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  • News: Carnival cancels host of cruises over safety concerns

    Carnival Cruise Lines has announced the 1st implementation phase of its fleet wide comprehensive operational review, fascinated by Carnival Triumph, in addition to Carnival Sunshine, that’s currently undergoing a previously scheduled dry dock for product enhancements.

    The cruise line is making significant investments to augment the extent of operating redundancies and the scope of hotel services which can run on emergency power, and additional improve each ship’s fire prevention, detection and suppression systems.

    Given the required lead time to source needed materials and implement the enhancements, Carnival will extend the present out-of-service period for these two ships.

    Carnival Triumph will now return to service on June 3rd, 2013, with a complete of ten additional cruises being cancelled. 

    Guests at the affected voyages will receive a whole refund, reimbursement for non-refundable transportation costs and a 25 per cent discount on a future four- to 5-day cruise.

    Carnival Sunshine, that’s currently undergoing a multi-week dry dock to finish a comprehensive full-ship makeover, will now enter service May 5th, 2013, following the cancellation of 2 European cruises. 

    Guests at the cancelled Carnival Sunshine voyages will receive a whole refund, plus reimbursement for any non-refundable travel costs. 

    Additionally, they may receive a 25 per cent discount on a future cruise. 

    The overtime out of service will allow for implementation of the improved operating redundancies and other measures.

    “We sincerely regret cancelling these cruises and disrupting our guests’ vacation plans,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines’ president.

    “We are fully committed to applying the recommendations stemming from our fleet wide review and to make whatever investments are needed despite the difficult decision to affect people’s vacations.”

    Cahill continued: “Our team of experts has worked virtually round the clock to find out the suitable set of solutions and rapidly develop a great implementation plan for either one of these ships.

    “Moving forward, we can manage to source materials and schedule improvements a lot more expediently, thus minimizing the scheduling impact on other vessels.”

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  • News: Accor seeks to expand luxury offering in emerging markets

    French hospitality group Accor has outlined its ambitions for the luxurious/upscale market, stating it hopes to extend its current network of 300 hotels within the segment to 400 properties by 2015.

    The group has adopted yet another method to luxury, according to its French origins, that places boldness on the heart of hospitality.

    On a highly segmented market, each of Accor’s complementary brands – including Sofitel, MGallery and Pullman – is punctiliously positioned to satisfy the overall range of clients’ and owners’ needs.

    “One can now anticipate a powerful European voice within the luxury and upscale market.

    “Our brands combine the smartest of international standards and an audacious interpretation of the universal essence of luxury owing to our French origins,” explained Yann Caillère, Accor president.

    “Our ambition for our brands and their network are immense and we’re perfectly tailored to expand rapidly in this market.”

    With strong leadership positions in Latin America, Middle East Africa and Asia Pacific, Accor is incredibly well positioned to capture the hot and rapidly growing demand from emerging market clients, seeking a further experience of luxury and high-end hospitality.

    Currently, 42 per cent of the group’s luxury/upscale hotels can be found in Asia Pacific and 35 per cent are in key
    European cities.

    Development can be conducted in asset light with a prominence of management contracts, the group’s preferred model at the luxury/upscale segment.

    Focus may be on emerging markets, including Latin America, Middle East and Asia Pacific which counts, by itself, over 60 per cent of the present pipeline (key countries include China, Vietnam and Indonesia).

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  • The Park Hotels unveils new look

    The Park Hotels, pioneers of design-led boutique hotels in India, introduces a refreshed brand experience, with a revived visual identity and promise.  Commencing on 1st April 2013, the 1st phase of the re-brand could be unveiled around the Park Hotels’ 12 properties in 10 Indian cities.

    Two years within the making and costing the gang 2.25 million USD, there’ll be a brand new appear and feel around the hotels, in addition to new experiences rooted inside the brand promise “Anything But Ordinary”.  This modification reflects a better phase for The Park Hotels, because it continues to conform.

    Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd says “The Park Hotels is where unusual experiences are possible. We’re known for creativity and innovation which is ingrained in our collective DNA. As we keep growing, we realised the necessity to communicate boldly the strength of our brand. The fresh design language strongly reflects contemporary India and our ethos. That’s strikingly bold and captures our personality perfectly.”

    “Generations of world travellers share a powerful reference to our brand identity and our name and core assets are both recognisable and incredibly powerful,” said Mr Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. “The Park Hotels’ way to luxury paves the manner in New India and reflects the trendy style that defines our brand today.”

    The new logo specializes in the ‘THE’ which both pays homage to The Park being an area to peer and be seen, in addition to a nod to its position because the original “Park Hotel” in India. The brand new identity’s simple black and white logo helps to bring the colors and richness of The Park’s environments to the fore, and likewise further differentiates it from its competitors.

    The new identity have been delivered to life through quite a number applications, including digital, collateral, signages and the creation of an impactful brand video. New experiences may also be offered to guests, with a variety of exciting collaborations within the pipeline, to be announced afterward within the year.

  • New Zealand reveals ‘hot’ new tourism products

    New Zealand’s tourism industry is hot news this week at TRENZ 2013 – Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand – in Auckland.

  • News: Simonson to take in chief financial officer role with Sabre

    Travel technology provider Sabre has appointed Rick Simonson as executive vice chairman and chief financial officer.

    Having served in similar roles at several technology companies, including Nokia, he’ll lead the company’s global
    finance organisation, accountable for all finance and controls, reporting, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions.

    Simonson most recently served as chief financial officer and president, business operations at Reardon Commerce. 

    Prior to that he spent nearly ten years in different global roles at Nokia in Helsinki, Zurich and Manhattan, including executive vp and general manager of Nokia’s Cellphones division.

    He was also with Barclays Capital and Bank of America Securities serving the telecom, media, and technology industries. 

    He currently serves at the boards of Electronic Arts and Silver Spring Networks.

    “Rick has an extraordinary combination of intensive global finance, operational, and capital markets experience fascinated about technology sectors, and a proven track record as an executive and board member for varied private and public companies. 

    “This makes him an excellent fit for Sabre,” said Sam Gilliland, chairman and chief executive, Sabre Holdings.

    “He is a sturdy and experienced leader who will build on our greatest-in-class finance and operational capabilities.”

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