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New US sanctions target Russian hotel in Crimea acknowledged as world’s best

The latest US sanctions against Russia have hit four Crimean hotels, including Mriya Resort & Spa that is ranked as the world’s best holiday hotel and resort by the prestigious World Travel Awards. On Thursday, US Treasury department broadened the list of previously introduced Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia. The new list includes two Ukrainians, a Russian officer, and nine entities. The punitive measures were initially introduced in response to the reunification of the Crimean peninsula with Russia after a regional referendum in 2014. Washington had also accused Moscow of meddling with Ukrainian internal policy and fueling the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia’s Mriya Resort & Spa is located 25 kilometers from the Crimean city of Yalta. The complex was built with the financial support of Russia’s state-controlled lender Sberbank and is used to host the Yalta International Economic Forum. Russia’s Mriya Resort & Spa in #Crimea named the best holiday hotel The hotel was named the best holiday hotel and resort by the World Travel Awards in 2017. The year before, jury of the travel industry's most prestigious awards programme recognized Mriya Resort & Spa as Europe’s leading leisure resort. In 2015, Mriya won the title of Europe’s leading new resort. Established in 1923, World Travel aims to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. The awards are decided by an open vote and have been described as 'the Oscars of the travel industry'. Earlier this month, the World Spa Awards ranked the Russian hotel third among the best spa resorts across the world. Mriya was topped only by the Dubai-based Armani SPA and the Iridium Spa located in the Maldives. Apart from Mriya Resort & Spa the US sanctions target the Ai-Petri health resort, the Dulber holiday resort, and the Resort Complex Miskhor – all located in Crimea and established by the companies working in the peninsula.

Create: Nov 10, 2018 Edit: Nov 10, 2018 International News

Food Service Equipment Reports

Foodservice Equipment Reports is a FER Media LLC publication. FER delivers these benefits: A highly targeted operator circulation reaching the critical equipment and supplies decision makers. In-depth coverage of distribution and specification channels. A revolutionary product-oriented editorial format centered on fair and balanced evaluations of foodservice equipment and supplies. An annual buyers guide—available in print and Internet versions—that reaches an additional 10,000 big operator and distributor buyers outside the U.S. for a total circulation of 38,000 worldwide. Ad rates that allow impact advertising in an equipment and supplies-only environment. The most experienced and credible editorial, publishing and sales staff in the foodservice equipment and supplies field. Food Service Equipment Reports Code: iranhotelnews.com

Create: Nov 5, 2018 Edit: Dec 29, 2022 International Magazines

World Travel Market (WTM) enables the growth and development of the global travel industry.

World Travel Market London will be held at ExCeL London between 5 - 7 November 2018. ExCeL London is an exhibitions and international convention centre located on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport. ExCeL London 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London Docklands, E16 1XL Telephone: +44 (0)20 7069 4000 Website: www.excel-london.co.uk Monday 5 November 10:00 - 19:00 Admission to registered Exhibitors, Exhibitor Invitees, Ministers, Speakers and International Media only. Tuesday 6 November 10:00 - 18:00 Admission to all badged attendees and students registered for Tuesday.

Create: Nov 5, 2018 Edit: Jun 16, 2019 Events and Exhibitions

International Property & Travel magazine

International Property & Travel magazine focuses on the finest homes, resorts, interiors, travel, fashion and cars in the world – in fact, everything that signifies a highly desirable lifestyle. Features are both informative and interesting, offering advice from leading property experts on current market conditions around the word as well as specific information on each destination. The editor also selects the very best examples of properties for sale in each particular area and these are showcased within the different articles. The ‘First Class’ lifestyle section within every issue includes interviews with leading interior designers and gives an insight into varying trends around the globe. Top fashion designers also discuss their latest collections and offer advice on styling and accessories. Superior homes demand a vehicle of similar standing in the driveway and so we indulge car lovers’ passion with pages dedicated to the drives of their dreams. International Property & Travel has a valued readership of high net worth individuals and can be found in-flight and in the business class lounges of British Airways, Emirates, American Airlines and many more leading flight operators. The magazine is also a media partner of the International Property Awards. While great care has been taken in the receipt and handling of material, production and accuracy of content in this magazine, the publishers will not accept any responsibility for any errors, loss or omissions which may occur. The publishers would like to thank all those companies and individuals who took part in the magazine and wish them every success. International Property & Travel Code: iranhotelnews.com

Create: Nov 1, 2018 Edit: Dec 29, 2022 International Magazines

Interesting Advertising of the Opening of the world's biggest airport in Turkey

Create: Oct 31, 2018 Edit: Oct 31, 2018 TV

The most expensive hotel in the world

Create: Oct 29, 2018 Edit: Oct 31, 2018 TV

Keeping identity documents in hotels is totally against the rules

Hotel News - Keeping identity documents in hotels has been prohibited since two years ago. Nevertheless, hotels throughout the country insist on acting against this rule using different excuses. In July, 2016, the Cultural Heritage, Handcraft and Tourism Organization of the Republic of Iran reformed the executive rules of storage and cancellation of rooms in hotels considering the regulation of the reservation system, protecting consumer rights and informing tourists, travelers and travel agencies. In the article10, this rule explicitly states: In case of sufficient payment for guests to settle, the accommodation units (hotels and other kinds) do not have the right to hold the provided identity documents and they must return it to the owner after seeing and authenticating it. Also it is stated in the note to this article: The financial guarantees required to compensate for the losses incurred by domestic or foreign guests should be provided by travel and tourism offices. The head of the Society of Iranian hoteliers said: "According to this rule, keeping identity documents in hotels is illegal and the hotel owner will have to hand over identity documents as soon as the identity of the traveler confirmed. "Jamshid Hamzezadeh" said that the holding of identity documents is not related to Police surveillance performances at all. He added that if it is felt necessary to maintain the identity of the passenger, a copy can be obtained and the original document will be returned.Most hotels are worried about paying for customers, but this problem has been solved all over the world in the form of a customer deposit.

Create: Oct 28, 2018 Edit: Oct 31, 2018 Regional News

Food and Beverage Service

T horoughly revised and updated for its 8th edition, Food and Beverage Service is considered the standard reference book for food and drink service in the UK and in many countries overseas. New features of this edition include: - larger illustrations, making the service sequence clearer than ever - updated information that is current, authoritative and sets a world standard - a new design that is accessible and appealing. As well as meeting the needs of students working towards VRQ, S/NVQ, BTEC or Institute of Hospitality qualifications in hospitality and catering at Levels 1 to 4, or degrees in restaurant, hotel and hospitality management, the 'Waiter's Bible' is also widely bought by industry professionals. It is a valuable reference source for those working in food and beverage service at a variety of levels and is recognised as the principal reference text for International WorldSkills Competitions, Trade 35 Restaurant Service. Food and Beverage Service Code: iranhotelnews.com

Create: Oct 23, 2018 Edit: Feb 10, 2019 International Books

New hotel group Maribel launches in Europe

The Scandinavian hotel company First Hotels has joined forces with global hotel management company Belvar to conquer Europe. Together, the companies are trading over 200 million euros in turnover, a figure set to double in just two years. The new Group has been named Maribel and has a threefold and equal ownership between the two owners of Belvar, Mads Jacobsen and Rune Firing, and the founder of First Hotels and the Flying Elephant Group, Asmund Haare. “The portfolios are very well suited to each other and this is one of the cases where the total value exceeds that of the individual contributing elements,” says CEO of Belvar, Mads Jacobsen. Maribel will initially have more than 11,500 rooms in their portfolio, covering a total of 11 countries. Currently, the hotels operate under the trademarks First Hotels, Moxy Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott. In the UK alone, Belvar has opened 5 new UK Moxy hotels since December 2016. Major expansion plans Over the past few years, Belvar has become a significant European partner for the world’s largest hotel group, Marriott. The company has signed operational agreements for over 9,000 new rooms in a total of 45 hotels set to open over the next two years. The new Group will mean that they are represented in 17 countries. Equally, revenues will rise from two to four billion Norwegian kroner with a clear ambition of continued growth. Asmund Haare becomes Chairman of the board in Maribel, whilst Mads Jacobsen, Rune Firing and Simen Haare will become board members. Mads Jacobsen has been announced as CEO in both Maribel and Belvar, whilst Rune Firing continues as Chairman of the board of Belvar. Next-generation operating company The European hotel industry is characterised by large and heavy international players. Belvar, which is the Group’s operating company, will enter the top league of European hotel operators after the merger, but will maintain today’s effective organisation. With increased volume, there is also increased relevance and attractiveness for tomorrow’s hotel guests and for portfolio development. Source: ehotelier.com

Create: Oct 21, 2018 Edit: Oct 21, 2018 International News

Introducing the best and most popular hotel management software in the world - RMS Hotel

About RMS Hotel RMS Hotel is a Cloud Based property management and reservation system for full service, limited and self service accommodation businesses. 35+ years of experience in Hospitality technology in over 30 countries. This function rich, easy to use system will allow you to drive bookings, increase revenue, realize operational efficiencies and communicate with your guests allowing mobile check in/out abilities.

Create: Oct 21, 2018 Edit: Mar 3, 2019 International Hotel Management Software

Orbis will manage a new ibis Styles hotel in Bucharest, scheduled to open in 2020

Orbis Hotel Group, leading hotel operator in Eastern Europe and strategic partner of AccorHotels, further strengthens its leading position in the Romanian capital by signing a management contract for a new ibis Styles hotel in the city center. “Eastern Europe offers new, exciting destinations for both – corporate and leisure travelers from around the globe. On top of it, economies of countries in this part of the world are on the rise along with the domestic purchasing power. Definitely, we see the potential and that is why we are dynamically expanding our network of hotels in this region under AccorHotels’ brands. We offer currently 129 hotels in 12 countries and have more than 40 projects secured, ” Gilles Clavie, president of the management board & CEO of Orbis, commented. The newly-built ibis Styles Bucharest City Center, expected to be open in Q 1 2020, is developed in partnership with Romanian owner and investor – Dentotal Hospitality, and will be managed by Orbis. “With 11 hotels today and another 10 in the pipeline, Romania is a key market for us and we’re proud that in partnership with Dentotal Hospitality, we are further strengthening our leading position by opening ibis Styles City Center that will be one of the most upbeat and stylish hotels in Bucharest. We do not hide that we actively continue to look for further developing opportunities on the market, having a strong potential for hotels under AccorHotels’ world leading brands, ”adds Frank Reul, head of Development of Orbis & AccorHotels Eastern Europe Source : Business Review

Create: Oct 16, 2018 Edit: Oct 16, 2018 International News

Louvre Hotels launches Hlab, a new ecosystem of start-ups

The world’s 5th largest hotel group presents its new platform: HLab, the purpose of this open, flexible ecosystem is to bring the Group’s strategic focus into contact more quickly with the innovative ideas of its start-up partners. Communicating and working with external innovation pioneers is a veritable challenge for a major group. Louvre Hotels Group has stepped up to the plate with a solid, open approach to innovation. For over a year, their dedicated team has provided clear strategic focus and a pragmatic collaboration method leading very quickly to shared success with the start-ups. HLab is the name of this platform 100% dedicated to new intelligent businesses. We had a threefold objective when we launched HLab a year ago: Reach outside of the company for skills that could be valuable for the Group Prove that we were capable of testing, rolling out and scaling an innovative solution developed in collaboration with an external partner. Generate an innovative spririt internally " HLab is the first building block of our long-term innovation strategy. Today, we can be proud of what we have accomplished because we are in line with the stated objectives and ready to enter the next, ambitious phase of the adventure." Quang Thai, Vice President Strategy and Innovation Source : Louvre Hotels Group

Create: Oct 15, 2018 Edit: Oct 15, 2018 International News