Cancellations and resignations after Iru Fushi Resort terminates Hilton contract
05 May 2013, 9:46 PM
Neil Merrett
Sun Travel and Tours has abruptly terminated its agreement with hotel giant Hilton to manage the Maldives Iru Fushi Resort leading to the resignation of 30 employees at the property, staff have alleged. The termination has also led to some guests cancelling their bookings at the property with local operators.
Hilton said that its agreement to run the resort was cancelled officially on May 3 by the Sun Travel and Tours company.
“The cessation of Hilton Worldwide’s management of that resort was unforeseen and due to factors outside its control,” the hotel chain said in an official statement.
A staff member at the Noonu Atoll-based resort, who asked to remain anonymous, alleged the property’s owners had given Hilton barely 24 hours notice before terminating the agreement.
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