Fiji resort gets its own submersible

Leisure facilities available at luxurious Laucala Island, in the north-east of the Fiji archipelago, now include being able to explore the magical underwater world surrounding in a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible.

An excursion from 45 minutes to an hour with a pilot on board the two-person submersible is included in the Laucala Island all-inclusive rate.

The island is home to one of just three such submarines in the world, and the presence of this Hawkes Ocean Technologies’ DeepFlight Super Falcon offers the most amazing, unforgettable and safe underwater adventure for guests.

A part of Laucala’s all-inclusive rates, an excursion from 45 minutes to an hour with a pilot on board the two-person submersible, from the main beach to Black Rock within the inner reef area of Laucala, allows the guest to explore clear aquamarine waters without getting wet.  Designed for comfort and 360 degree viewing from acrylic domes, the submarine allows you to just sit back and relax, whilst observing magnificent coral reefs, an abundance of vivid tropical fish, turtles, barracuda and sharks.

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Four Seasons ranked Best Hotel Employer 2015 by future hoteliers

The Hotel Employer Ranking announced at the Young Hoteliers Summit  aims to identify the most desirable employers in the hotel industry as judged by young hoteliers worldwide. It gives insights into the views and priorities of the future generation and recognizes the companies that are at the forefront of employment practices.

This year the survey was completed by students and alumni originating from 99 countries and 47 different institutions. A total of 1’137 respondents filled out the survey with a completion rate of 64%. The results show that respondents value career advancement, learning opportunities, and empowerment in terms of employment criteria.

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts ranked number one and were voted best in terms of brand image of the company, job location and salary. Rachel Begbie, Senior Director of Human Resources, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, shared her excitement on behalf of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, “We are pleased to be recognized by young hoteliers as the Best Hotel Employer 2015, as employee experience is of great importance for our brand and the reputation we have built.”

In second and third place were Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces and FRHI Hotels & Resorts, respectively. As Challenge Provider 2014, FRHI Hotels & Resorts have proven their commitment to implementing the results of the challenge within their Employee Value Proposition: CONNECT – GROW – LIVE.

The Peninsula Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation rounded out the top five hotel employers.

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