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Focus Africa to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development

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Focus Africa to Strengthen Aviation's Contribution to African Development - TRAVELINDEX - VISITETHIOPIA.orgAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. Focus Africa is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 20-21 June 2023, with Ethiopian Airlines as the host airline.

“Over the next 15 years, Africa’s passenger traffic is expected to double. The continent stands out as the region with the greatest potential and opportunity for aviation. But this potential is limited by infrastructure constraints, high costs, lack of connectivity, regulatory impediments, slow adoption of global standards and skills shortages, among other factors. The Focus Africa Conference will bring together the continent’s key stakeholders to address these challenges,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, will deliver an Opening Keynote Address. “We are delighted to host IATA’s Focus Africa Conference and welcome the aviation industry to our home, Addis Ababa. Advancing the air transport industry is critical for Africa’s economic growth. The conference will allow industry leaders to join forces and drive the Focus Africa initiative,” said Tasew.

Speakers & Sessions

Walsh, Tasew, and Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa and Middle East will be speaking at the event along with:

  • Yvonne Makolo, CEO RwandAir and Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (2023-2024)
  • Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
  • Abdulrahman Berthe, Secretary General, African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
  • Aaron Munetsi, CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)
  • Rodger Foster, CEO Airlink
  • Poppy Khoza, Director General Civil Aviation, South African Civil. Aviation Authority (SACAA)
  • Bradley Mims, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Session tracks will address:

  • Safety
  • Aeronautical information management
  • Intra-African connectivity
  • Airport infrastructure
  • Biometrics and security
  • Modern airline retailing
  • Sustainability
  • Skilled workforce

View the program and register here.

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Best Western Hotels Opens New Hotel in Ratchada Bangkok

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Best Western Hotels Opens New Hotel in Ratchada Bangkok - TRAVELINDEX - BWH HotelsBangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels has announced the opening of Best Western Ratchada Hotel, Bangkok, a brand-new hotel that lets guests discover a new side of Thailand’s dynamic capital city.

Located in the heart of the rapidly-emerging Ratchada district, just a few minutes from the Embassy of PR China and the Stock Exchange of Thailand, this modern, 120-key midscale hotel is surrounded by commercial towers, restaurants and retail malls. With excellent connectivity via Phra Ram 9 MRT subway station and Thailand Cultural Centre MRT subway station, the bustling Sukhumvit district is just a few stops away, making the highlights of Bangkok within easy reach.

The hotel is also easily accessible from Bangkok’s two major airports – Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang – both of which can be reached in approximately 30-40 minutes via the city’s elevated expressways.

Guests can stay in a selection of comfortable and contemporary rooms, including double, twin or family options, each of which comes fully equipped with the latest amenities. The outdoor swimming pool is a great place to unwind and the onsite restaurant serves daily breakfast in a cozy atmosphere.

For business travelers, Best Western Ratchada Hotel features a boardroom that is ideal for intimate meetings or strategy sessions. High-speed internet is complimentary throughout the property, ensuring that every guest can stay connected.

“It gives me great pleasure to introduce Best Western Ratchada Hotel, situated in one of Bangkok’s most exciting and up-and-coming downtown districts. Comfortable, highly convenient and fully connected, this outstanding midscale hotel demonstrates the power of the BWH Hotels brand to open up new parts of the city and cater to the needs of every traveler. Offering contemporary accommodation with exceptional amenities, we are confident that this hotel will become a popular option for visitors to Bangkok,” said Mr. Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC, BWH Hotels.

The opening of Best Western Ratchada Hotel reaffirms BWH Hotels’ position as one of the leading hospitality companies in Thailand’s capital city. The company now offers nine hotels across Bangkok, covering five of its diverse brands.

For more information about BWH Hotels in Asia, please visit www.bestwesternasia.com.

About BWH Hotels
BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.

*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.

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Phuket Hotels Association Launches Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale

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Phuket Hotels Association Launches Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale - TRAVELINDEX - top25hotels.com/phuket/Phuket, Thailand, May 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Phuket Hotels Association, the nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting members of the public to take part in its “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale” – an online auction with great prizes that will fund scholarships for talented young people in Phuket. This forms part of the Phuket Hotels Association Benefit (PHAB) 2023 campaign, an important fundraising initiative which also includes “PHAB 5”, a charity gala dinner at Angsana Laguna Phuket on Saturday, 20th May 2023.

Bidding in the online auction is open until midday (Thailand time, UTC+7 hrs) on 15th June, with prizes in dream destinations all around the world! Participants can bid for spectacular five-star stays and exciting experiences generously donated by sponsors in various destinations such as Dubai, Sydney and the Maldives, as well as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui – all potentially available with big discounts for the highest bidder. In addition to hotel stays, the auction includes a range of exhilarating activities such as yacht charters, golf, tennis, surfing classes and gym memberships.

Proceeds from the auction will sponsor at least 20 hospitality scholarships and internships, exclusively for the benefit of young Phuket residents who would be otherwise unable to fund their education. To date, the association has successfully sponsored over 30 students studying hospitality and tourism in Phuket.

The PHAB 5 online auction is being continually updated with new prizes. Bidders can check back on their progress, make new offers and see what other exciting prizes are coming up! To learn more about the PHAB 5 online auction and to place your bid in the “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale”, please visit phab.phukethotelsassociation.com/silent-auction.

Great prizes are up for grabs in the online auction, including five-star stays and experiences in Thailand, Singapore and the Maldives to name a few. Members of the public can make bids in the online auction from now until 15th June 2023, and new prizes are being added all the time!

“By taking part in our online auction, not only will you be bidding on great prizes and five-star hotel stays worldwide; you will also be benefiting the local community by helping young people to discover a new career that could raise their standard of living and even support an entire family,” explained Bjorn Courage, President of the Phuket Hotels Association.

Hosted at Angsana Convention & Exhibition Space (ACES), the world-class event space at Angsana Laguna Phuket,“PHAB 5” is an upbeat fundraising event. The evening will commence with welcome cocktails and live music, followed by an indulgent international buffet dinner featuring live cooking stations by some of the top chefs from Phuket’s best hotels, and drinks prepared by the island’s most creative mixologists. A lively MC will keep the fun flowing throughout the night!

Musical highlights include a live band, Feelsion, plus in-demand Phuket DJ CAMMUK, and dazzling dancers who will get the party started with their performances. The event is being supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Tickets are priced at THB 4,900 (premium) or THB 5,900 (VIP), with the proceeds also funding the hospitality scholarships. CLICK HERE to book your tickets!

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UNWTO Hosts Executive Training on Tourism for Rural Development

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UNWTO Hosts Executive Training on Tourism for Rural Development - TRAVELINDEXRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / As part of work on tourism for rural development, UNWTO has concluded its first Executive Training for the Middle East Programme.

Under the theme ‘Tourism for Rural Development: A Practical Approach to Strategy and Product Development‘, the three-day session was held at the UNWTO Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh to address the underlying needs for continuous skills development for ensuring up to date learning, adaptation, and innovation.

Sultan AlMusallam, Deputy Minister for International Affairs, Saudi Ministry of Tourism said: “This training programme demonstrates how determined and keen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UNWTO are to promote the role of the Regional Office for the Middle East, and to provide every support and assistance possible to the Member States of the Organization in the region.”

Opening the programme, Zoritsa Urosevic, UNWTO Executive Director said: “In the post-pandemic world, the role of tourism in rural development is more relevant than ever. Rural tourism has a high potential to empower local communities, stimulate local economic growth and social change.”

“Our Member States see rural tourism as a priority and we trust this training will support them for continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation. It aims to provide them with the adequate knowledge and capacities to plan and manage tourism in rural territories in a way that contributes to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient development,” she added.

Building skills to support tourism and rural development   

The training session was aimed at managers in charge of rural tourism in National Tourism Administrations from across the region. Around 35 participants from 10 countries joined present, representing Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

Sessions focused on issues such as incorporating sustainability dimensions in tourism planning, setting indicators to measure rural tourism strategies, dealing with the specificities of the rural tourism offer and demand, understanding the concept of community engagement through community-based tourism and conducting practical exercises on experiences related to gastronomy, adventure, cultural and ecotourism.

UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme

The UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme was designed with the vision of making tourism a driver of rural development and well-being. It aims to advance the role of tourism in valuing and safeguarding rural territories along with their associated landscapes, knowledge systems, natural and cultural diversity, local values, and activities. The Programme also aims to promote innovative and transformative approaches for the development of tourism in rural destinations that contribute to the three pillars of sustainability – economic, social, and environmental – in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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CARBON FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND: Tourists touted for environmental fund

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Travellers may have little say on how climate crisis affects the places they visit and love, but they could play a more prominent role in helping them recover from environmental calamities if a bold idea by Jamaica’s tourism minister takes hold.

Edmund Bartlett has proposed the establishment of tourism “environmental fund” paid into by travellers in individual destinations with the proceeds earmarked specifically for recovery and resiliency in the face of ever-increasing weather events like hurricanes, drought, coastal erosion, or even human degradation.

And while some proponents believe that travellers “should” pay, Bartlett says any such fund would be strictly voluntary and at the district of the donor. And it would occur at “point of contact,” not as an add-on during the booking process or upon arrival.

Speaking at the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, Bartlett called the climate crisis the “elephant in the room” for many countries in the tourism-dependent region, namely if tourists can’t or won’t go to a destination – or it can’t accommodate them because of, for example, a hurricane – then an island’s entire economy could virtually shut down.

And while the Caribbean is a highly vulnerable region, the “environmental fund” is a global initiative being championed by the Bartlett-led Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, founded in 2018.

In an interview with Travel Industry Today, Bartlett said the fund was “more than an idea,” and had been recently discussed with tourism partners in the Middle East.

He said it would next be raised at a G20 conference on sustainability.

Acknowledging that the management of such a fund could easily get bogged down at the international level, he envisions travellers being invited to participate locally, every time they “have a cup of tea or glass of milk.”

“What we want,” he said, “is an understanding among the tourist customer to take a personal responsibility for managing a donation to enable planet change ambition that will take you to, not net zero, but net possibility.”

Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett

He added that the fund is “strong idea that is born of your own commitment to a cause. It’s not about being induced by somebody – not a supplier saying to somebody, ‘do you care to?’ You will walk in and by virtue of your own consumption habit leave something behind.”

Without “inducement,” Bartlett said education would be the key to success of the fund, including partnerships with large and small tourism companies to spread the word.

“You don’t want a law (or) a set of international rules to govern it,” he continued. “What you want is an internal sense of doing something to reduce your carbon footprint.”

CHTA president Nicola Madden-Greig believes the fund would be a hit. “I think there are persons out there who would do that… People across the world who would want to contribute,” she said.

The fund would ultimately guarantee a resource for the recipient destination – “where the visitor actually goes and does the damage to nature and… benefits from trees being cut down, so new trees can be planted; and utilizes the sanitation system, and so on,” said Bartlett. “What we’re talking about is, ‘I have a footprint and I pay for it.’ And what I’m paying for is what I can afford and what I can voluntarily do. But I must do something!”

“My take on it,” Bartlett concluded, “is tourism must take the responsibility (to lead the fight against climate change), not (leave it) to someone else. It’s a recognition by all of us that there would be no tourism if we don’t take responsibility. It would not exist… if climate change overtakes us, and the beaches are gone.

“The fund is a tourism response to the need for climate management and to provide the resources to countries mitigate, manage and recover from these disruptions.”

First published at Travel Industry Today

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Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Officially Unveiled

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Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Officially Unveiled - TRAVELINDEX - VISITTHAILAND.netBangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The new city landmark in the heart of Bangkok. Kamkoong Property Co., Ltd. together with Absolute Hotel Services Co., Ltd. are delighted to announce the opening of Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai as the second Eastin Grand branded hotel in Thailand.

The hotel features 494 beautiful rooms and suites ranging from 34-370 sqm. including luxurious penthouse suites. Other facilities include a 1,200 sqm. all-day dining market-style restaurant, a specialty Mediterranean restaurant, fitness centre, spa, executive lounge and two large outdoor swimming pools. The striking interior design of the hotel was inspired by Phaya Thai Palace, which served as King Rama V of Thailand’s recreational residence.

With a total area of 4,570 sqm., the function and event spaces at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai are one-of-a-kind and feature the latest modern technology to serve all kinds of functions and special events. The hotel also has a 720 sqm. multi-purpose wedding space that can be transformed into any couple’s dream celebration.

The hotel features 2 restaurants. The Market@5 is an international all-day dining and buffet restaurant inspired by street food style food trucks and features an eclectic choice of international cuisine focusing on the classic dishes of each country. For something different, Trattoria@22 offers diners the opportunity to dine on remarkable Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist.

Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai is located at The Unicorn building, a mixed-use complex with office space and retail stores. The hotel is conveniently located with direct access to the Phayathai BTS Skytrain Station and is only 5 minutes’ walk from Airport Rail Link Phayathai Station, making it easy to get anywhere in Bangkok.

About Eastin Grand
Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts is 5-star luxury brand created on relevance to the market and targeted customers’ needs and desires. The brands provide value and consistency through flexible venues and services with added value to serve the desires of business and leisure travellers.

Eastin Brand’s target customers are value hunters looking for luxury, comfort, efficient service and attention to detail and convenience at the right price with maximum flexibility to serve the purpose of their visit, whether for business or pleasure.

Eastin Grand’s unique services include free Wi-Fi, extended breakfast hours till 11:30 hrs., Room Ready Guarantee, complimentary a daybed with breakfast for Children 16 years old and below, a complimentary drink anywhere in the hotel during the stay, 24/7 access to the executive lounge experience (for executive floor guest only) and double your spending money (deposit money on arrival for food and beverages, we top up, up to 100%, no refunds).

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Dr. Jigang Bao Wins UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence

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Dr. Jigang Bao Wins UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence - TRAVELINDEXGuangzhou, China, May 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Dr. Jigang Bao has been named as the winner of the 16th Ulysses Prize, awarded by UNWTO for excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in tourism.

As Professor and Director of the Center for Tourism Development and Planning Research at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, Dr. Bao has played an instrumental role in growing domestic tourism in both size and significance and in establishing his country as a leading tourism destination. Alongside his pioneering role in advancing tourism education and research across China, Dr. Bao also serves as the Director of the UNWTO Monitoring Center for Sustainable Tourism Observatories and has been engaged as an expert consultant for numerous destinations and projects, with a particular focus on theme parks, urban tourism and community participation.

Recognition of excellence and leadership

The formal presentation of the Ulysses Prize will be made at the 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly, to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan (16-20 October). Here, Dr. Bao will join a long list of Ulysses Prize Laureates recognized by the United Nations specialized agency for tourism for their vital contributions to knowledge creation and education. Among the 11 criteria for the Prize are demonstrated excellence and originality of scholarship, academic leadership in their chosen field, a record of supporting sustainability, inclusiveness and innovation through their work, as well as serving as a role model to present and future generations of tourism scholars and leaders.

Dr. Bao was selected according to the established long practice of the Prize. The selection process was conducted in a rigorous, transparent and unbiased manner and an extensive evaluation was made by Previous Laureates of the Prize.. Dr. Bao was then recommended to the UNWTO Secretary-General by the special Ulysses Prize Coordinating Committee, composed of three previous Laureates and one representative of UNWTO in his capacity as ex-officio.

About the 16th Ulysses Prize Laureate

Dr. Bao is credited with introducing Western concepts and approaches to tourism research and teaching to China and has translated several relevant books into Chinese. He pioneered tourism education and research at Sun Yat-sen University, and has held numerous high administrative positions, including Assistant Principal of the university. As a researcher, he has published more than 200 papers and more than ten books and holds editorial positions on several leading journals in his field. Dr. Bao has also worked with UNWTO to establish Sustainable Tourism Observatories in Huangshan, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Kanas, Henan, Chengdu, Xishuangbanna, and Changshu.

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Jim Thompson Launches Unique Thai Tapas Café Experience

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Jim Thompson Launches Unique Thai Tapas Café Experience - TRAVELINDEX - Bangkok.TOP25Restaurants.comBangkok, Thailand, May 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Jim’s Terrace, a new Thai tapas café nestled in the heart of Bangkok City. Located on the 2nd floor of the Iconic Store at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter, Jim’s Terrace offers a delightful menu of Thai tapas, expertly crafted from premium, local organic ingredients.

Designed to evoke the enchanting terrace of Jim Thompson’s legendary ‘House on the Klong’, Jim’s Terrace provides diners an unparalleled setting for enjoying its array of authentic Thai delicacies. With an open-air and spacious design, guests can appreciate the stunning surroundings of the Thai houses and lush garden while savouring delectable dishes such as Northern Style Grilled Sandwich, Jim’s Creamy (oxtail) Croquettes, Satay Wing Lollipops with organic chicken from Klong Phai Farm, Mala Moo Ping made from sous vide pork from Sloane’s Farm in Chiang Rai, Isan Style Beef Tongue, and signature desserts.

“Jim’s Terrace is the perfect way to conclude a visit to the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter,” said Joan Tana Dot, the Food and Beverage Director. He added, “We’ve carefully curated our menu to showcase the authentic flavours of Thai cuisine while also sourcing premium and organic ingredients from local Thai farms and the Royal Projects. Our talented team of chefs have created an innovative menu that highlights the best of Thai cuisine, with a focus on sharing-style small plates. We’re proud to showcase the diverse flavours of Thailand, using only the finest, locally-sourced ingredients. Our commitment to quality and authenticity ensures that our guests can experience a true taste of Thailand, while supporting local farmers and suppliers.”

Standout menu items include Crispy Mushroom Chips from the Royal Project, Thai Green Curry Chicken Wrap Tortillas, and Maison Fostier Artisan Thai Charcutier (this Thai style Charcuterie platter is served with four types of peppers, mango jelly, pickled melon and pickled onions). Add greens to the table with the traditional Thai Eggplant Salad and Siam Caesar Salad. For those seeking something more substantial, Jim’s Terrace also offers three main dishes: The Super Isan Burger, Tom Yum Fried Rice, and Jim’s Nachos. The burger brings into play dry-aged Jasmine Wagyu beef from Khon Kaen and organic bacon from Nakhon Ratchasima. While the Tom Yum Rice combines Tom Yum Kung with Paella (Spanish paella), using organic jasmine rice from Rai Thong Fram, Chiang Rai. Jim’s Nachos include pork in red curry topped with Jartisann smoked ricotta cheese and homemade pickles.

Jim’s Terrace also offers special desserts including the exclusive menu item “Choco Banana” from the Kadkokoa x Jim’s Terrace collaboration. Guests can also enjoy Jim’s Terrace signature dessert: Thai Coconut Panna Cotta.

Diners can also indulge in an extensive list of beverages, including tea, coffee, cocktails, mocktails, and wines. Notable drinks include the Lilikoi Crush mocktail, the Momo Pop cocktail, and a carefully curated wine list featuring white, red, and rosé selections. Jim’s Terrace is open Monday through Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

About Jim Thompson
No brand spells heritage like Jim Thompson, the Thai Silk Company founded in 1951 by James H.W. Thompson, an architect, an art collector, a socialite, and an entrepreneur who has been famously recognized as the driving force behind the revival of the Thailand’s silk industry. Jim Thompson’s disappearance in 1967 remains the largest mystery in South East Asia until today.

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Art Basel Appoints Maike Cruse As Show Director in Basel

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Art Basel Appoints Maike Cruse As Show Director in Basel - TRAVELINDEX - TOURISMSWITZERLAND.org - ARTSGUIDE.netBasel, Switzerland, May 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Art Basel is delighted to announce that Maike Cruse, presently Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, has been appointed to the newly created position of Director, Art Basel in Basel, effective July 2023. In this role, Cruse will lead Art Basel’s premier Swiss edition, overseeing the team in Basel and working closely with the fair’s network of galleries, collectors and artists as well as nurturing close relationships with the city’s leading museums, institutions and cultural partners. Reporting to Vincenzo de Bellis, Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms, and working in concert with Andreas Bicker, Head of Business and Management Europe, Cruse will be responsible for shaping the fair’s direction and strengthening its pre-eminent position as a global platform for discovery and encounters that drive the art world. Cruse is returning to Art Basel, having served as Communications Manager from 2008 to 2011.

Maike Cruse is currently the Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, the annual showcase of the city’s dynamic gallery scene which just celebrated its 19th edition. Cruse brings extensive art fair experience, having previously led art berlin contemporary (2012-2016), and subsequently art berlin (2016-2019). She is well acquainted with Art Basel and the city of Basel’s cultural landscape, having previously worked as Communications Manager for the fair from 2008 to 2011. She also held positions at the KW Institute of Contemporary Art in Berlin and the Berlin Biennale and co-launched the groundbreaking “Forgotten Bar” project in 2008. Cruse has a background in Fine Art, a wide-ranging artworld network, and extensive track record in fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborative formats spotlighting contemporary artists and galleries.

“I am thrilled to welcome back Maike Cruse to Art Basel,” says Noah Horowitz, CEO, Art Basel. “Maike knows the art world intimately and has deep relationships with our global community of galleries, collectors, and institutional audiences, having been at the helm of art fairs and Gallery Weekend Berlin for many years. She has excellent understanding and appreciation of our brand and longstanding ties to the City of Basel and its cultural scene. I am confident that her entrepreneurial mindset, her consummate professionalism, and her unwavering commitment to contemporary art make her uniquely equipped to lead our flagship show in our home city and steering its future direction.”

Vincenzo de Bellis, Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms, says: “Maike is a proven leader in the field and an enthusiastic partner to galleries, artists, and collectors. In Berlin she has created an annual showcase that is deeply embedded in the city and unites its diverse cultural actors. Her collaborative spirit means she is uniquely positioned to foster close ties to our many partners and stakeholders in Basel. I could not be more thrilled to welcome back Maike to our team and I’m certain that under her leadership our Basel show will not only remain best in class but strengthen its position for years to come.”

“I am truly looking forward to returning to Art Basel and advancing the Swiss show into the future in collaboration with this exceptional team,” says Maike Cruse. “I have attended every edition of Art Basel in the last nearly 20 years and I have consistently been in active exchange with the fair as Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin. I am truly honored to lead this pre-eminent show in the art and culture city of Basel, to steer its next chapter and contribute to Art Basel remaining the most important platform for galleries worldwide.” Cruse joins Art Basel on July 1st, 2023, and will lead the 2024 edition of the Swiss fair. She will work alongside Art Basel fair Directors Clément Delépine, Director, Paris+ par Art Basel, Angelle Siyang-Le, Director, Art Basel Hong Kong and the yet to be announced Director of Miami Beach, a position for which a search is underway.

About Art Basel
Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms and several new initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast and the BMW Art Journey. Art Basel’s Global Media Partner is The Financial Times.

Upcoming Art Basel shows
– Basel, June 15-18, 2023
– Paris+ par Art Basel, October 19-22, 2023
– Miami Beach, December 8-10, 2023
– Hong Kong, March 2024

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Plate of the Month White Asparagus

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Plate of the Month White Asparagus - TRAVELINDEXPlate Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit presents the White Asparagus as Plate’s of the Month available from May – June. Explore this rare delicacy with two options.

● White Asparagus with Chorizo, Hazelnut and White Asparagus Sauce
● White Asparagus with Prawns, Red Pomelo, Salacca Fruit and Hollandaise Foam

White asparagus is not only a treat for tasters; it is equally nutritious as well. White asparagus is enriched with vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin-B6 and pantothenic acids. These vitamins are necessary for maximum cellular metabolic and enzymatic functions. Moreover, white asparagus is rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin A, C, and E. These vitamins provide a shield against different types of infections and reduce inflammatory problems.

Only THB 560++ per dish

Enjoy it with Australian wine. Select from Cape Mentelle Georgiana Sauvignon Blanc OR De Bortoli Family Selection Merlot
● THB 190++ per glass
● THB 900++ per bottle

Plate Restaurant
Lower Ground Floor
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Breakfast: 6:00 am – 10:30 am
Set Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Plate a la carte menu available from 10:30 am – 10:30 pm

For more information or to make reservations, please contact 02 090 7888 or email Fbreservations@carltonhotel.co.th

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