Nicolas C. Solari

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2007-03-05T00:38:00.000-08:00

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2005-01-21T00:01:00.000-08:00

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Viking River Cruises baut China-Engagement aus - Viking Century Sun wird dritter Neubau auf dem Jangtse - Ab 2006 im Einsatz

2004-03-24T18:19:00.000-08:00

Kln - Viking River Cruises, die Nr. 1 im Segment der Flusskreuzfahrten, wird ab der Saison 2006 mit der Viking Century Sun ein weiteres, nunmehr drittes neues Schiff auf dem Jangtse einsetzen. Dies gab das Unternehmen jetzt auf einer Konferenz der USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association) in Ft. Lauderdale, USA, bekannt. Der Neubau erfolgt wiederum in Kooperation mit der chinesischen New Century Cruise Company, die auch für den Bau der Viking Century Star (2004) und der Viking Century Sky (2005) verantwortlich zeichnete.

Torstein Hagen, Chairman von Viking River Cruises, setzt mit dem Ausbau der Jangtse-Flotte auf die positive Weiterentwicklung von China als attraktivem Urlaubsziel. „Der Jangtse mit seinen weltberühmten Drei Schluchten gehört einfach zu den Höhepunkten, die man auf einer Chinareise gesehen haben muss“, ist Torstein Hagen überzeugt. Die fortgesetzte Partnerschaft zwischen Viking River Cruises und der New Century Cruise Company garantiere den Passagieren auch künftig höchste Standards in Sachen Komfort und Sicherheit, so der Viking-Chef weiter.

Der Hotel- und Servicebetrieb sowie das Catering an Bord der Jangtse-Flotte von Viking River Cruises stehen unter dem direkten Management der Gesellschaft und am shiff Herr Solari von Schweiz. Hiermit stelle man sicher, dass die Reisenden auch im fernen China mit demselben Qualitätsniveau wie auf den europäischen Routen rechnen könnten. Weiterhin sei man der einzige Anbieter, dessen Jangtse-Schiffe mit Küchen nach westlichem Standard ausgestattet seien und von Schweizer Hotelmanagement geführt würden, was von den Passagieren äußert geschätzt werde.

Die neue Viking Century Sun, Schwesterschiff der Viking Century Sky, wird mit Aussichtssalon, Restaurant, Sauna, Sonnendeck, Bar, einem Internet-Café sowie Massage- und Kosmetik-Salons ausgestattet. Zwei Aufzüge ermöglichen einen bequemen Zugang zu den fünf Decks des Schiffes, das bei einer Länge von knapp 127 Metern und gut 17 Metern Breite rund 300 Passagieren Platz bieten wird. Alle Kabinen sind Außenkabinen und werden jeweils mit privatem Balkon, Telefon, Haartrockner, Klimaanlage und Duschbad ausgestattet.

In 2005 wie 2006 bietet Viking River Cruises vier- und fünf- sowie neuntägige Kreuzfahrten zwischen Chongqing und Shanghai auf dem Jangtse an, die jeweils in Tour-Pakete mit Aufenthalten in Peking, Xian und Shanghai eingebettet sind.

Viking River Cruises ist die Nr. 1 im Segment Flusskreuzfahrten und in der Saison 2005 mit 25 modernen Flusskreuzern auf den schönsten Wasserwegen unterwegs: auf den großen Klassikern Rhein, Main, Mosel, Donau und Elbe, auf Seine, Rhône und Saône in Frankreich, auf den faszinierenden Wasserstraßen der Zaren in Russland und der Ukraine und auf dem majestätischen Jangtse in China. Die hohe Qualität der Services, der Küche und der abwechslungsreichen Reiseprogramme führte in jüngerer Vergangenheit zu einer Reihe von Auszeichnungen: So etwa durch das renommierte US-Reisemagazin „Condé Nast Traveler“, das Viking River Cruises als bestbewerteten Flusskreuzfahrtenanbieter in seine „Goldene Liste“ aufnahm. Oder durch die bekannte US-Zeitschrift „Travel & Leisure“, deren Leserschaft Viking River Cruises auf einen der vorderen Plätze im Ranking der 10 besten kleinen Kreuzfahrtunternehmen wählte.

Funf-Sterne-Kreuzer getauft - Viking Century Sky ist das lngste und exklusivste Schiff auf dem Jangtse

2006-10-09T23:42:00.000-07:00

Westlicher Hotelstandard

Chongqing/Köln - Nach einer Bauzeit von nur acht Monaten wurde jetzt das zweite Jangtse-Schiff unter der Flagge von Viking River Cruises getauft. Die Viking Century Sky ist mit 126,80 Meter der längste Kabinenkreuzer auf dem chinesischen Strom. Seinen ersten Passagier-einsatz fährt der Neubau Mitte März auf der Drei-Schluchten-Strecke von Chongqing nach Yichang.

Mit der Viking Century Sky hält ein neuer Schiffstyp auf dem Jangtse Einzug. Das luxuriös ausgestattete Schiff präsentiert sich als einziges in durchgängig westlichem Hotelstandard. Auf fünf Decks bieten 153 geräumige Außenkabinen mit Balkon bis zu 306 Passagieren Platz. Mit stolzen 18 qm verfügt bereits die "kleinste" Außenkabine über großzügigen Bewegungsfreiraum. Zwei Lifte lassen die Gäste lästiges Treppensteigen vergessen.

Gebaut wurde die Viking Century Sky in Kooperation zwischen Viking River Cruises und dem chinesischen Partner New Century Cruises. Hierbei übernahm der Weltmarkführer im Bereich Flusskreuzfahrten nicht nur die technische Bauaufsicht, sondern war über die norwegischen Schiffsarchitekten

Yran & Storbraaten auch maßgeblich an der architektonischen Planung beteiligt. Somit entstand im fernen China unter westlicher Leitung und mit westlichem Know-how ein Schiff der neuen Generation.

"Wir sind stolz darauf, mit der Viking Century Sky unseren Gästen das Beste anbieten zu können, was auf dem Jangtse zu haben ist", freut sich und Torstein Hagen, Chairman von Viking River Cruises, über das neue Flaggschiff des Unternehmens im Reich der Mitte. Gegenüber anderen Anbietern habe man mit dem Bau des neuen Schiffstyps wiederum einen klaren Wettbewerbsvorteil geschaffen. 2006 wird ein Schwesterschiff, die Viking Century Sun, folgen und Viking River Cruises dann mit nunmehr drei Fünf-Sterne-Kreuzern in China unterwegs sein.

Viking River Cruises To Sponsor a Second School in Jingzhou, China

2005-09-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Viking River Cruises to Sponsor Education in China.

For over 85 years, Cenhe Primary School has enhanced the lives and aspirations of many rural Chinese. This success is due not only to housing and educating the students, but also providing them with Hope.

Shashi No.2 Viking Hope School, Hubei Province.

It is in honour of that tradition that and a commitment to give back to the places we visit that Viking River Cruises decided to convert Cenhe Primary School into Shashi No.2 Viking Hope School in 2005.

Beginning in October 2004, Viking River Cruises was honoured to work alongside the local educational administration to set the groundwork for this humanitarian investment.

Viking River Cruises has continued to invest in the school’s infrastructure and equipment.
Believing that education is one of the best paths to achievement, Viking River Cruises is dedicated to this institution to provide its students with the best education possible.

Viking River Cruises will not only invest in the physical building itself, but also in the eager students of this great developing country.

Students welcoming passenger of the Viking China Fleet

It is our hope that this institution will strengthen the bridge of friendship with people from all over the world and further cultural exchange.

About Jingzhou:
Jingzhou City of Hubei Province, located near the middle reaches of Yangtze River, is in the centre of Jianghan Plain. To the east is Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province, to the west Yichang and the Three Gorges, to the south Hunan Province and to the north Jingmen another city in Hubei Province.

NIE LIANG (聂亮), Chairman of Viking Hope School and Nicolas C. Solari, Hotel General Manager from Viking.

Jingzhou enjoys a long history and ancient civilization. With the old name of Jiangling, Jingzhou is one of the 24 famous cities of culture history published by the State Council. The city is regarded in archaeology and tourism "a rare complete ancient city in south China". Many precious relics, excavated in Jingzhou, with great value for archaeology, scientific study and display, are called "Nation's Treasure".The national economy of Jingzhou is developing in every aspect and the city has great comprehensive economic strength. The main agricultural and sideline products grown in Jingzhou play an important part in Hubei Province and China.

The industry in Jingzhou has begun to take shape. A complete industrial system with textile, chemistry, auto parts, food, building material, construction, electronics and metallurgy is already formed. Being an experimental city for the national comprehensive reform and an opening city along the Yangtze River, the investment environment of Jingzhou is perfect.

Nicolas showing the project of the new playground

In the city there are built the Shashi Airport, the Shashi Port of Yangtze River and Yihuang Highway. With Customs and Commodity Inspection Institution, Jingzhou provides convenience for direct import and export.

About the Project Hope:
The founder of Project Hope, mission is to raise much-needed funds for the improvement of educational conditions in China's poor areas and promote youth development in China. Its goal is to safeguard the educational rights of children in poor areas. In line with government policy of raising educational funds from a variety of sources, Project Hope mobilizes Chinese and foreign materials and financial resources to help bring dropouts back to school, to improve educational facilities and to promote primary education in China's poverty- stricken areas".

Seeking non-governmental financial and physical support in both China and overseas for the improvement of primary education in economically underdeveloped regions in China, Project Hope tries to help enrol in school those school age children who can not go to school or drop out of school because of poverty.

Nicolas with the children

It tries to improve the educational conditions, the classroom and school facilities in particular in underdeveloped rural areas. Furthermore, Project Hope tries to contribute to poverty reduction in local areas by contributing agricultural and technical knowledge and skills to the curricula and instruction of its Hope Primary Schools and encouraging the schools' participation in business operations.
As a non-governmental charitable project, it has special political and educational legitimacy, power, and influence in China. The phrase "Project Hope" has become a household word among the Chinese people.

Press Releases:

Viking River Cruises pflegt Patenschaft fr Grundschule in Jingzhou

VIKING RIVER CRUISES LAUNCHES NEW LUXURY SHIP ON YANGTZE

2005-04-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

AS TOURISM IN CHINA BOOMS, VIKING RIVER CRUISES
LAUNCHES NEW LUXURY SHIP ON YANGTZE

As tourism in China expands dramatically, Viking River Cruises is rising to meet demand with the launch of their third ship in three years. Viking Century Sun will join sister ship Viking Century Sky on the Yangtze River, allowing Viking River Cruises to offer even more cruisetours featuring the most popular Chinese cities of Beijing, Xian (home to the Terra Cotta Warriors) and Shanghai plus the dramatic Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

Viking River Cruises Chairman Torstein Hagen noted that China will be the #1 tourist destination in just a few years. Hagan said, "We've had such praise and demand for our China cruisetours, with the new Viking Century Sun we can now share this experience with a larger audience. With our unique Swiss hotel management, namely Hotelier Nicolas Solari, and the newest, most luxurious ships on the river, we offer travelers the ability to see all the key attractions while traveling on all-inclusive, fully-escorted tours with Viking's own English-speaking guides. It makes travel to this exotic destination carefree and comfortable."

China's tourism continues to grow. The Asia and Pacific region saw a 50 percent increase in tourism in 2004, with China's growth accounting for roughly half the increase according to January 2005 World Tourism Organization statistics. River Cruising is also a growing trend with a 23 percent increase in bookings from 2003 to 2004, according to the UK and Europe Cruise Information Service.

For 2006, Viking River Cruises offers 4 all-inclusive itineraries in China. These range from 9 to 15 nights; each highlights China's top "must-see" landmarks such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Warriors, and Shanghai's Bund plus the legendary Three Gorges and Three Gorges Dam on your Yangtze River cruise. All itineraries include 5-star hotel stays, with 3 nights in Beijing, 1 night in Xian, and 2 nights in Shanghai; plus a Yangtze cruise on either the new Viking Century Sun or Viking Century Sky (built 2005 and 2006 respectively) for 3, 4, 7, or 9 nights, depending on selected itinerary. Each program includes: all shore excursions and tours, meals, hotel stays in 5-star properties, intra-Asia flights, and a Viking River Cruises English-speaking escort from airport arrival to departure. An optional 4-night Hong Kong and Guilin extension can be added to any itinerary. Passengers can choose from more than 100 departure dates running March 2006 through November 2006.

Both Viking Century Sun and Viking Century Sky were built in partnership with the Chongqing New Century Cruise Company. With these two new ships, Viking River Cruises continues to provide the only vessels on the Yangtze River with Swiss-managed service and Western food, both of which have proven extremely popular with passengers. Viking River Cruises also maintains offices in Beijing and Chongqing to manage all operations and oversee the company's English-speaking guides.

Like her sister ship, Viking Century Sun features an observation lounge, restaurant, sauna, sun deck, bar, massage room and beauty salon, plus Internet access and two elevators enabling easy access to the ship's five decks. The ship measures 415 ft. in length and 56 ft. in width with a capacity of 300 passengers. All cabins are equipped with a private balcony, telephone, hairdryer, air conditioning, and private bathroom with shower.

About Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises, the world leader in river cruising, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along Europe, Russia and China's majestic rivers. Viking River Cruises brings excellence to travel in China. Our China tours and Yangtze river cruise feature meals designed by Martin Yan, ensuring you culinary delights as you experience Yangtze river cruising. Honored as the top river cruise line on Travel & Leisure's "World's Best" Awards, Viking River Cruises has also appeared on Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List" in 2004 and 2005. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 25 vessels and provides a unique, affordable vacation to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Viking River Cruises toll-free at 1-877-66VIKING (1-877-668-4546) or visit the company online at vikingrivercruises.com

Viking River Launches Newest China-Based Vessel

2005-04-19T00:46:00.000-07:00

Viking River, the Swiss-based river cruise operator with one of the industry's strongest fleets in Europe, continues to expand its outreach in Asia as well with the launch last week of Viking Century Sky -- its second custom-designed new-build for China.

The 306-passenger ship -- with a capacity of nearly twice that of the 168-passenger Viking Century Star, which was introduced last year -- sails three- and four-night Yangtze River itineraries.
This ship features amenities such as feather duvets, telephones, air conditioning and cable TV. and all cabins have river-view balconies. Other features onboard include a gym, beauty salon, massage rooms, Internet center and Western-style galley.

The ship's debut last week was unique, reports Cruise Critic correspondent Susan Jaques, on hand for the festivities:"Colorful lion dancers, musicians and confetti greeted guests as they embarked on the inaugural voyage of Viking River Cruises' newest vessel, the Viking Century Sky. Despite the good luck conferred by the lion, the evening embarkation of some 300 passengers was delayed three hours because flooding on the Yangtze River submerged the gangplanks."Viking River did not allow Mother Nature or a rickety boarding facility to put a damper on the festivities however. The 'sky' was the limit as guests enjoyed champagne, wine and canapes on the balloon-filled Sun Deck while listening to welcome speeches.

The crowd included Chinese government officials, Viking River Cruises Chairman Torstein Hagen and Peng Jian Hu, President of New Century Cruise Company, Viking's partner and ship builder.
"The reception was followed by a gourmet dinner that began with caviar and included bacon-wrapped Chinese black pears with gorgonzola, porcini-duck dumplings and truffles, warm lobster strudel with vanilla saffron sauce, and angus fillet and goose liver. Australian Chardonnay Semillon and French Pinot Noir accompanied the multi-course extravaganza.

"The next morning under clearer skies, Viking Century Sky set sail for three nights, with stops at the dramatic cliff-hugging Shibaozhai Temple and the spectacular Lesser Three Gorges. Maintenance work at the monumental Three Gorges Dam precluded the vessel from going through the lock as planned." Back on land, Viking River president Jeffrey Dash told Cruise Critic that the cruise line is committed to expanding its offerings in China."China is definitely an emerging market," he says, noting that travel surveys show that it will be the largest tourism destination by 2020. "More importantly, as our customers experience more of our European and Russian programs, they have started asking for trips there. And up until recently, the real challenge of the river, the Yangtze experience, is that ships were generally not up to North American standards.""We like being trendsetters," according to Dash. He says that interest is already increasing.

The line in 2004 carried 4,700 passengers; this year he anticipates that U.S. cruisers alone will account for 17,500. Indeed, the cruise line is expanding its commitment – already under construction is Viking Century Sun, an identical twin to Viking Century Sky. Sun will debut next year.At 415 feet long, with six decks and two elevators, the light, contemporary, Scandinavian-style Viking Century Sky is the largest in the company's fleet of 25 river vessels operating in Russia, Europe and China. Itineraries range from three to nine nights, and additional on-land touring programs are available.

Dalian will host 3rd WEF meeting in China

2008-03-01T00:57:00.000-08:00

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM - SHARM EL SHEIKH

2007-04-27T23:34:00.000-07:00

Hosni Mubarak opens World Economic Forum on the Middle East—Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has opened the World Economic Forum on the Middle East with a call to the international community to work together to resolve regional conflicts. “Peace and development are indivisible,” the President told more than 1,200 government, business and civil society leaders from 46 countries meeting in Sharm El Sheikh.

“The Middle East stands at a crossroads and it is up to us to make choices. Egypt’s choice is peace as it is the only path to development. We seek international partnership based on investment and not on aid and assistance. We are confident that building democratic societies is the only way to a better future that we seek,” he told participants.Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum said the meeting was “the most powerful demonstration of hope and will and determination to create the necessary conditions for economic, social and political development.”

Security and protocol are ready at the Sharm el Sheikh International Congress Center, to welcome this prestigious event

Introduction on Yangtze river

2005-01-04T05:44:00.000-08:00

Nicolas Solari Welcome Famous Chef Martin Yan

2004-04-21T05:15:00.000-07:00

" Che fan la ma ? "
Not a Chinese proverb but it might as well be. It translates to " Have you eaten yet ? " A common greeting which makes it perfectly clear that the Chinese take their food very seriously.

Savoring local cuisine is an important part of any travel experience and a great way to discover local culture. But while in China, the prospect of the unknown, or day after day of fried rice, is enough to discourage even the most intrepid traveler. But Viking River Cruises has the perfect solution.

Thanks to a long experience in catering business and after being five years in China,
Nicolas C. Solari, Hotel General Manager for Viking in China, had a clear idea of the food requirements of the Westerner in China.

With this idea in mind, we asked famous Chef, Mr. Martin Yan to design all the Chinese treats on board especially for our guest our Viking Ships.

Mr. Solari sent his finest chefs to be trained in Hong Kong by celebrity Chef Martin Yan, to be trained for cooking the offered Chinese food especially for the American palate

A blend of East meet West

As with all facets of your vacation, we make sure your dining experience is top notch. Onboard, our Swiss catering department oversees your meals and alternate between Chinese and Western entrees for the variety you crave you'll enjoy local cuisine, or you can order delicately grilled chicken or tender steak, which are always on the menu. You onboard lunches offer Western food choices, plus a selection of "Martin Yan Created" Chinese options. The Captain will be very proud to treat you and introduce typical dishes from China.

About Mr. Martin Yan

Martin Yan, celebrated host of over 2,000 cooking shows, highly respected food and restaurant consultant, and certified master Chef, enjoys distinction as both authorer and autor. His many talents have found unique expression in 26 well-acclaimed cookbooks.

Born in Guangzhou, China, Chef Yan has always possessed a passion for cooking. However, his formal introduction into the culinary world started at age thirteen when he began his first apprentice ship for a well-established Hong Kong restaurant. After earning his diploma from Overseas Institute of Cookery, Hong Kong, Chef Yan traveled to Canada and then on the United States Before receiving his M.S. in food Science, Chef Yan began to teach Chinese cooking and soon after began hosting the popular show, " Yan Can Cook ".He has been a frequent guest chef-instructor at professional chef program across North America. Chef Yan is the founder of the Yan Can International Cooking School in the San Francisco, Chef Yan now enjoy national and international recognition amongst his peers as a master chef. He has won innumerous awards for his achievements in the Food and Beverage industry, including a 1998 Daytime Emmy Award, a 1996 James Beard award for Best TV Food Journalism and a 1994 James Beard award for Best TV Cooking Show. Along with Paul Prudhomme, he was named Culinary Diplomat for the American Culinary Federation. Along with America's First Lady of cooking, Julia Child, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Culinary Arts from the world's leading culinary training mecca, Johnson & Wales University.
Mr. Martin Yan has captured the admiration and loyal following of millions of cooking fans across the world as he wins their attention and their hearts, by combining his cooking artistry and teaching skill with a most personal and unique ingredient: humor. Chef Yan's cooking shows are as entertaining as they are educational. He is dedicated to furthering the understanding and enjoyment of Chinese and Asian cuisine and culture through spirited fun and entertainment.

Press Releases:

Martin Yan to develop Chinese Menus for Viking

Gourmetfreuden in China

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon upon his arrival in Sharm welcomed by N. Solari

2007-05-15T23:41:00.001-07:00

Greetings for Secretary General Ban Ki-moon by Manager Nicolas C. Solari

During the Meeting in the Sharm El Sheikh international congress center

Endorsments

2005-06-20T19:30:00.000-07:00

See What other professionals says about Nicolas

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“Nicolas Solari is an international, multilingual hotel-business developer and results driven personality with many years mangement expertise in hotel-management. He posses very good planning, organization coordination skills and managed sustainable change processes into profitabe growth. For years Nicolas Solari is a Member of the Global Hoteliers Club.”

Ermano Bassi,
Owner/CEO Gastronoma AG
Intrapreneur/Partner, Reputation-Management
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“Nicolas performed a high quality opening with very little time. He ensured the highest standards of finishings on the resort hotel and followed up in all areas. He provided excellent training to all departments in the hotel prior to the opening as well. Nicolas is an extremely organized individual that plans well and has a very positive attitude.”

Fran Roach,
General Manager, Jolie Ville Golf Course, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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“Nicolas has demonstrated high developement and operations capabilities during the opening of The Royal Peninsula, Hands on Leader and a Team builder are just some of his qualities. There is no doubt that Nicolas will be a great asset for any company that is is part of.”

Vania Bosque,
Consultant, CHA International
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“Nicolas is very experienced in the hospitality industry. I had the pleasure of working with Nicolas on our ship the Century Sky in China. Nicolas is very professional and informative, guests really seem to enjoy him”

Cheri Stratton,
VP Operations, Viking River Cruises,
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" Nicolas is a reliable, softspoken hotel manager who functions well in a very diverse environment.”

Joost Ouendag,
VP Land Operations & Prod. Dev., Viking River Cruises
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" It’s my pleasure to work with Mr. Nicolas. C. Solari for three years. Mr. Solari is a highly dedicated and hard working person, with a large experience serving him to anticipate all situations. He cares for the people and the people like him in return. Mr. Nicolas is a sophisticated, professional, efficient, successful hotel manager. He is the proper person with full of hospitality knowledge, seasoned experience, excellent organizer and problem-solver smartly, he has the ability to motivate and lead staff. He is very friendly, helpful and tactful with guest. I really enjoy working with him."

Tang Melissa,
Manager, New Century Cruise Company, China
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" Nicolas is a personable, hands-on type of manager. He has refined people skills, and thrives in multinational work settings. He is an accomplished "trouble-shooter" and deals well with high pressure situations. He is focused and has an eye for detail. With his years of experience in the field and unique skills sets, he is a valuable asset to any organization he works with.”

Kevin Hart,
Manager, Victoria Cruises, Chongqing, China
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“Nicolas, a talented dynamic person. Always full with creative and innovative ideas and very caring result oriented person i shall said.”

Jay Hiang,
Sales Director, Cairnhill Hospitality Intelligence Pte Ltd (CHI)
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" I had the pleasure to hire twice Nicolas Solari as Food and Beverage Director, at the Gloria Resort and at Palm Beach Resort and SPA. Nicolas proved to be an asset to our company, diligent, hard worker, loyal, with a great sense of business and controls.”

Mario De Sa Pereira,
Owner, SAS Plage Royale, France
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" I have had the pleasure of engaging with Nicolas Solari on various promotional tasks while developping European market, packages and MICE segment for the Palm Beach. He have a great ability to find original solutions and new ideas and to think outside the box. He also handle the organization and the organizer of events for conventions and banquets to perfection, no matter how difficult the request or situation is. I and have nothing but admiration for his dedication, hard work and perseverance while maintaining a firm focus on a long term vision for filling the rooms and generate revenue. "

Meixia Zhang,
Sales Manager - Holiday Inn Hotel, China
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" I was very impressed by Nicolas Knowledges of accounting. I had the chance to observe his dynamism during the pre-opening of the Palm beach Resort, where long meeting were required Nicolas was always prepared professionaly to discuss with diplomacy and charisma with the owners. I saw him remodeling completly the first draft budget, saving money for the owner avoiding construction mistakes and buying the necessary items. We worked very closely together as we established budget according his marketing and business plan. Together we set up an accounting system in accordance to international charts. We implemented P&L for every profit center and all the procedures for the operational part of the hotel. Thanks to the implementation of a credit meeting and cash flow report on his demand we improve the overal financial situation.He always was of good and kind advice and I had pleasure to work by his side, like all our collegues. "

Tony Liu,
Director of Financial - Holiday In City Centre, China
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" Upon arrival in china in 1999, Nicolas trained thousand of associate and hundred of manager to become professionals executives in hospitality, with the opening of two top hotel resort in Sanya and the three best cruise ship on the Yangzte . His dedication to passing knowledges has had such a positive impact and contributed to develop the hospitality in this now well known destination that is Sanya and now the cruising experience in China. He also consulted for the Hygien bureau of Hainan Island to develop the standard and procedures. Nicolas is an example and an active member of what ECHMEC stand for: the development of western standards in China.

Qiu Zhao Tong,
Chairman E.C.H.M.E.C Europe-China Hotel Management Expertd Council
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" I worked with Mr.Solari to set-up & run the coffee shop and bars in the palm beach hotel. He trained the staff,teach about wine ,management,menus,up-sales technique and English, He care for details very much and is a tough but fair boss and he care for the staff ,he always make sure to give tools to make the job perfectly. I like to work for him as I already did in the Gloria hotel, leaning new things in F&B as he knows a lot and he walk the talk."

Jerry Lao,
Manager - Mangrove Tree Hotel, Hainan, China
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" As Front office manager I worked daily in contact with Mr. Solari for VIP, Reservation, occupancy and daily operation. He guided the implementation of the guest history system, VIP welcome standards and always gave good advise for inter-department procedures. I can say that he was always everywhere making sure all our guests had a pleasant stay, taking care of special requests and little problems. He always gave good guidance and clear guidelines and most of all he was available for help around the clock. He cared tremendously for the well-being of all colleagues and guests and was loved by all. "

Edmund Meng,
Front Office Manager, Kempinski Commune, Beijing
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“I know Nicolas since the beginning of his career, in Switzerland some years ago, but lost regularly connection as he went to China. I'm proud of his sense of organising several tasks in several different countries and cultures in the world. He can manage very hard work and at the same time he has still this “international” sense of humour. He has developed particular skills in “feeling” what people like and where to go in the hotel business and he is ready for the hardest challenge. I’m simply impressed. I’m glad to know that he’s doing well and guess where he’ll be in a couple of years. Australia, Canada or somewhere else? I wish him all the best and “see you” on the next voyage.”

Marina SM Corrias,
Country sales manager, Knorr, Bremse
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" Mr. Solari is by far the best manager and supervisor I've ever had in 16 years and 3 continents. I learnt so much from him, grew professionally and matured as an individual while working under him. It was an honour and a privilege working for him."

Cheng-Yu chang
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“Nicolas is a highly professional individual with expertise in strategic and operational management and an exceptional record gained in several continents.”

Axel Köster,
General Manager, Manhattan Group
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" Nicolas brings great spirit to any operation, great in teamwork, outgoing personality. An asset to any operation, a go getter, makes things happening.”

Hermann Reiner,
Various area positions, Hilton International
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“Nicolas was a very dedicated professional. very hard working and ambitious.”

Ivan Suardi,
Executive Chef Projects, Hyatt International
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" I have known Nicolas Solari to be a true hotelier, willing to help, of good advise and his reputation as a person of integrity and loyalty is indisputed. Aquiring him and his professional knowledge within a team will surely be a profitable action as he also have a strong sense of ownership and a formidable finacial acumen.”

Sofiane Ghorbel,
General Manager, SOFOS Company - Corporate Events Management & Consulting - Offices in Tunis and in Vienna
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Danish Delegation and Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller welcomed by Manager Nicolas Solari upon arrival in SHarm El Sheikh

2007-05-05T23:23:00.000-07:00

VIKING RIVER CRUISES NAMED TO CONDE NAST TRAVELER GOLD LIST

2007-01-31T08:51:00.000-08:00

VIKING RIVER CRUISES NAMED TO

CONDE NAST TRAVELER GOLD LIST
Cruise line recognized for excellence among cruise ships
LOS ANGELES (January 15, 2007) - Viking River Cruises, the world leader in river cruising, announced today its recognition by Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, as featured in the January 2007 issue of the magazine. Unique among travel “best of” lists, the Gold List is one of only two major lists based entirely upon consumer recommendations.
In naming a travel company to the Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler reevaluates the rankings given to the magazine’s annual “Readers’ Choice” issue based upon more general categories and asks readers to give specific commentary about each of the nominees. Viking River Cruises, which was on the “Best Small Ship Cruise Lines” in the November 2006 “Readers’ Choice” issue, was one of only three river cruise companies to be promoted this year.
“Recognition as part of the Gold List is a great honor,” says Torstein Hagen, Founding Chairman of Viking River Cruises. “It is the ultimate endorsement by travelers in the know – and although it has gained much attention in the past few years, river cruising is still a specialized niche. It’s extremely gratifying to see that the quality of our product is competitive with even the best ocean cruise lines.”
Viking River Cruises, the world's leading river cruise line®, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along Europe, Russia and China’s majestic rivers. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler’s "Gold List" and Travel & Leisure’s "World’s Best" Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises in 2006 as "Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising" by TravelAge West and "Best Cruise Line: River Cruise" by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 21 vessels, and provides a unique, premium vacation to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Viking River Cruises at 1-877-66VIKING (1-877-668-4546) toll-free or visit the company online at vikingrivercruises.com

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet Iraq Delegation in Royal Peninsula Suite

2007-05-03T23:42:00.000-07:00

Viking Chairman Tor Hagen Congratulate Nicolas Solari and his team

2005-04-18T23:18:00.000-07:00

Maritim Sharm El Sheikh hosts International Conference of Foreign Ministers on Iraq security

2007-05-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

Nicolas Solari Welcome Political Figures For Iraq Compaq in Sharm Newest Hotel

2007-05-06T19:37:00.000-07:00

His Excellency Sheik Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait stayed at Royal Peninsula during Iraq Compaq.

2007-05-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

Nicolas C. Solari, Maritim Royal Peninsula Manager, welcome H.E. Sheik Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Sabah

Viking Century Sky received the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourist Administration

2006-10-09T20:04:00.000-07:00