hotel industry news 2018

Farm-to-Fork to slash $38.5 million hotels food import bill – FBC News

[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] The Ministry of Tourism aims to capitalize on the Farm to Fork initiative and reduce its high reliance on imported food items. Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says a 2018 study shows that Fiji’s hotels spend a staggering $38.5 million annually on imported food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy. However, he says the same study also shows that they have the potential to cut $24 million over the import bill. Article continues after advertisement [Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] Gavoka says the Farm to Fork initiative aims… Read More

Sandals Foundation Marks 15 Years Of Improving Caribbean Lives

The Sandals Foundation is celebrating 15 years of commitment to improving the lives of people across the Caribbean. Through initiatives focused on education, community development, and environmental conservation, the Sandals Foundation has positively touched 1.5 million lives. Reflecting on the journey of the philanthropic organization, Sandals Foundation president and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart expressed pride in the foundation’s evolution and achievements. “From the beginning, our commitment to transformational projects has remained unwavering. We’ve witnessed firsthand the power of partnerships and the resilience of Caribbean people.” “The mission of the Sandals Foundation,” Stewart continued, “is deeply rooted… Read More

25hours Hotels will open their second hotel right on the waterfront in Copenhagen in July

25hours Hotels will open their second property in Copenhagen on 27 July. 25hours Hotel Paper Island has found its home just a few steps away from Nyhavn. The eye-catching new building with its 128 rooms, Asian restaurant, day bar and rooftop bar is situated in the city center on the island of Christiansholm, also known as Paper Island. For a long time, the headed-up island in Copenhagen harbor was used as a paper warehouse and was most recently the location of a well-known street food market. The Royal Opera House is located on the neighboring island. Contrasting deliberately with the… Read More