excellent financial results for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2023. The port revealed an impressive underlying net profit after tax of $11.9 million, marking a substantial 48% surge from the previous year’s $8 million. “The port’s achievements across the last 12 months are a testament to the work the port and its people have done to increase efficiency and capacity,” Delaney pointed out. CentrePort can now claim greater capacity, helping New Zealand’s supply chain and tourism growth, owing to higher earnings and an intentional emphasis on energy transformation to reduce emissions. As an example of Ovation of the Seas docking this season, CentrePort’s expanded capacity also enables it to accommodate ships that face challenges docking in Auckland and other ports across the country. By building a maritime MicroGrid energy system in addition to a shore power grid, CentrePort is taking significant steps towards environmental sustainability. With the help of MicroGrid technology, ships in port may be more productive and environmentally friendly. These environmentally friendly measures will lessen the port’s reliance on nonrenewable energy sources and encourage parked vessels to turn off their engines to decrease noise and pollution. Midway through 2024, solar panel arrays will be installed to improve CentrePort’s environmentally friendly infrastructure further. Whanganui and Marlborough, two inland hubs, strengthen CentrePort’s effect on the supply chain. Shippers benefit from the adaptability these nodes offer, increasing efficiency and convenience. In addition to its recent financial achievements, CentrePort has also been recognised as the most efficient container port in both New Zealand and Australia for two years running, according to the World Bank CPPI index. The prospects for CentrePort’s future in terms of cargo handling, revenue growth, and its welcoming reception of cruise ships and guests are excellent.
Air New Zealand sends vital expertise to Wellington Water project
An Air New Zealand charter flight on the return leg of a roundtrip from Frankfurt to Auckland via Vancouver is now transporting five specialist engineers to New Zealand, where they will assist Wellington Water with urgent repair work on two of Wellington’s wastewater pipelines. Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Water approached Air New Zealand for its support in transporting essential personnel to the country for this critical repair. Flight NZ6011 is the return leg of one of a series of flights chartered by the German Government to repatriate German citizens from New Zealand. Today’s service from Frankfurt is expected to touch down in Auckland this evening (NZT). Air New Zealand's chief operational integrity & standards officer, Captain David Morgan, said " We are delighted to have been able to help solve a problem for the region by transporting this team of engineers. The timing has been managed to work in with our last repatriation flight to Germany, which meant we were able to collect the team in Frankfurt for the return flight to Auckland.” "Bringing in experienced international expertise for this operation was a key component" Stephen Wright, manager of major projects at Wellington Water, said "Repairing these pipelines is a complex engineering challenge, as the bursts occurred deep beneath Mt Albert. Wellington Water has worked with a specialist engineering firm in Germany to design and manufacture polyester pipeline sleeves specifically for the Mt Albert pipes. Given the importance of the installation, and the fact this will be the largest-scale implementation of this technology in Australasia to date, bringing in experienced international expertise for this operation was a key component of our arrangements with the manufacturer. Air New Zealand has been hugely helpful in enabling us to bring this team of specialists over from Germany. "On arrival, the team will be quarantined in Auckland for 14 days" Wright went on to add: “We have prepared travel logistics and a full isolation programme to ensure the technicians present a very low risk to New Zealanders, and themselves remain safe from the virus. This programme includes pre-flight screening, in-flight and transit physical distancing, self-contained transport and accommodation, and comprehensive site procedures. Upon arrival, the team will be quarantined in Auckland for 14 days and will then relocate to Wellington to begin work. We’re grateful to Air New Zealand for their support, which will enable this critical wastewater network repair to take place.”
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