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Mauritius announces hotel grading initiative


All hotels in Mauritius are to be subjected to a new classification project announced by the country’s government as part of a package of measures to boost tourism development. Te proposal, confirmed by the office of


the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, will be implemented by a steer- ing committee set up by the Mauritian ministry of tourism. It is anticipated the Hotel Classification Project will promote an “orderly development” of the accom- modation sector throughout Mauritius and sustain the country’s tourism appeal. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P8O2L


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Marriott International presi- dent and CEO Arne Sorenson has confirmed the hotel group’s plans to double the number of properties it oper- ates across the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017. Sorenson made the


announcement at the Americas CEO Summit in Colombia on 13 April, with more than 70 new hotels and 14,000 jobs set to be created across the region over the next five years. Te operator cur- rently has 35 properties signed and under development in the Caribbean and Latin America, which include the Port-au- Prince Marriott Hotel in Haiti among others. New opening scheduled for this year


Dorado Beach, one of many new Marriott resorts to open in the region


bedrooms either already open or within the development pipeline. Sorenson said: “Latin America is booming,


include the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Americas at Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico, which will incorporate the 5-acre (2-hectare) Spa Botánico. By 2017, Marriott International is set to have


a Caribbean and Latin American portfolio that contains more than 140 properties and 30,000


in terms of economic growth and political and institutional stability, which is creating a prom- ising business climate. “Te rising middle class throughout the


region is eager to travel to new places and do business on the road. Worldwide, we’re seeing a golden age of travel, and Latin America is at the forefront.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=x9V7n


Accor unveils new sustainability drive Neurospa was launched by Canadian GSS Lab


GSS Lab debuts NeuroSpa in Las Vegas


GSS Lab, a research laboratory based in Montreal, Canada, has launched its new NeuroSpa device, which aims to harness the positive impact of music on the human body and brain. NeuroSpa debuted at the Esthétique


Spa International (ESI) Conference in Las Vegas, US, and is a device that produces intra-corporal music - multi frequency acoustic vibrations. The vibrations are synchronised with conventional music to relieve stress and to offer deep muscular relaxation in 30 minutes, relief which GSS Lab says equates to 30 hours’ rest. GSS Lab said the NeuroSpa is designed


for use in spas and beauty centres, as well as any other locations in which wellness or relaxation services might be offered. A spokesperson said: “With the mount-


ing accumulation of stress and the shorter time available to relax and unwind, achiev- ing daily balance of mind and body is now possible thanks to the NeuroSpa.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=q7P5U


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Accor, the France-based hos- pitality group, has announced the launch of a new pro- gramme - Planet 21 - to underline its commitment to sustainable development over the coming years. Te operator said it aims to


place sustainable hospitality at the heart of its operations and is to involve all hotels, employees and customers to help “reinvent” the hotel industry. Planet 21 comprises a total of 21 commitments and quantified targets for 2015, including a 15 per cent and 10 per cent reduction in water and energy consumption respectively. Te programme is built on seven main pil-


Accor will introduce Planet 21 across its Pullman luxury portfolio


lars: health, nature, employment, innovation, local, carbon and employment. It also aims to promote responsible eating and eco-design. As of the end of 2011, Accor said 68 per cent


of its hotels used eco-labelled products and 62 per cent promote balanced diets. It is hoped those figures will rise to 85 per cent and 80 per cent by 2015 respectively. Accor said the name Planet is designed to evoke sustainability, while 21 refers to Agenda


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21 - an action plan adopted by 173 heads of state at the Rio Summit in 1992. Denis Hennequin, CEO of Accor, said:


“With the Planet 21 programme, we are put- ting sustainable hospitality at the core of the group’s strategy, development and innovation. I am convinced that sustainable development will lead us towards a new business model. Planet 21 gives us a fantastic driver of com- petitiveness for our brands, attractiveness for our customers and partners and loyalty for our employees.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=w4u5A


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