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La Vie Hotels Announces Opening of Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach

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La Vie Hotels Announces Opening of Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach - HOTELWORLDS.com - TRAVELINDEXPhuket, Thailand, April 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / La Vie Hotels and Resorts is thrilled to be officially opening Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach, alongside key franchise partners, Choice Hotels. The hotel opened to a crowd of almost 250 dignitaries, industry partners, celebrities, media alongside the CEO of La Vie Hotels & Resorts, Jerry Xu, Managing Director, Craig Bond, hotel owner Mr Amardeep Singh Khanijow and Anthony Stanley, Director of Performance & Revenue Management from Choice Hotels.

The opening of Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach is the third property for La Vie in Phuket and represents the group’s commitment to growing in the region and investment in talent. The group recently expanded its Bangkok regional head office and continues to build its pipeline of hotels in South East Asia.

Located in the heart of Patong Beach, Phuket, Quality Resort and Spa has undergone a complete refurbishment of all its guestrooms, facilities and public areas, and is guaranteed to be a leading hotel of choice for international travellers heading back to the famed tourist island.

Boasting a prime beach-side location, Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach features 88 rooms, 12 of which are poolside, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It is an ideal destination for those wishing to enjoy in Patong’s vibrant atmosphere while also relaxing in a tranquil haven. Guests can also explore Patong Beach and its myriad of activities just steps from their room. The resort offers several dining options for guests, including Saffron, a Thai – Indian themed all day dining Restaurant, a Pool Bar, and James & Joyce – a lively Irish Pub.

Mr Amardeep Singh Khanijow, owner of Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach said he is thrilled to be welcoming guests to the new property, and back to Phuket. “I remember as a child fighting my way through the jungles of Patong Hill to get to Patong Beach. I travelled early in my career and, having started one of my earliest businesses in Patong, this area has always held my imagination.”

“I have taken the time during the pandemic to consider what guests coming back to Phuket will want in a post-COVID era and partnering with an international hotel chain like Choice Hotels will position us perfectly to serve our guests as tourism returns. I can’t wait to share my pride and vision as Phuket welcomes visitors.”

Mr Jerry Xu, CEO of La Vie Hotels & Resorts said: “As a master franchisor for Choice Hotels in the region, La Vie Hotels & Resorts plans to grow the Choice Hotels portfolio in select markets throughout Asia-Pacific over the next several years, and Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach Phuket will set the standard for many more to come.”

Mr Jerry Xu continued “We are thrilled to be opening this hotel, right in the heart of Patong Beach and we’re confident that, as international tourism returns, travellers will be drawn to the property, not only for its location and its facilities, but because they have the peace of mind, knowing they have an internationally recognised hotel chain ensuring safety and hygiene protocols are held to the highest standard.”

“La Vie Hotels & Resorts pipeline of hotels in South East Asia is very strong and we have some very exciting announcements which we will soon be making and we look forward to a big year of growth ahead”.

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FLOWER POWER: Once-a-decade Floriade in bloom again

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Heralding the advent of spring, thousands of tulips are in bloom this week in the Netherlands to welcome visitors to the opening of the once-a-decade horticultural exhibition “Floriade.”

This year’s edition aims to showcase horticultural innovations that can make urban areas more sustainable and healthier as people around the world increasingly shift to cities.

A new university building on the 60-hectare site on the edge of Almere, a modern city close to Amsterdam, has plants growing from one of its walls, while an apartment block is decked out in huge prints of flowers. It towers over a newly built cable car and a Corten steel sculpture of two human figures made up of tens of thousands of bees.

Sculptor Florentijn Hofman says he is sending a message about protecting biodiversity. “The work is about the relationship between bees and humanity, about connection. It’s about equilibrium and a respectful relationship between humans and animals and our complex interrelationship with nature,” he said.

Even the site itself highlights Dutch technical knowhow – it is built on land reclaimed from the sea decades ago. And amid a Dutch affordable housing crisis, the Floriade terrain is envisaged to become a new urban area of 3,000 homes after the expo ends on Oct. 9.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander opened the event Wednesday. It expects to welcome 2 million visitors as the displays shift through the seasons, from springtime to summer and autumn.

The legacy will be “a very, very green living area, a living arboretum,” said Annemarie Jorritsma, a senior Dutch representative at the show. “People are going to live within the nature. And I think it will be a wonderful experience to be able to live here.”

Previous Floriades have been about building parks, while this edition is about building a city, says architect Winy Maas, who designed the layout.

“For the first time, this is a Floriade that can become a neighbourhood,” he said.

More than 25 nations are presenting sustainable ideas during this year’s show under the theme “Growing Green Cities.” The Netherlands, a world leader in horticulture, has a one-hectare greenhouse where farmers are showing off their newest innovations.

Other countries are blending old and new in their national pavilions – from Qatar’s 3D-printed buildings shaped like age-old pigeon towers to China showcasing new uses for bamboo, a traditional building material.

“What I like very much is that China has taken the trouble to do not something traditional, but to use a traditional material – bamboo – for a very modern developments,” said Jorritsma.

“So, you also can see that… in China, people are now thinking about what are we doing? How can we change our use of the materials we already have and use them in a very modern way?” she added.

 

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Easter Festivities in Southeast Asia

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Songkran Special Dim Sum at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant - TRAVELINDEXWhile Easter is a traditional holiday and poignant Christian occasion around the world, it’s not so well known in Southeast Asia. But that hasn’t hindered a couple of innovative hotels from throwing on some fun-filled activities to remind guests about this most egg-citing of festivals.

Create Your Own Chocolate Egg in Phnom Penh

Specially for younger guests and locals, Raffles Hotel Le Royal is rolling out a chocolate egg-making class on Saturday, 16 April, at Le Phnom 1929 restaurant from 3pm – 5pm. It’s US$25 per child, and $30 for adults who will also be served free-flow wines and signature cocktails. Yum yum! And on Easter Sunday, 17 April, everyone is invited to the hotel’s iconic Swim n’ Brunch event by the poolside. From $55 per head, this 11am – 3pm day of fun and festivity includes BBQ, seafood towers, cocktails, Champagne, and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids. Best to book either day’s event in advance: call +855 23 981 888

A Lavish Easter Sunday Brunch in Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will set out a lavish spread for their Easter Sunday Brunch on April 17 served at A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu (the temporary home for Le Beaulieu in the hotel’s Spice’s Garden while the famed French fine dining restaurant undergoes renovations). The brunch will include a range of starters, cold fish, seafood, salads, cold cuts, soups, carving station, live cooking station, cheese selection, Vietnamese corner, desserts and more. The Easter Brunch is priced at VND 2,300,000++ per person (around $100), and there will also be a special egg hunt for children. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the hotel’s food and beverage department at Tel: 024 3826 6919 ext. 8200

 

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Songkran Special Dim Sum at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

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Songkran Special Dim Sum at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant - TRAVELINDEXWah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit celebrates Songkran Festival with new special Dim Sum.

Steamed Minced Shrimp and Pork Dumplings topped with Abalone. This Wah Lok signature dim sum is juicy, chewy and bursting with fresh flavours from the shrimp-pork duo. Topped with abalone for that perfect finish.

Available only from 13-15 April during lunch time

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
Level 2, Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm

For more information or reservations, please contact us at 02 090 7888

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UNWTO and Italy Set Stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit

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UNWTO and Italy Set Stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit - TRAVELINDEXSorrento, Italy, April 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has announced more details of the upcoming Global Youth Tourism Summit, set to be held in Sorrento, Italy, from 27 June to 3 July.

The Summit, organized by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, will provide a unique opportunity for young people aged between 12 and 18 to share their vision for the future of the sector. For one week, 100 young delegates will network with and work alongside politicians, leading figures from across the tourism sector as well as from the worlds of entertainment and sports.

• Read all the latest UNWTO News and Updates here.

Against the backdrop of the BIT travel trade show in Milan, UNWTO Director for Europe Alessandra Priante joined representatives of the project partners to share more details of the landmark Summit. The inaugural event will be held around the theme of International Sustainable Tourism. The program will include interactive activities oriented towards the Sustainable Development Goals and how they interact with tourism, during which participants will learn how to build a sector that combines sustainability, culture, gastronomy, innovation and climate action.

Empowering the next generation

The Global Youth Tourism Summit is a unique platform to celebrate and empower the next generation of tourism leaders

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: “The Global Youth Tourism Summit is a unique platform to celebrate and empower the next generation of tourism leaders. It will help build a lasting legacy by providing young people with the skills and knowledge they need to transform tourism not only in their communities but everywhere.” UNWTO Director for Europe Professor Priante added: “Tourism offers opportunities to the youth. But youth gives tourism the opportunity to become stronger and more resilient. We are extremely proud of the first generation of GYST-ers, who already show their promise and commitment to transform tourism – starting from their local communities.”

High-level participation

In Milan, the organizers confirmed that several Italian Ministries will be involved (education, foreign, south), as will a number of key UN institutions, including FAO, UNICEF and ITU. The Summit will bring together major international players convened by UNWTO, including the Global Tourism Economy Research Center of Macao, the Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, the Azerbaijan National Tourism Agency, Hilton International, Mastercard Europe and MSC Crociere. Confirmed institutional guests will include Commissioner Gabriel, the UN’s ENVOY for YOUTH Jayathma Wickramanayake, some of the UNWTO Ambassadors for Responsible Tourism Valeria Mazza, Didier Drogba, Gino Sorbillo and many other international VIPs and influencers.

Hosts anticipate ‘unique experience’

“A moment of osmosis between past, present and future can only benefit Italy which is being reorganized and reborn. We believe in the contribution and enthusiasm of the generations of tomorrow, not only for the lessons they can teach us and for the necessary comparison of what will come next, but also because new opportunities arise from this dialogue, not only in terms of tourist offerings, but also in terms of tourist training,” says Enit President Giorgio Palmucci.

Felice Casucci, Councillor for Tourism of the Campania Region adds: “The institutional chain must be compact at a time when it is necessary to have a broad vision and focus on young people for a great international message of peace. Sorrento is a unique opportunity to put together a highly recognized tourist destination with a narrative that is open to the territorial contexts and regional identity values among the most exclusive and attractive in the world.”

• Read all the latest UNWTO News and Updates here.

The Mayor of Sorrento, Massimo Coppola says: “Our city is honored to host the first edition of Global Youth Tourism. The objective of the event is to bring participants, selected and from all over the world, to live a unique experience, promoting the comparison and ensure that the new generations can pursue the mission of environmental sustainability. To animate it will be young people aged between 12 and 18 years, who will confront themselves and contribute to the definition of the World Tourism Agenda 2030.”

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The Most Exclusive Golf Course in America to Open in November

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The Most Exclusive Golf Course in America to Open in November - TOP25GOLFCOURSES.com - TRAVELINDEXRancho Mirage, California, United States, April 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sensei Porcupine Creek Resort is Larry Ellison’s private golf retreat and one of the biggest new hotel opening of 2022. Porcupine Creek was originally established in 1998 at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains by power couple Tim and Edra Blixseth. The property and course is part of a 230 acres private estate that for about the past decade has been owned by a more famous billionaire, Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Sensei Porcupine Creek Resort is set against the majestic backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this 230-acre desert retreat integrates minimalist stone architecture with vibrant landscapes, centering you in the natural beauty of Rancho Mirage within the storied Greater Palm Springs area.

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Honoring its heritage as a private estate, Sensei Porcupine Creek invites you into an intimate environment that features lush spa gardens, world-class golf and tennis facilities and dining by Nobu, exclusively available to retreat guests. Led by science, guided by technology, and supported by an integrated team of highly trained Sensei Guides, Wellness Practitioners and sports professionals, Sensei aims to meet you precisely where you are on your lifelong wellbeing journey. Whether your goal is to focus on overall wellness in a rejuvenating environment or to achieve peak sports performance, an enriching stay at Sensei Porcupine Creek is designed to match your experience with your personal intentions.

The resort offers 22 luxuriously appointed accommodations ranging from several conveniently located Estate House rooms, spacious Santa Rosa rooms and freestanding private villas. The ten Estate Rooms are crafted with the intention of erasing the boundaries between an inviting indoor sanctuary and a natural desert oasis. Meanwhile, four Santa Rosa Rooms gathered around a private courtyard offer a quiet respite with individual garden patios and heated spas. Eight standalone Villas offer a personal haven for privacy, set along the resort’s sprawling golf course and integrated into the natural environment. Each Villa features either two or four bedrooms and is equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen, open-concept living and dining room, and adjacent outdoor porch.

The beauty of the natural landscape welcomes you from the moment you arrive at Sensei Porcupine Creek, just minutes from Palm Springs. A procession of pristine palms invites you to explore the emerald-green fairways and lush gardens. The Estate House anchors this oasis, which offers 22 luxurious accommodations including intimate Estate Rooms as well as adjacent Santa Rosa Rooms and private Villas. The retreat features a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Center, Yoga and Fitness Pavilions, a relaxing swimming pool and the culinary delight of Sensei by Nobu.

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Open to guests ages 16 and older, our resort enhances self-discovery with luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, expansive gardens, celebrated artwork, and premier wellness facilities.

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Rooted in Mindfulness JW Marriott Launches Garden Collaboration with Lily Kwong

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Lily Kwong and JW Garden Installation at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the debut of three herb gardens envisioned and planted by renowned landscape designer Lily Kwong as part of the brand’s JW Garden program. Kwong, whose reverence for nature comes to life through her breathtaking botanical installations, is the founder of Studio Lily Kwong, a next-generation landscape design studio with a mission to reconnect people to nature. JW Marriott is guided by similar principles, with a commitment to mindfulness that allows guests to be present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit – pillars that directly align to the JW Garden experience. Kwong’s JW Garden projects are currently growing at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa; JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa; and JW Marriott Essex House New York.

Rooted in Marriott family tradition, the JW Garden is inspired by founder J. Willard Marriott who took daily nature walks, as well as his wife Alice, who grew fruits, vegetables and herbs for her legendary Sunday night dinners. Today, JW Marriott hotels around the world grow fresh produce and herbs in their own JW Garden, which are used in recipes, cocktails, oils and more.

“There is a synergy that exists between JW Marriott’s point of view on well-being and Lily Kwong’s passion for bringing people back to nature,” said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott. “Our JW Garden program invites guests to enjoy serene spaces and find balance while staying with us – the garden instantly acts as a respite for the mind and spirit and later nourishes the body through its gifts. Lily is further elevating the JW Garden experience and we cannot wait for guests to enjoy her vision.”

THE JW GARDEN INTERPRETED BY LILY KWONG
Studio Lily Kwong incorporated sustainable practices in each JW Garden including the use of repurposed, low-emission materials such as stucco; water-conserving techniques such as drip irrigation and mulching; and the omission of spray pesticides and fungicides common in commercial gardens. In addition to the gardens she has planted, Kwong’s expertise will be shared through a JW Garden Toolkit, which will be shared with other JW Garden projects around the world.

Providing a thoughtful, multi-sensory experience, while also supporting the hotel’s culinary programs, Kwong and her team centered each JW Garden around aromatic herbs. A signature herb was chosen for each to be harvested and used throughout the guest experience – from garnishes and butters in the kitchens to oils and scrubs at the spas. This was the first time Studio Lily Kwong has built gardens with herbs at their core and the result is a trio of traditional kitchen gardens with a twist, blending mindful moments such as a meditative pathway through olive trees at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and Shou Sugi Ban benches inside the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. To further honor the collaboration and tie back to the mission of the JW Garden program, JW Marriott will donate to one of Lily’s favorite charitable organizations in each destination.

“An herb garden is a beautiful portal to reconnect us back to the land and our senses,” said Lily Kwong. “Our JW Garden projects were designed to honor traditional kitchen gardens, but Studio Lily Kwong’s artistic approach to plant life adds unique and unexpected dimensions to each project. We are thrilled that JW Marriott guests will not only enjoy our gardens’ beauty, but also their bounty. Our greatest aspiration is that our work might inspire some guests to go home and grow their very own herb garden.”

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Description: Inspired by the diverse landscape of the California desert, Kwong and her team used native plants and edible herbs chosen for their therapeutic properties. With organically shaped garden beds that morph into hidden seating, the garden features peaceful walking paths and shade trees to mitigate the desert heat, inviting guests to rest and reflect. The garden also features a planting palette of endemic sages, desert marigold, milkweed and wildflowers to provide habitat and ecosystem support to fauna and insects.

Signature Herb: Sage

Also Growing: Rosemary, Prickly Pear, Olive Trees

Charitable Partner: Mojave Desert Land Trust, an organization whose mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. The donation will provide fourteen growing benches for a shade house, education signage and support the growth of 1,200 plants annually.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Description: In addition to drawing inspiration from the legacy of citrus in Orlando agriculture, Kwong and her team chose herbs with strong aromatic power as scent has a direct route to the limbic system – a direct connection to emotion and memory. It is Kwong’s hope that the garden – with its inviting seating and calming vignettes – will help embed joyful memories for guests.

Signature Herb: Rosemary

Also Growing: Thyme, Lavender, Chives, Oregano, Mint, Marjoram, Orange, Kumquat, Tangerine, Meyer Lemon

Charitable Partner: Orlando City Foundation, an organization that brings soccer to under-served communities by investing in safe places to play, urban gardens and access to healthy food choices. Two new school gardens will be built as a result of the donation, with produce going to the community.

JW Marriott Essex House New York

Description: Inspired by the hotel’s exquisite Art Deco roots, Kwong and her team created a terrarium that serves as both a botanical art piece and sets a new standard for an indoor edible garden. Sitting in the hotel’s grand lobby, the garden takes cues from the design of Central Park – which can be seen through adjacent windows – and renowned landscape architect Frank Law Olmstead. It sits inside a custom-designed millinery cabinet with nods to the design of the hotel’s facade and interiors, created by a master fabricator (Līmen

Studio) using an ancient Japanese Shou Sugi Ban process.

Signature Herb: Mint

Also Growing: Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram, Chives, Oregano

Charitable Partner: GrowNYC’s Greening program, which has been building and supporting community gardens, urban farms and other open space projects across New York City since 1975. The resulting donation will support their one-acre Teaching Garden on Governors Island, a popular field trip destination giving NYC students an opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and cook fruits, vegetables and herbs.

THE GIFT OF GREEN
Both Lily and JW Marriott hope the JW Garden inspires guests to plant a garden of their own and have created an Herb Garden Kit Curated by Studio Lily Kwong for JW Marriott featuring: Halden Garden heirloom Thyme, Mint and Oregano seeds; Kanso planters made of upcycled rice husk, bamboo fiber and wheat husk waste; JW Marriott chef-crafted recipe cards; and a journal collaboration with poet Mia Moretti. Studio Lily Kwong chose these powerful herbs as they grow perennially, meaning when transplanted into the ground, they will grow back every season for an endless bounty. The Herb Garden Kit is available through Curated by JW on Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques, a collection of online retail stores selling exclusive bed, bedding, fragrance, and other bespoke items from a number of the leading hospitality company’s 30 extraordinary hotel brands.

For more information or to book a visit to a JW Marriott, please visit www.jwmarriott.com or follow along @jwmarriotthotels. To learn more about Lily Kwong, visit @lilykwong.

About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard “J.W.” Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com

About Studio Lily Kwong
Lily Kwong is a next-generation landscape designer with roots in the urban planning and art worlds whose mission is to reconnect people to nature. Lily specializes in creating transformative environments that combine horticulture, design, education and visual arts to create cultural experiences that harmonize people with their environment. Studio Lily Kwong’s botanical art installations have been featured on The High Line, Grand Central Station’s iconic Vanderbilt Hall, The Whitney Museum and more. For more information, visit studiolilykwong.com.

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Marriott Bonvoy Puts Members In Pole Position With The Chance To Experience Monaco Grand Prix From the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Yacht

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Marriott Bonvoy is offering members the chance to take part in once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
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Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences, is offering members a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take in the Monaco Grand Prix from a VIP yacht chartered by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.

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Marriott Bonvoy members can use their points for the chance to stay on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team yacht, Liquid Sky
Marriott Bonvoy members can use their points for the chance to stay on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team yacht, Liquid Sky

The package is now available on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, the exclusive platform for Marriott Bonvoy members where they can use points earned from travel and everyday activities to bid on VIP access to experiences around the world. Members will be able to use their points in an auction to win the unforgettable prize, which includes:

  • Access to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team penthouse apartment in Monaco on Qualifying Day on Saturday, with views overlooking the start-finish straight of the circuit and the chance to mingle with Team personnel.
  • An exclusive sleepover on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team yacht, Liquid Sky, for the member and their guest. Liquid Sky has hosted the Team’s drivers and other legendary F1 figures.
  • The chance to be on the tri-deck yacht on Race Day on Sunday, providing prime race viewing along Tabac corner, indoor spaces with seating and screens and all-inclusive food & beverage by a top global caterer.

Chances For Members To Get In On The Action All Season Long
This experience is just one of many hosted by Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, that give members unrivaled access to the 2022 Formula One Season in 10+ markets around the world.

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VIP packages will be available for Marriott Bonvoy members to bid on throughout the Formula One season
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Marriott Bonvoy Moments packages with VIP access, meet and greets with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team personnel, hotel stays and much more will be available for members to bid on throughout the season at races in locations ranging from Montreal, to Budapest, to Singapore. In select locations, members will even be able to access the Paddock, where they can take in the race action alongside the Team and get the chance to visit the Mercedes garage.

The Ritz-Carlton will once again be bringing its legendary style to the iconic Silver Arrows Lounge at the race track in Miami, Singapore, Mexico City and Abu Dhabi, where Marriott Bonvoy Moments winners and other VIPs will have the chance to enjoy the brand’s world-renowned service. At select races, The Ritz-Carlton Ultimate Weekend Moments packages will be available for members to bid on, where VIP race access will be complemented with special touches from The Ritz-Carlton, including hotel stays, spa treatments and dining experiences.

Members who are not able to make it to the circuit will still be able to be part of the action, through exclusive content with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell and the opportunity to bid on virtual Moments packages, such as a tour of the Mercedes factory in Brackley, UK.

“The Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform gives our members the opportunity to create unbelievable memories through access to some of the most iconic experiences on earth,” said Anne Engelking-Smith, Vice President, Global Marketing, Marriott Bonvoy. “With Formula One seeing such incredible growth in popularity[1], we’re excited to be able to offer to our members these once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can only be unlocked through our program, creating an unforgettable way for them to enjoy the season.”

“The Team are pleased to collaborate with Marriott Bonvoy once again to deliver exclusive moments and one-of-a-kind access to Marriott Bonvoy members,” said Richard Sanders, Commercial Director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

Marriott Bonvoy Moments Formula One packages will be available throughout the season at https://moments.marriottbonvoy.com/partners/mercedes-amg-petronas

About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. currently operates more than 100 hotels in 34 countries and territories. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

[1] https://corp.formula1.com/formula-1-announces-audience-and-fan-attendance-figures-for-2021/

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Taste of Sustainability on Agritourism, Food and Better Life

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UNWTO - Taste of Sustainability on Agritourism, Food and Better Life - TRAVELINDEXRome, Italy, April 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) came together for a virtual talk on how best to harness the enormous potential that tourism has for the development of rural areas and communities.

Representatives of the two agencies were joined by experts from the European Commission, as well by a number of entrepreneurs from the fields of agri-tourism and gastronomy, including representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and renowned international chef Fatamata Tarazid-Tarawali (better known as “Chef Binta”).

The scope of the ‘virtual coffee’, which was moderated by FAO’s Rosa Laura Romeo, was to establish new links and widen participants’ knowledge on the future challenges but also opportunities faced by tourism rapidly evolving in rural areas.

Tourism currently faces many challenges, including the ongoing pandemic, but also many opportunities. There is a chance of “building back better” especially through the involvement of rural communities and youth, in line with the UN’s motto for the 2030 Agenda of leaving no one behind.

According to Valentina Superti, Director for Tourism and Proximity in the European Commission´s DG GROW, recovery from the current global health crisis is already leading to the transformation of the tourism sector, which today supports 23 million jobs in the European Union alone. In particular, agri-tourism has been identified as one of the key elements in sustaining national economies as recover and build back more inclusively, sustainably and with greater resilience.

In particular, participants in the virtual conference highlighted several transversal areas that would need to be leveraged urgently accelerating this transformation in the tourism sector:

  • Creating more attractive employment opportunities;
  • Developing the basic infrastructure, such as hotels and transport routes;
  • Better integration of digital technologies in the ways tourism destinations are conceived and managed by the relevant authorities.

In this respect, Maciej Golubiewski, Head of Cabinet of the European Agriculture Commissioner, observed that agri-tourism fits across the main priorities of the current Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union. Participants also agreed on the need for tourism activities to be planned so as to both meet changing consumer demands and to benefit rural communities. Yoshihide Endo, presented an overview of the FAO’s Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme.

Alongside this, UNWTO provided participants with an update on the Best Tourism Villages initiative. Launched in 2021, the initiative identifies and supports villages harnessing the power of tourism for opportunity and transformation. Illustrating the criteria of the BTV, the presentations of GIAHS sites in Spain (La Axarquía) and Slovenia (Brda-Collio) showed how agri-tourism best practices, such as strategizing and marketing of products for tourists, could be applied across selected sites in Europe building on the region’s deep-rooted natural and cultural heritage. At the same time, the presentations of Chef Binta and representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Dr Frans Teguh, underlined how the character of tourism destinations is showcased through authentic local cuisine.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Macao Grand Prix Museum with New Feature of Panoramic Views

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Macao Grand Prix Museum with New Feature of Panoramic Views -VISITMACAO.org - TRAVELINDEXMacao SAR, April 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Macao Grand Prix Museum debuts the new feature of 360-degree panoramic view for residents and visitors to enjoy an online virtual tour to the Museum, which shall promote their actual visits. The stamp series themed as “Museums and their Collections VI – Macao Grand Prix Museum” also came onto display in the Museum, which further enriches museumgoers’ experience.

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MGTO continues to optimize what the Macao Grand Prix Museum has to offer with new elements incorporated. Through a blend of diverse and interactive experiences, visitors can delve into the history and world of the Macau Grand Prix, which promotes integration across the fields of “tourism + sports”.

360o panoramic view at any time
The Museum introduced the innovative technology of 360-degree panoramic view for a virtual online tour. The zones, installations and exhibits in the Museum are brought to life in a three-dimensional, 360o panorama before the eyes of audiences by professional photography and software edition. Residents and visitors can enjoy an online virtual tour around the Museum from different angles at any time and place from the official website of the Macao Grand Prix Museum: mgpm.macaotourism.gov.mo/vrtours. The new feature of 360-degree panoramic view has made possible the cloud experience of Museum visit, which will spark greater interest in residents and visitors for an actual visit to the Museum.

Themed stamp exhibition at Macao Grand Prix Museum
In parallel with the official inauguration of the Macao Grand Prix Museum as an expansion project last year, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau chose the Macao Grand Prix Museum as the theme of its sixth stamp series, and issued the stamp series themed as “Museums and their Collections VI – Macao Grand Prix Museum” on 18 November 2021. Manifesting the captivating scene of the Macau Grand Prix, the themed stamp series is now on display at the Macao Grand Prix Museum.

Museum Ticket x Boarding Pass Promotion
The Macao Grand Prix Museum partners with Air Macau to launch the promotional offer “Macao Grand Prix Museum x Air Macau Boarding Pass Promotion” to draw new visitors to the Museum. From 1 March to 30 June 2022, visitors coming to Macao by Air Macau can enjoy the buy-one-get-one-free offer when they purchase admission tickets to the Museum by showing their Air Macau boarding pass, valid within seven days. The special offer is applicable only to purchase of standard tickets (MOP 80) and is bound by terms and conditions.

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The Macao Grand Prix Museum has been operating in rigorous compliance with the pandemic prevention guidelines issued by Health Bureau. Visitors are required to wear masks throughout the time on site, undergo temperature checks, present their valid Macao Health Code in green color and scan the venue code.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News