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Discovery Princess sets sail to LA

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SINGAPORE, 11 March 2022: Discovery Princess delivered 28 January at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, stopped by Singapore for supplies before sailing across the Pacific Ocean to the Port of Los Angeles, where she will embark on her maiden voyage 27 March.

Discovery Princess will join eight other ships that have resumed service for Princess Cruises.

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Princess Cruises also recently celebrated and honoured the Discovery Princess Madrina – Hotel General Manager Terri Cybuliak – currently serving onboard Sky Princess, leading a team of 1,200 crew members within the hotel department.

Her main role is to ensure exceptional guest experience from entertainment to food and beverage, housekeeping and guest services.

Terri first joined Princess in 1998 as a junior assistant purser on the original Crown Princess. As hotel general manager, she helped launch Majestic Princess in China and was heavily engaged in the planning of that ship. With Sky Princess, she became the first female hotel general manager at Princess to launch a new build from a shipyard.

“Terri embodies the Princess Cruises spirit and culture of being a team player, forging strong relationships, learning from her colleagues and mentoring her team to perform at their highest level,” said Princess Cruises president John Padgett. “With gratitude, we proudly honour Terri as the Madrina of our new Discovery Princess, recognizing all of her incredible contributions over her 24-year career with Princess.”

“I am honoured to be the Madrina of Discovery Princess. This is a culmination of not only my achievements but also those who have supported me and influenced the leader I’ve become,” said Discovery Princess Madrina, Terri Cybuliak. “Princess has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world, and I am forever grateful for these experiences.”

Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class ship

The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess.

With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents mesmerizing Broadway-style production shows that can only be seen in the state-of-the-art Princess Theater, including the newest show, Spotlight Bar. Discovery Princess uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance efforts.

In addition, Discovery Princess is the newest ship to join the fleet offering Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favourite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best Wi-Fi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favourite movies and shows.

Discovery Princess is now making make her way to the Port of Los Angeles to sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from 27 March to 24 April 2022. She will then head up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.

More information about Discovery Princess can be found at https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/xp-discovery-princess/

UNWTO delays decision on Russia’s membership

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MADRID, 11 March 2022: UNWTO is taking its time deciding whether to suspend the Russian Federation’s membership after some members called for a decision last week.

The UNWTO Executive Council deliberated the pros and cons at Tuesday’s extraordinary council meeting and decided to pass the buck to an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to rule on the Russian Federation’s membership suspension.

The council’s Tuesday meeting responded to petitions by Colombia, Guatemala, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Ukraine calling for the suspension of the Russian Federation from membership of UNWTO.

UNWTO’s membership includes 160 member states, six associate members and over 500 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities. The 160 member states hold the core voting rights.

In a press statement on 9 March, the UNWTO promised the “first-ever Extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly will convene in the coming days.”

The request to oust Russia from UNWTO ranks is a first for the usually placid and anodyne tourism body following demands for action filed by several UNWTO members to the Executive Council.

“War is never a solution! Not now, and not ever. But it is evident that not everybody is committed to this ideal,” said UNWTO secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili.

 He added: “For this reason, UNWTO  must be loud and clear: If you are a member, then you commit to our rules. And you must embrace our values. So, when members go against our goals, there must be consequences.”

He said aggression against Ukraine was inconsistent with the United Nations Charter and contravened the fundamental aim of the UNWTO as enshrined in Article 3 of its statutes, which states the “promotion and development of tourism with a view to contributing to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity and universal respect for, and observance of, human rights”, as the fundamental principles of the organisation.

UNWTO said it stands fully behind the resolution of the UN General Assembly and the vote of the UN Human Rights Council. The sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders must be upheld, and the call of the United Nations for peaceful resolution of the conflict must be followed.

Last week, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution demanding that Russia “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders”. The UNGA reaffirmed the paramount importance of the UN Charter in the promotion of law among nations. 

Also, last week, the UN Human Rights Council condemned the actions of the Russian Federation “in the strongest possible terms”. Its members voted in favour of establishing a special commission to investigate alleged human rights violations, including possible war crimes in Ukraine.

UNWTO closed its statement confirming the final decision to suspend Russia’s membership in the global tourism organisation was in the hands of the UNWTO General Assembly, not the Executive Council.

“In accordance with its statutes, the UNWTO General Assembly alone has the sovereign responsibility to decide on the suspension of membership of any member state, if it found that the member persists in a policy contrary to the fundamental aims of the organisation, as enshrined in Article 3 of its statutes.”

Emirates celebrates women in aviation

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DUBAI, UAE, 11 March 2022: The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation and highlights the importance of female role models.

Bayan’s inspirational journey as a cadet at the Emirates Flight Training Academy is a story of determination and success and a testament to a dream come true celebrated on International Women’s Day 8 March.

Watch here as Bayan shares her personal story and credits her sister (also a certified pilot) for giving her the confidence to look at a career in aviation.

Growing up in Bahrain, Bayan lived in a house located between the airport and the sea, and that’s when her love story with travel and aviation began. Bayan’s family encouraged her and her siblings to aspire for and achieve whatever they set their hearts on, telling them nothing is impossible.

When asked about why she decided to become a pilot, Bayan had this sentimental story to share: “From a very young age, I had an extreme urge of wanting to explore the world. Since I had never met a female pilot growing up, considering an aviation career was never an option for me. Until I witnessed my sister fly a plane as a pilot for the first time, hearing her voice through the PA presented a new potential to combine my passion for travel with an established career in flying. Seeing her earn her stripes along the way inspired and encouraged me to follow in her footsteps.”

“I hope that by sharing my story, I can encourage more young women to consider aviation as their career too, or at least let them know that they can reach for their dreams and blue skies if they set their hearts and minds on it.”

On training at the Emirates Flight Training Academy and what made it unique, Bayan said: “The training programme at EFTA is different, as we don’t only train on single-engine piston aircraft, but also on jet aircraft, which is something not found in most pilot training academies. In addition to the six fully-motioned simulators, which provide you with a realistic experience of flying an actual plane, the EFTA instructors also give us tremendous support as they guide us through our training, shape our skills, and prepare us as up-and-coming Captains in the long run. I have also developed lifelong friendships with my cadet colleagues, extending beyond the walls of the academy.”

Emirates Flight Training Academy vice president Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi said this about Bayan and the Academy’s efforts in the world of pilot training.

“EFTA is committed to providing opportunities for all the ambitious and enthusiastic youth to become pilots. Our academy offers a world-leading training programme for commercial pilots, which is delivered by experienced instructors who come from all over the world. It’s not only about our advanced training methods and technologies but also our inclusive learning environment that’s open and accepting of all qualified candidates.

“EFTA is proud that our first international student to graduate is a very competent young female aviator. Bayan is smart, ambitious and diligent. I believe she has a promising future and lots of potentials to contribute to the aviation industry. The reality is that the world is facing a worldwide shortage of pilots, and here at EFTA, it is our goal to contribute to the global aviation industry by grooming future generations of accomplished and ambitious pilots from the UAE to the world.”

About Emirates Flight Training Academy

Located in Dubai South, the Emirates Flight Training Academy was launched by Emirates in 2017 to qualify UAE nationals and international students to become pilots. The academy combines cutting-edge learning technologies and a modern fleet of 27 training aircraft (Cirrus SR22 G6 single-engine piston aircraft and Embraer Phenom 100EV very light jet aircraft) to train cadets with no previous knowledge of flying.

Cadets are trained using simulators, single and multi-engine aircraft, and are provided with theoretical knowledge of the aviation industry to facilitate their transition into the airline business. The Emirates Flight Training Academy underscores Emirates’ commitment as a global leader in aviation to train and mentor pilots and meet the future talent requirements of the aviation industry.

The Emirates Flight Training Academy offers more than just an extensive training programme. Its state-of-the-art facility, which is equal to 200 football fields, also provides students with incredible amenities. With 36 modern ground classrooms, an independent Air Traffic Control Tower, and a dedicated 1,800 m long runway, cadet pilots can learn, train and fly successfully without having to leave the academy’s premises.

For more information, visit: www.emiratesflighttrainingacademy.com

Ukraine crisis revives fuel surcharges

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SEPANG, Malaysia, 11 March 2022: AirAsia Malaysia reintroducing fuel surcharges starting 8 March for all its domestic and international flights.

The reintroduction of the fuel surcharge by AirAsia is to offset the escalating jet fuel prices, which have now exceeded USD120 per barrel and still climbing.

AirAsia stopped charging fuel surcharges in 2015. The airline has instead been absorbing the oil price increase over the years, while other carriers were already adjusting fares and increasing fuel and admin charges to counter rising operating costs as early as 2018.

AirAsia Malaysia Fuel Surcharge rates effective 8 March 2022

The fuel surcharges are applicable for new flight bookings made on and after 8 March 2022. All bookings made before 8 March 2022 will not be affected.

AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “Airlines the world over are affected by the rising oil prices and the continuous upward spiral caused by the situation in Eastern Europe and other external factors have made it imperative for us to reintroduce the fuel surcharge, despite our best efforts to resist it for as long as we could.

“Since we last abolished fuel surcharges in 2015 when the global fuel price was as low as USD48 a barrel, we have faced numerous occasions when the fluctuations have caused other airlines to start imposing surcharges. However, at AirAsia, we have been absorbing past increases in oil prices to continue to provide the best value to our guests. Unfortunately, the current situation where the oil price has shot up more than 160% than what it was in 2015 has made it no longer sustainable.”

AirAsia has twice removed its fuel surcharge in the past. It first introduced a fuel surcharge in 2005 and abolished it in 2008, and later reintroduced it in 2011. In 2015 the jet fuel price was at its high of USD78 per barrel, but AirAsia decided to immediately remove the fuel surcharge as soon as the price went down to around USD48 per barrel that year.

Finnair reports improved traffic

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HELSINKI, 10 March 2022: Finnair reports improvements in passenger traffic figures year-on-year, but figures remained close to January 2022 levels due to the Omicron impact.

In February, Finnair carried 443,000 passengers, which was 407.5% more than in February 2021. The number of passengers in February 2022 was 1.8% less than in January 2022 (month-on-month figures are not fully comparable as there were three fewer days in February).

The Covid-19 impact, including the strict travel restrictions imposed by several countries due to the Omicron variant, still affected all passenger traffic figures.

It was evident in the North Atlantic and Asian figures even though travel from both Finland and Sweden to the US. Thailand opened in November, increasing the number of passengers carried by Finnair. The impact of the crisis in Ukraine was not yet visible in February figures.

The overall capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK), increased in February by 473.4% year-on-year but decreased by 11.8% month-on-month. Finnair operated, on average, 196 daily flights (cargo-only included), which was 154.5% more than in February 2021 but 6.2% less than in January 2022.

The differences between capacity figures compared to February 2021 are explained by the longer average stage length of flights operated and by the larger gauge of aircraft operated.

Finnair’s traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs), increased by 845.6% year-on-year but declined by 14.1% month-on-month. The Passenger Load Factor (PLF) increased by 17.3% points to 43.9% year-on-year but decreased by 1.2% points month-on-month.

The ASK increase in Asian traffic was 249.2% year-on-year. In European traffic, the ASKs were up by 560.8%. The ASKs in domestic traffic increased by 119.7%.

RPKs increased in Asian traffic by 951.5%, in European traffic by 955.6% and in domestic traffic by 172.7% year-on-year.

The PLF was 32.4% in Asian traffic and 25.3% in North Atlantic traffic but both were supported by strong cargo operations. The PLF was 63.8% in European traffic and 73.6% in domestic traffic. 

Passenger numbers increased in Asian traffic by 950.7%, in European traffic by 602.1% and in domestic traffic by 167.0% year-on-year.

In North Atlantic traffic, ASK, RPK, and passenger number growth rates year-on-year cannot be calculated as there were no passenger flights in February 2021.

Has PATA finally settled its summit dates?

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BANGKOK, 11 March 2022: The on and off PATA Annual Summit is off again at least until October this year, according to the latest announcement from the Pacific Asia Travel Association.

Repeatedly hit by lockdowns and severe travel restrictions, the annual summit was first scheduled for Ras Al Khaimah from 15 to 18 May 2019. Then it was rescheduled for dates in March 2020 to enable delegates to enjoy early bird visits to the Dubai Expo 2020.

That didn’t work out thanks to Covid-19’s global spread, and neither did rescheduling the dates for an in-person event in March 2021 for the same obvious reason. Covid-19 had us all locked down.

But we thought the summit had finally settled like a homing pigeon in the calendar box, 27 to 25 March 2022, just in time to catch the last moments of the Dubai Expo that closes on 31 March.

Now we are told that is not the case. The summit moves to dates 25 to 27 October 2022. The only reassuring constant during all the turmoil of the last two years Ras Al Khaimah remained true to its commitment to host the summit whatever the year.

Hosted and financially underwritten by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the three-day event will adopt the theme of Reconnecting the World. 

The event will comprise conference presentations, leadership task force sessions, workshops, the PATA board meetings and a travel mart component. The summit agenda will play out in various locations across the Emirate, including the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert and Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

“We are delighted that we will still be organising the PATA Annual Summit in Ras Al Khaimah this year. It will bring together our industry network to discuss opportunities and best practices to enable recovery and sustainable growth,” said PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera.

Most PATA delegates will be pretty relieved to see the annual summit back, although the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has sent energy costs soaring to new heights. If the war widens and oil and gas taps turn off, it could inflict a catastrophic impact on the tourism industry’s ability to recover from more than two years of heavy losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and now a war in Europe.

To register for the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pata-annual-summit-2022-tickets-227553537757. For more information, visit www.PATA.org/pas-2022 or email [email protected].

Busuanga reopens to visitors

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MANILA, 10 March 2022: Busuanga, an island municipality in the northernmost part of Palawan province, reopens to both local and foreign tourists with updated entry requirements, Tourism Philippines reports this week.

The Municipality of Busuanga covers a third of Busuanga Island and the whole of Calauit Island. Both are part of the Calamian Group of Islands, lying between Mindoro and Palawan Islands. The group comprises Busuanga, Calauit, Coron, Culion and Linapacan islands.

Spotlighted in social media posts on Telegram, Busuanga is once more welcoming visitors and has eased entry rules arrival to maintain safety and health to protect against the spread of Covid-19.

Conditions of entry

Fully vaccinated tourists
– Approved S-Pass Application.
– Valid ID.
– Vaccination card.
– Confirmed DOT-accredited tour/diving bookings.
– Roundtrip tickets.

Partially vaccinated/Unvaccinated tourists
– Approved S-Pass Application.
– Valid ID.
– Negative RT-PCR test result (conducted within 48 hours by any DOH-accredited laboratories and Municipal Health Offices).
– Confirmed DOT-accredited tour/diving bookings.
– Roundtrip tickets.

Children below five years old
– Birth certificate or passport.
– Confirmed DOT-accredited tour/diving bookings.
– Roundtrip tickets.

What to see in Busuanga

Enjoy Dugong Watching Activity and check out Ocam Ocam Beach and Calauit Safari Park.

For more information and updates, visit https://bit.ly/34ijDys

Islands to explore

CALAUIT SAFARI PARK – Calauit Island is a 4,000 has. Protected are with active environmental and resources management separated by the narrow mangrove channel from nearby Busuanga Island. It includes an 18-kilometers coastline and along the coasting line a reef (about 9 km long). About 70-80% of the coastal area of the island is surrounded by coral reefs of moderate cover and seagrass beds, and later serving as feeding grounds for dugongs and turtles. At present, the management of the park is under the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD).

BLACK ISLAND – located near Panlaitan. The island is called Malajom(in native dialect) or Black Island due to its unique physical characteristics. It has three small caves with a mini-pool inside and a black rock 150 feet high in a majestic cave. Inside the caves, you will find the writings on the wall in Spanish. A mini-pool, a table forms rock, and a bench.

PAMALICAN ISLAND – A top tourist attraction in the municipality, it is famed for its silica sand and sparkling white beaches. The water is so clear that you can see the corals and seabed. The abundant marine life and coral reefs attract nature lovers. Popular activities include swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling. Travel time is 30 minutes by ferry, costing around P200.00 one way. There are no cottages on the island. The nearest accommodation is in Poblacion.

(Source: Tourism Philippines, Wikipedia)

Indonesia’s islands ease quarantine

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DENPASAR, Bali, 10 March 2022: Following on from resuming visa-on-arrival for certain nationalities, Indonesia officially confirmed 8 March, the removal of quarantine for tourists arriving in Bali, Bintan and Batam.

One of Indonesia’s leading destination management companies, Asian Trails, provided a detailed update for tour operators worldwide outlining what is required when entering the three islands from abroad.

Here are the latest rules for entering Bali, Bintan and Batam from abroad. Note that at other ports of entry, quarantine still applies.

  • Depending on the nationality, visitors must present a B211A visa approval or request a visa on arrival;
  • Physical or digital evidence in English that shows the visitor is fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure (no booster necessary);
  • The traveller must present the PeduliLindungi application on one’s smartphone and fill out the e-Hac Indonesia within the application (the PeduliLindungi app is available for download on Apple and Android devices);
  • The first negative PCR test taken in the country of origin must not be older than 48 hours before departure. In addition, the test result should ideally be attached in the PeduliLindungi app under the e-HAC section;
  • Evidence of purchase of a tour package or hotel accommodation for a minimum of four days. The accommodation provider needs to be certified for cleanliness and safety (CHSE-certified).
  • Proof of health insurance, including Covid-19. The minimum coverage needs to be SGD20.000 (equal to roughly USD14.600).

(List and links courtesy of Asian Trails Indonesia)

The second PCR test on arrival in Indonesia at the airport remains. The traveller is not allowed to leave their booked hotel room until the test results are confirmed. Once they have a negative result, they can travel freely on the island.

A third PCR test is required on day three after arrival to be taken in the hotel. A traveller is allowed to leave Bali, Batam or Bintan and can travel around Indonesia after a third negative PCR test and having completed a four-day stay.

Should the second or third PCR show, a positive result but the patient is asymptomatic or shows only light symptoms, isolation or treatment is carried out in designated isolation hotels. More serious cases will be moved to dedicated referral hospitals.

Commenting on the new rules for the three islands, Asian Trails managing director Björn Schimanski said: “Overall, while some restrictions remain, it is again possible to visit Bali and Indonesia without major hassles after a pause of two years.”

Indonesia announced on 7 March that passport holders from the following countries no longer need to apply for a previously pre-approved visa (Visa B211A) when visiting Bali for tourism purposes.

Instead, a visa-on-arrival is given after paying IDR500,000 (approx. USD35) upon arrival at Denpasar International Airport only. The passport needs to be valid for at least six months, and a return ticket or onward flight outside of Indonesia is necessary. Covid-19 related documents are still needed.

Visa-on-arrival countries

  • Australia
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Qatar
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Vietnam

Meanwhile, Bali has removed the Covid-19 test requirement for double-vaccinated domestic travellers. Bali’s administration revoked both the PCR and antigen test requirements for domestic travellers who have received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine effective 8 March.

(Source: Asian Trails and Bali Sun)

Malaysia sets a reopening date

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KUALA LUMPUR, 10 March 2022: Malaysia will reopen its border to international visitors starting 1 April, allowing fully vaccinated travellers to enter the country without quarantine, the country’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced Tuesday (8 March).

Visitors must have a pre-departure RT-PCR test result, and 24 hours after arrival in Malaysia, they must test negative (RTK-Antigen under professional supervision).

Currently, fully vaccinated visitors are limited to entering Malaysia via the Singapore – Langkawi travel bubble.

Travellers who wish to enter Malaysia need only to download the MySejahtera tracking application and fill up a pre-departure travel form. International travellers will no longer be required to apply for MyTravelPass.

Be prepared

Meanwhile, tourism and cultural industry players need to make initial preparations to receive tourists from abroad, Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukrit told the Bernama news agency.

She said the parties involved should also intensify promotional activities and be more creative in marketing Malaysian tourism products and locations to the global market.

“The decision to reopen the country’s borders to foreign tourists will facilitate the country’s economic recovery after Covid-19, especially those involving the entire chain of tourism, arts and cultural industry players in the country,” she said in a statement on the country’s border reopening Wednesday.

“MOTAC (Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture) remains optimistic that the industry will rise again and be able to make Malaysia popular again among international tourists,” she said.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Malaysia would enter the Transition to Endemic Phase as well as the reopening of the country’s borders from 1 April.

Describing the announcement as great news for tourism industry players, she said it provided an opportunity for industry players to revive the international tourism sector after two years of being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nancy said her ministry will always provide cooperation and support to all efforts to be implemented by all government agencies involved to succeed in the country’s borders reopening.

(Source: Bernama)

The report first appeared in Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-says-to-reopen-border-to-international-visitors-from-april-1

SAii resorts hires cluster GM

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BANGKOK, 10 March 2022: S Hotels and Resorts PCL, a hospitality company under the Singha Estate PCL umbrella, named Bart Callens as the new cluster general manager of SAii Phi Phi Island Village and SAii Laguna Phuket, two resorts in southern Thailand.

(Photo Credit: SAii) Bart Callens, Cluster General Manager of SAii Phi Phi Island Village and SAii Laguna Phuket.

Callens, a career hotelier working for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), moved to Thailand in 2014 as the general manager of Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, Bangkok, and most recently as IHG’s area general manager for Southern Thailand. In that role, he oversaw five resorts under three brands – Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza – while also serving as GM of Holiday Inn Resort Phuket.

He now leads the management teams of SAii Resorts’ beachfront properties on Phi Phi and Phuket islands.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Bart Callens to the S Hotels & Resorts family. I am confident he will elevate our two exceptional SAii Resorts to new levels of excellence,” said S Hotels & Resorts CEO Dirk De Cuyper.

(Source: SAii)

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