With one week to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism through crisis and into recovery and transformation.
Auberge announces Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as global vice president of wellbeing
Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as the company’s new role of global vice president of wellbeing, affirming its commitment to offering impactful wellness experiences to guests and building the world’s most innovative spas and wellbeing destinations. Garcia-Tunon brings to Auberge a career characterized by more than 25 years of experience creating forward-thinking, holistic health solutions in the hospitality industry. As global vice president of wellbeing, she will develop and deepen the experience across Auberge Resorts Collection’s portfolio, keeping sacred the properties’ individual personalities and distinctive approaches to wellness while connecting the brand’s overall philosophy to offer opportunities to decompress, reflect and reconnect to health. With 20 spas currently in the brand’s portfolio and nine in the pipeline, Garcia-Tunon arrives at a key moment to lead the developments and oversee all pre-opening elements including conception, design and operations.
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives welcomes new General Manager
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesco Pompilio as the new General Manager of Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, a vibrant adults-only playground renowned for its intimate private villas, adventurous water activities, and exquisite dining offerings.
Elegant Hotel collection launches
Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels, targeting 50 properties globally by summer 2024. The independently-owned flag will expand on a curated, invitation-only basis, creating a luxury community where individual hotels receive tailored service.
Tweed Heads Motel for sale
Bayswater Tweed Motel and two adjoining residential blocks have been listed for sale by advisory and investment firm KordaMentha as receivers and managers for the motel.
Holidaying in the metaverse
While the metaverse will not replace in-person travel, it has golden potential to fuse physical and virtual environments.
Maestro to showcase All-in-One Cloud or On-Premises PMS with unified guest booking journey at Independent Hotel Show London
Next week at the Independent Hotel Show in London, Maestro PMS will play host to global hoteliers looking to learn more about the company’s Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, vacation rentals, and multi-property groups. Operators interested in seeing the latest PMS innovations should plan to meet with Maestro October 16 – 17 at Olympia London in Stand #1530. On display will be a new “Touch” interface available across any device equipped with a touch screen (mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and more), mobile apps and mobile guest messaging, single guest itinerary building, kiosk check in, a unified guest booking journey across the entire operation and the freedom to move to any new environment as future business demands dictate.
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit
In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future”.
UNWTO strengthens links between Agriculture, Gastronomy and Tourism
The promotion and preservation of local products, the contribution of tourism to sustainable development, innovation and food waste all took center stage as UNWTO and BCC, also welcomed more than 300 online participants from 50 countries.
Pietro Addis has been appointed General Manager at The Nautilus Maldives
The Nautilus Maldives, the ultra-luxury private island resort located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has announced Pietro Addis as its new General Manager. Bringing over 20 years of experience in high-end luxury operations, Pietro will focus on continuing to deliver exceptional guest service, whilst building a work environment that encourages engagement and growth.
