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🌞 Pasan Wijewardana appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing for Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Maldives and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka. With over a decade of luxury hospitality experience in Sri Lanka, Oman, and the Maldives, including a significant role in the growth of Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Wijewardana returns to Sun Siyam Resorts to enhance brand awareness and drive revenue and market presence.

🍷 Paul Robineau, former Chef Sommelier at Les 110 de Taillevent in London, is now leading the Sommellerie of Maisons Taillevent, which includes establishments in Paris, London, Beirut, Tokyo, and Yokohama. His appointment as Executive Head Sommelier is part of the group's development strategy, focusing on wine and gastronomy. Robineau's role will enhance the wine and sommelier expertise of Maisons Taillevent globally, involving exclusive wine events and the internal 'S de Taillevent' program, which offers monthly master classes, estate visits, and more.

🏨 Christie & Co France bolsters its Hotel Real Estate Advisory team with two new hires: Luc Espaillard as Associate Director - Conseil, previously with HVS Canada and educated at Institut Vatel and École Hôtelière de Lausanne, and Sophie Tran as Consultant - Hotels. This expansion signifies Christie & Co's commitment to maintaining its leadership by enhancing advisory services for French and international clients.

🏖 During the summer of 2024, the Grand Est region of France reported a stable overall tourism rate, with a notable 10% increase in international visitors, counterbalancing a 5% decline in domestic tourism. The regional tourism achievements were announced by Cédric Gouth, Vice-President of Tourism, and Henry Lemoine, President of the Regional Tourism Agency (ART GE). Anne Sander replaced Gouth as President of the Regional Tourism Commission after over 20 years in the European Parliament, poised to enhance the region's tourism appeal. Franck Leroy, President of the Grand Est region, praised the new presidency.