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Davies steps as much as global front of house leadership role

September 30, 2015 • admin
Darin Davies, director of front house operations on the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, has recently been appointed president of the Association for Front Office Managers & Deputy Managers of Luxury Hotels. AICR was founded in 1964 by front office leader of several grand hotels within the south of France. The international organisation is represented in 15 countries and has slightly below 1,000 members and gives front office managers of luxury hotels with a useful network offering which include organising the coveted David Campbell Trophy. Darin’s role as president will give him a good insight into the hospitality industry. His new roles and responsibilities will include liaising with members worldwide, expanding the association, planning for the following presidium and receptionist of the year competition in Hamburg. Commenting at the appointment...
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Focus: Amadeus signs partnership tackle UNICEF

April 11, 2015 • admin
The partnership, announced earlier in London, will enable travel providers to lift money for UNICEF by giving customers the chance to make a micro-donation when buying travel online. The deal is being described as a latest equivalent of the Change for Good scheme, which sees passengers donate spare coins following an overseas trip. That scheme has raised in far more than £150 million over the last 20 years. “This joint initiative represents an innovative model to drive donations. “The technology solution Amadeus has provided to UNICEF as a philanthropic contribution may also help this international organisation harness a collective, global action to boost funds for kids. “The process itself could be simple for travellers: a single click, it’s it,” said Tomás López Fernebrand, senior vp, general counsel and company secretary,...
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