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Davies steps as much as global front of house leadership role

September 30, 2015 • admin
Darin Davies, director of front house operations on the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, has recently been appointed president of the Association for Front Office Managers & Deputy Managers of Luxury Hotels. AICR was founded in 1964 by front office leader of several grand hotels within the south of France. The international organisation is represented in 15 countries and has slightly below 1,000 members and gives front office managers of luxury hotels with a useful network offering which include organising the coveted David Campbell Trophy. Darin’s role as president will give him a good insight into the hospitality industry. His new roles and responsibilities will include liaising with members worldwide, expanding the association, planning for the following presidium and receptionist of the year competition in Hamburg. Commenting at the appointment...
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News: The iSocial butterfly

September 28, 2015 • admin
More than 26 million Brits1(41%) are packing in two to four social arrangements per weeknight and two-thirds (59%) admit to leaving social events early for fear of missing out on something better in keeping with new research* by lastminute.com, the UK’s largest online hotel, travel and leisure specialist. The research has uncovered a brand new form of ‘iSocial Butterfly’ behaviour amongst Brits because the use of social media and smart phone technology begins to steer the manner we socialise and relate to others. Almost 1/2 all those surveyed (42%) admit that it’s social media and smartphone technology that has enabled them to act more spontaneously; with an ever-changeable social calendar available on the tap of a marginally screen.  With this in mind, friends checking-in to ‘better options’ on Facebook appears...
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Pera Auction to celebrate Ottoman art at Mardan Palace

September 26, 2015 • admin
Pera Auction has confirmed it would host its 20th sale of recent Turkish and Ottoman art at Mardan Palace. The organisation was a number one player available in the market since its formation in 2010. Pera Auction aims to illustrate an excellent performance at the international stage. The event will compile connoisseurs of the market amid the original splendour, architectural elegance, and ornate wonder of Mardan Palace. Situated in Antalya, Turkey, Mardan Palace is thought of as the World’s Leading Luxury Leisure Resort & Spa by World Travel Awards. The auction can be hung on May 5th and may feature contemporary and classic artworks, calligraphy and rare imperial decrees of the Ottoman period. Valuable collection pieces and rare gem varieties from Russia, Europe, and Azerbaijan can also be presented to...
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News: UK Summer timetables confirmed travel from Nottingham to Lincolnshire

September 26, 2015 • admin
Nottingham’s railway is undergoing its biggest transformation in a generation.  a prime improvement scheme is currently ongoing to redevelop Nottingham station right into a world-class transport hub, and Network Rail will shortly begin work on a £100 million project to rebuild the rail infrastructure across the city.  This scheme can help to future-proof Nottingham’s railway for the increasing collection of passengers and deliver improved reliability. As as a result of the most important work being performed by Network Rail in the course of the summer, there’ll be significant changes to East Midlands Trains services on routes to and from Nottingham between Saturday 20 July and Sunday 25 August.    From 11 April, timetables for the complete affected routes could be available to download at eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/nottingham, at the side of advice...
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News: Fireworks and acrobats as Outrigger opens popular in Phuket

September 24, 2015 • admin
Four hundred people attended the sensational grand opening party of the 255-room Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Phuket, 4 April. Guest of honour, Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut, cut the hole ribbon such as Outrigger senior executives and the company’s founding members of the family who had flown in from Hawaii for the occasion. Others flew in from Japan, Korea, Australia, Germany and the united kingdom. Outrigger cultural ambassador Kaipo Ho sang a normal Hawaiian blessing to turn gratitude to the Thai hosts. On a unique night characterized by the straightforward mixing of Hawaiian and Thai hospitality, Outrigger family played a key role within the celebrations, including, Dr. Richard R. Kelley Chairman of the Board Emeritus of Outrigger Enterprises Group, Dr. Charles R. Kelley, Chairman of the Board of Outrigger...
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