Set in a space of 5,000 m² and exclusively dedicated for Hospitality and Culinary Arts programmes, the campus has eight classrooms, five laboratories -each with a kitchen-, a housekeeping demonstration room and a restaurant with bar adapted to provide practical know-how to the students. In addition, there are two computer rooms, auditorium with capacity for 170 people and 200 parking spaces.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces announced that it will add travel industry sales representation in Brazil for many of its 108 properties worldwide through a partnership with The Private Label Company (The PLC). "As Taj Hotels continues its global expansion, it is vital that we develop brand awareness in emerging markets with a strong affinity for international luxury travel," said Raymond Bickson, Managing Director and CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces.
Marriott International, Inc. has opened a new development office in Sao Paulo, Brazil as part of an overall global restructuring of the company to focus on growth in emerging markets with a local focus. Guilherme Cesari has been named vice president of development for Brazil, reporting to Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer for Marriott in the Caribbean & Latin America region. Most recently, Mr. Cesari served as partner at HVS; the world’s largest consulting firm specializing in hotel investments, based in their Sao Paulo office.