Yearly Archives: 2014
Marine interaction guidelines underway in the Philippines
THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) is currently drawing up national guidelines for interaction with threatened marine wildlife like giant turtles, whales, whale sharks,...
John Keells’ new Cinnamon Red embodies ‘lean luxury’
JOHN Keells Group's Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new 'lean luxury' concept with the launch of the 243-room Cinnamon Red hotel in...
Worldhotels’ Lotte Hanoi debuts as Vietnam’s tallest hotel
THE five-star Lotte Hotel Hanoi, which just opened its doors on September 2, has joined the Worldhotels global portfolio, following Lotte Hotel Seoul –...
Best Western Premier The Hive builds buzz in Greater Jakarta
BEST Western International (BWI) has launched the 191-key Best Western Premier The Hive in the Greater Jakarta region, making it the second hotel under...
12Go.asia navigates complex transport landscape with multi-modal e-ticketing
THE challenges of traversing South-east Asia's transportation networks owing to challenges in language, currency and obtaining schedules online have led one start-up to create...
Redefining luxury for the Chinese market
Chinese luxury travellers continue to consume the imagination of hotel groups, reports Raini Hamdi. Meanwhile, the new Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland captures her imagination...
Cityscape exhibition and conference to shake up Malaysian property scene in...
MALAYSIA is hosting the world's largest real estate investment and development event, Cityscape Malaysia 2015, from February 4-6.
The event is meant to act as...
Dubai struts its stuff at M&I Forum 2015
EUROPEAN buyers will receive a schooling in Dubai's offerings as a business events destination when the emirate hosts the Meeting & Incentive (M&I) Forum...
Uniworld takes on India with new programme, ship
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises' new river cruise will take passengers on a 12-night sailing through India's most popular destinations and its sacred river, the...
Norwegian strengthens upscale portfolio with Oceania, Regent buy
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is diversifying its offerings and improving its economies of scale through the purchase of Prestige Cruises International.
Earlier this week Norwegian announced...
