Located on the doorstep of the Tasman Peninsula, and just 30 minutes’ drive from Hobart, Iron Creek Bay Farm Stay is delighted to announced Gabriel Tiete as the new Head Chef of Orani restaurant, as well as their multi-award-winning property, Maylands Lodge. Gabriel, who is originally from Brazil, is a culinary virtuoso who was the previous Sous Chef at the renowned Greek restaurant, Urban Greek in Hobart, and prior, at Skina Café Restaurant and Bar as the Chef Consultant and Demi-Chef at the famed Botswana Butchery in Queenstown.
Marriott International appoints a new multi – property Director of Sales and Marketing and a new Complex Director of Revenue
Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors in the Sales and Revenue department across the largest cluster of Marriot in the region comprising the Six Waslowned hotels; Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre Le Meridien Fairway, Aloft & Element Al Mina and Aloft & Element Dubai Airport.
The paradigm shift in new economic value from AI-powered hotel websites
If the static brochure websites of yesteryear are like steam power, then machine learning deployments truly are the electricity upgrade your hotel needs for the decade ahead.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson RED in Finland
The first Radisson RED hotel has arrived in Helsinki, the green capital of the world’s happiest country. Situated in a new, modern building in the city’s oldest park, Kaisaniemi Park, the new hotel offers inspiring art and contemporary design in the beating heart of Helsinki.
Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort unveils sustainable restaurants
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which brings culturally-infused hospitality to a secluded stretch of Phuket’s sunset coast, is inviting diners to discover four of the island’s newest and most exciting dining venues, which blend culinary creativity with sustainability to create memorable moments.
Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital launch $1 billion private lending platform dedicated to serving the hospitality sector
Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) and Smith Hill Capital (“Smith Hill”), an affiliate of Procaccianti Companies, today announced the formation of a joint venture to originate debt and preferred equity to serve the financing needs of companies and assets in the hospitality sector. The platform launches with the objective of deploying $1 billion of gross capital over the next several years.
Dubai Business Immigration Forum urges UAE startups to look for UK, Canada startup visas for global footprint
As UAE’s business and trade relations with the UK and Canada flourish, the collaboration is the key in current economic circumstances to set global footprint for UAE startups. Canada and the UK Startup Visa Programmes in innovation and tech are in high demand in these countries. The potential for UAE startups and entrepreneurs is significant at the back of UAE’s current trade volume with the UK at US$28.4 Billion (AED104 billion) and US$2.9 Billion (AED 10.6 billion) with Canada.
Dusit International appoints Adrian Rudin as Managing Director of Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Adrian Rudin as Managing Director of two highly anticipated properties in Dusit’s esteemed portfolio – the reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel and ultra-luxury Dusit Residences.
Access Point Financial appoints James Reivitis as Managing Director, Head of Business Development
Access Point Financial, a leading direct lender focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of James Reivitis as Managing Director, Head of Business Development.
S Hotels & Resorts embarks on major renovation for SAii Resorts in Southern Thailand
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx. USD 12.5m) to upgrade Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
