New Zealand engineering company building underwater restaurant in Maldives
An engineering company from New Zealand, Fitzroy Engineering, is building an underwater restaurant in the Maldives worth several million dollars, New Zealand website stuff.co.nz has reported.
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives earns AHLEI’s Certified Guest Service Property designation
To earn this distinction, the property trained employees with AHLEI’sGuest Service Gold®, with 80 employees earning the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®).
Club Med announces partnership with Facebook
Club Med has announced an official partnership with Facebook, making it the first global tourism company to offer Facebook at Work to its staff of 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries.
Green Globe launches new online certification system and solution centre
Green Globe has launched a new online solution centre to facilitate certification and better management of environmental indicators, known as Green Globe Solutions (GGS).
The Small Maldives Island Co. appoints Rochelle Kilgariff as resort manager of Finolhu
Kilgariff has previously served as the general manager at Karma Kandara in Bali, Soneva Fushi in Maldives, and Six Senses Resorts & Spas’ Zighy Bay Oman.
AccorHotels continues expansion with acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
AccorHotels announced yesterday the signing of an agreement to acquire FRHI Holdings Ltd (FRHI), parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel.
UN declares 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Starfleet Media releases The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems
The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems by Starfleet Media is a comprehensive buyer’s guide for decision makers at hotels, resorts and other lodging properties.
Middle East is the fastest growing outbound travel market, says ITB
The Middle East is the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market, the ITB World Travel Trends Report finds.
Passenger traffic on the rise, says IATA
Global passenger traffic results for October shows continued growth for both domestic and international traffic, IATA has announced.
First South-east Asian Michelin Guide announced
Michael Ellis, international director for the Michelin Guides has announced Singapore as the company’s latest addition to their revered restaurant guides.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Wins ‘Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year’ Award
The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has won “Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year,” at The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.
