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A native of Southern California, this move marks the return of Ms. Boyett to not only her West Coast roots, but also to Mandarin Oriental, as she was a member of the opening team of Mandarin Oriental, Miami in 2001.

Along with a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, Bloom brings a diverse hotel experience that began with Renaissance Hotels in Chicago and Ohio. He was Director of Finance and Accounting at the 1,675-room Atlanta Marriott Marquis for over three years, then held the same position at the Marriott’s largest property, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, for six years.

TripCraft, LLC announced today that the mobile application that it developed for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is now live and available for download via the on iTunes App Store.

The property, which is being developed by Abu Dhabi-based Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), is scheduled to open in 2013. This will be Mandarin Oriental’s first foray into the Middle East, providing the group with an exceptional opportunity to extend its brand to one of the Persian Gulf’s foremost business and leisure destinations.

Mandarin Oriental International Ltd., operator of 25 luxury hotels from Tokyo to San Francisco, may buy more brands as lodging companies struggle amid a decline in spending, Chief Executive Officer Edouard Ettedgui said.

Mandarin Oriental International Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mandarin Oriental Holding Company Limited ('MOHCL'), has completed the sale of its 50% interest in Mandarin Oriental, Macau to Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau S. A.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced that it has signed a management agreement for an exclusive luxury resort currently under development on a pristine, private island in The Maldives. This exceptional retreat is scheduled to open in the next 12 months.

A private five star retreat on the southern tip of Hainan Island, China

A celebratory ribbon cutting and feng shui ceremony marked the hotel's grand opening on October 6, officiated by the Mayor of Boston, the Honorable Thomas M. Menino, and attended by 150 distinguished guests, development partners and Mandarin Oriental executives from around the world.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxurious hotel in the heart of Moscow, which will open in 2011.