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Hospitality Net
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hilton Plans to Expand Caribbean Footprint with the Signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Today, global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Expected to open in 2028, this exciting development marks the arrival of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand in Tobago. As part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the resort will join a distinguished global lineup of nearly 160 independent Tapestry Collection hotels, each celebrated for its unique, vibrant personality and incorporation of local elements and experiences. Operated by Hotel Equities, Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago is located in Roxborough, a charming town on the southern shore of the island of Tobago, with more than 1,000 feet of oceanfront. The resort will exude the charm of a boutique experience, offering villas that provide tranquil and private accommodations, nestled within over 21 acres of lush, natural beauty. Guests can choose from 40 tastefully appointed guest rooms and 126 fully furnished residences, including 88 spacious three-bedroom units and 38 stylish two-bedroom units. The branded residences will offer buyers the opportunity to join an optional rental program that will allow them to add their units to the hotel's inventory. Each residence will offer up to 1,560 square feet of living space, featuring elevated decor and high-end materials such as quartz countertops, and private terraces that invite guests to relax and soak in the stunning surroundings. Guests and residents will enjoy a comprehensive array of amenities designed to enhance their stay and lifestyle. The resort will boast a modern spa, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments, and a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with the latest exercise technology. Three swimming pools, including a multi-level, three-story waterfall and a splash pool for kids, will provide the ultimate setting for fun and relaxation. Additionally, the resort will feature 400 square feet of meeting space, perfect for hosting weddings, intimate functions and gatherings. Culinary options at Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago will cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Guests will enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the beach club, featuring a lively bar and grill nestled along the picturesque shoreline where they can savor delicious grilled specialties and refreshing cocktails while taking in stunning ocean views. The resort's lobby bar will offer a setting for guests to unwind with expertly crafted beverages and light bites, perfect for socializing or relaxing after a day of exploration. The signature all-day dining restaurant will delight diners in both indoor and outdoor spaces offering a serene ambiance and beautiful surroundings. With the newly opened terminal at ANR Robinson International Airport, Tobago is the ideal destination for those seeking untouched natural beauty and cultural experiences. Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago's prime location will offer guests easy access to nearby attractions such as Argyle Falls, the island's largest and most popular waterfall, reaching a height of approximately 175 feet. Additionally, guests can explore Speyside, a picturesque village on the northeastern coast of Tobago. Known as the dive mecca of the Caribbean, Speyside boasts some of the best coral reefs on the island, making it a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago is set to join Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre in Trinidad, strengthening Hilton's presence across both islands of Trinidad and Tobago. With three additional projects under development, including Hilton Garden Inn Trinidad Airport, Hampton by Hilton Trinidad Airport and Hilton Garden Inn San Fernando South Park, Hilton will continue to expand its footprint in the country and broaden its rapidly growing portfolio in the Caribbean, which currently includes nearly 40 additional properties in development. In 2024, Hilton expanded at record-levels in the Caribbean and Latin America. Hilton continues to drive growth in the region in 2025 with a portfolio of more than 285 hotels and resorts open, and a robust pipeline of more than 140 additional hotels in different stages of development. Tapestry Collection by Hilton features a lineup of nearly 160 independent hotels globally, and a pipeline with 123 additional projects. The brand continues its rapid expansion, with a record of more than 30 hotels set to debut worldwide in 2025 - the most in a single year for the brand. Guests at Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago will have access to the benefits of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton's distinct hotel brands. For more information on development news, please visit Hotel website
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association Announces New CE
Chris Roberts has been appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA) in what the organisation says is a pivotal time to forge closer private-public partnerships across the health sector. Announcing the appointment today, NZPSHA President Blair Roxborough said that as the New Zealand health system continues to face unprecedented demand for services and, as the population ages, strong leadership and new thinking was required. 'With a management background in government, utilities, research and membership advocacy, Chris is a respected professional who will bring a fresh perspective in his advocacy of the surgical services offered by NZPSHA's 34 hospital members,' Roxborough said. 'From complex neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedic and gynaecological services, through to minor procedures, our collective facilities play a crucial role in easing the every-day burden on public hospitals by delivering timely, effective, and quality care to those in need. 'Performing over 220,000 surgical discharges each year, 67% of all elective surgery in New Zealand is undertaken at members' facilities, including the delivery of 90% of ACC's elective services. 'But for Health New Zealand elective services, this figure seldom rises over 10%,' said Roxborough. As the CEO of Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) for almost eight years, Roberts is well known for giving a voice to the thousands of kiwi businesses whose livelihoods came to an abrupt standstill in the early days of the Covid 19 pandemic. 'Overnight, one of New Zealand's largest industries had to think and act differently in the face of a crisis. It took a collective effort to survive and now thrive,' says Roberts. 'It is this type of fresh strategy that is needed, with our hospitals and the government working in partnership to help relieve the acute pressure on our health system.' 'A balanced approach, incorporating both public and private contributions and making the most efficient use of the resources available, will deliver the best outcomes. 'Every patient treated in a private hospital is one less on the public waitlist. Whether its private or public surgical facilities, we have a shared investment in achieving the best health outcomes for all Kiwis,' Roberts says.
CBS News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
First Tee of Greater Philadelphia provides coaching, community and more for young golfers
How First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is helping one young golfer succeed on and off the green How First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is helping one young golfer succeed on and off the green How First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is helping one young golfer succeed on and off the green The Truist Championship says it'll generate $2.5 million "in charitable impact" while it's in the Philadelphia area in May. One of the organizations benefiting is First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. Hitting the links is arguably Brayden Holland's favorite thing to do. "I feel like it's a place where I can, you know, be myself," Holland said with a smile. On a recent day, that place was Walnut Lane Golf Club in Roxborough. The 16-year-old plays there with First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. "It's a very solo sport — it's having like a me vs. me situation in a way. Over the years, I've just progressed, and I've built up a lot of self-confidence in the sport," Holland said. He began playing at age 4 and later joined the organization after a coach suggested it. "When I heard about the First Tee, it was like, 'Oh this is nice!' They go with other kids, they teach them different ways to play golf, and then there's other tournaments they can play in," Holland said. "It's about the community, how important it is to be a part of that community," he added. The high school sophomore is now a part of a community 45,000 participants a year strong. "It helps me athletically and academically. So, recently I've gotten an academic scholarship to help my mom, tuition-wise, it's just been huge because my mom is everything to me. She is literally the heart in my soul," Holland said. Jake Norton, First Tee's vice president of programming, said the organization sees 2,500 and teens at their more than two dozen locations across the Delaware Valley. "We really just want to provide affordable access to the game, really break down the barriers — one of those major ones being cost of entry. For a kid to come to our classes, we ask for a one-time $20 membership fee just for the year," Norton said. First Tee is now hoping their mission can reach more kids in the area after a donation from the Truist Championship. Norton said it'll be used to get golfers to the course while also improving classes, facilities and equipment. "Everything we do, we want to make sure that the kids can take a real skill that they learn on the course and take it off and use it for the rest of their lives," Norton added. While Holland credits his coaches at First Tee for improving his game, he too is thankful for their mentorship. "When I play in these tournaments with First Tee or they're sponsored by First Tee, I see myself with other players that look the same as me. It's amazing," Holland said. As part of the partnership, 50 kids and teens with First Tee will serve as standard bearers throughout the championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon course in May, including Holland.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Berlin Film Festival Looks to Revive Relevance as Politics Loom Large
Organizers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years. The Berlinale, which opens on Thursday, has always been the most political of the big international film festivals and this year's takes place days ahead of German elections. Conflict in the Middle East also looms. "Last year was an incredibly political festival. Politics sort of took over from cinema. And I think and maybe fear that that's going to happen this year as well," Scott Roxborough, European bureau chief for The Hollywood Reporter, told Reuters. The first festival headed by new director Tricia Tuttle runs until February 23 - the same day Germans vote in national elections that could hand considerable wins to the far right. US-born Tuttle has acknowledged the festival's political history but does not want such discourse to overshadow the films themselves. The festival will not issue a statement about the elections, though she encouraged Germans to vote. Discussions about the war between Israel and the Palestinians will also probably be unavoidable despite organizers' efforts, Roxborough said. Last year's closing ceremony drew criticism from German politicians after several winners expressed solidarity with the Palestinians and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. The festival said in a note that clothes or symbols showing solidarity with the Palestinians were allowed but certain phrases required caution. Several pro-Palestinian groups have called for filmmakers to boycott this year's festival over the government's support for Israel, and there are likely to be protests at the red carpet and elsewhere. Two films about Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023, will be shown at the festival, and there is also a film about a young parkour athlete in Gaza. Roxborough said Tuttle faces the task of making the festival relevant again after its status has fallen among filmgoers in the last few years. "There's going to be an effort this year to try and get Berlin back up the charts," he said. Two of its biggest films - the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" and the Robert Pattinson-led "Mickey 17" - already had their international premieres, leaving only Richard Linklater's latest, "Blue Moon", to celebrate its world premiere in Berlin. " a festival like this, of the size of Berlin, you want at least half a dozen exciting, big movies that everybody wants to see," he said. Pattinson and Timothee Chalamet, who plays Dylan, as well as Ben Whishaw, Margaret Qualley and Chloe Sevigny are among the actors set to hit the red carpet to promote their new movies.
Reuters
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Berlin Film Festival looks to revive relevance as politics loom large
BERLIN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Organisers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years. The Berlinale, which opens on Thursday, has always been the most political of the big international film festivals and this year's takes place days ahead of German elections. Conflict in the Middle East also looms. "Last year was an incredibly political festival. Politics sort of took over from cinema. And I think and maybe fear that that's going to happen this year as well," Scott Roxborough, European bureau chief for The Hollywood Reporter, told Reuters. The first festival headed by new director Tricia Tuttle runs until February 23 - the same day Germans vote in national elections that could hand considerable wins to the far right. U.S.-born Tuttle has acknowledged the festival's political history but does not want such discourse to overshadow the films themselves. The festival will not issue a statement about the elections, though she encouraged Germans to vote. Discussions about the war between Israel and the Palestinians will also probably be unavoidable despite organisers' efforts, Roxborough said. Last year's closing ceremony drew criticism from German politicians after several winners expressed solidarity with the Palestinians and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. The festival said in a note that clothes or symbols showing solidarity with the Palestinians were allowed but certain phrases required caution. Several pro-Palestinian groups have called for filmmakers to boycott this year's festival over the government's support for Israel, and there are likely to be protests at the red carpet and elsewhere. Two films about Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023, will be shown at the festival, and there is also a film about a young parkour athlete in Gaza. Roxborough said Tuttle faces the task of making the festival relevant again after its status has fallen among filmgoers in the last few years. "There's going to be an effort this year to try and get Berlin back up the charts," he said. Two of its biggest films - the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" and the Robert Pattinson-led "Mickey 17" - already had their international premieres, leaving only Richard Linklater's latest, "Blue Moon", to celebrate its world premiere in Berlin. " a festival like this, of the size of Berlin, you want at least half a dozen exciting, big movies that everybody wants to see," he said. Pattinson and Timothee Chalamet, who plays Dylan, as well as Ben Whishaw, Margaret Qualley and Chloe Sevigny are among the actors set to hit the red carpet to promote their new movies. INDEPENDENT DARLING Several art house films will be premiered, including previous festival winner Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25" and British screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz's directorial debut "Hot Milk". There are 19 films in competition for the Golden Bear top prize that will be awarded by a jury headed by U.S. director Todd Haynes at a closing ceremony on February 22. The parallel European Film Market remains important as a place to buy and sell independent movies, Roxborough added. "The big sort of splashy Hollywood movies may be showing elsewhere, but here is where you can, in the cold weather, get into the theatre and sit for two hours with depressing, psychologically disturbing, but deeply moving drama," he said. "That's sort of what you come to Berlin for."
