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Images by Sofitel Vivek Braganza has been appointed as the new director of operations in charge of sales and marketing at Sofitel, Bahrain, Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa. Braganza has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his new role Braganza will be responsible for managing accommodations, F&B, spa services, and recreational activities, in addition to spearheading sales and marketing strategies designed to improve guest experiences and achieve operational excellence. Prior to his role at Sofitel, Braganza worked at Shangri-La group, where he progressed from global sales offices in India and the Middle East, to taking charge…

Pradeep Pathirana, Executive Sous Chef at Ayada Maldives, has established himself as a distinguished culinary professional in the Maldives’ luxury hospitality industry. His journey, spanning nearly two decades, reflects his dedication to honing his craft, his passion for creating memorable dining experiences, and his commitment to sustainability and team development. Pradeep began his career in 2004, embarking on his culinary journey at an international hotel school in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Early on, he worked with experienced chefs and mentors who shaped his approach to the culinary arts. “I worked with good, experienced chefs, and I followed the guidelines and tasks…

    As Google begins to roll out its new personalised search results page, basic search and social media look set to overlap. Not everybody however, is happy about the increasingly personal direction in which search results are heading.    At the beginning of the year, Google announced the launch of Search Plus Your World, a brand new approach to search which will integrate standard search results with personalised content from the searcher’s Google Plus social network, including links, photos and comments. Although the feature is designed to enhance the search function with individually relevant information, the move has come…

Image Credit Aleph Hospitality    Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality has announced plans to open four new hotels in Ethiopia. This announcement marks a significant regional expansion for the hospitality management company, which has added 13 new hotels to its portfolio in 2024. Aleph Hospitality has over 30 hotels in its active development pipeline across the Middle East and Africa. The company’s growth has been supported by more than 60% of hotel owners entrusted Aleph Hospitality with managing multiple properties. The new hotels in Ethiopia include the five-star Elilly International Hotel in Addis Ababa’s Kazanchis business district and the four-star Elilly Bishoftu resort,…

Images by Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang The new Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang has now fully opened, introducing its new General Manager and unveiling a new flagship spa, offering one of Vietnam’s most comprehensive resort wellness experiences. Mario Mendis, a seasoned international hotelier, brings a wealth of expertise gained over an illustrious career spanning more than 25 years. His professional journey began in Brisbane, Australia, and has since taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious destinations, including Australia, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Bermuda, Thailand and Vietnam. Throughout his career, Mendis has played pivotal roles in internationally…

Outdoor Enthusiasts Rejoice as Salmon Falls Resort Extends Its Season in Southeast Alaska Travelers Chasing an Endless Summer Are Invited to Reconnect With Nature Through Curated Fishing Expeditions, Float Plane Excursions and Wildlife Watching Adventures USA, Ketchikan, Alaska. August 31, 2020 Salmon Falls Resort, an intimate full-service waterfront resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, announces an extended booking season through Oct. 1, 2020. Situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage, located just 90 minutes from Seattle, the resort is unveiling incredible all-inclusive travel specials and thrilling new offerings for travelers seeking last-minute trips and boundless outdoor explorations. With just…

Google have recently introduced “Search Plus Your World,” a new personalised search results page that incorporates social content from your Google Plus network with standard search results. The new layout displays results which have been recommended or given a ‘Plus One’ by people from your circles. If there is enough interest in the search topic, a separate sidebar marked “People and Pages” displays relevant profiles from Google Plus pages.  You have the option to show or hide personalised results. If you show these results you have access to relevant comments, articles and shares from friends in your circles.  Google’s shake up of search…

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Welcomes Girlie Joseph as Director of Spa and Wellness USA, Atlanta, Georgia. November 15, 2024 The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to announce the appointment of Girlie Joseph as the iconic hotel’s Director of Spa and Wellness. With a career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality and resort spa realm, Joseph brings with her a remarkable depth of knowledge and expertise, poised to elevate the luxury hotel spa to new heights. Joseph is an experienced spa professional with a distinctive blend of visionary leadership and business savvy. Over the past 17 years, she has…

Images by Marriott Today, Marriott International, Inc. and Delonix Group announced eight total signed agreements, including three announced in May 2024 and five recent newly signed hotels, as part of the two companies’ cooperation that launched in January 2024. With these additional five agreements, Marriott continues to steadily expand the Tribute Portfolio brand presence in Mainland China. Leveraging a franchising model and in connection with Delonix group, the five new signings include a Grand House hotel in Shaoxing; Grand New Century Hotel, Wenzhou, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Wonderland Resort, Shangrao Sanqingshan, a Tribute Portfolio Resort; Grand House, Jiangyin, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel;…

Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, Exterior – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International, Inc. and Delonix Group have signed eight agreements as part of their long-term cooperation that began in January 2024. These agreements include three announced in May 2024 and five newly signed hotels, aiding in the expansion of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand in mainland China. The five new agreements under the franchise model in partnership with Delonix group are for the Grand House Hotel in Shaoxing, Grand New Century Hotel in Wenzhou, Wonderland Resort in Shangrao Sanqingshan, Grand House in Jiangyin, and Grand New Century…