Laura Williams

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the resolution that adopts the Year, the UN General Assembly specifically stresses how tourism can foster “better understanding among peoples everywhere, leading to a greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations and bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures”. The ceremony, conducted at the Headquarters of the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger has hatched an egg-selent Easter programme of activities 14-17 April. The activities have been designed to satisfy adults, teens and kids alike. The resort’s Coral Kids Club will invite youngsters to partake in Easter face painting, egg hunts, egg and spoon races, banana boat rides, Easter egg decoration, and kids’ movies on the beach. […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At the leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin, Jumeirah Group announced the brand is expecting an increase in German travellers to Dubai and its portfolio of international hotels this year, following a strong end to 2016. Alison Broadhead, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Germany has historically been a top source market for Jumeirah, both for […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Secretariat of the World Tourism Organization referring to decision CE/DEC/15(CIV) of the Executive Council at its 104th session (Luxor, Egypt, 30 October – 1 November 2016), on the procedure for the election of the Secretary-General, has informed in regards to the election for the post of Secretary-General for the period 2018-2021, that as of 11 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island Maldives has been awarded the ITS ‘Red Star Award’, placing the resort among the top 100 hotel properties in the ITS portfolio. The award was presented to Summer Island Maldives Resort Manager, Mari Shareef, during the Berlin ITB tourism fair on Friday 10 March. ITS analyses its portfolio of some 2,500 hotels and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cyprea Card Centre has signed on as a silver sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel, and will see industry leaders, policy makers, resort operators and owners come together […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is conferred every year to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to the global tourism sector.  The inspirational role that Lonely Planet inferred worldwide to travelers, writers and the tourism sector […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced that W. David P. Carey III, who has successfully led the company for more than 30 years, will transition into a lead role on the Outrigger advisory board and focus on development, community relations and strategic growth. KSL Resorts co-founder and CEO Scott Dalecio will take over day-to-day oversight as […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Тhe global hotel software supplier Clock Software will officially present a new advanced payment processing solution which integrates seamlessly with all modules of their Clock PMS hotel software suite at Travel Technology Europe 2017 at Olympia in London from February 22-23. The new feature offers much better automation of deposit and advance payment processing related […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Sophia Altamirano as its Vice President of Sales. She will be based at the Bangkok headquarters. Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group, working with Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandiland is one of a kind. Not only is it one of the largest in the country, it’s also the most fun! It’s a kids haven where the focus is on the huge pirate-ship wet area, complete with slides, tunnels and water cannons. There’s a large water-play zone with misted hoops, water shoots and a […]