Craig Smith To Become Marriott International’s Group President – International
Dave Grissen, Marriott International’s Group President for the Americas, has decided to step down from his position towards the end of 2020. He has worked at the company for 36 years and plans to retire from Marriott in the first quarter of 2021. Craig S. Smith is reported to take over the role of Group […]
How Does a Destination Recover from Covid-19?
Comment from Sofia Panayiotaki, PRM (PR MEDIACO) CEO At the end of the Cretaceous period, 66 million years ago, an asteroid hit what is now the northern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The impact triggered extreme global cooling, wiping out the dinosaurs and forcing evolution in a new direction. It’s an event analogous with […]
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands Has Appointed Marco Den Ouden As General Manager
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed Marco Den Ouden as General Manager. In his new role, Marco will bring over 20 years of global experience in the luxury hospitality industry as he builds the pre-opening team and prepares to launch the property in Q1 2021. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will be the first launch under […]
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands Appoints Simone Broekhaar as Director of Sales & Marketing
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed Simone Broekhaar as Director of Sales & Marketing. A veteran of luxury hospitality, Simone will bring unwavering passion and creativity, coupled with over two decades of experience in the industry to spearhead sales and communications strategy in the lead up to the launch of Patina Maldives in Q1 2021. […]
HSMAI Middle East announces the support of the KSA Hospitality Industry
Dubai, UAE, -: Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Middle East (HSMAI), a global organization founded in the US in 1927, announces the inaugural launch of a new chapter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). HSMAI Middle East is renowned for being the platform that provides practical tools, insights, and cutting-edge expertise to enable […]
COVID-19 Creates an Opportunity to Reset Our Priorities
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As the pandemic continuously unfolds, we have collectively endured loss, but there are also opportunities for many of us to learn and grow. With people self-isolating and social distancing encouraged by governments, people have begun to revert their focus back into the things that are most important – families, friends […]
Travel assistance ambiguity leaving business travellers unaware of what’s on offer to them, despite employer investment
Dubai – : While half of business travellers say their employer has invested in medical and security assistance to support them, 51% of those, aren’t sure what it means or offers, according to a new survey from global medical, security and travel risk management services provider Collinson. The great news is, three quarters of employees […]
Ritz-Carlton Maldives Appoints Mafalda Costa Tavares as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed Mafalda Costa Tavares as Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 13 years’ experience with The Ritz-Carlton, Mafalda’s first assignment in the company was at The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Hotel and Golf Resort in Portugal. She started as guest service officer with the opening of the Club Lounge […]
Travelers want comfort above all else, study finds
RIYADH — When it comes to a good travel experience, the most important factor is comfort, according to a new survey from Collinson, ‘Love the Journey’. Comfort is prioritized by 75% of KSA travelers, greatly out-ranking value for money (56%) and efficiency (44%). The survey, which will be released in its entirety later in the year, […]
Vakkaru Maldives names Chef Bruno Cerdan as Culinary Director
The seasoned Chef brings 30 years of experience to lead the luxury Maldivian property’s renowned culinary journey Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – The picturesque reef island resort, Vakaru Maldives, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Bruno Cerdan as Culinary Director. Cerdan began his career thirty years ago in his native France. He graduated […]