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ICC Sydney has announced 30 team member promotions from January to April 2023. Acknowledging the individual’s potential, the promotions support ICC Sydney’s commitment to invest in its workforce. Emphasizing that the venue delivers a strong calendar of world-class events in the first five months of the year.

Mentioning the employer of choice, ICC Sydney creates rewarding careers by aiding its team with hands-on experience, paired with an industry-leading training program and pathways to progression.

This approach contributed to the recent wave of promotions, including those in the Food and Beverage Supervisor, Security Supervisor, and Audio Visual Floor Manager roles. It also supported the recruitment of casual hires, up 150 percent since April 2022.

ICC Sydney (ASM Global APAC) chief executive officer and group director of convention centres, Geoff Donaghy stated that with the strong return and growth of events in 2023, the focus on their team has never been more important. They are incredibly proud to offer a world-class service, which is down to their people’s hard work, commitment, and passion.

ICC Sydney director of human resources, Luke Fleming, said the Centre invests in its people to help them achieve their goals and build lifelong professional pathways.

ICC Sydney is expecting to welcome thousands of local, interstate, and international visitors in the second half of this year, including the 45th International Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (July 2023), SXSW Sydney (October 2023), and Impact X Summit (November 2023).

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 Delivering a strong calendar of world-class events at ICC Sydney, the promotion of 30 team members takes place and diversifies their great career opportunities.
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Qatar Tourism (QT) has successfully attained four ISO certifications from Bureau Veritas International, Doha (WLL), one of the world’s leading certification bodies.

The prestigious achievement is testament to QT’s commitment to implementing world-class management systems adhering to the highest international standards.

Following an extensive assessment of QT’s management systems, Bureau Veritas awarded the tourism body with the following certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (with UKAS accreditation), ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (with UKAS accreditation), ISO 27001:2015 Information Security Management System (with UKAS accreditation), and ISO 20121:2012 Events Sustainability Management System.

Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Tourism, said that they are proud to achieve the four ISO certifications from the renowned certification body Bureau Veritas, as it demonstrates Qatar Tourism’s unwavering commitment in implementing robust policies, streamlined procedures, and efficient processes, while increasing environmental awareness and delivering sustainable events.

Through adhering to the rigorous requirements of these international standards, Qatar Tourism continues to showcase its dedication to excellence across all of its operations and management systems.

The ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates QT’s dedication to customer satisfaction and world-class services, while the ISO 14001:2015 certification underscores QT’s responsible stewardship of Qatar’s natural resources.

The ISO 27001:2015 certification emphasises QT’s commitment to data security and privacy, and the ISO 20121:2012 certification showcases its dedication to organising events that align with sustainable development.

This achievement marks a significant step forward in QT’s pursuit of excellence, with the organisation’s Quality Section successfully driving the requirements of all four ISO management systems standards.

As QT continues to advance its management systems, it remains steadfast in its commitment to providing exceptional services while fostering sustainable tourism practices.

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 The prestigious achievement is testament to QT’s commitment to implementing world-class management systems adhering to the highest international standards.
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The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Greece 13th and Athens 8th as top performing in-person meetings destinations in its returning annual “Country – and City – Rankings for 2022” after a two-year absence.

The association released the results at the IMEX 2023 expo in Frankfurt, a time and place when the international meetings and events industry gather, in person.

Country, city rankings for 2022

Athens was ranked 8th globally hosting a total of 109 events last year. Leading the way in 2022 as the host of the most in-person events was Vienna with 162, followed by Lisbon 144, Paris 134, Barcelona 133, Prague 129, Madrid 128, Berlin 113, Athens 109, Brussels 108, London (106), Dublin, (105), Copenhagen (102), Singapore (101), Rome (79), and Amsterdam (73).

Greece was also among the 15 top countries hosting the largest number of in-person MICE events in 2022.

At the top of the list was the United States hosting 690 events last year, followed by Spain (528), Italy (522), Germany (484), France (472), United Kingdom (449), Portugal (294), Netherlands (253), Belgium (234), Canada (233), Austria (232), Japan (228), Greece (185), Sweden (179) and Switzerland (175).

The ICCA decided to revert to normal rankings after observing that approximately 85 percent of all meetings were held in-person.

According to data, 10,500 MICE events of which some 9,000 meetings were held in-person in 2022, remained unaffected by Covid-19 or were held in a hybrid format.

The ICCA notes however that the meetings industry is still catching up to the numbers of the last pre-pandemic year (13,254 meetings in 2019).

It’s heartening to see the drive towards in-person meetings is once more very strong and ICCA predicts this trend will grow throughout the coming year, said ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath.

In 2021, the city of Athens ranked third among the top 50 performing meeting destinations in 2021.

In the same year, Greece ranked 17th, Athens 3rd and Thessaloniki 47th in the ICCA’s Destination Performance Index (DPI).

ICCA, today’s global meetings industry network, was founded in 1963 by a group of travel agents to exchange information on international congresses and conventions.

Over 60 years later ICCA’s membership network of over 1,000 suppliers to the international meetings industry spans the globe, with members in almost 100 countries.

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 ICCA released the results at the IMEX 2023 expo in Frankfurt, a time and place when the international meetings and events industry gather, in person.
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Sabah’s annual Harvest Festival, which peaks on Tuesday (May 30) and Wednesday (May 31), started off with a moderate crowd comprising locals and foreign visitors due to the scorching weather.

This is a slightly smaller crowd compared with last year, which saw the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) grounds here fill up with throngs of people.

However, the hot weather did not stop visitors from visiting the stalls at the site.

Australians Perry and Harper together with their university friends, who have just arrived in the state for a study tour, said that they knew about the KDCA Kaamatan festival from their studies.

Harper said she is excited to watch the cultural performances in the traditional houses and hopes that she gets to dance to a tune or two later.

She said although the weather is super hot, she is intrigued by the food as well, the handicrafts and other unique cultural aspects displayed that bring the people of Sabah together in this Kaamatan celebration.

The first-timer to Sabah also feels that the “Land below the Wind” is a place worth visiting and hopes her fellow Frenchmen would consider coming to this state for their visits and travels in future.

The two-day event is the highlight of Sabah’s month-long harvest festival.

Guests can visit the KDCA in Penampang where they can buy and taste traditional beverages and local cuisines, visit the various traditional houses, and enjoy the cultural performances.

They can also watch the finale of the Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant that culminates on May 31 when the fairest of them is crowned the state Unduk Ngadau.

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 The first-timer to Sabah also feels that the “Land below the Wind” is a place worth visiting and hopes her fellow Frenchmen would consider coming to this state for their visits and travels in future.
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The island Jamaica as of May 10 th , 2023, has greeted more than 1.5 million total visitors. Due to this reason, the provisional gross earnings have exceeded US$ 1.6 billion during the same time. This year’s summer is preparing itself to be the best summer in Jamaican tourism history, says Hon. Edmund Bartlett, the tourism minister.

By now, 1.4 million seats have been secured. This represents a 16% rise over the previous 2019, the best year. The main source market of Jamaica is the United States of America. It has locked in 1.2 of seats.

Mr. Bartlett said that they are hoping for a load factor of some 87.5%. This signifies that to Jamaica, 1.2 million will come during the summers and between June to August, it will attract revenue of US$1.5 billion, says Mr. Bartlett.

At present, travel bookings are showing an increase of 33% compared to the same time 2022 and the expected roar is being weighed against 2022/2023 when Jamaica have welcomed approximately 3.3 million visitors. This registers for an extraordinary revival of earnings compared to 2019 of pre-covid times.

For vacation, making Jamaica their place of choice is an indication to the post-Covid situation that they have made and the request that they currently have the confidence as well as marketplace as a leading
destination, he says.

The most recent famous person to grace the shores of Jamaica is American actress Angelina Jolie.

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The chiefs of tourism bureau of different provinces in China have been going all out. They are engaging in cosplay to draw the eyeballs of everyone and enhance the domestic tourism. However, their eagerness has got decreased after Chinese state media discouraged on the same.

On 19 th May, in an article published by Xinhua News Agency showed a remark with the title – Please Stop Turning Tourism Bureau Chiefs Into Internet Celebrities! It disapproved the regions that are following the trend in a blind way, explaining that they have attained small through such gimicks.

The explanation also stated that several chiefs of tourism bureau stopped attracting traffic or dividends soon after they got online popularity, as it’s hard to maintain the interest level of the netizens with just a title -tourism chief.

Such type of jaunts then gets simply lessened to pure self-indulgence. The article told once again to the readers that the sector is an incorporated one that needs multipronged efforts to sustain.

Netizens also observed that in local officials, there is some sort of newness in turning into internet celebrities; however the trend becomes a circus like, eventually.

Conversely, other netizens differ, explaining that officials who are interested to initiate and get online fame are better than the ones who sit inactive in their offices and gather their salaries simply.

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Global Wellness Day 2023 is on June 10, 2023 and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is embracing the world’s focus on health and well-being all throughout its stunning mountainside setting on this date and beyond.

The purpose of the international effort is to ask “how can I live a healthier and better life?” The main aims are to recognize the value of our lives, to pause and think, to be free from stress and bad habits, to make peace with ourselves, and to raise awareness about living well and increasing motivation all year long.

Living well at Four Seasons Whistler starts from the moment visitors step into the luxurious Resort.

On Global Wellness Day, healthy juice stations will be set up in the stunning lobby and at the Spa for guests to help themselves to delicious, nutritious, refreshing quenchers. A complementary yoga class will be held at 6:00 pm in the Fitness Studio for guests to de-stress, unwind, and stretch into clarity and intention.

Situated at the base of magnificent Blackcomb Mountain and steps from so many forested trails, the Resort features ongoing wellness features that include the complementary use of Ebikes. These are perfect for exploring Valley Trail, a car-free, paved trail and boardwalk network connecting Whistler’s neighbourhoods, lakes, viewpoints and picnic spots. A stop at nearby Green Lake is a must, while those looking for a longer cruise can take their time along the trail’s 47 kilometres (29 miles) of natural beauty.

Complementary guided walks allow guests to discover the wonders of Whistler, exploring stunning Lost Lake, a locals’ and visitors’ favourite scenic spot, and its surroundings. Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday, these welcoming strolls are led by friendly, knowledgeable guides and encourage light exercise in the great outdoors, a boon to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The Resort also features daily fitness classes such as Pilates, Spin, and Bootcamp, as well as on-site yoga. Seconds from their spacious, sumptuous suites, guests can take in any of these expertly led activities to build up a sweat and connect with their bodies and minds.

A dip in the Resort’s outdoor pool and whirlpools is the perfect follow-up to any form of physical activity, the waters surrounded by trees and bursting summer flowers. A barrel sauna helps to detoxify, while poolside loungers make the perfect spot to relax with a good book.

Eating well is a cornerstone of living well, and Four Seasons Whistler has an abundance of wholesome options. Guests can start their day with a Wellness Breakfast at Braidwood Tavern, an elevated casual spot with the feel of an uncle’s cozy mountainside cabin. Fresh BC cage-free eggs star in dishes such as Avocado on Sourdough Toast with arugula and tomato salad and Salmon Bennies with baby spinach and preserved lemon oil. Dishes can be made vegan, while the Plant Based Frittata is full of flavour with “Just Egg,” kalamata olives, potato, peppers, and onion, served with arugula salad, pickled onion, and tomatoes. Bruce’s Keto Breakfast (named after the Braidwood’s friendly marmot mascot) is a protein-packed dish with two eggs any style and grilled halloumi, crushed avocado, smoked bacon, and crunchy almonds.

Healthy Bowls are another standout section of the Braidwood Breakfast menu. Lavender & Mixed Berries Bowl has vanilla labneh, lavender-infused local honey; Raspberry Chia Bowl is loaded with fresh banana, freeze-dried raspberry, toasted almond, and coconut whip; Citrus Blossom Bowl has house-made granola, orange blossom yogurt, fresh orange, and raspberry chia; and the Tropical Bowl features coconut quinoa, pineapple, mango, banana, lime, and toasted cashew.

To go with those healthful start-the-day-right options are chilled and freshly squeezed juices as well as smoothies such as Cloud Nine (kale, apple, banana, avocado), Peak to Creek (berries, açaí powder, goji powder, and mint) and Seventh Heaven (mango, pineapple, banana, and coconut).

Also at Braidwood is an entire Vegan Menu, with dishes such as a Plant-Based Burger, Green Pea and Zucchini Curry, Grilled “Cheese,” Chipotle Chickpea Hummus, and much more.

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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island welcome Senior Executive Chef Carlos Rodriguez, who has developed his career in luxury resort hospitality over the past 15 years. Chef Carlos will take leadership across the outlets and kitchens of both properties with a mission to innovate restaurant concepts, evolve menus, and drive incredible guest experiences. Chef Carlos brings a wealth of experience from roles around the world along with a proven adaptability and passion for every aspect of his work.

“I believe in the power of great food and warm hospitality to bring people together and create joy. Since I was a small child, I have been making people smile through my cooking and I am honoured to be part of a Four Seasons team who are driven to help every guest feel the belonging and happiness I have grown up with in my home kitchen,” says Chef Carlos. “Being in The Seychelles with my family is beautiful, helping us appreciate the wonders of nature, and I expect those values to be reflected in our restaurants and dining experiences.”

Before joining Four Seasons, Chef Carlos refined his talents in the luxury resorts of Mexico and the Middle East. This included periods at The Grill Club five-diamond restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Cancún and as executive chef for St. Regis in Dubai. Chef Carlos has also worked as chef de cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, as part of the pre-opening team at the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, and in his most recent role as executive chef for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Ras al Khaimah.

Born in Mexico, Chef Carlos speaks English and Spanish. When not in the kitchen, he enjoys hiking, windsurfing, diving, and spending time with his wife and two daughters with whom he shares his life in the island paradise of the Seychelles.

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Celebrate Global Wellness Day on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, offering two complimentary classes as well as healthy additions to the menu in Proof, an American Canteen.

“Living well is all about balance,” says Senior Spa Director Jaana Roth. “Global Wellness Day is a chance for us to recharge and reconnect, supporting our overall physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.”

Resort guests and local residents are invited to take part in the complimentary Global Wellness Day line-up of activities, including:

3:00 pm – Sound Bathing & Resiliency Reset – Pranayama breath practice is followed by a guided visualization meditation, utilizing essential oils, and concluding with refreshing scented, cooled towels and fresh juice shots.
4:30 pm – Yoga-rita Flow – Enjoy a flow yoga class, concluding with a “happy hour” complimentary margarita.

In celebration of Global Wellness Day, the Sound Bath & Resilency Reset and the Yoga-rita class experiences are complimentary and open to the public. Reservations are required.

Proof, an American Canteen, will offer complimentary wellness juice shots during breakfast service on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Additionally, the evening “Smokehouse Special” will feature a special wellness menu option, perfect for complementing a healthy lifestyle.

First celebrated in 2012, Global Wellness Day is a special day that reminds the entire world of the importance of living well, encompassing everything from exercise and beauty treatments, spiritual teachings and ways of thinking, to the harmony between body and spirit. This is a social movement without any commercial purpose, celebrated around the world on the second Saturday of June every year.

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Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most Michelin-starred chefs, is excited to announce that Pavyllon London, his debut London restaurant in Mayfair, will officially open its doors on July 1, 2023, with reservations now open for summer bookings. Set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, the eagerly anticipated opening will offer Londoners and international visitors refined neighbourhood dining with highly crafted, innovative yet unpretentious plates, created from a live open kitchen.

Chef Yannick Alléno’s first venture in the city will feature a restaurant, bar, private dining room, and expansive al fresco terrace. It will be the epitome of Yannick Alléno’s commitment to blending knowledge and excellence with experimentation, thus modernising the foundations of French cuisine. The menu will draw inspiration from seasonal British produce while remaining deeply rooted in French techniques.

“Pavyllon London is an embodiment of my lifelong dream to redefine French dining,” says Chef Yannick Alléno. “It combines my family’s bistro-running legacy with my passion for culinary innovation. At Pavyllon London, we look forward to welcoming our guests into the heart of the action, creating interactive, less formal dining, centred around counter top seating and simply great food.”

Every plate at Pavyllon London will be a testament to Chef Yannick Alléno’s belief that chefs have a responsibility to care for the good health of their guests. The menu will feature dishes that are innovative, but unpretentious, reflecting the extraction method that Yannick Alléno has painstakingly developed over the past decade. The line-up on the London menu will include “Badaboum” organic egg with osciètre caviar and sorrel and Salish smoked salt; brioche-crusted sea bass quenelles with “Billy by” emulsion and mussels; and creamy pounded langoustine with potato and basil tuiles, and white onion emulsion.

Known for his revolutionary approach to sauce-making, Yannick Alleno’s innovative extraction method involves cooking in a vacuum to a highly specific time and temperature to harvest the purest flavour from each ingredient. These are then cryo-concentrated to capture their very essence, leading to dishes that are rich in flavour, yet mindful of guests’ well-being by reducing the amount of sugar, fat, and salt without compromising taste.

The Pavyllon London team is on the ground preparing to welcome guests, and comprises world-class culinary professionals, led by Executive Chef Andy Cook, Head Chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell, Restaurant Manager Janice Wongso, Head Sommelier Baptiste Beaumard, Head Mixologist Michele Lombardi, and Head Bartender Ivan Arena. Each team member brings a wealth of expertise, innovative ideas, and a shared passion for their craft.

Renowned designer Chahan Minassian has masterfully created Pavyllon London’s interior, merging the chic conviviality of a Parisian residence with the familiarity of a British club. The space encapsulates the essence of Chef Yannick Alléno’s belief in the kitchen as a performance.

Pavyllon London has launched its reservation lines today, and extends a warm invitation to all those ready to reimagine what French dining can be.

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