D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions: The Marriage of Technology and Marketing

Born from the union of Availpro and Fastbooking, D-EDGE proposes a unique suite of technology solutions to hoteliers to maximise their distribution revenues.

Availpro, a leading & highly acknowledged hotel technology provider, and Fastbooking, an expert in digital marketing solutions, are joining forces to create a new brand and a new value proposition for the hospitality industry.

With a portfolio of more than 20 solutions, a customer base of 11,000 hotels, and a large local presence in more than 100 countries in Europe and Asia Pacific, D-EDGE is the Europe's No 1 Hotel Distribution Technology provider and the World's No 3.

"D-EDGE is offering hotels one of the most exhaustive solutions portfolio on the market. We are convinced that technology and marketing should interact for successful hotel distribution. For hoteliers to remain competitive, it is crucial that they benefit from seamless solutions that cover the entire search and booking process." explains Pierre-Charles Grob, CE0 of D-EDGE and initiator of the Availpro Fastbooking merge. "By combining Availpro and Fastbooking expertise, we are able to offer complete end-to-end solutions to our customers and help them approach their distribution strategy in a comprehensive manner, while simplifying their lives."

Seafarer Visa Re-issuance Program (SeaVRP) U.S. C1/D Visa Guide and Information

A crew member serving onboard a sea vessel or aircraft in the United States needs a crew visa. Crew members of an aircraft or ship that will be transiting through the United States or its waters generally use a combination transit/crew visa (C-1/D).  Crew members who work aboard vessels within the Outer Continental Shelf, may qualify for a modified B-1 visa in lieu of a crew visa.

Manning agencies that lawfully operate within the Philippines can apply to join the Manning Agency Accreditation Program (MAAP) at U.S. Embassy Manila to facilitate the visa application of their seafarers.

Beginning August 14, 2017, the new timeslot for SeaVRP12 applicants is now 12:00pm.  The previous timeslot of 1:30pm will no longer be available.

All manning agencies must submit the electronic application (DS-160) form for applicants not later than five calendar days before the appointment date.

Manning agencies must cancel an appointment not later than 5 calendar days before the scheduled appointment date.

Please consult the U.S. Embassy holiday calendar to identify which days the office will close for business <https://ph.usembassy.gov/holiday-calendar/>.

Cordis, Hong Kong Successfully Achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for The Fastest Bed Making By An Individual (King Sized Bed)

Thomas Chow, Floor Supervisor

Cordis, Hong Kong is thrilled to announce that Housekeeping team member Mr Thomas Chow Ka Fai successfully achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for "The fastest bed making by an individual (king sized bed)" on 22 October 2018.

According to the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ verification result, Thomas spent 69 seconds to make a king bed, which has broken the world record of " Fastest time to make a bed by an individual (king sized bed)".

Thomas Chow, Floor Supervisor