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Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji Partners with THIRDHOME Adventures in Support of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society

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Guests can experience a week-long immersive cultural trip with renowned oceanographic explorer, Jean-Michel Cousteau, September 5 – 12, 2020

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji, the premier eco-luxury resort in the South Pacific, introduces a new partnership with THIRDHOME Adventures, where guests can experience a week-long immersive cultural encounter with the resort’s namesake and diplomat for the environment, Jean-Michel Cousteau. Committed to long term preservation of its island home, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort implemented this program as part of a larger effort to protect and nurture the surrounding natural environment.

“This is an amazing, one-of-a-kind partnership between THIRDHOME Adventures, the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society and Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji,” said Bartholomew Simpson, general manager of Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort. “We are very pleased to note that a portion of the proceeds from THIRDHOME Adventure will support the ongoing mission of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, which is committed to educating the public on marine conservation and sustainable solutions to protect our oceans.”

THIRDHOME members and guests of the resort can explore an incredible underwater paradise with Jean-Michel Cousteau, taste authentic Fijian cuisine prepared by Executive Chef, Raymond Lee, and choose to dine upon the waterfront or at a private pier-side table. Guests can choose to venture out with Premium Experiences to the resort’s uninhabited private island or participate in a world-famous Fijian pearl farm and giant clam snorkel-outing to “the hidden paradise” of Savusavu Bay. During the week-long adventure, celebrate quintessential Fiji island hospitality with welcome and departure island events curated exclusively for THIRDHOME participants by the Fiji Island Resort.

In addition, THIRDHOME-only members receive private access to Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort for a week of personal interaction with Jean-Michel Cousteau and his esteemed resort team. At the resort, guests will participate in guided diving and snorkeling experiences with Jean-Michel Cousteau and his expert marine biologist, Johnny Singh. Participants will learn how to dive during optional courses for adults and children that are offered by the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Island Resort diving team and will enjoy unparalleled access to some of the world’s most spectacular land and seascapes. Diners will relish tasting delicious ocean-to-plate meals of Fijian cuisine, South Pacific and Asian-inspired delicacies by the resort’s Executive Chef, Raymond Lee. Visitors will encounter cultural island experiences and events curated exclusively for THIRDHOME guests. For those looking for an adventure of a lifetime, please visit: Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Fiji Island Hideaway Adventure .

For more information on Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, please visit: www.fijiresort.com. 

About Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

The award-winning Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is one of the most renowned vacation destinations in the South Pacific.  Located on the island of Vanua Levu and built on 17 acres of a former coconut plantation, the luxury resort overlooks the peaceful waters of Savusavu Bay and offers an exclusive escape for couples, families, and discerning travelers looking for experiential travel coupled with authentic luxury and local culture.  Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort offers an unforgettable vacation experience that is derived from the natural beauty of the island, personalized attention, and the warmth of the staff.  The environmentally and socially responsible resort offers guests a wide variety of amenities, including specially designed individual thatched-roof bures, world-class dining, an outstanding lineup of recreational activities, unmatched ecological experiences, and an array of Fijian-inspired spa treatments.  www.fijiresort.com.

About THIRDHOME

THIRDHOME is the premier private home exchange and travel club that provides luxury travel opportunities for its members. From jet setters to retirees and everything in between, our members are inspired by travel and share a mindset for luxury and exploration.

Homeowners who join our Exchange, have a safe and trustworthy way to leverage their second home to travel the world. Members avoid paying expensive rental fees by simply depositing available time in their home to exchange with others in The Club for a nominal exchange fee. From a private villa in Tuscany to full-service resorts like The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, in Aspen, with over 11,000 members with homes in 1,700 destinations, members never have to visit the same place twice.

For those who enjoy elevated travel experiences, our Adventures are small–group organized luxury tours with set departure dates, featuring unique itineraries that may blend special hosts with coveted experiences and local insider access. Each Adventure is a transformative and luxury-filled journey like no other. 

THIRDHOME Rentals empowers owners to list their home with confidence and allows travelers to book without compromise. 

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Media contact:  Hwee Peng Yeo, Don Williams and Grecia Corleto at Glodow Nead Communications, 415.394.6500 or [email protected].

Centara Transforms Maldives Resort Rooftops into Sustainable Solar Power Source

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Rooftop solar conversion at Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives aims to deliver cleaner, more sustainable future  

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has transformed one of its Maldives resorts into a self-sustaining solar energy generator after the adoption of a rooftop solar panel system that will begin producing electricity this month.

Following the completion of solar panel installation atop the roofs of all of the resort’s main structures, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives will generate enough power to supply close to 40% of the its energy needs, resulting in an annual energy savings equivalent to 307,000 kilowatt hours (kwh), or about 83,000 litres of diesel fuel.

“The rooftop solar conversion is one of Centara’s most ambitious sustainability projects undertaken at a single property,” said David Good, Centara’s VP Operations. “The benefits to the environment made it a compelling choice, and we will be looking at options for expanding the solar program to other properties going forward.”

Centara’s long-term commitment to sustainable business practices is reflected in a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the company’s environmental impact in the communities where it operates. Its ongoing engagement with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism, continues to yield consequential improvements in key sustainability metrics. To date, 15 Centara hotels and resorts have achieved EarthCheck certification and another four properties are enrolled in EarthCheck’s Evaluate Plus program, leading to significant reductions in carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions across a number of Centara’s certified properties.

Most recently, the company’s leadership in environmental sustainability was recognised for the second consecutive year by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, which awarded Centara Hotels & Resorts (CENTEL) its “Thailand Sustainability Investment 2019 (THSI)” designation, given annually in recognition of listed companies that operate with responsibility across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects.

Centara Transforms Maldives Resort Rooftops into Sustainable Solar Power Source

MEDIA CONTACT: Pornchanok Thongrungrot (Pao), Corporate Public Relations Manager – International, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Tel. +66 (0)2769 1234 Ext. 6733, Email: [email protected]

Centara Offers the Discount for Epic 12.12 Sale

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12.12 Sale gives travellers 24% off every destination, every promotion and every rate

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, launches a new 12.12 Sale this week that features an across-the-board 24% discount. CentaraThe1 members booking directly via Centara’s website during the 12.12 Sale period will enjoy 24% savings off every Centara destination, every promotion and every rate category.

The 12.12 Sale applies to all Centara properties in Thailand, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Bookings must be made during 120 hours or 5-days promotion period, which runs from 12th December through 16th December 2019 (midnight GMT+7), for stays from 12th December through 29th February 2020.

This attractive promotion is available to all new and existing members of Centara The1 or sign up at www.centarahotelsresorts.com/sign-up.

For more information, visit centarahotelsresorts.com.

ABOUT CENTARA

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 75 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia and the UAE. Centara’s portfolio comprises six brands -Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara, Centara Residences & Suites and COSI Hotels – ranging from 5-star city hotels and luxurious island retreats to family resorts and affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology. It also operates state-of-the-art convention centres and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara’s distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travellers of nearly every age and lifestyle.

Over the next five years Centara aims to double its size with additional properties in Thailand and new international markets, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company’s unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara’s global loyalty programme, Centara The1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.

Find out more about Centara at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com  

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pornchanok Thongrungrot (Pao)

Corporate Public Relations Manager – International Media, Centara Hotels & Resorts

[email protected]                        Tel. +66 (0)2769 1234 Ext. 6733

Puntira Cherdboonmuang (Gam)

Corporate Public Relations Manager – Thai media, Centara Hotels & Resorts
Email:[email protected]                    Tel. +66 (0)2769 1234 Ext. 6922

Asian exhibitors set to make a splash at WTM London 2019

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Exhibitors from Asia will once again flock to WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive – bringing fresh angles on iconic locations, grand hotel developments and exciting new offerings for global travellers.

Once again, there is huge interest in WTM London from brands and destinations based in the Maldives. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company placed great emphasis on travel trade roadshows this year and credit this with the 17% increase in visitors to the islands. WTM London will be a chance to increase this number yet further.

In London, they will be showcasing their environmental focus, launching the #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass campaign and encouraging travellers to think more sustainably when they visit the archipelago.

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has also undergone major developments this year, which they will proudly show to over 50,000 visitors who will be attending WTM London 2019.

The main thrust of this regeneration is wellness with a new focus centred on health and fitness. This includes the visit, in December of this year, of globally renowned healer Elizabeth Cocoann who has shaped a new wellness menu including myofascial release, osteopathic massage and reiki in the new Heavenly Spa at the resort.

The Sheraton Full Moon Resort in the Maldives has also focused on changes to their spa offerings this year. The Shine Spa will open in 2020 and is all part of a $20 million renovation programme.

The resort now includes seven bars and restaurants, an industry-leading spa and a range of accommodation offerings that will entice visitors at WTM London to get some winter sun in the Indian Ocean.

Mauritian resort group Sun Resorts will be attending WTM London this year and are giving attendees a chance to meet their new CEO Francois Eynaud.

In reference to his appointment, Eynaud has said: “I look forward to steering Sun Resorts through an exciting time as we continue to strengthen the group’s marketing position and raise the bar in levels of service and hospitality across our properties.”

Lastly, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China have a number of incredibly exciting announcements to make when they touch down at WTM London. This year, the ministry will be focusing on the great variety of cultural and tourism products on offer in the country.

China is a land of extremes and there will be exhibitors from 18 of the nation’s 26 provinces, providing a unique and fascinating glimpse into the country for all those that visit the China Pavilion at WTM London 2019.

Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director of WTM London added: “The Asian tourist market has long been a great supporter of WTM London and we are so excited to welcome exhibitors from across the region this year. From destinations to brands and tourism authorities there will be a variety of exhibitors for attendees to visit.

“They all understand how WTM can provide the perfect platform to market their products to new and existing business partners from around the world.”

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company: Stand AS140

Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort: AS140

Sheraton Full Moon Resort: AS140

Sun Hotels: AS100

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China: AS1050

About World Travel Market

World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio comprises eight leading B2B events across four continents, generating more than $7 billion of industry deals. The events are:

WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, is the must-attend three-day exhibition for the worldwide travel and tourism industry. About 50,000 senior travel industry professionals, government ministers and international media visit ExCeL London every November, generating about £3.4 billion in travel industry contracts.

Next event: Monday 4 – Wednesday 6 November 2019 – London #IdeasArriveHere

About Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events business, enhancing the power of face-to-face through data and digital tools at more than 500 events a year, in more than 43 countries, attracting more than seven million participants. Reed’s events are held in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa and organised by 41 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events. It is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.

About Reed Travel Exhibitions

Reed Travel Exhibitions is the world’s leading travel and tourism event’s organiser with a growing portfolio of more than 22 international travel and tourism trade events in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Our events are market leaders in their sectors, whether they are global and regional leisure travel trade events, or specialist events for meetings, incentives, conference, events (MICE) industry, business travel, luxury travel, travel technology as well as golf, spa and ski travel. We have more than 35 years’ experience in organising world-leading travel exhibitions.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Julia Newbound – WTM Portfolio Press & PR Lead

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0)20 8910 7056 / M: +44 (0)7775 036 858

Nicole Smart – WTM Portfolio PR & Events Consultant

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0)20 8910 7032/ M: +44 (0)79 1955 5510

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives Wins Leading All-inclusive Resort at 2019 SATA Awards

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Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives was named Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the South Asian Travel Association’s 4th Annual – SATA Awards 2019. The winners were announced at a gala evening ceremony held recently in Galle, Sri Lanka.

This year’s SATA Awards featured more than 700 nominations across a wide range of hospitality industry segments, including travel industry enterprises, hotels, tour operators, and service providers located in SATA’s six member nations, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. SATA award winners are determined through a combination of industry and peer judging panels, voting by travel industry representatives, and an online poll of travel consumers.

This is the second consecutive year that Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives has been honored by SATA. At the 2018 SATA Awards, the resort received the prestige award for Leading F&B Resort.

ABOUT CENTARA

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 76 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia and the UAE. Centara’s portfolio comprises six brands -Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara, Centara Residences & Suites and COSI Hotels – ranging from 5-star city hotels and luxurious island retreats to family resorts and affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology. It also operates state-of-the-art convention centers and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara’s distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travelers of nearly every age and lifestyle.

Centara is strategically expanding its portfolio with additional properties in Thailand and new international markets, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company’s unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara’s global loyalty program, Centara The1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.

Find out more about Centara at CentaraHotelsResorts.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pornchanok Thongrungrot (Pao)

Corporate Public Relations Manager – International media, Centara Hotels & Resorts
Email:[email protected]              Tel. +66 (0) 2769 1234 Ext. 6733


Puntira Cherdboonmuang (Gam)

Corporate Public Relations Manager – Thai media, Centara Hotels & Resorts
Email:[email protected]                 Tel. +66 (0)2769 1234 Ext. 6922