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Kamalaya Unveils First Dedicated Women’s Health Program

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Kamalaya Unveils First Dedicated Women's Health Program - TRAVELINDEX - TOP25SPAS.comKoh Samui, Thailand, July 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Radiant Bliss for every woman’s life journey. Multi-award-winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary on Koh Samui, Thailand will launch its first-ever women-focused wellness program, Radiant Bliss, entirely dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing. The new program will commence in July 2023 and caters for women aged 18 and over.

The Radiant Bliss women’s health program is the 18th program on Kamalaya’s extensive wellness menu, dealing with specific symptoms and imbalances for female guests dependent on their health condition and life stage. Whether guests are focusing on fertility, preparing for pregnancy, transitioning to perimenopause or managing menopause itself; the program addresses all phases of women’s health through personalised treatments and therapies.

Together with Kamalaya’s wellness experts, female guests craft a curated journey of well-researched holistic treatments and therapies to support a strong foundation and a path for their unique health goals.

“Women’s health is unique and distinct from men’s health; Radiant Bliss aims to address these specific needs in a highly personalised way. What is special about this program is that it enables women the freedom to co-create an enriching experience for themselves that organically reconnects them to their innate healing wisdom and visionary version of themselves. Our highly skilled and talented experts place emphasis on the full spectrum of health including wellbeing and inner health, so our female guests can truly look to address their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs in one space,” says Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Karina Stewart, Msc. TCM.

The Radiant Bliss program draws on ancient Asian healing traditions such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, alongside holistic Western approaches such as Naturopathy, functional medicine, nutrition and current medical research. The synergistic combination of treatments and therapies from various traditions achieves optimum results and delivers an array of transformational offerings.

Incorporated in the Radiant Bliss program are Life-Enhancement Mentoring sessions to address emotional and individual needs, and functional medicine treatments in Kamalaya’s recently opened Longevity House including IV therapy specifically tailored to women’s health. Guests will also experience Kamalaya’s new Lanna Samunphrai Ron Abdominal Massage for balancing hormones and relieving lower back pain while aiding digestion. Additionally, the new program includes a set of Kamalaya’s own blend of nutraceutical-grade supplementation and remedies for fundamental support of female wellbeing.

After completing the Radiant Bliss program, women will be better educated about their health and equipped with insights and tools to listen to their bodies, understand their needs and synchronise their lifestyle and daily habits towards meeting their personal goals.

Suitable for women aged 18 and over, the Radiant Bliss program is available as an 8-night program, priced at 129,084 THB, however, guests are encouraged to stay for 14 nights (222,696 THB) or 21 nights (324,871 THB) to optimise their monthly cycle and personal health goals. The wellness program includes all treatments in the program and three healthy meals per day. Accommodation is additional and starts at 6,900 THB per night in the Hillside Room based on single occupancy.

As with all guests at Kamalaya, participants in the Radiant Bliss program will receive a wellness consultation and body bio-impedance analysis on arrival, complimentary participation in Kamalaya’s daily holistic schedule of activities and use of the herbal steam caverns, swimming pools, thermal plunge pools and Shakti Fitness Centre.

About Kamalaya
Multi-award-winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is located on the southern coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Founded by John and Karina Stewart in 2005, Kamalaya offers a synergistic wellness experience that helps people to embody their life’s potential and achieve optimal lifelong wellbeing while integrating healing therapies from East and West. Including personalised programs that address Detoxification, Stress & Burnout, Gut Health, Sleep Enhancement, Movement & Mobility, Resilience & Immunity, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing and Longevity & Regeneration.

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Tourism for Sustainable Development in Spotlight at UN Forum

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Tourism for Sustainable Development in Spotlight at UN Forum - TRAVELINDEXMadrid, Spain, July 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Reflecting the unprecedented relevance of tourism on the UN agenda, UNWTO together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Republic of Croatia and support from Ministry of Tourism, India, Chair of the G20 Tourism Working Group will gather leaders from the public and private sectors for a high level roundtable at the official side event on “Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability in Tourism” which will be held on Friday 14 July within the framework of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Inspiring and Guiding Action

The high-level event will further advance UNWTO’s work in making tourism a key pillar of sustainable development, most notably through enhanced public-private partnerships. In New York, UNWTO together with partners will:

  • Provide a better understanding of the SDGs from the perspective of tourism and inspire further action among both government and private sector stakeholders.
  • Present the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs developed under India’s G20 Presidency.
  • Raise awareness about a crucial development that is mobilizing the power of data by forging a global consensus for harmonized data on the economic, social and environmental performance of tourism at international, national and destination levels:  the forthcoming Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST).
  • Outline the benefits that private sector can bring to, and draw from, the development of harmonized Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework for Tourism Businesses.
  • Share the key points of the recently launched “Achieving the SDGs through tourism: Toolkit of Indicators for Projects (TIPS)” developed in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a comprehensive resource designed to guide users in aligning tourism development projects with the SDGs.

Connecting leading stakeholders

The Forum side event is aimed at inspiring common action between the public, private and academic sectors for the tourism sector to achieve real sustainability by focusing on the economic, social and environmental aspects in tourism as well as governance. Discussions will count on the insights of public, private and academic sector leaders from every global region, as well as key figures from within the United Nations itself.

  • Csaba Kőrösi, President of the United Nations General Assembly will join Lachezara Stoeve, President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in officially opening the event.
  • Moderated by UNWTO’s Executive Director Zoritsa Urosevic, the high-level roundtable discussion will count on the participation of Ministers of Tourism of Croatia, India, Jamaica, Spain and Dr. Ivan Šimonović, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations.
  • Representing the private sector will be Matt Callaghan, Director of EasyJet Holidays, while Edward Brooks, Executive Director and co-Founder of Oxford SDG Impact Lab, will provide the academic perspective.

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Wynn Macau Reveals Visionary Plan for New Restaurant Concepts

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Wynn Macau Reveals Visionary Plan for New Restaurant Concepts - TOP25RESTAURANTS.comMacao, Macao SAR, July 12, 2023 / TOP25RESTAURANTS / Globally renowned Chef André Chiang takes on role of Culinary Ambassador. Chefs will curate creative dining experiences to bolster Macau’s culinary industry. Wynn Macau is pleased to reveal a visionary plan for new restaurant concepts, where creativity takes center stage to create exciting dining experiences for visitors from around the world.

Globally renowned Chef André Chiang will take on the new role of Culinary Ambassador with Wynn Macau, having previously successfully served as Culinary Director for Sichuan Moon. Celebrated around the world as a culinary genius, Chef André will create a new Sichuan Moon restaurant at Wynn Palace which will open in a new, intimate setting to be announced soon. The new concept will deliver an unparalleled personalized culinary journey for our guests at Wynn. Sichuan Moon will close at the end of July to move to its new location, and in his new role as Culinary Ambassador, Chef André and the entire Sichuan Moon team will host a series of innovative events in August, including “Sichuan Moon Culinary Tours” in Shanghai and Singapore.

On the heels of his world-renowned success at Wing Lei Palace of Wynn Palace, Cantonese Master Chef Tam Kwok Fung – one of the most revered Chinese chefs in the world and celebrated “Chef of the Year” by the 2023 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide – will present a new restaurant concept of his own in the existing Sichuan Moon location. This new concept is based upon his personal vision for elevating Cantonese cuisine to a global level. With the traditions of Cantonese cuisine at its core, the new culinary experience will integrate the concept of the Chinese 24 Solar Terms found in the Lunar New Year calendar. Culinary artistry and creativity will work in harmony to nurture body and soul, highlighting the importance of China’s rich culinary culture.

By showcasing the extraordinary culinary skills of Chef Tam as well as the traditions of Cantonese cuisine through premium ingredients and innovative presentation, the new restaurant will present the rich culture of Cantonese cuisine to the world in an even more profound and meaningful way.

Renowned for his exceptional Chinese and Western culinary skills, as well as his in-depth knowledge of ingredients, Executive Chef Wilson Fam is set to take the helm of Wing Lei Palace as Executive Chef. Chef Fam will lead the Wynn Lei Palace team of experienced chefs to present his talent for crafting extraordinary regional Chinese cuisine.

Armed with nearly 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Fam has garnered praise from his peers in the culinary industry for pushing the boundaries of creativity and his impressive cooking skills. Under Chef Fam’s leadership, Wing Lei Palace will present the finest of Chinese cuisine in a refreshing vibrant setting.

About Wynn Macau
Wynn Macau is a luxury hotel and casino resort in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China with two iconic towers featuring a total of 1,010 spacious rooms and suites, approximately 294,000 square feet of casino space, approximately 64,300 square feet of retail space, 14 food and beverage outlets, two spas, a salon and a pool. The resort proudly boasts three distinct entertainment experiences, including Macau’s only choreographed Performance Lake, blending lofty plumes of water, gracefully choreographed music from Broadway tunes to renowned Chinese songs, powerful LED lights and fire effects.

About Wynn Palace
Wynn Palace is the second luxury integrated resort from international resort developer Wynn Resorts in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, following the launch of Wynn Macau. Located in the Cotai area, it features a 28-storey hotel with 1,706 exquisitely furnished rooms, suites and villas, versatile meeting facilities, over 107,000 square feet of renowned luxury retail, 14 food and beverage outlets, Macau’s largest spa, a salon, a pool and approximately 468,000 square feet of casino space. The resort also features a variety of entertainment experiences, including the dazzling 8- acre Performance Lake that mesmerizes guests with a choreographed display of water, music and light, the unique SkyCab, spectacular, large-scale floral displays and an extensive collection of art works by some of the world’s leading artists.

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HARD ROCK CELEBRATES MESSI WITH CHICKEN SANDWICH

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Love Lionel? Then Hard Rock International has the sandwich for you. The pop-culture inspired hotel brand has teamed up with arguably the world’s greatest-ever soccer player, Lionel Messi, to launch a namesake menu item – the Messi Chicken Sandwich, “Made For You by Leo Messi.”

The new “Milanese style” Chicken Sandwich is timed to Messi’s transfer to Miami in the North American Major League Soccer (representing the biggest addition to the league since Pele).

Now, foodies – and football fans – around the world can order the Messi Chicken Sandwich at participating Hard Rock Café locations and Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, including South Florida’s iconic Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Messi’s new neighbourhood.

“I’m thrilled to bring the flavours of my home country to the world with the launch of my very own Chicken Sandwich, inspired by one of my favourite dishes, the Milanesa,” said the Argentinian and international icon – and recent World Cup champion – Messi. “I can’t wait for my fans all over the world to get a taste of one of my childhood favourites that still makes me feel at home, wherever in the world I am.”

The Messi Chicken Sandwich is inspired by Messi’s love of Milanese, an Argentinean staple that features a crispy Milanese-style chicken breast topped with melted provolone cheese and an herbed aioli. Paired with fresh tomatoes and arugula, the sandwich is served on a toasted artisan bun.

“Leo Messi is not just one of the greatest athletes and cultural icons on the planet, he’s also an ambassador who aligns very closely with our values as an organization,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International. “We are extremely honoured to partner with someone who embodies the champion and winning spirit in all facets of his professional and personal life, and we look forward to welcoming him to the US as part of our extended Hard Rock family.”

First published at Travel Industry Today

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RETAIL ROUND-UP: Cruising with Travel Edge and appointments at Trevello, Maritime Travel

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Travel Edge Network top advisors set sail in Europe while Trevello and Maritime welcomed new team members in this week’s round-up from the world of retail travel; and check out Swan Hellenic’s FAM incentive to Antarctica.

TRAVEL EDGE NETWORK

Travel Edge Network’s Ana McLaughlin, Advisor; Linda Winslow, Advisor; Mark Stubbert, VP of Advisor Services; Trisha Pergande, Advisor; Michelle Leal, VP Engagemen; Nadiya Makarenko, SVP; Diana Traficante; Cindy Brown, Advisor; Jeff Knuth, Advisor; and the captain of the AmaMora

Travel Edge Network (TEN) recently hosted a select group of top advisors, their hosted guests, and team members on an AmaWaterways Rhine River cruise aboard the AmaMora through Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

The group is part of an elite category of 22 advisors recognized as the network’s top performers who achieved a variety of milestones ranging from earning the highest level of preferred partner sales to surpassing $250K in overall revenue.

“There was much to celebrate on this cruise both for our industry and for our network, “says Nadiya Makarenko, Sr. VP, Travel Edge Network. “With the demand for luxury travel surging, our advisors have been working non-stop for their clients to ensure they get the hotels, tours and experiences they want considering the unprecedented demand. Being together for the week aboard the AmaMora was an amazing opportunity to thank our top performers, celebrate their success and share our appreciation for the important role they play in our network.”

Advisors were recognized in the categories of top overall sales as well as by vertical including air, hotels, cruise, tours and insurance. There is also a Rising Star award for an advisor in the early stages of their career.

TREVELLO

Jolana Phillips Veinott and Cathy Redekopp

Trevello Travel Group has welcomed Cathy Redekopp and Jolana Phillips-Veinott, to critical positions within the organization, exemplifying the company’s commitment to unparalleled professional development for agents.

Cathy Redekopp joins Trevello as the new Professional Development Manager for Western Canada, wielding an impressive background in the retail leisure travel industry. With Alberta serving as her base of operations, Redekopp will spearhead professional growth initiatives throughout the region.

Also joining the company is Jolana Phillips-Veinott, who, with over two decades of experience in adult education, assumes the role of Learning Manager.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Cathy and Jolana,” says Zeina Gedeon, CEO, Trevello Travel Group. “Their unmatched expertise and unwavering passion for continuous learning and professional development will undoubtedly amplify our company’s capabilities, ushering in a new era of success for our advisors and their clients.”

MARITIME TRAVEL

Maritime Travel has announced the appointment of retail travel industry veteran Kimberley Wood as Director of Branch Operations for Western Canada.

Wood will be responsible for Maritime Travel’s 22 leisure agencies in British Columbia and Alberta.

“Kimberley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in directing the daily operations of agency teams, most recently at Transat Distribution Canada, and previously at American Express Travel,” says Carol Buchanan, President, Retail, Maritime Travel. “Western Canada is an important market for Maritime Travel, and we look forward to working with Kimberley as we continue to grow and prosper there.”

Headquartered in Halifax, Maritime Travel has more than 90 agencies across the country. A member of Virtuoso, the company was recently named a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Prior to that, it had been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies every year since 1998.

Maritime Travel Inc. has been in business since 1949 and operates as LeGrow’s Travel in Newfoundland and Labrador.

SWAN HELLENIC FAM

Agents (and a friend) have a chance to sail with Swan Hellenic to Antarctica in November 2024. By booking three staterooms for the 2023-24 season before Dec. 31, 2023, each booking will be entered for a chance to win one of 10 cruises for two. More bookings increases the chances of winning. The offer includes a host of amenities including regional (but not international) airfare.

At the same time, clients are eligible for 30% savings on a nine-night Antarctica cruise taken before Aug. 31.

First published at Travel Industry Today

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Krabi Hotel Invites Guests to Stay for Good

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Krabi Hotel Invites Guests to Stay for Good - TRAVELINDEX - TOP25HOTELS.comKrabi, Thailand, July 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX /Banyan Tree Krabi, a luxury 72-key resort situated on secluded Tubkaek Beach, is encouraging its visitors to immerse themselves in the local Southern Thai culture, by joining weekly excursions to a nearby island renowned for producing beautiful batik fabrics and woodcrafts.

The initiative is part of the Banyan Tree Group’s “Stay for Good” programme, launched two months ago, aimed at enticing guests at 5-star hotels worldwide to roll up their sleeves and join neighbouring villagers at work.

At the Balinese property of Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, for example, guests spend a day with local farmers, foraging for fruits and edible plants, while at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto in Japan, visitors learn how to entwine grass to make traditional thatched roofs for villagers’ homes.

“At Banyan Tree Krabi, we invite our guests to embark on a day’s adventure at the quiet fishing town of Ban Koh Klang on a small island in the middle of the Krabi River,” said Sustainability Manager Ms Thepsuda Loyjiw. “It’s a great opportunity to travel by traditional longtail boat along the river where they might spot some rare bird species and wild monkeys among the mangroves. The island itself is a spectacular natural setting and among the hidden gems we visit is a series of majestic limestone caves.”

A lunch, inspired by home-grown fruits, vegetables and recipes passed down from one generation to the next, is served on a floating restaurant among the mangroves, then the guests meet the villagers and interact.

Among the daily pursuits the foreign visitors can experience are: joining the local craftsmen who intricately carve and create wooden models of longtail boats, which are sold in Krabi as souvenirs; and sitting with the women of Ban Koh Klang who are veterans of batik art, mixing organic dyes and skillfully painting colourful fabrics. Harvesting rice in the fields with a local family is included as a seasonal activity.

Launching the programme in May, Banyan Tree said it hopes the visits will “encourage a deeper connection with each destination while honouring the heritage and traditions and contribute to creating more opportunities for local communities.”

Constantly vying to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, in December Banyan Tree Krabi partnered with a local artisan, Souvenirs From the Sea, a project involving beachcombing for refuse and waste products that could be upcycled into sellable items such as tote bags.

Banyan Tree Krabi’s other recent sustainability initiatives include an Earth Day beach clean-up, and the introduction of Forest Bathing, a nature-based educational tour for guests, including children, to help raise awareness about environmental conservation and protecting local flora and fauna.

“Of course, many guests come to a serene destination to relax, to enjoy cocktails at sunset, spa treatments, and wining and dining,” said Loyjiw. “However, they also want to see the local customs, and nothing feels better than giving something back to the community.”

ABOUT BANYAN TREE
Banyan Tree offers a Sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. An all-villa concept often with private pools, Banyan Tree provides genuine, authentic service and a distinctive, premium retreat experience.

ABOUT BANYAN TREE GROUP
Banyan Tree Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group”) is one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups centred on the purpose-driven mission of stewardship and wellbeing while offering exceptional, design-led experiences.

The Group’s diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences features an ecosystem of 10 global brands.

Established in 2008, with the goal of advancing people development and management excellence, Banyan Tree Management Academy has nurtured over 8,000 associates across 23 countries. The Group is recognised for its commitment to environmental protection and community development through its Banyan Tree Global Foundation. Operating over 70 hotels in 17 countries, it has 47 new properties in the pipeline.

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Alma Named Best Family Resort in Vietnam

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Alma Named Best Family Resort in VietnamCam Ranh, Vietnam, July 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma Resort, a 30-hectare oceanfront property on the Cam Ranh peninsula in southern Vietnam, was named the No. 1 family resort in Vietnam by the influential Australian-based Holidays with Kids magazine.

The resort’s 12 “beautiful” swimming pools drew high praise in the editors’ review, which notes how the pools “cascade down to the beach” where a variety of exciting water sports are on offer.

“Families can enjoy the splash water park with its exhilarating slides, wave pool and lazy river,” the review continues. “There’s also a fantastic kids’ club and a youth club for teens with an abundance of activities to keep guests entertained.”

The Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards showcase the “best of the best” of family-friendly hotels and resorts in Australia and around the world. For a second-straight year, Alma won the top spot in the magazine’s ranking of Vietnam’s 10 best family resorts.

Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler said the resort’s location overlooking the 15-kilometre-long Long Beach “couldn’t be better for family travelers.”

“Alma is truly one-of-a-kind with its unprecedented array of family facilities ranging from our 6,000 sqm water park with a lazy river, water slides, wave pool and kid’s pool, to our science museum, cinema, youth club, kids club, 18-hole putting green, sustainable farm and more. We offer all our guests the ultimate beach holiday,” he said.

Alma was also recognized earlier this year as the leading luxury beachfront resort in Vietnam by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

About Alma
Situated on Vietnam’s emerging Cam Ranh peninsula fronting Long Beach, Alma resort commands some 30 hectares of inspiring ground. Emblematic of Vietnam’s maturation as a destination, the bold and spacious integrated resort offers 580 oversized suites and pavilions that all afford sweeping vistas of the ocean, including contemporary three bedroom oceanfront pavilions each totalling 224sqm with a living room, four bathrooms and a private pool. Alma features a broad spectrum of restaurants helmed by top chefs, a food court with an array of local and international cuisine, as well as a sports bar, pool bar and beach bar. Other highlights include 12 swimming pools cascading down to the beach, a waterpark, 13-treatment room spa, 75-seat cinema, convention centre, amphitheater, science museum, gymnasium and yoga room, 18-hole mini golf course, a youth centre with virtual reality games, a kid’s club, water sports centre, a sustainable organic farm and even an ‘Alma Mart’ mini supermarket.

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Alain St. Ange Joins Top Management Team at the African-Asian Union

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Alain St. Ange Joins Top Management Team the African-Asian Union - TRAVELINDEXCairo, Egypt, July 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Alain St. Ange, Former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Republic of Seychelles and current Head of Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy is appointed as the AFASU Vice Chairman for the Tourism Division and Vice Chairman of AFASU Golden Awards Committee.

Afro Asian Union AFASU announced appointment of Alain St. Ange, Vice-President of the AFASU Tourism Sector and Vice-Chair of the AFASU Gold Awards Committee, HE Mr. Alain St. Ange is the former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Maritime of The Republic of Seychelles and current President of Saint Ange International Tourism Consultancy.

His outstanding contributions and dedication to the development of tourism and his strong admiration for this sector had the greatest impact on choosing him to join the African-Asian Union AFASU as well as the importance of the AFASU awards in recognizing excellence and promoting innovation and sustainability in the field of travel and tourism and all other sectors of the union.

Alain St. Ange, Head of Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy and a former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Republic of Seychelles is honored by being appointed the AFASU’S Vice Chairman for the Tourism Division and Vice Chairman of the AFASU Golden Awards Committee.

Known for his outstanding contributions and dedication to developing tourism, as well as the significance reputation of the AFASU awards in recognizing excellence and fostering innovation in the field of tourism and travel, HE Alain St.Ange, as an expert in tourism and Head of the Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy, has been honored with the prestigious appointment as AFASU Vice Chairman for the Tourism Division and Vice Chairman of the AFASU Golden Awards Committee.

Alain St. Ange, has received many awards from several organizations across the world including a declaration as the “most tourified Tourism Minister in and outside Seychelles” by the Sunday edition “Ozordi Dimans” of the Seychelles ‘Today’ Newspaper written by Christine Ouma; This was just prior pulling the “Lifetime Achievement Award For Promotion of The Travel Trade” by Pacific Area Writers Association, an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO at ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin Germany in March 2023.

He received a Plaque of Honour from the House of Lords in London (2015), and the Tourism Eminent Achiever Award in Africa (2015), the “Global Achievers Award” at the 34th International Congress of the Non-Resident’s Indians (NRI) Welfare Society of India. He is also the recipient of the Key to the City Awards in the USA by the City of Detroit, an Honorary Citizen of Sioux City Iowa and a ‘Key to the City Award’ by Tuskegee Alabama, the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Samman’ Award for strengthening Indo-Seychelles relations at a ceremony in New Delhi in India to the highest decoration of “Commandeur de l’Ordre National” in Madagascar done in the presence of the Island’s full Guard of Honour followed soon after also in 2012 by being offered a Conseil Regional Medal by Didier Robert, the Regional President of La Reunion for work to develop the cooperation between the Indian Ocean Islands and ‘Commandeur de l’Ordre de L’Etoile de Moheli’ by the Island of Comores (2014).

Chosen as an Honoree to be inducted into the African Diaspora World Tourism Hall of Fame for all the work he has done in cultural heritage tourism and confirmed that at this Travel Award in the USA honoured as a world tourism leader by the African Diaspora World Tourism Awards in Atlanta in the USA. Received from the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) with a “Certificate of Recognition” for dedication and hard work in setting a record for Seychelles’

Tourism arrivals for 2016 and received a ‘Plaque of Honour’ at House of Lords, London from the Rt. Hon. Baroness Sandip Verma, the Minister of International Development of the United Kingdom in Recognition of Dedication, Passion, Courage, Commitment, Spirit Ethics & Excellence for Outstanding Endeavors (2015) and the “Travellinks Eminent Achiever Award” during their 7th Anniversary & Award Ceremony (2015).

Alain St.Ange is the Deputy Secretary-General of FORSEAA (Forum of Small Medium Economic AFRICA ASEAN) in Jakarta, the Vice President International Relations for TMN (Travel Marketing Network) in New York, Co-Chair of the SUNx (Strong Universal Network) Organization in London and coined as ‘A Seychelles’ Master of Promotion’ by International Kreol Magazine of the UK.

In September of 1995, the worldwide association of gourmets, the ‘Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseures’ honoured Alain St.Ange for his work as a restaurateur and hotelier in Seychelles. He was awarded the Charge de Mission du Bailliage des Seychelles at a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya in the presence of Mr. Katana Ngala, the Kenyan Minister of Tourism. During that same era that he was admitted as a Member of the ‘Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Degustateurs’, The Tourism Society (MTS), The Cookery and Food Association (MCFA), the British Institute of Management (MBIM) & the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (MHCIMA).

For many years Alain St. Ange was a Consultant to PMAESA (Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa) in Mombasa and CIOA (Cruise Indian Ocean Association) in Durban, a ‘Honorary Member’ of the “Patrick Victor Cultural Foundation” (2016) and received an “Address of Appreciation” from Shannon College of Hotel Management of Ireland for the valuable support in the education of Seychellois students for the hotel industry.

In 2012 he received a Message from Queen Elizabeth II on Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting event that said: – “I am delighted that His Excellency Mr. Alain St. Ange, Minister of Tourism and Culture, is attending the concert and Diamond Jubilee Beacon lighting event at Beau Vallon Bay to share the celebration in commemorating the Diamond Jubilee marking the 60th Anniversary on My Accession to the Throne. As a mark of sincere friendship and good will, I send you my warmest greetings and best wishes for the forthcoming year. Elizabeth R. “followed by being named ‘Ambassadeur Ile de La Reunion’ (2012).

Alain St. Ange was the founding president of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands (Seychelles, Mauritius, La Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros & Mayotte). During the Tourism Week celebrations of September 2017, the Seychelles Tourism Board presented Alain St. Ange with a “Certificate of Recognition” for the valuable contribution to Seychelles’ Tourism Industry as Seychelles Tourism Board Director of Marketing and Chief Executive Officer and as Seychelles’ Minister of Tourism. In 2019 Alain St. Ange was named as part of the “African Travel 100 Global Tourism Personalities” in the TOP 100 GLOBAL TOURISM PERSONALITY Award by ATQ News in Nigeria and on 24th of July 2019 in Johannesburg in South Africa he was named “Change Maker in Tourism Award” at the African Resilience Summit organized by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) in conjunction with the Resilience Council. In the same year he is appointed Chairman Board of Trustees of the Arab Tourism News Portal – Al-Masala-Official Tourism Travel Portal News at Middle East.

In 2021 Alain St. Ange was welcomed on the advisory board of the Global India Business Forum as an Honorary Member for the period 2021 – 2025 and was included in the Coffee Table Book “Global Icons of Travel & Tourism” written by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association covering 50 Tourism Leaders from across the world. He made the 2021 list of “Top 30 Hospitality and Tourism Influencers in Africa” by The Pyne Awards.

Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation of Nigeria appoints Alain St. Ange as a Board Member – This climate action, sustainable tourism, and heritage non – profit and non- governmental organization is leading a green and sustainability movement in tourism development in Africa through its climate action programmes in support of the UN SDGs and African Union Agenda 2063.

Mr. St. Ange has worked day and night for so many years to better the tourism industry and has been seen speaking at events around the globe. During his years in Office as Minister he brought not only himself, but the reputation of his country to become a leading force in international tourism.

Friends with all, enemies with none are what drives Alain St. Ange in the love of the tourism industry. Alain St. Ange was a directly elected Member of the Seychelles Legislative in 1979 and 2002 and was one of the three Presidential Candidates in the Seychelles 2020 Presidential Elections.

Alain St. Ange studied Hotel Management in Germany and Tourism Management in France. He worked in hotels in Seychelles, the Channel Islands and in Australia. He is a known and respected tourism personality and is often called on to address tourism or air transport on the international circuit because of his in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and his ability to speak ‘off the cuff or from the heart’ as he prefers saying.

Dr. Hossam Darwish, President of the African-Asian Union AFASU, said that he is proud and happy that Mr. Alain St. Ange joined the work team of the Federation and that he is an added value to the Union in general and the tourism sector. His strategic vision of supporting sustainable development, creativity, innovation, and development in all sectors.

Counselor Dr. Adel Al-Maslamani, CEO of the Union, confirmed that he strongly welcomes the presence of Mr. Alain St. Ange in the senior management committee of the Union, and we are confident that Mr. Alan’s great knowledge, experience and sophistication will help us expand international cooperation and achieve new successes in terms of supporting the sustainable development of the tourism, travel and aviation sectors in the African and Asian continents. We are pleased to appoint Mr. Alan as a member of the Executive Council of the Union in addition to his previous duties.

Major General Hossam Badr El-Din, Executive Vice President of the Union, added that within the framework of the AFASU’s endeavor to include major experiences in all sectors throughout 2023.

“We are pleased to welcome his sovereignty, as he will join a group of experienced and distinguished cadres in the Union, and we wish him a journey full of giving and full of achievements with the AFASU. We look forward to working alongside him to ensure the achievement of the federation’s future goals. We affirm full confidence and support for him to work towards achieving the strategic goals desired.”

The Afro-Asian Peoples’ Solidarity Organization (AAPSO) was founded in 1957. AAPSO is the oldest popular International non-governmental organization in the world.

The AFASU Union is founded under the umbrella of (AAPSO) and was officially announced on, 2020. The main aim of the union is to spread awareness in Africa and Asia, making research and development part of our culture. Moreover, it aims to grow the tourism sector by making local societies and private sectors participate in the development of tourism, making it an active sector. The organization works to improve people’s income, as well as minimize poverty and unemployment. Besides, the organization is to establish rules to promote tourism by using technologically advanced measures. Also, the union aims to preserve national heritage and crafts to improve people’s lives and solve their economic problems.

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Ruby Jubilee Celebration Package at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel Bangkok

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Ruby Jubilee Celebration Package at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel Bangkok - TRAVELINDEX - VISITTHAILANDBangkok, Thailand, July 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Enjoy with us the very special occasion of our hotel anniversary by booking the Ruby Jubilee stay package and joining with us to celebrate this important milestone 40th anniversary of Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Special privileges during your stay include room upgrade and dinner by the Chao Phraya River

During your stay with us, we are delighted to offer room upgrade with our compliments a bottle of private label wine daily, and buy 1 get 1 free BBQ buffet dinner at THB 1,800++. Come and join in the fun!

Special in Celebration of our Ruby Jubilee year, every Baht spent with a minimum of THB 10,000 on rooms, restaurants, catering and weddings at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers throughout July and August 2023 will be eligible for a chance to win an Exclusive Experiences by the Chao Phraya River at a value of THB 2M in total. (1 prize x Grand prize worth at THB 1,000,000 package / 5 prizes x 2nd prize worth at THB 100,000 package / 10 prizes x 3rd prize worth of THB 50,000 package)

Ruby Jubilee Celebrations package details included below:
• Room rates start from THB 6,150++ for non-member or THB 5,842++ for Marriott Bonvoy Member
• Room upgrade to Premium Deluxe Riverview
• Eligible for Marriott Bonvoy points earning
• Receive one bottle of private label wine on daily basis
• Complimentary BBQ buffet dinner at Feast when accompanied by one paying adult at THB 1,800++ per person
• Package available for stay period until 31 August 2023

For more information or reservation, please call +66 2 266 0123, e-mail at res172.royalorchid@sheraton.com or visit our: www.royalorchidsheraton.com

About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts makes it easy for guests to feel welcome at over 435 hotels in more than 70 countries and territories around the world. As the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands sitting at the center of hundreds of communities around the world, Sheraton has a rich heritage in creating a sense of belonging for guests, wherever they are in the world. Sheraton is currently undergoing a major brand transformation, creating a signature community experience for the next generation of travelers at properties across the globe. The new vision for Sheraton features intuitive design, tech-forward experiences and upgrades to everything from public space and F&B to flexible meeting space. To learn more, visit www.sheraton.com. Stay connected to Sheraton on Facebook, and @sheratonhotels on Twitter and Instagram. Sheraton 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.

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UNWTO Partners with Alpitour World Around Innovation and Education

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UNWTO Partners with Alpitour World Around Innovation and Education - TRAVELINDEXMadrid, Spain, July 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO will work with Alpitour World as a strategic partner to advance innovation, education and sustainability across every part of the tourism sector.

Reflecting UNWTO’s focus on harnessing the power of public-private partnerships, the newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding with Alpitour World, will see the two organizations work together around shared strategic goals. In this context, the two organizations will particularly focus on supporting innovators and driving forward the digital transformation of the sector.

Working together for a smarter tourism

The partnership between UNWTO and Alpitour is aimed at strengthening the links between tourism’s public and private sectors. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Alpitour World President Gabriele Burgio. Among its key aims are to:

  • Develop strategic collaborations in the field of tourism innovation, including through supporting the creation of a tourism startup ecosystem.
  • Recognize and supporting the best new talent through the organization of Start-Up Competitions focused on advancing tourism’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Advance tourism as a pillar of rural development, including through Alpitour World’s support of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative.
  • Collaborate in training hospitality workers, including through joint education courses and other training materials

This Memorandum of Understanding lays the foundations for future, specific joint initiatives, establishing Alpitour World as a key partner of UNWTO in innovation and sustainability.

  • Alpitour World is a leading tourism operator, with its own airline, hotel chain and a global network of more than 2,400 travel agencies.
  • As part of the partnership, UNWTO and Alpitour World will hold regular joint meetings and strategy sessions as they continue to advance their collaboration and adapt to the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing tourism.

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