Capuano’s appointment follows the unexpected passing of Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson on February 15, 2021.
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Marriott International appoints Stephanie Linnartz as President
As President, Linnartz will be responsible for developing and executing all aspects of the company’s global consumer strategy, including brand, marketing, sales, revenue management, customer engagement, digital, information technology, emerging businesses and loyalty strategies.
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Thomas Cook India launches India’s first physical MICE event in partnership with Marriott
The vibrant interaction included dialogue around the potential of India as a MICE destination, digital, physical and hybrid MICE programs and the new travel normal for MICE. Each Marriott representative presented a range of offerings/USPs of their respective hotel with personalised options to support the corporates in booking their next incentive/conference in India.
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Development of homestays through hospitality skill upgradation will make local communities Atmanirbhar: Prahlad Singh Patel
Ministry of Tourism’s India TourismRegional Office (East) has organized this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in association with Eastern Himalayas Travel and Tour Operator Association (Resource Partner) and IIAS School of Management (Knowledge Partner) to enrich the hospitality skills of the Homestay owners of the region to ensure a better experience for the tourists
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Swiss Hotel Management School announces new blended Master’s degree program
Starting February 2021, this blended program is ideal for active professionals providing flexible online study, concluding with a three-week practical, immersive campus experience in Switzerland. In addition to this, eligible students can apply for scholarship up to 20%.
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Signum Hotels signs up hotels in Greece & Israel
Under the exclusive arrangement with Frank Group, Signum Hotels will develop a significant portfolio of more than 15 hotels across Greece and Israel, over the course of 3-5 years.
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Gulfood 2021, world’s first in-person global F&B industry event in the past 12 months, opens in Dubai
The event features participation of 2,500 companies from 85 countries
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‘Green Travel’: A rapidly growing concept in the Tourism Industry
Eshan Joshi, Head of Marketing, Zostel shares his opinion on why Green travel is taking over the industry
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Pricking the bubble
With Sri Lanka allowing tourists to travel in ‘bio bubbles’ locally, hoteliers are doing their best to woo back India travellers, who comprised a large chunk of FTAs in 2019
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Niraamaya Wellness Retreats introduces Post-Covid program
The 21-nights program is aimed to help these patients who are struggling to regain their physical activity levels, reduce dependence on supplemental oxygen, improve quality of life and most importantly cope better with the emotional and psychological impact of the disease