One of Russia’s leading private equity firms, Glorax Capital Fund, is planning to acquire, refurbish and operate a global brand of five-star hotels and resorts, reports Hotel Mag. The fund has a war-chest of around US$870 and the hotel brand is to be called Glorax.

Talks are reportedly underway in resort markets ranging from Turkey and France to the Maldives and Philippines.

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